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There are multiple tangible and intangible factors that can drive a CPA Firm's long-term success. This course provides proven tips and techniques for ensuring your firm has the capacity to grow and expand your "business" from within.

Your health is one of your most valuable assets, and the decisions you make around it can shape both your financial future and quality of life. This course breaks down the key options for medical coverage, from workplace plans to government exchanges and health savings accounts. You'll gain a clearer view of how to protect your clients — and yourself — from financially devastating health events by analyzing the personal, tax, and financial factors that matter most.

High-performing leaders and teams often feature great communicators. Ironically, we spend little of our professional time thinking and talking about what great communication looks like. Learn the secrets of high-impact communication; explore effective vs. less effective communication channels; discover the power of giving and receiving professional feedback; the benefits, and curses, of nonverbal communications; and how to make highly impactful presentations.Plus, to reinforce learning, you will actively engage in lively and informative communication-related activities. The webcast was originally broadcast on May 30, 2013. Note: There is a minimum passing rate of 70% for this course.

This session is designed as a primer to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and to discuss how it will impact accountants as they work. The material will briefly explain what AI is and then focus on ways that it is already serving those in the accounting realm. It will close with a look at future AI-centric developments that will have great potential to positively impact the accounting profession. Those wishing to gain an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and how it will be used by accountants should consider attending this session. 

The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson's understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology's capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people's personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today's world as well as what's coming in the not-too-distant future.

The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson's understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology's capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people's personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today's world as well as what's coming in the not-too-distant future.

New Technology, the move toward telecommuting, the widespread adoption of electronic documentation, and a wide range of other factors have significantly and forever changed the way business is conducted. It should go without saying that changes in tools and methods lead to upheaval in any organizations internal control system. In this session, we look at all the changes that are occurring and discuss what's coming in the not too distant future. The material then looks at how internal controls have been affected and what other updates are on the horizon. Anyone trying to use controls to keep their organization efficient and secure should consider this session because the rate of change to both operational methods and control processes has been and will continue to be incredible.

Many small to medium sized companies do not properly address the risk that arises related to fraud because these organizations do not have the resources needed to mitigate this risk or because owners or those in top level management underestimate the scope of the issue. All organizations, regardless of size, must be aware of the risks associated with intentional fraudulent acts and know that a significant and effective fraud scheme could even create going concern issues for some entities. In this session, we delve into the reasons that fraud takes place. The material discusses the types of defalcations that are often executed against smaller entities and then explores measures that organizations can implement to help stop fraud activities and add security.

Selling doesn't have to feel like selling. This on-demand course breaks down a 10-step sales system designed specifically for CPAs who want to grow their firms while staying energized about their work. You'll learn how to attract the right clients, deliver real value, and build a practice that feels less like a grind and more like a calling. From refining your niche to mastering consultative conversations and asking for referrals with confidence, this session walks you through a client-focused process that builds trust, drives growth, and transforms your role from CPA to CEO. You'll learn how to: Build a client-attracting funnel that works while you work Craft content and landing pages that actually convert Communicate with purpose and consistency Deliver standout service that keeps clients coming back Grow your mindset—and your business—with intention Ideal for CPAs ready to take control of their growth strategy—without ever feeling like a salesperson. This session was recorded on April 17, 2025 for CalCPA's Practice Management Bootcamp conference.

Join us for an insightful course hosted by Hancock Askew & Co., LLP and Accountants, where we delve into the dynamic changes within the accounting industry. Technological advancements have revolutionized accounting firms, prompting the surge in demand for Client Accounting Services (CAS). In this session, we will explore the intricacies of reorganizing CAS teams, including evaluating success metrics, optimizing CAS structures, and executing effective reorganization processes. Our discussion will encompass decision-making protocols, implementation strategies, and post-implementation reviews. Unlock the benefits of a streamlined CAS team and learn to leverage objective evidence for informed decision-making throughout the reorganization journey.

This course explores the fundamentals of life insurance and how to manage life policies for high-net-worth clients. Starting with an overview of major life insurance terminology and policy types, the presentation dives into best practices on how to maintain a policy. It includes essential questions to discuss with your client, guidance on how and when to implement policy reviews, strategies for monitoring a policy, and different approaches to take if your client gets declined or wishes to sell their policy. CPAs will take away important lessons on integrating discussions of life insurance policies with their high-net-worth clients. 

This course will explain the psychological aspects of leading effective meetings. We'll take a look at the elements of F.O.C.U.S.S. - Focus, Organization, Conduct, yoUr presence, Stewardship and Solutions. Last Update: March, 2026

HR software streamlines workforce management, payroll, recruiting, workforce analytics and compliance. Understand cloud vs. on-premise solutions, and full suite vs. best-of-breed solutions for integration with other depts.

This course provides an overview of evidence identification and collection during legal matters and independent investigations. It includes the various duties a forensic accountant can be asked to provide for a client.

In June 2022, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) introduced three interrelated standards on quality management, collectively known as the QM standards. These standards signify a pivotal shift for CPA firms, transitioning from a policies-based approach to a more dynamic risk-based approach to audit and attestation quality. Every firm engaged in SASs, SSARSs, and SSAEs will be impacted by these changes, which must be implemented by December 15, 2025. This course will explore the key changes introduced by the new standards, including a tailored risk assessment process, revised components of the quality management system, enhanced leadership and governance requirements, and new obligations for networks and service providers. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to navigate these changes effectively and ensure compliance with the new standards.

Many organizations are successful as they create a system of internal controls, however some fail to properly implement the measures that are established. Moreover, entities regularly neglect the important process of testing, monitoring, and updating control procedures, which weakens the entire internal control structure. This session provides an overview of control creation methods and discusses ways to successfully implement policies and procedures. Additionally, it includes an array of control maintenance checklists that participants can take and adapt to their organization as they work to improve policies and procedures. Finally, it provides an understanding of the need for dynamic, fluid controls that adapt to changes in business tools and methods. Participants that take this course will have a strengthened ability to implement and maintain an internal control system.

Many organizations are successful as they create a system of internal controls, however some fail to properly implement the measures that are established. Moreover, entities regularly neglect the important process of testing, monitoring, and updating control procedures, which weakens the entire internal control structure. This session provides an overview of control creation methods and discusses ways to successfully implement policies and procedures. Additionally, it includes an array of control maintenance checklists that participants can take and adapt to their organization as they work to improve policies and procedures. Finally, it provides an understanding of the need for dynamic, fluid controls that adapt to changes in business tools and methods. Participants that take this course will have a strengthened ability to implement and maintain an internal control system.

In today's data-driven world, spreadsheets serve as the backbone of business and personal productivity. However, creating complex and error-prone spreadsheets can lead to critical mistakes and inefficiencies. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build robust spreadsheets, implementing a range of controls and safeguards to ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and maximize accuracy.

In today's data-driven world, spreadsheets serve as the backbone of business and personal productivity. However, creating complex and error-prone spreadsheets can lead to critical mistakes and inefficiencies. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build robust spreadsheets, implementing a range of controls and safeguards to ensure data integrity, streamline processes, and maximize accuracy.

This course will introduce AI platforms and how they can be used to understand and create Excel formulas, understanding and writing VBA code for Macros, and much more. We'll explore the free ChatGPT service as well as Microsoft's built-in AI Excel features.