CPE Catalog & Events

Make better decisions by enhancing your critical thinking skills. Critical thinking is an essential element of the professional accountant's toolkit - no matter the role you hold. It's an invaluable life skill which you can apply anywhere, provided you do it in the right way and at the right time. This CPE self-study course will provide you with the essential information to enhance your critical thinking skills, so you can diagnose problems, make better decisions, identify effective solutions, and become aware of the consequences of your actions.

Cryptocurrencies are hot topics in today's business environment. In this seminar, we present an overview of how cryptocurrencies work, are taxed, and used in industry. This seminar also includes a general analysis of cryptocurrencies income tax planning and compliance.

Minimise the effect of fluctuations in the value of assets and liabilities Exchange rates between most pairs of currency change constantly throughout the day. Gain the skills to hedge the risk of fluctuation in the ultimate value of expected transactions. Acquire new skills to demonstrate your proficiency Foreign exchange risk Value of expected transitions External hedging techniques Internal hedging techniques Gain practical experience Use hands-on exercises such as case studies and scenarios to evaluate business performance and gain a deeper understanding of ways to improve business performance and align with organisation goals. This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

Staying current on significant changes in Government Audit Standards can be difficult. This course covers the most important issues and changes relevant to Yellow Book financial statement audits.

Retain your customers Discover the tools you need to preserve customer relationships and maintain a balanced customer portfolio for your business. Develop your skills Customer value management cycle Customer segmentation Customer lifetime value Customer profitability analysis Customer portfolios BCG Matrix Gain experience with detailed exercises. The practical hands-on exercises use real-world examples and are designed to give you knowledge on how to retain customers and improve relationships. This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

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. Protect your data and other assets from the devastating effects of cyberattacks! The increasing frequency and variety of cyberattacks leaves individuals' and organizations' data susceptible to breaches. Preventing attacks and addressing vulnerabilities is particularly important for those in the finance industry, especially as the volume and complexity of data increase and new data privacy laws are introduced. Everyone, especially those in finance, is vulnerable to cyberattacks resulting in data breach. Educate yourself, your team, and your organization or client on types of attacks and how to prevent them. Secure your data by complying with rigorous privacy regulations. This CPE self-study course module covers various types of cyberattacks to help you acquire the necessary knowledge and gain an understanding of the importance and impact of cybersecurity risks to your organization or client. It also covers the impact of data breaches on organizations and compliance with privacy regulations. This knowledge is indispensable, especially given the increasing attacks on individuals and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This certificate program is a bundle of the Cybersecurity Advisory Services Certificate Program and the SOC for Cybersecurity Certificate Program, which can be purchased individually. Certificate Program NASBA Field of Study Level CPE Credits Authors Availability Cybersecurity Advisory Information Technology Basic 15.5 Mark Burnette, Drew Hendrickson 1 year SOC for Cybersecurity Auditing Intermediate 14.5 Tony Chapman, Anurag Sharma 1 year Free eBook with purchase! Reporting on an Entity's Cybersecurity Risk Management Program and Controls - Attestation Guide is included (an $89 value) and will automatically be added to your cart when you purchase this certificate. Created by the AICPA, this authoritative guide provides interpretive guidance to enable CPAs to examine and report on an entity's cybersecurity risk management program and controls within that program. The guide delivers a framework which has been designed to provide stakeholders with useful, credible information about the effectiveness of an entity's cybersecurity efforts.

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. Cybersecurity is a rapidly developing field - stay informed to keep up. There are many cybersecurity frameworks available. It's important to understand the options available and the differences between them to help your organization and clients respond to the shifting regulatory and cyber threat landscapes. You must be able to speak intelligently about cybersecurity to both internal and external audiences. To achieve this goal, learn about the different frameworks available and how they may be used to develop and implement a cybersecurity risk management program (CRMP). Also, gain an understanding of regulations that may be applicable for compliance purposes. This self-study module covers several noteworthy cybersecurity frameworks and regulations to help you acquire the necessary knowledge to determine applicability to your organization or client. It also introduces you to the AICPA's cybersecurity risk management reporting framework. Find out what security frameworks will best meet your cybersecurity and compliance needs. This knowledge is indispensable given that rapid changes to cybersecurity risk management programs may be needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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. How does cybersecurity risk management affect the activities you perform? Incorporate cybersecurity into risk assessment, controls identification, and other activities you perform. Managing cybersecurity risks is challenging. As the cyber landscape evolves, so too should considerations related to cybersecurity as you: Assess risks Identify controls to address those risks Develop policies Perform certain activities, such as vendor management and governance, among other things Cybersecurity is not just for IT professionals anymore. Clients and organizations are increasingly looking to financial and accounting professionals to be actively involved in risk management. This CPE self-study module covers key cybersecurity policies, controls, and procedures as part of a cybersecurity risk management program. It also covers risk assessment and controls and activities relevant to finance and accounting as part of a cybersecurity risk management program. This knowledge is indispensable in today's global digital landscape, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic as the focus on cybersecurity risk management increases.

