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Hot Topics Accounting Update - 2026
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Online
2.00 Credits
Many accountants desire to have a quick overview of only the most current issues in accounting and financial reporting. This course will provide an executive summary of the most important changes in U.S. GAAP. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: Introduction to Amplified Management Practice (AMP)
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Online
2.50 Credits
Introduction to Amplified Management Practice (AMP) is a high-impact, 120-minute crash course designed for leaders tired of juggling chaos, burnout, and broken systems. Whether you're an HR professional, executive, or manager, this session equips you with a practical, repeatable framework to lead with clarity, align your team with purpose, and build momentum without losing your mind, through the core AMP mindsets—Respect, Curiosity, Transparency, and Stewardship—and its three pillars—Vitalizing, Conducting, and Reinforcing—you’ll learn how to connect customer needs, strategy, and operations while inspiring innovation and meaningful change. Perfect for busy professionals, this course delivers quick wins and lasting impact, helping you lead smarter, not harder. Presented by: Reno Walker, Phillip CartwrightType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Using Psychology Secrets to Love your life and Get More Done
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Online
4.00 Credits
The new field of Positive Psychology offers many methods and ideas for helping people be happier, healthier, and better at what they do. Nowadays, the ability to be at your best and get clients to enjoy working with you is critical to growing your business or getting ahead. Studies show that happy people make $750,000 more over the course of their life than unhappy people, have half the number of sick days, and live 9 years longer. In this fun and fascinating seminar, you’ll learn how to not only be happier, but help your clients be happier in working with you. Presented by: Jonathan RobinsonType: Live Webcast Replay
Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Business
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Online
4.00 Credits
This course builds on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, Fundamentals of the 1040 - Core Concepts. It expands into business income taxation and additional reporting requirements. Participants will learn how to accurately report self-employment income, income from pass-through entities on Form 1040. This course covers Schedule C, Schedule E, and essential forms such as Form 7203 and Form 7217 to ensure accurate tax preparation for clients with business activities. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Organizations of all sizes often fail to successfully install needed foundational components of an internal control system. Whether large or small, entities must view policies, procedures, and all controls in a wholistic manner in order to develop a system of controls that will keep the entity on its intended course. Moreover, those that design policies and procedures benefit by knowing why control measures are necessary. This session sets forth internal control concepts and explains the importance of strong internal control policies. It provides an understanding of the interrelated nature of all controls created by any organization. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course will provide a detailed analysis of how to determine a partner's tax basis for a partnership interest, with an explanation of the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination. An illustrated example with filled in forms will demonstrate how the process works and the potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: K2’s Ten PDF Tips You Need To Know
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Online
1.00 Credits
Portable Document Format (PDF) documents are everywhere! Yet few know how to work effectively with these documents. If you are interested in working more effectively and efficiently with PDFs, this session is for you. In this session, you will learn valuable tips you can use to assist you with creating, editing, and securing PDFs. You will also learn how to convert PDFs to fillable forms and secure PDFs, among other features. Don't miss this chance to learn ten PDF tips you need to know to increase your ROI on PDFs. Presented by: Thomas StephensType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Leading Risk Management Practices in a Dynamic Risk Environment - Part 2
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Online
1.20 Credits
In Session One we evaluated: • Examine Governance Organizational Framework (Strategy & Risk) • Determine how to identify risks • Understand how to Assess Risk - Risk Assessment impact and likelihood • Steps towards performing a comprehensive Risk Assessment and Prioritization This session goes deeper into the process of risk management and risk assessment. This session also includes a case scenario for evaluating risk management risks. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: ProActive Response: Active Shooter Training - Recognize. Respond. Survive.
