CPE Catalog
Note
AICPA On-Demand & Self-Study courses take up to 24 hours to process.
AHI: Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEAS© approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
AHI: AI for Accountants - Practical Applications
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
Agriculture Tax & Accounting Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
9.00 Credits
Get the 100% fresh, local insights you need to help your agricultural clients thrive. Dig into the latest farm tax updates, economic developments, accounting news and planning opportunities affecting farmers. Learn from industry experts and come away with practical information to advise your ag clients. This conference was developed in partnership with the Minnesota Society of CPAs.
2025-2026 Missouri State-Specific Ethics: A Plain English Guide
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Online
2.00 Credits
In a world of increasing complexity, the last thing CPAs need to worry about is obtaining or renewing licenses and permits with regulators. Yet, it can be challenging to find and understand the requirements to keep your license or firm humming along so you can focus on client and business work. Compliance-related issues are not fun, but the basics should be understood by all CPAs. To that end, MOCPA is proud to bring you the 2025-2026 update of the popular Missouri State-Specific Regulatory Ethics course that was introduced in 2019. This program has been developed and edited by members of MOCPA's Professional Ethics Committee and has been reviewed by members of the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.
Construction Industry Accounting, Contract WIP, Job Cost Accounting, Contract WIP, Job Costing and Valuations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Join industry experts Anson Martens and Robert Davidson for a focused look on the accounting, financial management, and valuation issues unique to construction contractors. Gain insights into current industry trends, contractor-specific GAAP considerations, ASC 606 requirements, job costing, and contract work-in-progress (WIP) reporting. Explore key contract analytics, estimating and budgeting considerations, and valuation methods used in contractor acquisitions and sales. Whether you serve construction clients or work within the industry, this session will provide valuable tools to better understand financial performance, manage risk, and navigate transaction opportunities.
AHI: Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials (Mini Course)
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. Leading Others - Coaching & Developing Staff - prioritizing the coaching and development of staff in a post-pandemic work environment, including delegation for development, effective feedback, and managing virtual employees. Building Leadership Communication Skills - strategies to influence and lead others through effective communication in both individual and group settings. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
AHI: The Mindful-CPA
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Online
2.00 Credits
In today's world of everchanging demands and dynamics of the workplace, it is imperative that we use a tool to help us bring balance, strength, and stability in all we do at work and at home. Mindfulness is an easy and effective tool to help us with this. The Mindful-CPA program via this webinar is designed specifically for Finance and Accounting Professionals. You will learn: • The fundamental principles of Mindfulness • An 8-minute Mindfulness Practice to be done daily • Creative and fun ways to apply Mindfulness to work activities • Effective overall strategies to bring creativity, balance, and energy to daily activities. Sunish Mehta, CPA has been a practitioner and instructor of Mindfulness for over 20 years and has worked with several Mindfulness Organizations to date. Having studied with some of the top Mindfulness Teachers in the world including His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sunish has integrated mindfulness into his learning and consulting work with the focused goal to help conscious professionals bring focus, creativity, and balance to their professional and personal lives. You can learn more at www.mindful-cpa.com.
CFO Series: AI in the Digital World
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St. Louis
8.00 Credits
*Register for 2 or more of MOCPA's CFO Series programs in person or virtual and save up to $200! Use promo code: CFO26 at checkout to receive discount. This presentation focuses on four perspectives on how technology has changed our profession and life. Are you and your organization using AI? Are you using AI effectively? What happens when a teammate posts something offensive on social media? We must stay abreast of and be aware of the myriad uses, perils, ethics, and advantages of AI. What are the numerous considerations? The spotlight is to always enhance our skills and help our organization improve. Technology is always moving forward, just as we should. Otherwise, we risk being left behind. Join us to learn best practices.
AHI: The Mindful-CPA
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Online
2.00 Credits
In today's world of everchanging demands and dynamics of the workplace, it is imperative that we use a tool to help us bring balance, strength, and stability in all we do at work and at home. Mindfulness is an easy and effective tool to help us with this. The Mindful-CPA program via this webinar is designed specifically for Finance and Accounting Professionals. You will learn: • The fundamental principles of Mindfulness • An 8-minute Mindfulness Practice to be done daily • Creative and fun ways to apply Mindfulness to work activities • Effective overall strategies to bring creativity, balance, and energy to daily activities. Sunish Mehta, CPA has been a practitioner and instructor of Mindfulness for over 20 years and has worked with several Mindfulness Organizations to date. Having studied with some of the top Mindfulness Teachers in the world including His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sunish has integrated mindfulness into his learning and consulting work with the focused goal to help conscious professionals bring focus, creativity, and balance to their professional and personal lives. You can learn more at www.mindful-cpa.com.
AHI: Level II - Semi-Senior Staff Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series, provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews and compilations with minimal supervision. Gain knowledge to improve your skills to perform more complex analytical procedures, as well as drafting financial statements and footnotes. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.
