CPE Catalog & Events

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.

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.

NEW CPEFlex OnDemand Subscription Service Times have changed, and the FICPA’s CPE subscription service has changed with it. Introducing CPEFlex, a compilation of our most in-demand OnDemand CPE courses for one low price and available 24/7.  CPEFlex offers a diverse range of content that remains relevant in an increasingly dynamic world. With topics spanning multiple industries and specialties, the catalog reflects a commitment to providing timely, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that users always have access to the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in their fields.  • Just-in-Time Training – Choose the courses you want and need and watch them when and where you want. • Streaming Capability – Purchase the annual plan, one-time for $325, and take courses OnDemand. Start a course on your laptop, finish it on your tablet or phone.  • Growing Catalog of Courses – Choose from more than 130 newly added courses, with relevance of topics in mind, all of the time.  • Engaging Instructors – New and popular courses led by the “who’s who” of subject matter experts on accounting and auditing, tax, law, and more. • Digital Proof of Completion – Download your certificate using our CPE Tracker to save time when reporting to the DBPR.??   CPEFlex - $325 for members and $520 for non-member

CPEFlex OnDemand Subscription Service – Includes Florida Regulatory Ethics Times have changed, and the FICPA’s CPE subscription service has changed with it. Introducing CPEFlex, a compilation of our most in-demand OnDemand CPE courses for one low price and available 24/7.  CPEFlex offers a diverse range of content that remains relevant in an increasingly dynamic world. With topics spanning multiple industries and specialties, the catalog reflects a commitment to providing timely, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities, ensuring that users always have access to the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in their fields.   • Just-in-Time Training – Choose the courses you want and need and watch them when and where you want. • Streaming Capability – Purchase the annual plan, one-time for $375, and take courses OnDemand. Start a course on your laptop, finish it on your tablet or phone.  • Growing Catalog of Courses – Choose from more than 130 newly added courses, with relevance of topics in mind, all of the time.  • Engaging Instructors – New and popular courses led by the “who’s who” of subject matter experts on accounting and auditing, tax, law, and more. • Digital Proof of Completion – Download your certificate using our CPE Tracker to save time when reporting to the DBPR.• Includes Florida-Approved Regulatory Ethics – Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs 2023 (0012397) Note: ETHOL25 will be available late May. CPEFlex Plus - $375 for members and $600 for non-member

This course will explore the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies in the accounting profession. Participants will learn how to utilize ChatGPT to automate tasks, improve efficiency and accuracy, and provide real-time support to clients.

Fraud in the workplace is not new, however, statistics show that the number of instances of internally actuated fraud schemes is increasing. Additionally, because of all the changes that have come about due to recent upheaval, fraud risk is at an all-time high. This session starts by reviewing the many reasons that fraud occurs; it then looks at ways to detect internal fraud and finally explores control measures that can help to reduce fraud risk. Those that take the class will learn just how invasive and damaging internal fraud can be. They will also know ways to detect and thwart fraudulent activity.

This CPE course provides an examination of the recent reports from a selection of Single Audit results. The instructor will go over the most common deficiencies found in Yellow Book and Single Audits and common peer review findings and OIG investigations. This course will also provide examples of common controls, best practices, and mitigation techniques.

Do you ever get blank looks when you present your company's financial statements? Does your board nod knowingly, during your presentation, but never seem to have any meaningful questions? It could be that they have no idea what you are talking about and are just pretending to understand! Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers, and ordinary employees so they understand your message. Learn to motivate them to action. Come hear a veteran CFO tell you how.

The course will cover the basic requirements for performing preparation, compilation and review engagements under the current SSARS standards including the new SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions. The session will highlight common issues found on SSARS engagements in connection with peer reviews and the impact of various findings on the results of a firm's peer review. The discussion will highlight the key issues to consider during your upcoming SSARS engagements and will incorporate quality control recommendations and tips for performing high-quality SSARS engagements.

This session provides an overview of compilation, review, and audit engagements. We will explore major considerations regarding each type of engagement in addition to contrasting and comparing these three major professional services provided by certified public accountants.

This comprehensive course will highlight the impact of the current financial reporting environment on financial statement reporting, evaluate recently issued accounting and financial statement reporting standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, recall other financial reporting frameworks, and key implementation challenges and identify emerging financial reporting trends.

