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CPE Catalog & Events
CPE & Event Classes
MTCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to support your professional development. Our goal is to strengthen your knowledge and help you achieve even greater success.
Most MTCPA courses are offered in both LIVE (In-Person) and VIRTUAL formats—MTCPA Webcasts (in-house) or Webinars (other providers).
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Comprehensive Roth IRA Strategies Analysis 26-27
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Why Roth-related Rules of Thumb can be flawed Questions you can use to evaluate recommendations SECURE 2.0 changes related to Roth IRA / Roth 401k Backdoor and Mega-Backdoor Roth
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking courseGain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automationNavigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability
AI — It’s Here and It’s Time to Get On Board 26-27
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
An overview of AI. What it is and how it works. How AI fits into the technology landscape. A look at how Artificial Intelligence is used now and what the future holds.
Deception, Embezzlement, and Fraud 26-27
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
Narcissism Studies Fraud Embezzlement Technology used in scams
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Legislation impacting individual taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Ethics, AI, and Music: What Every CPA Must Know
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Four key aspects of artificial intelligence that are relevant to CPAs: machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and GPT.The role that five powerful principles—the principles of ethical intelligence—play in using AI the right way. Short, focused writing exercises (30 seconds each) designed to deepen understanding of the topic. Real-world case studies about the use of AI in music as well as accountingAnswers to several crucial questions about how to use artificial intelligence with ethical intelligence.
A Working Parent's Guide to Prioritizing Mental Wellness
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Challenging Cultural Expectations and Managing Stress: Explore the impact of societal pressures and develop strategies to counter unrealistic expectations while managing stress effectively.Prioritizing Self-Care and Physical Well-Being: Learn the importance of self-care, including sleep, exercise, relaxation, and setting boundaries, as well as understanding the critical connection between physical and mental health.Seeking Support and Building Resilience: Recognize when to seek help -whether through therapy, friends, or family- and develop skills to build resilience, create flexible work arrangements, and identify when additional support, such as professional intervention, is needed.
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation.The key documents to review (In a sea of thousands of documents).Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The changing finance technology landscape: continuous processing, modular ecosystems, automated controls, and real-time visibility (and the risks these shifts introduce)Technology trends and “AI” definitions: automation vs. machine learning vs. generative AI vs. agentic AI—what each means for governance and auditabilityFive common challenges in finance tech projects and how to address them:Cutting through vendor claims and AI hypeIntegration complexity and hidden costsChange management and proving ROIData quality readiness for AI and automationRisk, security, and governanceVendor Evaluation Scorecard: 20 criteria across five categories, including control “deal-breakers” (audit trails, segregation of duties, logging, SOC reporting, error handling)Five-Year Total Cost Framework: software, implementation, data migration/cleanup, integration build & maintenance, internal costs, training, and ongoing operations (plus common underestimates)Industry-specific considerations (manufacturing, distribution/wholesale, SaaS/tech, professional services)Four-phase implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags: Assessment & Planning; Selection & Negotiation; Implementation & Testing; Optimization & Ongoing GovernanceWorking with external advisers (CPA/auditor involvement, implementation partner expectations, and common deficiencies to avoid)
Power Skills: Professionalism and Client Interactions
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices when communicating with the client.Complicated scenarios for practice.
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
Surgent's Fundamentals of Public Charity Taxation and Form 990
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Organization and structure of Form 990 Form 990 and its various schedules Form 990 filing requirements The public support tests Taxation of unrelated business income Compensation-related reporting issues Potential changes in the income taxation of not-for-profit organizations
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system
2026/27 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recently issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) impacting NFP financial reporting, along with standard-setting projects currently in the FASB pipeline.The International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS)-the first comprehensive global accounting framework designed specifically for non-profit organizations, launched in October 2025.
Business Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent legislation impacting business taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Auditor independence and its importance to the public accounting profession Common threats to auditor independence AICPA’s framework for assessing conflicts of interest Unique threats related to non-attest services to attest clients Common safeguards to help assure compliance with relevant rules and regulations
Surgent's Schedule 1-A: Implementing Important OBBBA Deductions for 2025
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Purpose and organization of Schedule 1-A, Form 1040 Taxpayers who can use Schedule 1-A The relationship of Form 1040 and Schedule 1-A Calculating modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) on Part I, Schedule 1-A The tip deduction, calculated on Part II, Schedule 1-A The overtime deduction, calculated on Part III, Schedule 1-A The car loan interest deduction, calculated on Part IV, Schedule 1-A The senior deduction, calculated on Part V, Schedule s1-A Phase-outs at higher levels of income
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.