CPE Catalog & Events

A new Auditor's Report is here. Auditors' reports are the ultimate communication between auditor and the public. The auditor's report is a written letter from the auditor containing the opinion of whether an entity's financial statements comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The independent and external audit report is typically published with the company's annual report. This course will discuss the considerations surrounding the objectives and form of the auditor's report under SAS No. 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements. SAS No. 134 contains many changes to the 700 section of Professional Standards. SAS No. 134 benefits users of the financial statements by placing the auditor's opinion at the front of the report for added visibility and providing necessary transparency into the basis for the auditor's opinion and the responsibilities of both entity management and auditors. This module will address those changes as applied to AU-C section 700, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, the foundational section that addresses the auditor's responsibility to form an opinion on the financial statements and prescribes the form and content of the auditor's report when issuing an unmodified "clean" opinion."

A new Auditor's Reporting Model for ERISA engagements is here. AU-C section 703, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA, addresses the auditor's responsibility to form an opinion on the financial statements of EBPs subject to ERISA. It also addresses the form and content of the auditor's report issued as a result of an audit of ERISA plan financial statements. AU-C section 703 applies to audits of single employer, multiple employer, and multiemployer plans subject to ERISA and to an audit of a complete set of general purpose financial statements of ERISA plans and is written in that context. AU-C section 703 also addresses audits of section 103(a)(3)(C) ERISA audits. This module presents guidance for both, layering on the differences when performing a section 103(a)(3)(C) engagement. Further, the remainder of the Auditor's Suite of Reporting standards, with the exception of SAS No. 134, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements, also include applicable reporting information for non-ERISA engagements. From the new requirement to report on key audit matters when so engaged to modifications to your auditor report, this course will cover: AU-C Section 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 705, Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 706, Emphasis-of-Matter Paragraphs and Other-Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 720, The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Other Information Included in Annual Reports AU-C Section 725, Supplementary Information in Relation to the Financial Statements as a Whole; and AU-C Section 730, Required Supplementary Information

A new Auditor's Reporting Model is here. Auditors' reports are the ultimate communication between auditor and the public. The auditor's report is a written letter from the auditor containing the opinion of whether an entity's financial statements comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The independent and external audit report is typically published with the company's annual report. This course will discuss the considerations surrounding the objectives and form of the auditor's report under SAS No. 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements. Further, the remainder of the Auditor's Suite of Reporting standards, with the exception of SAS No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA, also include applicable reporting information for non-ERISA engagements. From the new requirement to report on key audit matters when so engaged to modifications to your auditor report, this course will cover: AU-C Section 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 705, Modifications to the Opinion in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 706, Emphasis-of-Matter Paragraphs and Other-Matter Paragraphs in the Independent Auditor's Report AU-C Section 720, The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Other Information Included in Annual Reports AU-C Section 725, Supplementary Information in Relation to the Financial Statements as a Whole; and AU-C Section 730, Required Supplementary Information

This video-based CPE course is included in the Not-for-Profit Certificate II Program. It can be purchased individually or as a part of the Not-for-Profit Certificate II - Governance and Assurance track. Budgeting can be more than just an annual exercise of putting numbers in columns. It has the potential to establish benchmarks, measure the organization's financial health from one year to the next, and determine priorities. It is intended to be a planning tool that reflects a not-for-profit organization's programs, mission and strategic plan. This CPE course offers you detail-rich examples and a case study that will help you turn budgeting into a positive planning process that can help your not-for-profit achieve its strategic goals and increase accountability in the budgeting process. Included in the course resources is a downloadable budget worksheet template in Microsoft Excel, which you can customize for your organization. Note: As of August 1, 2018, course content has been updated to reflect implementation of FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective for most not-for-profit entities for their next financial reporting period, including those related to financial statement presentation (ASU 2016-14) and revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2018-08).