The amount of electronic content that business organizations contend with is growing at incredible rates. Terms like "Big Data" and "Information Overload", are being used by overwhelmed information workers on a daily basis. Additionally, because of the move to a much larger telecommuter footprint, electronic data is now even more prevalently utilized. This session discusses the places that businesses keep digital information and addresses the importance of securing corporate electronic data. The material effectively shows ways to achieve high security standards for content stored in fixed locations, on mobile devices and in the cloud. Participants in this session will gain an understanding of the concepts needed to improve the way they, and their companies secure digital information.

Just about every company, no matter its size or the types of activities it undertakes, is at greater risk because of all the types of fraud that can be be carried out electronically. Potential perpetrators can be operating internally or externally and the scope of the damage that occurs is almost never limited to cyber-assets. While threat awareness is improving, there are still too many owners or top level executives that underestimate the scale of the issue. In this session, we delve into the types and the nature of many electronic defalcation schemes. The material then explores measures that organizations can implement to help stop these activities and add additional layers of security.

Description:U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a new reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Millions of businesses may have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. In a surprise turn of events, the Federal District Court from the Northern District of Alabama ruled on March 1, 2024 in National Small Business United v. Yellen ("NSB") that the CTA is unconstitutional. This course will discuss the CTA's provisions and the court's decision in NSB. Also covered will be future implications for business entities and steps to consider given the recent ruling. Learning Objectives: After attending this presentation, you will be able to...Analyze the CTA's reporting requirements for certain businesses.Identify how the business will file its reporting requirements with FinCEN relating to the beneficial ownersIdentify who must file a report and what information must be providedRecall the necessary information needed for each Reporting Company.Identify which individuals must be included in the report.Recognize which entities are excepted from filing.Recall what penalties are imposed for not reporting on a timely basisFormulate a plan for reporting post-NSB.Compare the potential implications of FinCen's proposed rulemaking with respect to non-financed purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers. Program Content: The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Background of the Corporate Transparency ActBeneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) RuleEntities required to report.Reporting requirements imposed by the CTADue dates of reportsInformation needed to satisfy the BOIRImpact of failure to reportHow to submit a reportCourt rulings on CTA's unconstitutionalityImplications to entities as a result of the ruling in NSB.Potential reporting requirements due to FinCen's proposed rulemaking with respect to non-financed purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers. Who should attend: This course is suitable for Corporate tax and finance executives, directors, managers and staff, CPAs, CAs Enrolled Agents, accountants, attorneys and business/financial advisors who work with and advise businesses and individuals that have these tax implications. Developed By: Allison McLeod Instructor: Allison McLeod CPE Credit: 2.00 Field of Study: Taxes (2.00) Prerequisites: None Advanced Preparation: None Format: QAS Self Study

" COVID impacted sales and use tax in ways that are still being uncovered. Participants will uncover the initial steps taken by states. From there, the attendee will see where states currently are with regards to their COVID protocols. Finally, the participant will be advised of potential outcomes for states in the near future. In any respect, attendees must be prepared for continued aggressiveness by states to recoup money that had been lost by COVID but also may be lost due to the impending recession. All should understand ways in which they might be able to fight back against the overreaching that has been and will continue to be done by the states. This program was developed for the FICPA by David J. Brennan, Jr., Esq. LLM (Tax) with Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A., a firm that specializes in state and local taxes. It was previously recorded on October 20, 2022, at 9:05 a.m. EDT."

CPAs can be requested to assist attorneys in litigation support in criminal proceedings. For criminal tax cases, the IRS has recommended prosecution. However, the rules and stakes are different than a simple civil audit. This presentation will focus on how to assist defense attorneys in calculating tax loss, asking the right questions, and probe possible weaknesses in criminal tax investigations.

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.

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.

This session will help you understand what asset protection vehicles are recommended for asset protection considerations. An overview of choosing a jurisdiction along with choice of law issues will be covered. We will discuss an overview of wealth transfer taxes and the U.S. taxation trusts both domestic and foreign. " Protective Entities - Evolution Formation of LLCs - Initial Considerations Choosing a Jurisdiction Choice of Law Issues Single Member LLCs Cracking the 99/1 Multi-Member LLC LLC Offshore Options and Developments Keys to Success with LLCs Domestic Asset Protection Trusts Foreign Asset Protection Trusts Overview of Wealth Transfer Taxes U.S. Income Taxes - Domestic Trusts U.S. Income Taxes - Foreign Trusts Compliance "