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Accounting for Digital Assets under US GAAP, Part II
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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.
Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
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Online
5.50 Credits
Gain the essentials Engaging with chapters 1-6 of Government Auditing Standards, 2018 Revision, gain the essentials for performing engagements in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). Build an excellent foundation of the principles of GAGAS as it relates to understanding Yellow Book requirements and application guidance.
Creating a Winning Culture
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Online
1.00 Credits
Research has shown that a healthy workplace culture isn't just good for morale - it's good for business. In this course, you'll learn how to create a culture that keeps employees engaged, enhances productivity, and helps your organization succeed. We'll provide insights from the latest industry research and real-world case studies to help you understand what makes for healthy workplace cultures and how leaders can foster an environment that encourages collaboration and trust throughout the entire organization.
The Power of Women's Networks
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Online
1.00 Credits
How to advance at any stage of your career (bold) Like many young women, Amy Vetter believed that she would have the same opportunities as men. But as she moved up the corporate ladder, she noticed more and more women were not alongside her. Join this webcast for lessons learned and to gain tips for: Creating a supportive group of women Identifying mentors, sponsors and coaches Techniques to be more mindful and influential as a leader and team member Identifying your purpose to align your career and personal life
Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements
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Online
8.00 Credits
Do you know which leases are within the scope of FASB ASC 842, Leases and how to apply the new financial accounting, financial reporting and disclosure requirements of this new major standard? This webcast addresses those questions by examining the core principles of the standard, including identification, recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure requirements. Examples with journal entries are included to illustrate how to apply the standard. Additionally, you will learn: The lessee accounting model, including lease classification, amortization of the right-of-use asset, and interest on the lease liability The lessor accounting model, including transfer of risk, profit recognition and collectability Short-term leases, purchase options, variable lease payments, and sale and leaseback transactions The business context of implementing the new standard by identifying key factors for managing this significant change
Futuristic Audit Trends: The Future is Now
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Online
1.00 Credits
Cloud technology, AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain are upon us in the accounting profession. The data entry and non-value added tasks continue to decline as automation increases. This technology enables clients to keep their books up to date in real-time and better understand the effect of the financials on their business. As an auditor, it's time to learn how to take advantage of this technology to streamline your workflow and utilize remote applications to eliminate the amount of time you have to physically visit a client site as well as to create greater team engagement internally At the same time, it's important to know how to utilize ecosystem applications to speed up the non-value added time in an audit to create more profitable engagements and a better work environment for your teams.
Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation
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Online
1.00 Credits
If you want to take your business to the next level, your leaders need to lead. Too often, though, they're swamped with doing someone else's work. This interactive session will show you when it's time to delegate, what you should be delegating, and to whom you should be delegating it. Most important, you'll learn the secret to delegation: It's not about your time. It's about surrounding yourselves with the right people.
Auditing Fraud Risk in the Current Environment
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Online
2.00 Credits
Why do auditors focus on fraud risk? (bold) An auditor is responsible for obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. Further the risk of not detecting material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error. This is because fraud may involve sophisticated and carefully organized schemes designed to conceal it, such as forgery, deliberate failure to record transactions, or intentional misrepresentations being made to the auditor. This course will cover both the planning and risk assessment phases, identifying where fraud is commonly identified earlier in the audit process. Further, this course will examine other areas where fraud is commonly identified, from revenue recognition to liabilities, expenses and disclosures. You'll also learn how to prepare when fraud is identified.
Employment Law Update: Reducing Employer Liability
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Online
4.00 Credits
Current employment law (bold) Become familiar with current employment law, so that you understand the responsibilities and boundaries of your own role and can assess workplace issues and legal implications. Learn about Employment discrimination laws How major claims affect employment best practices E-employment and cyber employment issues What constitutes wrongful termination Understand how to establish a structured framework for systematic analysis of employee issues and rights.
Current Audit Environment and ASB Activity
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Online
2.00 Credits
Explore the current audit environment, and recognize audit challenges triggered by the current environment. Provide a comprehensive review of recent audit pronouncements and exposure drafts. Understand topics critical to success in today's rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Financial Storytelling: The Key to Growing Your Organization
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Online
2.00 Credits
Complex financial information into memorable stories Are you responsible for presenting financial information to your organization? If you're a CEO, CFO, financial analyst or a manager needing to communicate financial information in an influential way, this webcast will give you the necessary tools to tell more effective stories with your financial data.