This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event. Learning Objectives:After attending this presentation, you will be able to...• Recognize the importance of budgeting • Identify components of a master budget • Distinguish the utility of flexible budgets • Analyze the role of variances • Apply capital budgeting techniquesProgram Content:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:• Advantages of budgeting • The role of budgeting • Master budgeting • Flexible budgeting • Standards and variances • Capital budgetingWho should attend: CPAs in public practice or members in industry who want to enhance budgeting skills. 

A well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. Too many times control creators focus too much on security. It is important to properly balance protection-based measures with those designed to enhance efficiency. This session works to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system. It also discusses steps to take in order to establish such a system. This material is becoming more and more beneficial as companies strive to address many new business challenges such as evolving markets, the rapid rate of change in the business world and the notable increase in governmental and industry-based regulation. Those that desire a balanced and workplace enhancing control system should strongly consider this session.

A well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. Too many times control creators focus too much on security. It is important to properly balance protection-based measures with those designed to enhance efficiency. This session works to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system. It also discusses steps to take in order to establish such a system. This material is becoming more and more beneficial as companies strive to address many new business challenges such as evolving markets, the rapid rate of change in the business world and the notable increase in governmental and industry-based regulation. Those that desire a balanced and workplace enhancing control system should strongly consider this session.

Why is business continuity management important? In a time of global disruption, business continuity management is more important than ever in order to protect businesses from irreparable harm. Of small businesses, 48% are operating without any type of business continuity plan, but 95% indicated they felt prepared to handle a business disruption, according to a Travelers Insurance survey. More than ever before, business continuity planning has become an integral part of business resilience and is essential to any organization's long-term success. How does business continuity management affect your role? Business continuity planning and business impact analysis will help you and your clients stay competitive. How can we help? This CPE course will cover the steps needed to implement a comprehensive business continuity plan - including business impact analysis - to ensure resilience, even during a crisis such as a global pandemic. Gain a competitive edge and ensure that business operations continue even during times of crisis.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Specialized Forensic Accounting Certificate. Calculating the amount and type of business damages is a difficult and exact science. There are various methodologies, types of matters, and contexts in which business damages should be calculated. Through narration by an industry subject matter expert and practical scenario-based exercises, this CPE course examines the appropriate methodologies to employ when calculating damages and identifying the factors that affect the business damages calculation. 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.

Be ready for the new value creation game Learn strategies to achieve value creation for your organisation. In a dynamic market, understanding the critical elements of ecosystems, analysing how the elements interact, and utilising the CGMA business model framework will create and deliver values. Learn how strategic planning focusses on various planning frameworks to help develop organisations' action plans to achieve their goals. Value add topics Organisations' ecosystems Porter's Five Forces The political, economic, social, technology, environment, and legal (PESTLE) framework CGMA business model framework. Gain practical experience The exercises use real-world examples and are designed to equip you with the skills to evaluate business performance. Acquire a deeper understanding of the business modeling implications of your business. 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

Generate value Business model frameworks are intended to be used at the board level to improve decision making and enhance understanding of how the business creates value. This course focusses on various types of business models that can be implemented or operationalised to generate value, including digital business models that are causing a disruption in digital ecosystems. Acquiring new skills to demonstrate your proficiency Business models and competitive strategy Business ecosystems Digital business models Strength through core competencies This course will give you the tools to successfully strive through necessary changes to your organisation to strengthen its position. The practical hands-on exercise uses real-world examples and is designed to give you real-world knowledge to drive business success. 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.

How can you add value to your business? Financial management is fundamentally about creating and managing value, the importance of what "value" is, and knowing what drives it. In this course, you will learn how to use financial statements to value a business, the differences between a share value and a share price, and how "risk" can be measured for an investment. Value added topics Earnings based valuation Asset based valuation Intangible Assets Stock market efficiency How risk influences return CAPM Gain experience with detailed exercises The practical hands-on exercises use real-world examples and are designed to give you insights into business valuation and acquisitions and to help you get a deeper understanding of the variables in business valuation to make the right decisions. 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.