CFO Series: Decision-Making in an Irrational World
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St. Louis
8.00 Credits
*Register for 2 or more of MOCPA's CFO Series programs in person or virtual and save up to $200! Use promo code: CFO26 at checkout to receive discount. What can we do when the world changes constantly This four-topic presentation spotlights various methods to enhance decision-making in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, focusing on proven and new risk reduction techniques. We also take an in-depth look at the practices that work and the ones that do not. The focus is straightforward: understanding risk and getting the most return from risk reduction with verified approaches to increase profitability, since our mission is to increase the value of the organization.
Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes! 17
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St. Louis
2.00 Credits
Due to high demand this program's in-person option fills up fast! There is a plethora of literature out there, but who has time to read it all? Between work and family commitments, most of us can’t stay awake to read for more than a few minutes at night. No worries! We’ve done the hard work for you! Please join us for another edition of Professional Development for Busy Women: The CliffsNotes 17.0. You’ll hear from speakers, each of whom will deliver a high-level summary of the key points from a professional development book that they personally found to be helpful, inspiring and educational. Now is a good time to invest in improving your skills in leadership, communication, innovation, time management, productivity, and mindset! What Works for Women at Work by: Joan C. Williams & Rachel DempseyPresented by: Rachael Huffman, CPA | Abeles and Hoffman P.C. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by: Mark Manson Presented by: Hannah Sheahan | SFW Partners Strong Ground by: Brene BrownPresented by: Jessi Sievers, CPA | ArmaninoModerated by Amanda Koehler, CPA CFO, Missouri Society of CPAs
AHI: Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course introduces how data analytics can be used to improve engagement quality and efficiency. Participants explore the use of data analytics to assess risk, support financial statement assertions, assess internal controls and uncover fraud. Apply the ADA IDEAS© approach to using data analytics on engagements to ensure compliance with audit and review standards and to provide value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
AHI: AI for Accountants - Practical Applications
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course is designed for firm partners and managers to explore ways to incorporate data analytics and related technologies in their audit practices. Participants explore how small and mid-size firms are using these tools to improve engagement efficiency and quality while providing opportunities for value-added services to clients. All of AHI's multi-day courses rely on live participant engagement. For this 2-hr. course, we encourage you to have a working webcam and microphone to take advantage of a live discussion leader and participant interaction.
Economic Update Series
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Online
1.00 Credits
As the status of the economy weighs heavy on most everyone's minds, MOCPA is hosting a complimentary online Economic Update Series for members, featuring Chris Kuehl, Ph.D. author of the Flagship Report and president of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He will provide a big picture understanding of the current environment and identify important elements to watch for that might impact your business or clients in the short- and near-term.
Not-for-Profit Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
8.00 Credits
Whether you have not-for-profit clients or work within an organization, you will find practical advice, insights and technical guidance at this year's Not-for-Profit Conference. Hear from experts who understand how to deal with the challenges facing nonprofit practitioners and financial executives today. • Determine the latest standards and technical requirements facing not-for-profit organizations• Identify answers to key tax and accounting questions related to not-for-profits• Recognize issues that could affect operations and profitability
AHI: Level I - Basic Staff Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.
CFO Series: Driving Efficiency
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St. Louis
8.00 Credits
*Register for 2 or more of MOCPA's CFO Series programs in person or virtual and save up to $200! Use promo code: CFO26 at checkout to receive discount. “It’s the little things that matter.” We are so busy that we sometimes fail to do the fundamental duties as well as we should. How can we get more out of every audit, reduce the pressure, and streamline the process? What lessons can we learn from diabolical and brazen fraud activities? We need to re-examine our internal controls so they will be effective today and will scale to remain effective in the future. Even the Statement of Cash Flows can be made much more effective – we will show you how. These ‘little things’ can and do have an outsized impact. We will review today’s best practices. We can all learn from the mistakes made by others so we will be even more efficient. .
Construction Industry- Reporting, Audit/Review, Taxation
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Online
4.00 Credits
Join construction industry specialists Anson Martens and Robert Davidson for a comprehensive look at the financial reporting, audit, review, internal control and tax issues affecting today's contractors. This focused seminar explores current industry trends, financial statement disclosures, benchmarking techniques, and the unique audit and review procedures required for construction engagements. Gain insights into contractor-specific internal control best practices, risk assessment considerations, and key tax strategies, including IRC section 460 requirements and differences between GAAP and tax accounting methods. Whether you provide services to construction clients or work within the industry, this seminar will equip you with valuable tools to strengthen financial reporting, improve engagement quality, and navigate complex tax issues.
Women's Conference
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St. Louis
6.50 Credits
Join MOCPA for this interactive forum designed to educate and inspire change on behalf of women. This event will help you: Strengthen your skills as a leader; Build a sense of empowerment; Expand your network of other influential females; Grow your confidence and communication skills; and Develop positive routines for physical and mental health. Event includes cocktails and conversations after presentations. Consider hosting a firm or company table, and making it your own team’s retreat! Purchase a table of 6 for $1,100. If you have more than 6 people but not enough for a full second table, additional attendees will be at a discounted rate. Contact Leslie Colegg at lcolegg@mocpa.org or 314.392.5817 to take advantage of this deal!