Construction Contractors: Auditing Considerations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Challenges and solutions of auditing contracts With construction comprising a large and growing portion of the economy, it's important to stay on top of the very latest in accounting and auditing changes for the construction industry. In this webcast, you will gain insight about: Audit planning and substantive auditing procedures The core knowledge necessary to succeed Key issues affecting construction auditing, including auditing under the new revenue recognition and leases guidance Audit risks and risk assessment
Interpreting the New Revenue Recognition Standard: What All CPAs Need to Know
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Online
4.00 Credits
The effective date of FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers is upon us (bold) Do you know which contracts are within the scope of the standard and when revenue should be recognized? This webcast addresses the requirements of FASB ASC 606's five-step process for recognizing revenue: 1) Identifying a contract with a customer 2) Determining the performance obligations 3) Determining a transaction price 4) Allocating a transaction price 5) Recognizing revenue
Unleash the Power of AI: A CPAs Guide to ChatGPT
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Online
1.00 Credits
Attention all CPAs! Are you ready to step into the future and unleash the power of AI? Join us for a one hour seminar on ChatGPT, the revolutionary tool that's taking the world by storm! As you know, the use of generative AI is on the rise, and ChatGPT is leading the way. But what exactly is ChatGPT, and how can it help you increase your productivity? Well, you're in luck, because we're here to guide you through everything you need to know to get started! In this seminar, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to streamline your workload, save time, and boost your overall efficiency. Say goodbye to tedious data entry and hello to lightning-fast responses and analysis! But wait, there's more. As with any new technology, there are also risks and ethical concerns to consider. 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 out on this incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and take your CPA game to the next level. Join us for "Unleashing the Power of AI: A CPAs Guide to ChatGPT" and discover the amazing benefits of this groundbreaking technology!
Conducting a Remote Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Understand the basics of remote auditing and how it can be used in your engagements Remote auditing has become increasingly popular in recent years. Learn how to apply auditing standards to real-life examples of remote auditing in this all-new webcast. Join us to explore ways to overcome the challenges of remote auditing and conduct efficient engagements for your clients.
AICPA & CIMA Faculty Hour Series
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Online
1.50 Credits
Understand emerging trends in academia Academics will receive timely and critical information on emerging issues and the latest news affecting accounting education. Subject matter experts provide insights, analysis, and practical guidance on the key issues facing the profession and academia. Faculty Hour contributors will share their experiences, tools, and resources to ensure the success of the next generation of accountants. In addition, AICPA & CIMA staff will provide the latest news concerning changes to regulations, exams, and licensure requirements that may affect faculty and their schools.
MBAexpress: Effective Change Management - V 2.0
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Online
1.00 Credits
How do you react to change? (bold) Change can be difficult, even when it's good and for the right reasons. In this webcast, you'll learn: How varying personality traits respond to change The five change management principles Kotter's eight step change model
Auditing Digital Assets, Part I
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing entities that hold or transact digital assets (bold) Would you like to better understand the environment of digital asset transactions? Have you ever wondered if you should accept or continue a client engagement? This webcast will help you identify challenges, risks and factors to consider when deciding to accept or continue with a client who holds or transacts with digital assets. During the webcast and discussion, you will learn: The Digital Assets Working Group's mission and the process through which nonauthoritative guidance is developed What private keys are and ways to safeguard them and the digital assets to which they enable access About the rapidly evolving nature of the digital asset ecosystem that may lead to challenges when performing required procedures surrounding laws and regulations You will gain: Insight into the unique aspects of the risk assessment process when involved in the digital assets space Awareness of the pseudo-anonymous nature of digital asset transactions that may lead to challenges in performing required procedures surrounding related-party relationships and transactions with related parties You will also gain access to valuable resources: Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets Practice Aid Blockchain Universal Glossary Webcast: Accounting for Digital Assets under U.S. GAAP Digital Asset Resources
PCAOB Updates
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Online
1.00 Credits
Understand the complexities of PCAOB updates. Understand the new requirements of recently approved PCAOB amendments to the auditing standards and the auditor's key responsibilities in response to the amendments. Learn to sort through the complexities to identify and apply them to the audit of a public company.
Taxation of Property Transactions
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Online
4.00 Credits
Understand taxation of property transactions Help your clients understand and correctly handle taxes associated with property transactions. Understand important property-related timing issues and planning opportunities that can lead to significant tax savings. Practical understanding Gain a practical understanding of the various complex tax laws dealing with the sale, disposal, or exchange of property. Understand the rules dealing with like-kind exchanges and involuntary conversions, all updated for tax reform.