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Online
2.00 Credits
ProActive Response Group's Active Shooter Response Training course educates participants in current trends of active shooter incidents, how to recognize early warning signs of violence, appropriate actions to increase chances of survival in an active shooter event, and how to use basic medical equipment to save the lives of victims. *****(Warning: This video contains simulated graphic scenes that some viewers may find disturbing)***** Presented by: Andy Sexton, Chad AyersType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Budget Mastery: Process, Problems, and Solutions
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Online
2.00 Credits
The budgeting process can be a mundane one for accountants. Let’s be realistic and agree that even the word “budget” does not bring excitement to you and your departmental colleagues. The constraints and pressures can lead to poor decisions in both the technical and human components. This session is the first part of a four part series and will cover the big picture of keeping the process fresh, pragmatic and useful. We discuss these keys in an engaging manner by discussing both our flaws and strengths, including how to build on these characteristics towards an enjoyable solutions-based method that should deliver effective results for your organization. Presented by: Bob MimsType: 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: Metrics Management – Selecting the Right KPIs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Choosing the wrong metrics can create noise, confusion, and unintended behavior. This session helps CPAs and CFOs identify and select meaningful KPIs that align with strategy and are understood by users. Participants will learn how to balance financial and operational metrics, tailor KPIs to responsibility centers, and think like customers when designing performance measures. The session emphasizes simplicity, relevance, and usability over volume and complexity. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points and keep things entertaining Presented by: Bob MimsType: Live Webcast Replay
AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
This course provides accountants with the leading AI insights and strategies drawn from real-world experience, empirical studies, countless CPA case studies, and social media commentary. It goes beyond theory, offering practical lessons learned from the front lines of AI implementation in the business world and accounting industry. Participants will gain actionable knowledge on bridging the theory-application gap, navigating exponential technological changes, and creating secure, adaptive AI policies. By the end of the session, accountants will be equipped to leverage AI responsibly and innovatively in their roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements
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Online
4.00 Credits
The majority of peer review deficiencies and malpractice claims result from nonaudit services. This course will provide best practices for avoiding legal liability and quality control concerns. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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Online
2.00 Credits
Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking course. Gain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation, and discover how these advancements are revolutionizing audit methodologies and improving audit quality. Through engaging demos, case studies, and actionable tips, you'll learn how to navigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability. This session is designed to equip CPAs with the knowledge to embrace innovation and stay ahead in a rapidly changing profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: Investment Scam Losses: How to Get Deductions
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Online
1.00 Credits
This program addresses the many issues impacting investment scams. The unique challenges facing practitioners in finding deductions for the horrendous losses many clients experience due to these scams are related to actual practice situations – and then analyzed for their deduction implications. The situations are based on real life experiences of practitioner clients. Presented by: Steven DilleyType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Risk Assessment of IT Systems
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Online
1.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the risk assessment requirements under SAS 145, with a focus on the evaluation of Information Technology systems in the planning of an audit. SAS 145 introduced significant changes to risk assessment procedures, including an increased emphasis on understanding and evaluating IT environments. The course addresses key areas of concern related to IT systems and their impact on audit risk. Participants will gain practical insight into identifying risks within IT systems and understanding how those risks affect the audit process. As part of his presentation style, Jeff incorporates engaging elements designed to reinforce learning and maintain focus. Presented by: Jeff SailorType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Digging Deep with Excel Pivot Tables
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Online
1.00 Credits
This session focuses on the power of pivot tables within Microsoft Excel. We initially discuss the creation of pivot tables and various ways to summarize information. Then we explore ways to utilize summarized pivot table data. The course uses several practical examples that should inspire participants to find their own creative uses for pivot tables. Presented by: Dr. Chris HarperType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: AI In Audit and Financial Reporting
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Online
1.60 Credits
Auditors and financial professionals must understand how to integrate AI responsibly while maintaining professional skepticism, audit quality, and compliance with regulatory expectations. However, the use of AI also introduces new governance, ethical, and regulatory considerations that organizations must carefully manage. This course explores how AI is currently being used in audit and financial reporting, the benefits and risks associated with its adoption, and how organizations can establish appropriate governance, controls, and oversight. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Revenue Recognition Topic 606 - Identify Performance Obligations Part 1
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Online
1.20 Credits
This course is meant to complement the course that evaluates all aspects of the five steps to revenue recognition. The course "Understanding the new revenue recognition rules" examines the five-step model outlined in the standard that organizations must utilize when recognizing revenue. The new standard applies to all companies. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay