CPE Catalog & Events

Addressing the basics of the new major standard Which leases are within the scope of FASB ASC 842, Leases and what are the basic accounting, financial reporting and disclosure requirements? This webcast answers those questions and more. Case study exercises are included to illustrate how to apply the standard. You will also learn about: The lessee accounting model, including lease classification Amortization of the right-of-use asset Interest on the lease liability The lessor accounting model, including profit recognition and collectability

This course is part of the Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate program. You must purchase the full program to earn the certificate. Think strategically about cybersecurity. Know what services and products are available to improve your cyber resilience. Cybersecurity risk management is complex. There are operational and financial considerations in managing this risk. Fortunately, a number of products and services are available to help. Find out what they are and how you can use them to strengthen your organization's or client's cybersecurity risk management program. You can help clients and organizations by making valuable recommendations on products and services that they can use within their cybersecurity risk management programs. As part of this, you need to be able to speak intelligently about the operational and financial implications of cybersecurity as you communicate with clients and collaborate within your organization. This CPE self study module covers mitigation of losses considerations, such as technology products, insurance, and outsourcing. It also covers the operational and financial implications of cybersecurity. This knowledge is indispensable as cybersecurity becomes more prevalent, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The regulatory landscape Stay ahead Keep on top of regulatory changes and anticipate - and influence, where possible - the regulatory touch points across your operations. Consider key principles associated with good regulation, sources, and types of regulatory risk and some of the main approaches to regulation. Explore a range of factors - some that support compliance and others that hinder compliance. Challenges of regulation Learn how the volume, variety, velocity, and complexity of regulation challenges businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. Understand where regulatory breaches can occur and information lost via increased risk of businesses information overload, departmental silos, and manual data curation. This course provides for 2 hours of CPE credit in the Business, Management and Organization field of study.

This course will identify the factors in the choice of entity decision while considering the impact of various recent tax act provisions.

Rethinking the linear model Mindset and relationships Learn how the depletion of finite resources is prompting business to reconsider their business models. Explore different types of circular business models to see if any fit your business, and be open to the need to approach this with an emphasis on systems and design thinking. Understand the need to rethink relationships with markets in which your business operates, how you interact with customers, and your impact on the natural world. Technical and biological cycles Explore the technical and biological cycles of the circular economy and discover some of the key drivers and technological developments driving the circular economy toward mainstream business. This course provides 1.5 hours of CPE credit in the Business, Management and Organization field of study.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Estate Planning Certificate Program. As a personal financial planner, you should have a broad awareness of the foundational concepts of estate planning to be an effective advocate for your clients. Updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, this CPE course addresses elements and deductions of the gross estate and the calculation of the federal estate tax. Additional topics include: Income in respect of the decedent and its impact on the federal estate tax calculation; State estate and inheritance taxes; The rule for gift taxes paid within three years of death; The treatment of adjusted taxable gifts This course also covers the key steps in the calculation of Form 706 United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return. Enhanced On-Demand Format This enhanced on-demand format offers meaningful and relevant content in the form of tables, charts, and discussion points on slides. An instructor who is an expert on the topical area breaks down complex topics, offers best practices, provides clarity, and shares insights that help the learner achieve the learning objectives for the course.

How have successful finance and accounting organizations shed the image as only compliance or transactional specialists to get a seat at the table with decision makers? First, they accept technical competence as a given. Second, they spend the time to develop critical relationships and understand what's important to these individuals. Third, they learn all there is to know about the business, its customers, and the competition. This program explores how the finance and accounting organization positions itself to work as a trusted advisor to the business. (Available as a 2-hour on-demand and webcast)

** Level up your skills for the future ** This CPE course can be purchased individually, or as a part of the Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate program. Become aware of future trends of blockchain, such as decentralized apps, decentralized autonomous organizations, and offchain transactions. This CPE self-study will prepare you to adapt yourself to this new environment. Level up your skill set to keep relevant and play a critical role in the future.

This course is part of the Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate program. You must purchase the full program to earn the certificate. Play a key role as a trusted adviser in cybersecurity risk management. As a finance and accounting professional, you have a key role in helping your organization or client manage cybersecurity risks. You must understand the importance of cybersecurity and your role to immerse yourself in cybersecurity risk management. This CPE self-study course highlights the importance of cybersecurity and the role you play. It also emphasizes the importance of developing and applying a security mindset to become a trusted adviser to your organization and client. Learn more about how the traditional accounting and finance role is affected by cybersecurity. This knowledge is indispensable in today's global digital landscape of persistent and increasing cybercrime, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPAs and accountants need to understand the accounting and auditing considerations. Implementation of the Revenue Recognition and Lease accounting standards continues with the requirement that nonpublic entities implement the Lease standard for periods beginning after December 31, 2021. The FASB has also provided additional guidance in 2021 for both Revenue Recognition and Lease application.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Retirement Planning Certificate Program. The SECURE Act is the first major legislation to revamp retirement plans in over a decade. The provisions and planning strategies to help your clients avoid unintended tax consequences on their estate and retirement plans have been implemented into this learning program. Are you ready to help your clients set realistic expectations and goals? In this narrated PowerPoint video, Tom Tillery will teach you how to counsel your clients to set practical and realistic goals for retirement and financial independence. In Part 1, you will learn the process of how to identify personal financial goals and resources, design financial strategies and make personalized recommendations to assist your client in achieving these goals. Part 2 covers the regulatory and legislative environment surrounding retirement plans. You will learn the key rules and laws regulating retirement plans, including how ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) govern qualified retirement plans and protect plan participants. Note: This course has been updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Reform"). Moderator, Tom Tillery Thomas Neal Tillery, CFPr, AEPr, CLUr, ChFCr, CRPCr, LUTCF is Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Parakleter Financial, Inc. Parakleter provides integrated fee-for-service financial planning without asset management or product sales.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Risk Management and Insurance Planning Certificate Program. Do your clients have the knowledge they need to make reasoned decisions about the types and amount of insurance to purchase? Updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, this narrated audiovisual CPE course covers important aspects of the risk management process and the professional environment. In the course, Tom Tillery helps you to educate your clients about the principles of risk and insurance. Mirroring the personal financial planning process, this course covers the six-step risk management process as follows: Establish and define the client relationship. Gather pertinent client data to determine the risk exposure. Process and evaluate the client's status. Present financial planning recommendations. Implement personal financial planning recommendations. Monitor financial planning recommendations.