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. This course provides an overview of the four types of intellectual property and the potential damages associated with infringements of each type. It includes an introduction to the laws governing intellectual property and guidance for calculating infringement damages for each type of intellectual property. 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.

Save when you buy the complete Tax Staff Essentials, Level 1 online bundle.. How do I treat a property transaction? This course will help you answer this question by focusing on understanding capitalized costs and depreciation and learning about the IRS cost and repair regulations dealing with property transactions so you can help your clients gain significant tax savings. Tax professionals will also learn about the rules for depreciation, amortization, like-kind exchanges, involuntary conversions, business property sales, and important property-related timing issues and planning opportunities. Course materials include the latest legislation, including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) tax reform law, as well as the technical correction issued in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This course provides CPE credit in the Tax field of study.

Understand capital market fundamentals Focus on a comprehensive overview of equity finance and debt finance content. Learn about how equity finance can be raised through a stock market and how the debt market facilitates the trading. Gain practical knowledge about the procedures of issuing shares and the ways in which a company can borrow from a bank. Understand decision-making process by focussing on the appropriate financing method to remain a long-term, viable going concern. Create a better understanding of how the capital markets are structured and which financing source may be best suited for your company. Acquire new skills to demonstrate your proficiency Characters and sources of debt finance Capital markets and their functions Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance Methods of issuing shares and IPO process Difference between bond and bank borrowing Gain practical experience Use case studies and scenarios to evaluate business performance and get a deeper understanding of various ways to improve the business performance and align with organisational 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.

Valuable tools in perpetuity Gain the skills used by the finance function for project appraisal, investments analysis, and capital planning. See use cases on finding the relevant costs and benefits for a potential capital investment project. Learn new topics to demonstrate proficiency. Annuities Appraisal techniques Cash flows Put theory into practice. Real-world exercises will give you the confidence in applying investment decisions while considering all company objectives. Some capital investment projects continue over a significant number of years or may even have cash flows that occur indefinitely. This course will provide you with the tools to evaluate all options for continued growth and success. 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 CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the PFP Practical Applications Certificate Program. To help your personal financial planning clients establish realistic financial goals, you must have a fundamental understanding of the time value of money concepts and be comfortable using a financial calculator or time value of money software. In this audiovisual CPE course, Tom Tillery covers: The time value of money Cash management strategies The creation of the personal financial planning client's spending plan Once you complete this course, you'll be able to apply these concepts to create a financial plan and help your clients implement it in order to reach their financial independence and retirement goals.

Many CPAs are becoming full-time or fractional CFOs for small businesses. In that position, they are the resident expert in finances, cash flow planning, and budgeting. But what about dealing with the IRS? The IRS has broad powers to administer the assessment and collection of taxes. From removing penalties to criminal prosecutions, this presentation focuses on how CFOs can prevent problems with the IRS and how to develop winning strategies if the IRS knocks on the door.

Evolve through change Change, just like any activity, whether it is incremental or transformational, needs management and proper leadership. Change process models provide a simple, linear expression of the stages of the change process. This course looks at how culture can have an influence on what we should be changing, as well as how we go about making changes. Acquiring new skills to demonstrate your proficiency Change management process Leadership styles and charge roles Force field analysis Strength through core competencies Learn to successfully drive changes to your organisation to strengthen its position. The practical hands-on exercise uses real-world examples to enable you to drive business success. 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 CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Estate Planning Certificate Program. As the personal financial planner, you must have a clear understanding of the terminology associated with charitable giving and a broad knowledge of the charity "industry" to educate your clients and help them fulfill their altruistic desires while, at the same time, making tax? and estate-wise decisions. Updated for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, this CPE course covers: Charitable transfers Charitable trusts Charitable planning vehicles applicable to estate and gift planning This course also covers IRC Section 170, which allows for a deduction from income for any qualified charitable contribution made within the taxable year. This section of the IRC, as well as its enforcement, has become the genesis for an entire industry. 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.