CPE Catalog
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AICPA On-Demand & Self-Study courses take up to 24 hours to process.
Governmental Accounting Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
12.00 Credits
Join us at the forefront of financial governance and accountability at the Governmental Accounting Conference, where professionals and experts come together to explore the latest developments in governmental accounting and auditing. This event is designed to provide up-to-date insights and answer questions attendees may have. Key Tracks:-Governmental Track-Auditing Track Session topics include: GASB Update, FASB Update, Fraud, Auditing Standards, Emerging Issues in Government Accounting, and more! There is also an OPTIONAL ETHICS COURSE at the end of day two. You will be asked if you would like to add this on when you reach the checkout.
Governmental Accounting Conference- Ethical Decision Making in Accounting and Finance
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course will provide you with 2 hours of ethics. Check back soon for more information!
Employee Benefit Plans Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
8.00 Credits
As an auditor, you need the most up-to-date information and tools to navigate your clients’ plan issues. At this specialized conference, hear the latest from the U.S.Department of Labor and other experts on current rules and regulations, and gain ideas for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of your audits.
School Audit Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
8.00 Credits
School districts have highly specialized needs, and whether you serve from the inside of a district or as an external auditor, it is essential that your knowledge be on the cutting-edge. This conference offers strategies to improve audit quality by offering practical tools and resources from state and local experts who know what’s going on in Missouri school districts. Featured topics include:• The Latest on GASB • Single Audit• And more!
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.
Level IV: Management and Leadership Essentials Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Develop your soft skills in training courses that benefit both the person attending and their organization. This course, part four of the five-course series, is applicable for various accounting departments (i.e. audit, tax, consulting, and accounting services) but because these are universal leadership concepts, they are equally applicable to other professional business leaders. AHI soft skills training will help improve efficiency, make managers and senior managers more effective with others, and increase the organization's bottom line. Also, as these courses often include other industries besides accounting, there is an opportunity to work and network with leadership professionals from other industries. 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.
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.
Level III: Beginning in Charge Training
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Online
24.00 Credits
Improve your planning, review, audit and other engagement skills. Master techniques for effective communication with clients and colleagues in part three of this five-course series. Discover the secrets to planning and efficiently completing engagements, explore methods for assuming higher levels of responsibility, develop your ability to assess risk and materiality and learn to make non-statistical sampling decisions. Designed to offer audit staff members extensive training in crucial procedural, evaluative and supervisory areas. 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.
AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
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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 courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials - Mini Session
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. 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. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program) breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course material.
Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini 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 IDEASc 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 courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Level V: Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials
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Online
16.00 Credits
Develop your soft skills in training courses that benefit both the person attending and their organization. This course, the final course of the five-course series, is applicable for various accounting departments (i.e. audit, tax, consulting, and accounting services) but because these are universal leadership concepts, they are equally applicable to other professional business leaders. The Level V course highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers of organizations. Participants will be encouraged to examine and challenge their beliefs and approaches to managing and leading people. 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.
Management and Leadership Essentials Training
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Online
8.00 Credits
Develop your soft skills in training courses that benefit both the person attending and their organization. This course, part four of the five-course series, is applicable for various accounting departments (i.e. audit, tax, consulting, and accounting services) but because these are universal leadership concepts, they are equally applicable to other professional business leaders. AHI soft skills training will help improve efficiency, make managers and senior managers more effective with others, and increase the organization's bottom line. Also, as these courses often include other industries besides accounting, there is an opportunity to work and network with leadership professionals from other industries. 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.
Corporate Accounting & Finance Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
8.00 Credits
Formerly known as the Business and Industry Conference, this two-day program provides you with the technical and strategic topics you need to excel as a finance executive. Attendees will learn about the top trends and topics impacting CPAs and business professionals that will help you grow every facet of your business! This event offers the flexibility of two, virtual half-days where you can get your learning in before lunch and have the afternoon to apply what you’ve learned. Current Topics Include: The Corporate Transparency Act: Dive into compliance and its impact on your work. Technology Trends Update for CPAs Full Agenda coming soon!
Multi State Technology Conference - A Virtual Event
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Online
16.00 Credits
The Multi-State Technology Conference offers up to sixteen hours of fast-paced presentations designed to make you more productive and efficient when using technology. K2 Enterprises’ nationally recognized speakers provide you with practical solutions to the real-world issues faced by accounting, financial, and other business professionals. You will receive helpful tips and advanced techniques, along with the tools and skills necessary to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of changes in technology. KNOWLEDGE - Do you have the knowledge you need to move forward?EFFECTIVE - Can you be more effective in your organization or for your clients?COMPETITIVE - Can you remain competitive?
CFO Executive Strategic Thinktank - St. Louis
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St. Louis
6.00 Credits
In the business world today, accounting finance executives are increasingly being asked to consult as strategists. As a CPA, your expertise brings a dynamic voice to business decisionmaking. This CFO Thinktank is designed to ensure that CPAs in executive roles are on the cutting edge of business issues, through regular peer and guided discussion groups. This event is similar to the MOCPA CFO Networking Roundtable series that are offered throughout the year, but deeper in scope. The 6 hour event allows participants to explore a series of topics; in one focused, small-group setting. Participants will be encouraged to read a selection of professional articles related to event topics. As with all roundtable events, the session will be lightly moderated, but largely driven by you...the participant! If you have never attended an event like this, they are collaborative in nature, and participants are encouraged to engage in selected discussion topics by sharing your own expertise, insights, and experiences. Topics center around key issues for managing and leading internal finance, control, strategy, and other critical roles. Here is the full agenda for the day: TBD Make sure that you are up to speed with current trends on these topics, network with your local peers, and help your company navigate the complex business world today. NOTE: This event is live and in-person at MOCPA headquarters in St. Louis. You will receive 6 hours of high-quality CPE for this event and a light breakfast + full lunch is included for members at $99 and if you are not yet a MOCPA member, for $129. For questions about this big event, or the CFO roundtable series throughout the year, please contact Andrew Grow at agrow@mocpa.org or 314-392-5820.
AI and Data Analytics for Auditing - The Big Picture
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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 courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials - Mini Session
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini course is from our Level V course, which highlights leadership skills and situations that are common for managers and senior managers in CPA firms. 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. Helping the Firm Grow - the three levels of helping the firm grow and how to involve the entire team in expanding services to existing clients and generating referrals to new clients. All of AHI's courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program) breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course material.
Accounting Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
This 2-hour mini 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 IDEASc 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 courses rely heavily on participant interaction and these virtual programs have co-opted many of Zoom's features to preserve the same strengths of the in-person training: visual interaction between the instructor and all participants (plan to be "on screen" throughout the program); breakout rooms to ensure small group engagement; and instructor interaction screen share for small group presentations easy delivery of video presentations fillable PDF for online note-taking in the course materials.
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.