CPE Catalog & Events

The major topics covered in this class include:Generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectivenessIdentifying key controls that may prove effective and efficient to test in a control reliance strategyResponses when deviations are discovered when evaluating the design or operating effectiveness of internal controlLeveraging audit evidence available for Service Organization Control (SOC1) ReportsGeneral computer control considerations when evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cyber Threats and Risks in FinanceCybersecurity Frameworks and Best Practices for Financial ProfessionalsFinancial Data Security and Encryption TechniquesCybersecurity Auditing and Forensic InvestigationsEmerging Technologies and Trends in Financial CybersecurityLeadership and Governance in Cybersecurity for Financial Executives 

Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place

Overview of the four loss limitation rules and how the PAL rules interact with the other limitations Definition of a PAL including a detailed review of the 7 determining factors contained in the Treasury Regulations with a review of several recent court decisions that interpret this regulation Impact of PAL rules on real estate ownership Learn the six Nonshelterable Passive Activity (NOPA) rules that act as anti-abuse rules to the PAL rules Discuss how the PAL rules impact tax credits Discuss tax elections and planning techniques associated with PALs

Divorce and ongoing payment issues dealing with alimony and child support Documents protecting a client going forward, including pre-nuptials, cohabitation agreements, post-nuptials and many others Advanced income tax issues, including like-kind exchanges, filing status issues, credits and asset sales Advanced retirement issues, including dissecting qualified, personal retirement, and nonqualified plans, QDROs, past and defunct plans, and using retirement assets to equalize assets High-level valuation issues, including closely held business, stock redemptions, partnership redemptions and stock options

The downside of traditional retirement asset accumulation strategies Threats to a successful retirement Holistic retirement planning: how personal goals integrate with tax, estate, risk, and investment management principles Matching investment assets with the appropriate retirement plan and distribution strategy Review the provisions of the SECURE Acts and how they will impact retirement planning

Team dynamics Influence Organizational behavior Leadership

Guidance, related to "plain vanilla" interest rate swaps that convert variable into fixed rate debt and other derivatives Guidance related to amortization and impairment of goodwill Guidance related to separately recognizing intangible assets from goodwill in a business combination Guidance related to lease accounting and revenue recognition options

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

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:AI-powered ideation and opportunity identification techniquesDigital asset creation workflows using generative AI toolsAudio and video content generation using AI avatars and synthesisE-commerce integration and product development strategiesAI-driven presentation and visual content creationSocial media content optimization and distributionMulti-format content transformation (articles, songs, comics, storyboards)

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Target profit and Break-even analysis.Relevant costs and decision-making.Standard costs and variances.Activity-based costing.Segment reporting and analysis.Budgeting.

Revenue Recognition Accounting

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI and its evolution in businessDeep dive into generative AI and its applicationsImpact of AI on accounting, tax and finance sectorsFuture trends and opportunities for CPAsPreparing for the AI-driven business environment

Introduction to the EU AI Act: background, objectives, global relevance, and extraterritorial scope Key provisions and risk classifications: prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, and general-purpose AI systems; prohibited AI practices Compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems: technical documentation, data governance, and human oversight requirements; importance of risk management and transparency obligations Practical steps for U.S. professionals: strategies to align with EU compliance standards; anticipating future regulatory developments

ERISA compliance: employee welfare plans and qualified plans Fringe benefit issues: COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act, and new developments in health care Health care plans: HRAs, HSAs, and other employer-sponsored plans Qualified plan requirements: eligibility, coverage, and vesting

Recognizing the importance of each of the key components of a sound system of internal controls over financial reporting, regardless of a nonprofit entity's nature, size or complexity Understanding the critical role of information technology (IT) general and application controls to reliable financial reporting, even in less-complex IT environments Exercise in documenting an understanding of the design of internal controls for common classes of transactions for nonprofit entities Identifying and evaluating the sufficiency of key controls to satisfy control objectives Understanding the importance of verifying whether an understanding of the design of internal controls has actually been "implemented", and how to exactly go about doing that

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power BI Report Builder: Overview of the tool, its interface, and integration with the Power BI ecosystem.Designing Report Layouts: Techniques for setting up professional layouts, including headers, footers, and managing pagination.Data Connection and Management: Connecting to various data sources and preparing data for reporting.Creating Visualizations: Utilizing Power BI’s visualization tools for impactful data presentation.Advanced Report Features: Exploring sub-reports, drill-through capabilities, and dynamic expressions.Publishing and Sharing: Guidelines for publishing reports to the Power BI service and sharing them with relevant stakeholders.

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.

Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals

Health and Wellness Burnout Stress Management Employee Engagement