CPE Catalog & Events

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. In this course you will: Gain understanding of the accounting system necessary to plan your procedures related to purchases, payables, and accrued expenses. - Learn about the possibilities of using audit data analytics for improved quality and efficiency. Gain understanding that accounting for accounts payable and accrued expenses is typically straightforward and centered on when to recognize a liability. Through an interactive case study, practice the critical substantive test and be able to assess whether your search for unrecorded liabilities is thorough enough to gain assurance that material unrecorded liabilities have been detected.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Gain an understanding of the risks typically present in major balance sheet accounts, starting with cash. Understand the client controls you will likely encounter to mitigate those risks in order to establish your risk of material misstatement (RMM).

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Learn about the relatively straightforward issues relating to recognition and measurement of long-term debt as well as the more challenging issues relating to presentation and disclosure. Understand the more mechanical side of auditing debt, including confirming balances, recalculating accrued interest, and the recognition of interest expense. Learn how to ensure that your working papers contain sufficient appropriate evidence to support related financial statement disclosures.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Gain the knowledge necessary to successfully audit prepaid and other current assets. Understand that prepaid and other current assets represent smaller individual items but may be significant to the entity nonetheless. Learn how these accounts - commonly consisting of prepaid expenses that must be recognized on a pro rata basis and other assets such as investments, short-term notes, and industry-specific transactions (for instance, costs in excess of billings) -often require complex estimates.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Understand how the fairly straightforward accounting for property, plant, and equipment may have unusual or complex transactions, such as exchanges, capitalized interest, or saleleasebacks. Learn how to look for events or changes in circumstances that indicate an asset may be impaired and how to communicate with other audit team members about possible signs of impairment they might have observed in their audit areas. Understand how to carefully scrutinize the underlying documentation for fixed assets to be sure that the costs should be capitalized and not expensed. Be up to date with the new lease standard to understand the new accounting treatment of leases and the common auditing procedures involved. And appreciate the potential of audit data analytics in the property, plant, and equipment cycle. Use interactive exercises and case studies to practice applying effective and efficient procedures when auditing fixed assets.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. n this CPE courses, you will gain an overview of the various types of fraud schemes you may encounter as an auditor. Learn to spot signs of fraud and how to respond appropriately if you detect fraud during an audit. Understand the entity's responsibilities for fraud awareness and prevention. And learn how audit data analytics can improve the audit with respect to fraud.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Prepare yourself for future success in the accounting profession by learning about audit data analytics. Learn how firm audit methodologies are being enhanced to incorporate data analytics in order to improve audit quality. Gain knowledge about the concept of audit data analytics, with high-level guidance about how audit data analytics can be applied during the audit.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - New Staff: Practical Application staff training bundle. Learn key techniques and requirements regarding analytical procedures, which are one of the component audit procedures identified in the audit risk model and universally applied in every audit. Understand how - with the entire engagement team involved in the design, performance, and evaluation of analytical procedures -the procedures can be an effective trap for fraud and error and can provide audit evidence. As new staff, you will often be involved in the computational aspects of analytics. Understand how this close work may allow you to bring important insights and issues to light.

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Audit Staff Essentials - Experienced Staff/New In-Charge staff training bundle. Examine the relationship between the substantive sampling application and both the overall audit strategy and the overall objective of performing a low-risk audit. Understand the common elements of relating the test results to the auditing standards requirements by exploring the auditor's reporting responsibilities - under AU-C section 260, The Auditor's Communication With Those Charged With Governance (AICPA, Professional Standards), and AU-C section 265, Communicating Internal Control Matters Identified in an Audit (AICPA, Professional Standards) - that relate to substantive sample results.

Build a strong foundation for your nonprofit skills. If you work for or with a nonprofit and would like to build or refresh your knowledge of NFP financial concepts, this unique CPE program gives you the thorough grounding you're looking for. The four included tracks cover all aspects of nonprofit financial responsibility, including accounting & financial reporting, governance & assurance, and tax compliance. Courses included in this program Not-for-Profit Entity Overview Accounting and Financial Reporting Track GAAP for NFPs Financial Statement Presentation Net Assets Exchange and Agency Transactions Revenue from Contributions Assets Programmatic Investments Fair Value Issues Specific to NFPs Expenses Investments Split Interest Agreements and Endowments Liabilities Tax Compliance Track Tax Exempt Status Unrelated Business Income Tax Introduction to Form 990 Private Foundations Federal and State Filing Requirements Not-for-Profit Governance and Assurance Track Best Practices in Board Governance Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Fraud Overview and Prevention Planning the Audit Engagement Financial Oversight, Budget and Strategy Auditing Considerations Learn anytime, anywhere. Winner of Accounting Today's Best New Products award, this program contains real-world examples, case studies, and interactive problem-solving to create a flexible, dynamic learning program that can be completed anytime, anywhere. Spotlight your accomplishment online Successful completion earns a digital badge you can showcase anywhere on the web - including LinkedIn, your company's website or online resume. Your Certificate and digital badge information will be sent to you once you've completed the program.

Understand internal control Understand internal control in risk assessment as required by GAAS. Gain an overview of internal control and related key aspects so that you recognize auditor and management roles and responsibilities related to internal control and procedures involved in understanding an entity's internal control in a risk assessment.

