CPE Catalog
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AICPA On-Demand & Self-Study courses take up to 24 hours to process.
Practical Tools and Tips to Help CPAs Manage Risk (Tax Services Focus)
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Online
4.00 Credits
Managing the risk of offering tax services Providing tax services can help attract new clients to your firm, unlocking significant growth. At the same time, there are risks to offering tax services. The tax services practice area is particularly prone to professional liability claims, according to the latest data. You can mitigate the risks of professional liability claims by implementing processes designed to curb the potential for client disputes. Protecting your firm from risk This session will present day-to-day risk management protocols and provide realistic ways to adjust your operations to insulate your firm and staff from risk. You can learn tips for: Client acceptance Engagement letters Client communications Onboarding Billing and fee management Acknowledging risks beyond your tax practice Although tax services represent a significant share of all malpractice claims against CPA firms, other practice areas come with their own risks. You'll also examine the risks of offering certain accounting services and learn how to create processes that reduce the risk of malpractice. Additional benefits In addition to earning CPE credits, CNA policyholders may earn up to a 10% premium credit for three consecutive years on their AICPA Professional Liability Insurance policy. *Please consult your agent for further details regarding eligibility.*
Ethics: Critical Thinking, Case Studies and Fraud
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Online
4.00 Credits
While ethics training is required by many states, the true value of the CPA license is in understanding how critically important ethical behavior is to one another, our customers, and to the public. This course will explore the basic tenets of ethical behavior and use case studies to explore ethical dilemmas in various companies and organizations, with special focus on the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and AU-C Section 315.
Reviewing Individual Tax Returns
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Online
2.00 Credits
The volume of individual tax returns requiring preparation can create an environment that leads to errors or omissions. Identify common errors practitioners make on individual tax returns for single filers.
Estate & Trust Primer - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
4.00 Credits
A comprehensive guide to estate planning and the taxation of trusts.
The Crucial Connection - Why You Should Care About Your Client's System of Internal Control
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Online
1.50 Credits
Conduct risk assessment the right way Regardless of the size of your client or audit budget, there are specific requirements in accounting standards and generally accepted auditing principles (GAAP) related to auditing internal control for risk assessment purposes. Take a deep dive into understanding your audit client's system of internal control to perform a more effective and efficient audit.
Impact of GASB Activities on State and Local Government
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Online
3.50 Credits
Are you ready to implement GASB's recently issued standards? Join us as we walk through each standard and provide real-world information regarding newly effective standards.
Accounting for digital assets under US GAAP: Specialized accounting, fair value, and stablecoins
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Online
1.50 Credits
Guidance on how to account for digital assets (bold): Accounting for stablecoins may not be stable: Though the use of digital assets is rapidly expanding, accounting guidance has not kept pace. As a result, accounting for digital assets can feel shaky. The AICPA can help: The AICPA practice aid on accounting and auditing for digital assets and this webcast can help you answer the question of what to do when you or your client accounts for stablecoins. You'll be helped to understand how to account for other transactions and investments involving crypto and digital assets under U.S. GAAP. You'll also learn more about what the AICPA is doing to lend clarity and guidance to this murky but increasingly important field. Learn how you can add more value: Whether you're a CPA with attest clients or an industry accountant responsible for corporate accounting policy, this guidance will give you a clear path to help your clients or firm by applying the most up-to-date accounting policy. Detailed examples and use cases will demonstrate real-world application of this guidance. Note: FASB issued ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets, which is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. This ASU is not yet reflected in this webcast.
Navigating the AI Landscape?: An Introduction to Generative AI and ChatGPT for Accounting Professionals?
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Online
1.50 Credits
Generative AI use is growing, and ChatGPT is leading the way. But what exactly is ChatGPT, and how can it help you increase your productivity? Join us for a one-hour seminar on ChatGPT. We'll guide you through everything you need to know to get started You'll learn to use ChatGPT to: Streamline your workload Save time Boost efficiency Say goodbye to tedious data entry and hello to lightning-fast responses and analysis. As with any new technology, risks and ethical concerns must be considered. Our experts will delve into these topics and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to use ChatGPT responsibly and effectively. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and take your CPA game to the next level. Discover the amazing benefits of this groundbreaking technology.
