CPE Catalog & Events

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SPRING25 at checkout ***In this seminar, we explain the evolution of the trust and how to best implement modern asset protection trusts.  Attendees will learn both the protective characteristics of trusts and taxation under U.S. law. Discussion will include the differences between domestic and offshore protections and tax planning strategies.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SPRING25 at checkout *** ChatGPT and AI can enrich your accounting practice if you use it the right way. If you don't, disaster lurks. How can you make this technology work for you instead of against you?This timely, entertaining, and results-focused course will show you how to use five powerful principles to make ChatGPT and AI work for you instead of against you.You'll see how to apply these principles to a range of scenarios you face as a CPA, and you'll leave with strategies you can implement immediately.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SPRING25 at checkout ***If you are a practitioner who wants the latest information on tax changes affecting your business clients or employers, then you should take this enlightening course. You will learn invaluable knowledge, strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SPRING25 at checkout *** Artificial Intelligence has jumped to the forefront of technology, and perhaps no other technology receives as much attention as AI. Yet, most accounting and financial professionals struggle to take full advantage of the productivity gains that AI can provide. Change that paradigm by participating in K2’s Artificial Intelligence Conference!In this event, you will learn how to get started with the AI tools available today and the risks and benefits associated with AI. Further, you will discover some of the advanced options related to AI, including creating your own AI tools. And importantly, you will learn about various risks associated with using AI and how to mitigate those risks. If you’re seeking to improve your productivity and efficiency with AI – without compromising data security or privacy – this Conference is a “must-see” event!

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SPRING25 at checkout ***This highly informative course will bring you up-to-speed on the latest in individual tax law developments and the corresponding or responsive planning opportunities available to your clients. You will come away from the course ready to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-savings ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFT4.

*** CPE SAVINGS CODES DO NOT APPLY TO STAFF TRAININGS ***This course addresses 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.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout *** Get important tax updates from popular instructor and tax guru Art Auerbach, CPA, in the monthly tax webinar series.   This course has been approved for CPE credit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IRS CPE sponsor ID   Delivery Method: Group internet-basedCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Update

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout ***This course includes an analysis of all of the relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly perform preparation, compilation and review engagements. Explore the changes made by SSARS 25 along with implementation guidance, and review troublesome areas as identified in peer reviews and litigation. Participants who take this course will enjoy a smooth sailing in their peer reviews - guaranteed! Delivery Method: Group internet-basedCPE Credit: Accounting, AuditingProgram Level: Intermediate

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout *** This course includes an analysis of all of the relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly perform preparation, compilation and review engagements. Troublesome areas as identified in peer reviews and litigation will be addressed. Delivery Method: Group-liveCPE Credit: Accounting, AuditingProgram Level: Intermediate

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout ***In this session we will tackle pressing issues at a "need to know" level and then discuss the practical implications. You will come away armed with the "big picture." Preparedness is half the battle, so do not miss this critical briefing.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout ***In this contemporary continuing education course, CPAs will embark on a journey into the world of blockchain, Bitcoin, and other digital assets. As the financial landscape is revolutionized by these emerging technologies and asset classes, it is imperative for accounting professionals to stay abreast of the latest developments. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the operation of blockchain technology, the mechanics behind Bitcoin transactions and its value creation, and the broader universe of digital assets. More crucially, the course will explore the current guidelines, challenges, and best practices associated with the accounting and reporting of these assets, ensuring that CPAs are equipped to navigate the complexities of digital asset management in line with prevailing standards and regulations. Embrace the future of finance by mastering the accounting intricacies of this digital frontier.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout *** Get important tax updates from popular instructor and tax guru Art Auerbach, CPA, in the monthly tax webinar series.   This course has been approved for CPE credit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IRS CPE sponsor ID   Delivery Method: Group internet-basedCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Update

*** CPE SAVINGS CODES DO NOT APPLY TO STAFF TRAININGS ***This course addresses 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.

*** CPE SAVINGS CODES DO NOT APPLY TO STAFF TRAININGS ***Advance your skills to propel your career. This course 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.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout *** This "initiation to" the Form 990's mechanics and importance will help participants survive the onslaught of the Form 990's force-field! 80+% of the Form’s inputs and definitions fall outside of statutes and Regulations and their breadth can overwhelm novices and even experienced preparers.  This course provides an easy-to-digest synopsis of the entirety of the Form’s key definitions, surveying and explaining the pertinent mechanics driving Form 990 preparation tasks. Packed with practical tips and perspectives on data gathering, this course is a "must" gateway for beginning and intermediate preparers that will allow participants to appreciate the 990’s  underlying parameters and somewhat convoluted disclosure paths.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code SUMMER15 at checkout *** “C the B A D D O G”' is a handy phrase used to remember the SIX most common 990 Schedules – A, B, C, D and G, along with the key governance and policy asks (with required narrations) appearing upon the always-mandatory Schedule O. This class covers the big three of these six – Schedule A (required of all 501(c)(3) organizations); Schedule B (required for many (c)(3)s as well as certain non-(c)(3)s); and the key and most troublesome lines of Schedule O. The approach to all three is designed to: (1) demystify the Schedule A overall and then demystify the application of the two public support tests); (2) address common misconceptions concerning the Schedule B's reporting of donors; and (3) highlight the reach and underlying disclosure obligations behind Schedule O’s most sensitive lines.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code FALL15 at checkout *** *** This course DOES NOT satisfy Florida Ethics Requirements *** CLICK HERE to see our Florida Ethics Approved Courses The Accounting and Auditing Update is designed to provide its participants with a comprehensive, in-depth review of what’s happening at the FASB, AICPA, and other professional bodies who may impact accounting and auditing this year, including FASB Statements and Interpretations, Statements on Auditing Standards, Statements of Position, Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, Ethics Interpretations, exposure drafts and projects in progress, with emphasis on the practical application and impact on practitioners in small to medium sized firms and members in industry. Special attention this year will be focused on the emerging use of data analytics related to audit evidence.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code FALL15 at checkout *** Get important tax updates from popular instructor and tax guru Art Auerbach, CPA, in the monthly tax webinar series.   This course has been approved for CPE credit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). IRS CPE sponsor ID   Delivery Method: Group internet-basedCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: Update

*** CPE SAVINGS CODES DO NOT APPLY TO STAFF TRAININGS ***This course addresses 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.

*** Save 15% on this event when you use the code FALL15 at checkout ***This course includes an analysis of all of the relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly perform preparation, compilation and review engagements. Explore the changes made by SSARS 25 along with implementation guidance, and review troublesome areas as identified in peer reviews and litigation. Participants who take this course will enjoy a smooth sailing in their peer reviews - guaranteed! Delivery Method: Group internet-basedCPE Credit: Accounting, AuditingProgram Level: Intermediate