Navigating in uncertain times Understand how differing trade policies of governments around the globe increase uncertainty for business regardless of how or where they operate. Vital for decision-making Learn about the economic debate as it relates to international trade and the differing degrees of economic integration. Understand how businesses making important investment decisions must address their exposure to cross-border trade and its impacts. Gain insight into some key characteristics underpinning global trade tensions, increasingly on many organizations' risk radar. Net winner or loser? Understand the benefits and the challenges that increasing international trade tensions can have on your business. Consider your value chains and geographic footprint, and understand where resilience needs reinforcing and risk appetite needs re-assessing. This course provides 1 hour of CPE credit in the Business, Management and Organization field of study.

" Transfer pricing is a highly contentious tax issue for many companies with cross-border transactions. Governments worldwide all want their `fair share' of tax from multinationals. However, many companies may be missing out on cash savings opportunities by revisiting transfer pricing policies. We will also review tax court developments that may impact US multinational companies. This program was developed for the FICPA by Alex Martin with KBKG. This session was previously recorded for the FICPA at virtually on January 26, 2023The course has been approved for up to two [ 1] hours of [TB] CPE credit."

Please join us for a discussion on Treasury Circular 230 and other ethical issues faced by enrolled agents and other tax preparers. In addition to covering the practice standards espoused by Treasury Circular 230, there will also be an overview of the applicable provisions in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and common law which will affect tax preparers. The discussion will conclude with other ethical issues, such as avoiding conflicts of interest, proper fee structure and maintaining competency. Also included will be case studies illustrating dilemmas faced by tax practitioners.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Estate Planning Certificate Program. Which plan is appropriate for your client? Before you can make reasoned recommendations, you must have knowledge of trust types, features, and taxation so you can best educate and advise your clients. Updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, this CPE course covers ancillary documents necessary to support the estate plan and the client, including a durable power of attorney and the durable power of attorney for health care, as well as living wills and trusts. This course will ensure you understand these documents, what they seek to accomplish, and how they are put into practice. Enhanced On-Demand Format This enhanced on-demand format offers meaningful and relevant content in the form of tables, charts, and discussion points on slides. An instructor who is an expert on the topical area breaks down complex topics, offers best practices, provides clarity, and shares insights that help the learner achieve the learning objectives for the course.

Build a solid foundation. This self-study online course is part of the U.S. International Tax Certificate, a comprehensive learning program geared to help global finance and accounting professionals navigate the highly complex world of international taxation. This course can be purchased individually or as part of the U.S. International Tax: Advanced Issues bundle. You must purchase the bundle to earn the digital badge. The CPE self-study course focuses on U.S. tax treaties. This is an overview of the U.S. tax treaty definitions and their impact on permanent establishment, business profits, tax residency, hybrid entities, Fixed, Determinable, Annual or Periodic (FDAP) income, limitation on benefits (LOB) clauses, income resourcing, and foreign tax credits.

Build a solid foundation. This self-study online course is part of the U.S. International Tax Certificate, a comprehensive learning program geared to help global finance and accounting professionals navigate the highly complex world of international taxation. This course can be purchased individually or as part of the U.S. International Tax: Advanced Issues bundle. You must purchase the bundle to earn the digital badge. The CPE self-study course focuses on U.S. transfer pricing and global base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). This is an overview of the U.S. transfer pricing rules regarding Section 482 and its applicability. It discusses different transfer pricing methods, levels of documentation prepared for clients, penalties, as well as BEPS and relationship to U.S. and global transfer pricing.

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.

AICPA's Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate Program This course is part of the Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate Program - a comprehensive, integrated curriculum - covering AICPA's entire Body of Knowledge in this topic area. The program will provide you with the training, knowledge, and practical guidance needed for a solid understanding of financial forensics. Credit for individual courses purchased can be applied to the full program when you enroll within one year of the original purchase date. Please visit cpa2biz.com/forensic for information on the complete program. This course provides a high-level overview of bankruptcy and the roles of forensic accountants that work with bankruptcy engagements. Our overview employs three different scenarios to give learners a broad understanding of the field. Discounts FVS Section Members Save an Additional 20%! When you log into this website with your AICPA member user account, the section discount will be automatically applied during checkout. Please contact the AICPA Service Center at 888-777-7077 or service@aicpa.org if you have any questions or encounter any issues.