OnPoint EBP - Product Training OnPoint EBP is a cloud-based application designed to streamline your audit process using a unique plan profile that drives risk assessment, generates disclosures, and links directly to appropriate testing procedures and templates. The built-in collaboration tool streamlines documentation gathering, keeping important client data secure inside the engagement binder. Begin your journey and learn how to optimize employee benefit plan audits using OnPoint EBP - Created by Auditors for Auditors. Gain the knowledge to efficiently and effectively perform employee benefit plan audits that are within scope of the tool. Areas covered include: Complete the Plan Profile form to identify risk Use audit programs and testing templates Explain how diagnostics and guardrails are employed to guide you Identify the key activities than enable the completion and delivery of an engagement Discover the tools built into OnPoint EBP that enable and efficient file review Gain practical experience The practical hands-on exercise uses real-world examples, designed to give accounting professionals real-world knowledge and an understanding of OnPoint EBP processes and efficiencies.

Many leaders in business organizations of all sizes view the system of Internal Control almost purely as a protective security measure. A well-designed internal control system can and will drive all entity objectives which includes successful operations. This session uses information gathered from years of creating internal control systems as well as concepts from well-respected authoritative pronouncements and frameworks to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system as well as actions that can help establish such a system. Those that work with internal controls who are tasked with developing ways to improve operation level capabilities should strongly consider this session.

Begin to explore the nuances of working with construction contractors. From contract accounting and significant leases to unique risks and supplementary information, this overview course highlights the key topics covered in the Construction Contractors: Accounting and Auditing family of courses. Program features: Take a deep dive into contract accounting and revenue recognition. Learn about sureties and how they are a key player in the industry. Get up to speed on the newest auditing tips for contractors and become familiar with the new auditor's reporting guidance.

Understand the key concepts. 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: Inbound and Outbound Transactions bundle. You must purchase the bundle to earn the digital badge. The CPE self-study course covers, in more detail, the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Rules and key concepts. It then focuses on key concepts of the expense apportionment rules, including general methods, alternative methods, and special rules such as "Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) netting." Finally, it discusses foreign tax splitter arrangements under Section 909 and the impact of Section 901(m) on indirect paid credits.

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. Not-for-profits (NFPs) have a double-bottom line - a financial bottom line reflecting a surplus or deficit and a second bottom line that measures achievement of a social impact or mission. A robust performance measurement system captures both dimensions of performance. It reveals a greater desire for accountability and helps communicate the organization's efficiency, effectiveness and ultimately its social impact to constituents and prospective donors. Most importantly, performance measurement improves decision-making and influences strategic planning, budgeting, program management, grant-writing, and benchmarking. This CPE course offers detail-rich examples and case studies to help you apply proven techniques to measure performance in NFPs. 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 CPE course is included in the 15-hour Preparation, Compilation, and Review Staff Essentials program. It can also be purchased as a part of the Review Engagements Series. This innovative CPE course has been designed to provide a convenient, accessible way for firms to train their staff in this area of practice. With the introduction of SSARS No. 21, Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services: Clarification and Recodification, this area of practice will be experiencing a level of change not seen in over 30 years. This CPE course provides fundamental training on the performance standards associated with compilation engagements. This enhanced learning program combines real-world examples, practice exercises, case studies, and a "learning coach", to create a flexible, engaging learning experience. This CPE course has also been updated to reflect the most recent changes resulting from the issuance of SSARS No. 22 and SSARS No. 23, to help practitioners comply with the latest developments in regulation.

This CPE course is included in the 15-hour Preparation, Compilation, and Review Staff Essentials program. It can also be purchased as a part of the Review Engagements Series. This innovative CPE course has been designed to provide a convenient, accessible way for firms to train their staff in this area of practice. With the introduction of the SSARS No. 21, Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services: Clarification and Recodification, this area of practice will be experiencing a level of change not seen in over 30 years. This CPE course provides fundamental training on the performance standards associated with review engagements. This enhanced learning program contains a customized "learning coach" to create a flexible, engaging learning experience. This CPE course has also been updated to reflect the most recent changes resulting from the issuance of SSARS No. 22 and SSARS No. 23, to help practitioners comply with the latest developments in regulation.

This CPE course is included in the 15-hour Preparation, Compilation, and Review Staff Essentials program. It can also be purchased as a part of the Review Engagements Series. This innovative CPE course has been designed to provide a convenient, accessible way for firms to train their staff in this area of practice. With the introduction of the SSARS No. 21, Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services: Clarification and Recodification, this area of practice will be experiencing a level of change not seen in over 30 years. This CPE course provides fundamental training on the procedures performed when conducting review engagements in accordance with SSARSs. This enhanced learning program contains a customized "learning coach" to create a flexible, engaging learning experience. This CPE course has also been updated to reflect the most recent changes resulting from the issuance of SSARS No. 22 and SSARS No. 23, to help practitioners comply with the latest developments in regulation.

How to perform a single audit The knowledge you need Learn the basics of a Uniform Guidance compliance audit. The basics and more Gain an understanding of the basic elements, including an overview of requirements and how GAAS and the Yellow Book apply to the compliance audit, as well as who must undergo this type of engagement. Federal awards Learn the different types of federal awards, along with audit implications for a recipient or subrecipient. Become aware of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the description of major program determination. Your responsibilities Understand your responsibilities related to testing and reporting.