Auditing, Assurance, and Ethics Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits
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Online
3.00 Credits
You'll learn about changes to the auditor's report and other new auditing standards, and understand common deficiencies in audits.
Auditing Financial Statements of ERISA Plans
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Online
4.00 Credits
You'll gain an understanding of the statements, disclosures and considerations for plans that file Form 11-K, and learn ways to plan and conduct effective risk-based ERISA plan audits.
Reviewing Partnership Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?
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Online
4.00 Credits
Strategies to help reviewers catch errors in partnership and LLC tax returns before they are submitted.
Applying the Uniform Guidance in Your Single Audits
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Online
7.00 Credits
You can learn to understand, assess and test internal control over compliance as you apply the Uniform Guidance in your single audits.
Reviewing S Corporation Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?
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Online
4.00 Credits
A case-based approach to learning about the common errors practitioners make on S corporation tax returns.
Reviewing Individual Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?
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Online
4.00 Credits
Strategies to help return reviewers quickly identify common errors that practitioners make on individual tax returns.
Practical Tools and Tips to Help CPAs Manage Risk (Audit & Attest Services Focus)
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Online
4.00 Credits
What are the risks of offering A&A services? CPAs face an ever-present threat of malpractice claims regardless of the services performed. Offering audit and attest (A&A) services exposes professionals and their firms to certain risk. Although it is impossible to eliminate all risks, you can identify and implement practical techniques to help mitigate the risk of a professional liability claim. Processes to mitigate risks in A&A You will gain insight into day-to-day risk management protocols related to firm practice management and service delivery. You'll also learn about the many ways a firm can manage risk in offering A&A services, including: Writing effective engagement letters Creating a robust onboarding process Identifying scope Managing billing and fees Deep dives into A&A loss data Examining the recent data that breaks down the causes of loss related to A&A professional liability claims can help you understand the threats to you and your firm, and focus your risk management practices. Additional benefits In addition to earning CPE credits, CNA policyholders may earn up to a 10% premium credit for three consecutive years on their AICPA Professional Liability Insurance policy. *Please consult your agent for further details regarding eligibility.*
Interpreting the FASB Revenue Recognition Standard: What All CPAs Need to Know
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Online
4.00 Credits
Well-defined revenue recognition guidelines, insights and practical management tips designed to address the complexities of FASB ASC 606.
Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements
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Online
8.00 Credits
FASB ASC 842, *Leases*, standards decoded By learning essential information about lease accounting requirements, you'll understand the core principles of the standards and how to apply them. You'll explore topics, such as: Identification Recognition Measurement Presentation and disclosure requirements Deliberate application of lessee accounting model You'll also learn about classifying leases, the amortization of the right-of-use asset, and the interest on a lease liability. Additional topics include: Short-term leases Purchase options Variable lease payments Sale and leaseback transactions Leveraged leases
Risk Assessment Under SAS No. 145
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Online
2.00 Credits
Get familiar with SAS No. 145 (bold) In October 2021, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 145, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement. SAS No. 145 does not fundamentally change the key concepts underpinning audit risk. Rather, it clarifies and enhances certain aspects of the identification and assessment of the risks of material misstatement to drive better risk assessments and, therefore, enhance your audit quality. Hear from members of the Auditing Standards Board's risk assessment task force as they help you learn to navigate SAS No. 145 and examine new and updated concepts including: A new definition of significant risk New guidance on maintaining professional skepticism Revised requirements to evaluate the design of certain controls Separately assessing inherent risk and control risk Revised requirements regarding audit documentation New guidance on scalability
Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
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Online
5.50 Credits
As an auditor of state or local governments, or not-for-profit entities, you'll gain an understanding of the requirements and application guidance for engagements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
How Culture Affects Risks
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Online
1.00 Credits
Creating Culture Benefits Your Organization It's important to dedicate time and resources in: Evaluating the company's current culture Communicating the company's values Creating processes and risk avoidance activities for a healthy corporate culture Prioritizing and monitoring risks This course will help you evaluate your organization's current culture, and teach you strategies for building a thriving corporate culture.