CPE Catalog & Events
If You Only Knew What Microsoft Word Could Do
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:Best practices for those creating Word documents of all typesUsing Word Styles to enhance and organize documentsWord features like PDF editing, automatic tables of contents, and cross-referencing that save time and add value
K2's 2023 Introduction To Excel Macros
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Getting started with Excel macros by using the Macro Recorder Fundamentals of writing VBA code Saving and sharing macros Getting started with User-Defined Functions
Understanding the Form 990 and its Preparation Prerequisites
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Form 990's design and goals in play upon the Core Form and tack-on SchedulesAddress of the definition's key factors that make a third-party organization a "related organization"Exploring the definitions of parties who are to be disclosed as managers at Part VII-A (i.e., as a TDOKE -- a Trustee/Director (TD)/Officer (O)/Key Employee (KE) - or as a High 5) and understanding what is the definition and measure of "reportable compensation"Working with the definitions of "family member" and "independence" as same are used in Parts VI and Schedule LApplying the definition of "business relationship" as same is used in Part VISequencing of the form's preparation tasks and who to go to for informationWorking with the Board of Directors to have them understand what the completed Form 990 conveys to the public/regulators
The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues
ChatGPT and the ELI5 Approach for Accounting Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Understanding the ELI5 Approach60 Variations of the ELI5 MethodApplication of the ELI5 Approach in AccountingELI5 Case StudiesStrategies for Implementing the ELI5 ApproachUsing ChatGPT to Enhance ELI5 CommunicationRole of Accountants in Leveraging the ELI5 Approach
2024 Financial Statement Analysis
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Purposes of financial statement analysis Trend analysis and vertical & horizontal analysis Simple and multivariate regression; Analysis of metrics Assessment of liquidity, solvency, and profitability Using data visualizations The role of qualitative factors
2024 Year-End Tax Planning: Thinking Outside the Box
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Discuss the most recent tax legislation, rulings and developments Section 163(j) interest expense deduction New 21% corporate tax rate Medicare tax on high income wages and SE income Tax provision and extensions Timing income and deductions Alternative minimum tax (AMT) issues
Leveraging Marketing Automation for Accounting Firm Growth
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Content - From generating content ideas to SEO research and creating content through its distribution we will look at tools to accomplish these goals efficiently and effectively.Lead Generation - Tools to determine the best offers and get them in front of the appropriate audiences.Lead Nurturing - Once you have a prospective client "raise their hand" virtually or physically, it is critical to design and implement campaigns and other tactics to keep them engaged and move them closer to being a client. We will cover this i-depth during the course.Sales - After you have a prospect ready to get to the next phase of the purchase journey, it is imperative to answer objections, explain the process of working with your firm and then close the sale. These tools will allow you to do this without an entire sales team!Onboarding - Once the prospect becomes a client leverage automation to make onboarding seamless, systematic and simple for your team.Referrals and Reviews - Instead of chasing clients for reviews or case studies, consider baking the ask right into your current or automated processes. This course will show you how!
2024 New Client Ethical Challenges: The CPAs Guide
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
How the CPA can meet the challenges presented by a new client AICPA Code of Professional Conduct AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services IRS Circular 230 Case study illustration of how to bring the new client into ethical, proper financial and tax compliance
K2's 2023 Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays How to use “legacy” features and functions such as AGGREGATE Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Common Findings in Single Audits
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Single AuditConsequences of NoncomplianceOverview of findings and observations by compliance requirementSingle Audit findings and observations from AICPA Peer Review and OIGWays to prevent findings
The Controllership Series - Managerial Accounting Basics and Costs
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
K2's 2023 The Digital Home
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Configuring your router and network to make it more secure Review online services to help your family share information and stay in touch Take advantage of the latest home gadgets and devices from CES 2023 and understand what technologies are “ready for prime time” and which ones you should skip
Ethics in the World of AI: An Accountant's Guide to Managing the Risks
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Business uses of AI Nine risk areas of AI Three ethical frameworks Risk mitigation strategies
Project Management: Making Ideas a Reality
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Applying project management templates to a sample initiativeLeveraging project management tools for effective communication
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for the CPA
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Examine the CPA's role in today's economy Compare similarities and differences between individual and business ethics Explore the link between ethics, integrity and scruples Discuss the basic attributes of ethics and professional conduct Review the history of the CPA profession and the CPA's requirement to adhere to ethics policies and codes of conduct Review the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and a CPA's responsibilities to the public, clients and colleagues Discuss the common rules and statutes faced daily in the CPA profession. Case studies may also be utilized to present potential ethical dilemmas CPAs may face during their careers Review CPA Independence violations by current legal case examples
2024 The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 - Line-by-Line
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Federal Form 706: Overview and Preparation Federal Form 709: Understanding and Compliance Portability in Estate Tax Planning Coordinating Issues for Decedent's Final Income Tax Return Postmortem Estate Planning Strategies Recent Legislative Changes: Impact on Estate and Gift Taxation Integrating Tax Planning into Client Services
Current Nonprofit Fraud Trends
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices for fraud prevention and detection.Common fraud schemes in nonprofit including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!
K2's QuickBooks For Accountants
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
New features in QuickBooks Desktop and Online Enhancing internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments Improving financial and operational reporting when using QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online Best practices for setting up companies
Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique. The key financial reporting differences for governmental and nonprofit entities.The fundamentals of Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits.