CPE Catalog
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AICPA On-Demand & Self-Study courses take up to 24 hours to process.
ACPEN: K2’s NextGen Document Management, Workflows, And Portals
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Online
2.00 Credits
The next generation of paperless technology has arrived. This session explores how firms are modernizing document management, client collaboration, and internal workflows using AI-enhanced systems and integrated portals. Learn how new-generation (“NextGen or NGX”) paperless ecosystems combine security, automation, and accessibility to streamline client communications and approvals. The session will review leading document management and workflow tools, portal features, and how integration across accounting, tax, and client service platforms drives productivity and compliance. Attendees will leave equipped to evaluate and implement modern document systems that enhance client experience while maintaining robust security and compliance controls. Presented by: Randolph (Randy) JohnstonType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Living in the World of AI – How AI Has Changed Ethics?
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Online
1.00 Credits
AI (‘Artificial Intelligence’) has already reshaped the way we work, offering immense opportunities alongside serious ethical and organizational challenges. How should we use AI responsibly without slowing innovation? Is using AI ethical? Is it right? Is not using AI ethical? The goal is to make better use of the power of AI, in a sustainable and ethical way. Presented by: Don Minges, Tracy CooperType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: AI Risk Fundamentals: Understanding Emerging Tech Threats
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Online
1.00 Credits
Navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its emerging risks. Understand fundamental AI technologies including large language models, computer vision, and robotic process automation. Learn to identify AI-related security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and operational risks in emerging tech implementations. Explore basic AI risk mitigation strategies, technology assessment frameworks, and vendor evaluation criteria. Gain confidence in discussing AI capabilities, limitations, and risk implications with technical teams and stakeholders to make informed technology adoption decisions. Presented by: Lisa CookType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Private Company Simplified GAAP Alternatives
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Online
2.00 Credits
The FASB formed the Private Company Council to provide certain alternatives in U.S. GAAP that are only available to nonpublic business entities, with limited exceptions for certain nonprofits. This course will provide insight into when adopting the accounting and financial reporting alternatives would be to the advantage of private companies. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Let's End Business Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Most ethics courses focus on unethical individuals and their terrible misdeeds. We don't need another course on lessons from Enron or individuals committing fraud. Most unethical failures result from unethical individuals. Instead, this session will focus on how good people can do better, why there is no such thing as business ethics and why we only need one rule to lead ethical lives. Presented by: John LevyType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: The Essential Guide to Understanding Non-GAAP Financial Statements with Renee Rampulla
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Online
4.00 Credits
Many entities prepare their financial statements using non-GAAP frameworks, such as tax and cash basis. Participants who attend this course will learn the unique reporting and disclosure requirements when preparing non-GAAP financial statements commonly referred to as special purpose frameworks (SPFs) or other comprehensive basis of accounting (OCBOA) financial statements. Presented by: Renee RampullaType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Planning for Small Business Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
Strategic Planning for SMEs Presented by: William O’BrienType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Grow Your Business from Within – Striking the Right Balance Between a CPA Firm's Financial, People, and Client Success
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Online
8.00 Credits
There are multiple tangible and intangible factors that can drive a CPA Firm's long-term success. Specifically, public accountants must place a priority on being both efficient and value-added business advisors when performing audit and other services. This course provides proven tips and techniques for ensuring your firm has the capacity to grow and expand your "business" from within in a healthy way, considering how to improve in three key areas: financial success, satisfaction of people, and outstanding client service. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Be the Sun, Not the Salt, featuring Harry Cohen and John Daly
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Online
1.00 Credits
What if being nice, or specifically being a positive best version of yourself, made you a more effective leader? Ethical leadership, is effective leadership. That’s what Dr. Cohen, noted psychologist, transformational speaker, executive coach, and author of Be The Sun, Not The Salt, has been teaching organizations to do for years. Dr. Cohen’s work is based on scientific studies of human behavior broken down into simple, easily digestible pillars structured around the Heliotropic Effect. In this webcast we will discuss Dr. Cohen’s path to this work, what the Heliotropic Effect is, and how Be The Sun, Not The Salt is the perfect reminder to Do More of That every day. Presented by: John Daly, Harry CohenType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Performance Management - Hiring to Retiring
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Online
1.20 Credits
How you onboard a new employee is critical in ensuring they understand your company culture and are immersed properly in your organization. On the flipside, in the event you are dealing with an employee termination, this too is critical in handling with care and sensitivity. Presented by: Kelly SimantsType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Independence Requirements for CAAS Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding independence is essential for CPAs providing Client Advisory and Accounting Services (CAAS) to attest clients. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, focusing on the guidelines for maintaining independence while delivering CAAS. We'll review the overall independence process and its application to CAAS engagements, followed by an in-depth exploration of specific services, including reconciliations, accounting standard implementation, information system services, bookkeeping, hosting, and payroll services. Attendees will gain clarity on what services are permissible and how to navigate potential independence issues to remain compliant and uphold professional standards. Presented by: Melisa GalassoType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Claims Management Essentials: Cost-Saving Strategies for Employees and Employers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understand and master the various methods of medical claim reimbursements. This foundation is critical to understand health plan networks and how they function as the baseline for cost in fully insured and self-funded plans. This unit will expand on the previous unit's analysis of point solutions and how to build those into your plan design not only for the benefit if rate structures, but employees as well. The instructor will show you how to structure your medical plans to save the plan money by incentivizing the member through cost reduction programs. Presented by: William MinickType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits
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Online
2.00 Credits
The current environment could be having an enormous impact on accounting and financial reporting for all entities, including nonprofits. This course will provide insights into the most critical disclosures related to liquidity, accounting uncertainty, and going concern for nonprofits. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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Online
4.00 Credits
This is not your average CPE course! In this fun and practical course, you'll learn how to remember names, where you put things, what you read, or anything else 300% (or more) effectively than before. You will also learn how to prevent dementia, and halve your stress by using exercises that take under two minutes a day to do. Additionally, you'll receive information on ways to improve your memory by improving your overall health and wellness. This course will give you an overview of natural supplements to enhance your memory as well as share tips to improve your sleep. This course will change your life both now and in the future by making sure you know the best ways to remember information, handle stress and keep your mind sharp until the day you die. The information in this course to help increase your professional efficiency and improve your overall quality of life. Presented by: Jonathan RobinsonType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Let's Play The 90 Day Money Game!
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Online
4.00 Credits
The key to building a long-lasting relationship with your clients is to become more than just their accountant. Your clients already trust you with their tax and compliance work, but why not take it to the next level. By learning how to play the 90-day money game, you can help your clients elevate their income and take their earning power to the next level. Once you master the philosophy and practical tools for yourself, they can be easily shared with your own clients. Many clients silently suffer financially and are afraid to ask for help. By helping them play their own 90 day money game, you can support their financial wellbeing and turn good clients into GREAT ones! Here’s how it works: Take your money challenges and turn them into money confidences by playing the 90-day money game. We will address three areas: INCOME – creating and working toward a Bold Money Goal IMPACT – expanding your reach in the world with clients and contacts INNER PEACE – turning the stress around income creation into a fun, peaceful experience. Reclaim your personal power around this important topic! Don’t stay stuck in your story, waiting for the outside world to change before you claim your financial success. Action that is fueled by stress is inefficient and exhausting. Learn how to take action from inspiration. Discover a new way to think about money creation and nourish yourself in the process. Remember…You are you OWN economy. Learn how to create this reality now! The next 90 days will pass by one way or the other – let’s decide to use that time in a clear and direct way to create a Money Breakthrough! Learn this winning philosophy for yourself and then use these principles and tools in your work with clients. Presented by: Joy PrincipeType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Planning in an Uncertain World
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Online
2.00 Credits
We all make predictions in our personal and professional lives. We base our decisions to marry, buy a house, launch a new product or hire staff on expectations about the future. In the past few years, research into improving predictions has advanced. We will look at this research and current best practices in forecasting to help us prepare better budgets and projections. Presented by: John LevyType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Technical expertise may get you in the door—but emotional intelligence (EQ) is what builds trust, earns loyalty, and sustains lasting success. For CPAs, attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and insurance agents, your ability to navigate emotions—your own and others'—is often the difference between a good client interaction and a great one, between a team that functions and a team that thrives. This interactive course goes beyond theory and dives into real-world application. You’ll uncover what emotional intelligence really is, why it matters more than ever in today’s professional world, and how to strengthen your EQ to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and manage stress with confidence. You’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately to transform how you lead meetings, manage conflict, build client trust, and drive results—while also enriching your personal life. Whether you're looking to become a better leader, communicate with more clarity, or create meaningful client connections, this course gives you the insight and strategies to make it happen. Presented by: Roger WolkoffType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Business Etiquette & Mindfulness
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Online
1.20 Credits
In today's fast-paced and interconnected workplace, success depends as much on how we show up as what we know. Business Etiquette and Mindfulness is a training designed to help professionals strengthen their communication, presence, and emotional intelligence. Participants will learn practical strategies to demonstrate professionalism, navigate workplace relationships with respect, and stay composed under pressure. Through engaging discussions, real-world scenarios, and mindfulness exercises, this course helps individuals build the awareness and confidence needed to lead with empathy, manage stress effectively, and represent their organization with excellence. Whether you're an emerging professional or an experienced leader, this session provides actionable tools to enhance focus, foster collaboration, and create a more mindful, inclusive workplace culture. Presented by: Mayra Alvarez, Shannon WhiteType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance Professionals are Leading the Way - Part 1 Building Organizational Resilie
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Online
1.40 Credits
This is Part 1 of a 5 part series on Emerging Risks - How Accountants and Finance are leading the way The rapid evolution of technology, globalization, and regulatory frameworks has introduced a range of emerging risks that are transforming the fields of accounting, finance, and auditing. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data analytics are redefining traditional business models while creating new challenges related to data integrity, cybersecurity, and ethical decision-making. In accounting and finance, the growing reliance on automated systems raises concerns about vulnerabilities, algorithmic bias, and the potential for misinformation. Auditors face heightened expectations for real-time assurance, transparency, and adaptability to new reporting standards, including sustainability and ESG disclosures. Geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and evolving regulatory pressures add layers of uncertainty to financial reporting and audit quality. This four-part seminar series explores these emerging risks, analyzes their implications for professionals and organizations, and highlights proactive strategies for risk management, continuous learning, and technological competency. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Behind the Rx: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Management and Creating Transparency
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Online
2.00 Credits
Learn the history of PBMs and how they have developed into one of the leading drivers of health plan cost. Understand how drug prices are set and how PBMs control the flow of money (and not always to our benefit!). This course will also show you how rebates and sourcing programs are used to offset the cost of drugs in self funded plans while also learning how to protect the plan from unfavorable PBM practices. Presented by: William MinickType: Live Webcast Replay