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. Digitization is transforming business every day, making cybersecurity even more crucial in today's world. As more organizations transition their data operations online, increasing their need for data storage, transfer, and accessibility by various means, it's critical that they understand the cybersecurity implications of such digital transformation. As a finance and accounting professional, you have a key role in helping your organization or client manage cybersecurity risks. As part of that role, it's necessary to consider the impact of digital transformation and market trends on cybersecurity risk management. This CPE self-study course lays out market trends in digital transformation and their impact on cybersecurity. This knowledge is indispensable in today's ever-changing global digital landscape, especially with clients and organizations relying more on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This session explores tools and techniques that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of client engagements and business processes using data analysis tools. We will introduce some of today's popular and software tools and examine the AICPA's Five-step approach to incorporating data analytics into public accounting engagements.

Grow your decision tree. Decision analytics help you evaluate your options. A decision tree is an excellent tool that allows you to lay out options and investigate the possible outcomes to then objectively choose your course of?action. Along with value and sensitivity analysis, you will have the tools to make an impact. Tools that demonstrate proficiency in decision-making: Decision trees Information value Sensitivity analysis The course offers real-life examples for you to practice and gain confidence in applying the decision-making tools at your company. This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

Costs shouldn't manage you. This course will give you the tools to make decisions that improve financial performance. By focussing on cost-volume-profit analysis, and using factors and techniques to improve short-term decision-making during times of uncertainty, you can develop a cost accounting framework to make effective decisions in today's fast-paced business environment. ### Value added topics: Relevant costs for short-term pricing decisions. Breakeven analysis. Risk and uncertainty. Gain practical experience. The hands-on exercise uses real-world examples to enable you to apply cost accounting tools and acquire a deeper understanding of the essential skills of effective decision-making and how risk and uncertainty can be built in. This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

What's behind the decision tree? Gain a deeper understanding of how resources are allocated under uncertainty and acquire the tool that provides analytics to managers for planning and controlling. By focussing on probability techniques, you can evaluate each choice under uncertainty and identify unique opportunities to learn management practices and strategies to make effective business decisions. Value added topics: Probabilities and expected values Decision trees The value of information This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

Most organizations have many of the basic controls required to operate in place. However, a notable percentage of these companies do not have important measures that can help enhance security, productivity, and the quality of information available for decision making. In this session, we work to identify areas where important internal control measures are needed. We spend time explaining why these controls should be created, and show in detail some specific controls that would be beneficial if utilized. Those wishing to strengthen an internal control system should strongly consider attending this session.

Time to demystify artificial intelligence. The term AI has been in the news for decades, inspiring a mystique that has rarely lived up to the expectations . . . until now! AI now offers the potential to revolutionize the way we do business - from reinventing customer experiences to predictive forecasting to prescriptive marketing approaches. A practical understanding Demystifying Artificial Intelligence provides a practical overview of artificial intelligence, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL). In this CPE self study course, you will be introduced to key concepts and capabilities, and the fundamental knowledge needed to understand the AI revolution from a business perspective. Real-world examples and use cases will be used to explain and illustrate concepts throughout this course

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 explains the critical differences between the roles of consultants and testifying experts in the field of forensic accounting, while also outlining the differences in depositions and courtroom testimony. Learn how to avoid the mistakes of inexperienced experts and prepare, present, and deliver effective deposition testimony. 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.

Manage the accelerating and relentless pace of change. The accounting and finance profession is seeing seismic change because of new technologies developing and launching ahead of the profession's ability, and willingness, to adapt and take advantage of sizable benefits. Digital mindsets are reported to be one of the key barriers in the initial adoption of technology, its full use, and exploiting the opportunity it presents. Many early adopters are still experimenting but most of the market are in the late-majority category of adopters. Covering topics such as digital technologies, growth mindset, future of finance and accounting, this self-study online course explains what it means to develop a digital mindset, including: Concepts related to agility Constant learning Thriving in ambiguity Curiosity Innovation Through tangible examples, this course will help you gain knowledge about the competencies needed to thrive in today's disruptive world, enhance employability, accelerate company performance, and manage the accelerating and relentless pace of change.

Get ready to develop digital strategy In today's business environment, finance leaders are constantly under pressure to cut costs and implement new technology solutions for both the finance function and the enterprise. A clear, concise digital strategy is a must. But, where do you start? This course is designed to help you understand this new digital landscape, including emerging technologies such as cloud computing, process automation, the internet of things, and blockchain. You will learn how these technologies are helping to streamline and expedite processes in the finance function. As your customers have new expectations for digital organizations, you'll develop a strong understanding of what a true digital enterprise looks like and discover what top organizations are doing to redefine the customer experience. When you finish this course, you'll be set up for success to begin developing and leading your organization's digital strategy. This is a standalone course but if you're interested in more of this type of learning while earning a designation, explore the CGMAr Finance Leadership Program.

Harness the power to transform your business Embrace digitalization Learn how to explore and embrace digitalization to keep pace with constant innovations in technology. Understand how failing to be digital ready can damage an organization's reputation and ultimately prove fatal if the competition gets too far ahead. Be equipped Equip yourself to consider your organization's readiness and vision to lead it into the future, and ensure that leadership is prepared and sees a clear direction for the business. Move toward the future Through up-to-date research and examples, learn how to avoid the risk of paralysis for your business. Discover questions to consider for future conversations to help explore new directions for your business. This course provides 2 hours of CPE credit in the Business, Management and Organization field of study.