CPE Catalog & Events

Cases in Corporate Ethics

We introduce new case selections to this seminar every year. Past cases have included these issues: Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules? How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy? Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud? How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble? Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct? What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law? Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?

ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases

Combating Internal Fraud

Recognize why internal fraud occursPolicies, procedures, and control measures designed to fight fraud

Common Findings in Single Audits

Communicating Financial Information to Non-Accountants

The math literacy barrier The financial literacy barrier What to say and how to say it Communicating ideas graphically

Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reivews

Compilations, Reviews and Audits: How They Differ

Review of differences of compilation, review and audit engagements Compare and contrast major considerations of each type of engagement Provide practical tips and strategies Professional standards that govern each type of engagement

Comprehensive Account and Financial Reporting Update

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Controls to Secure a Growing Digital Footprint

Securing individual documentsProtecting information resident in the CloudSecuring data stored on or accessed by mobile devices

Coping With the Growth of Online Fraud

The actuation of online and other cyber frauds Fraudulent acts that are initiated electronically Automated and employee driven methods that can reduce cyber-fraud risk

Corporate Ethics: Cases in Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone can experience discrimination or harassment What the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct says about harassment and discrimination Other sources of ethical guidance Recent EEOC CasesLearning about each other

Corporate Transparency Act Developments

Creating a Culture of Trust in a Fraud-Filled World

Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys

Defining Where & Why Internal Controls are Needed

Control design basicsAreas or segments of an enterprise to controlControls to reduce riskControls to drive operations

Donating Cryptocurrency and Avoiding Traps for the Unwary

Dream Wide Awake

The three promises to live and achieve by A different way to approach goals that brings out what is really holding you back The five areas of wishful thinking and how to surpass with inspired action The six areas of fearful thinking and how to overcome with courageous intent

Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review & Update

Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses Deductibility of meals Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures The four steps to analyze business expenses The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings

Erase the Mark: Best Practices in Penalty Abatement

Ethics - Regulatory and Standards Update