Skip to main content

Professional Development and Event Catalog

Not finding the class you're looking for?

The circled number on the tabs below indicate the number of programs that match your search in each category. Click on the tabs to find the perfect program!

Showing 2241 All Results

Class Pass

Available Until Sunday, March 31st, 2024

Purchase your professional development program credits in advance (as either a 40-hour Class Pass or 80-hour Class Pass) and enjoy significant savings. This year’s pass applies to seminars, conferences, webinars, and livestream programs now through March 31, 2024. Class Pass is also a great way to get your staff the training they need at a discounted price.

2022 Tax Legislation: Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act

Saturday, March 30th,
 9:00am - 11:00am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

In a surprise twist, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in short order after secret negotiations were revealed in late July 2022. Seismic changes in tax legislation are currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two-hour program in order to stay abreast of these developments! This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way

Saturday, March 30th,
 9:00am - 11:00am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

How well do you accept criticism? How might it enrich your business - and you - if you did a better job of it? This distinctive webinar will show you why it is in your best interest to accept criticism with gratitude. It's even better to welcome criticism. It's also a good idea to learn how to give criticism the right way. A related topic is the art of giving and receiving apologies, and we'll do a deep dive into this area as well. You'll leave with clear guidelines for how to criticize others, accept criticism from them, give meaningful apologies, and accept apologies with grace and ethical intelligence. The result will be a stronger CPA practice and a better you. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Unconscious Bias with Dr. Toby Groves

Saturday, March 30th,
 9:30am - 10:30am

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

Unconscious bias is shaped by automatic, implicit associations through our experiences, attitudes, beliefs and culture. These influences directly affect our behavior and decisions. This fascinating session uses the latest cognitive and behavioral research along with demonstrations of implicit association experiments to help attendees unveil hidden biases that impact decisions related to accounting and auditing. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The AB5s of Employee vs Independent Contractor

Saturday, March 30th,
 10:00am - 11:46am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

This course explores the tests used to determine whether a worker is properly characterized as an employee or an independent contractor for tax purposes, with a focus on the cost of getting it wrong and possible Section 530 relief.  The game changing impact of the Dynamex case and AB5 will also be discussed.  **Please Note:  If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to leighanne.conroy@acpen.com.

K2's Ten Must Know Features In Excel

Saturday, March 30th,
 10:00am - 11:47am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Most business professionals have used Excel for years, often without the benefit of any formal training. Thus, they don't know about key features in the application and, therefore, don't use them. Of course, this leads to inefficiencies and errors. Isn't it time to stop this madness? This session is for you if you're ready to become more efficient and effective with Excel! You will learn ten critical features that can help you get more work done in less time and improve your accuracy. We encourage you to make plans to join us for this session to learn the best ways of working with Excel!

Not-for-Profit Accounting Update - 2023

Saturday, March 30th,
 10:30am - 2:06pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) has been meeting with FASB to discuss the impact of various standards on the nonprofit community. In this course, we will explore the work of the NAC and the impact they've had. We then transition to the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the FASB that are impacting nonprofit entities, including a deep dive into the leases standard which is effective for many nonprofits this fiscal year. We will close with a look at common deficiencies found in grant accounting.

K2's Accounting Automation

Saturday, March 30th,
 11:00am - 12:05pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

Why can it be hard to automate accounting? Because many accountants don’t know their options and, therefore, fail to reap the rewards of accounting automation. This session will teach you how easy and profitable accounting automation can be. In it, you will learn how to automate many traditional accounting processes, often with technology you already own. In addition to bank feeds, you will learn about automation options for processing accounts payable and receivable, approving transactions, and linking data from one platform to another. If you are serious about improving efficiency and accuracy, you should make plans to attend this session.

K2'S Eight Awesome PivotTable Features

Saturday, March 30th,
 11:00am - 12:56pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Are you looking to take your PivotTables to the next level? Many experts consider PivotTables to be Excel’s most powerful feature. Yet, most who create and work with them barely scratch the surface of all that PivotTables can do. In this session, you’ll learn eight powerful features you may have missed. From user-defined calculations to consolidating reports and adding KPIs, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your PivotTables. These are just some examples of the great things you can do with PivotTables, and in this session, you will learn these and other techniques to make your PivotTables even more powerful.

K2'S Artificial Intelligence For Accounting And Financial Professionals

Saturday, March 30th,
 11:00am - 3:38pm

Online

4.60 Credits

Member Price: $129

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a theoretical concept! Instead, AI is a practical tool available today to help you address and solve real-world problems. In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of AI and how you can put this amazing technology to work today to help you and your team work more efficiently and effectively. Participate in this course to learn about the fundamentals of AI and specific types of problems AI can help you address. You will learn about AI features available in everyday applications – including Excel – and how you can use these features in situations such as detecting fraud and identifying potential errors in transactions. You will also learn how AI is changing how accounting and financial professionals work, both today and in the future.  

Yellow Book Update - 2023

Saturday, March 30th,
 11:30am - 1:18pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

More and more entities need Yellow Book engagements, including a growing number of for-profit entities. In this course, we will review the unique independence requirements in GAGAS. We'll also review the new engagements that have been created as alternatives to Single Audits that requires the auditor to follow Yellow Book.

Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA

Saturday, March 30th,
 11:30am - 1:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

Have you ever met an accountant who exhibits solid technical prowess but possesses lackluster communication skills? It is not unusual to meet a savvy accountant who is a technical expert but could enhance the delivery of written and spoken words. This course is designed to help CPAs improve their written and verbal communication skills. Participants will learn how to tailor communication to their audience, with particular emphasis on techniques for crafting a message that effectively conveys technical information in an engaging manner. The course's author will share personal success tips gleaned from more than two decades of experience communicating myriad topics to a variety of audiences. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Getting to Know the New Audit Report

Saturday, March 30th,
 12:00pm - 12:57pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

The standard audit report will soon receive an overhaul. This course investigates major changes to the contents and format of audit reports for private entities while exploring the influence of changes to audit reports for public companies. 

K2's Tech Update

Saturday, March 30th,
 12:00pm - 1:46pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

What are my best technology choices, and how do I keep up? Even informed accounting professionals will find multiple ideas they can apply daily. This visionary session provides insights, options, and recommendations to help you decide which technologies will affect your business and which will give you a competitive edge. Included in Tech Update are emerging and evolving technologies important to accounting professionals. We will cover the benefits and risks of adopting recent technologies, ranging from software applications to hardware devices. You will also learn how to develop a balanced technology strategy that includes current, emerging, and future technology choices for your firm or business.

1065 - Understanding Partnerships Tax Returns

Saturday, March 30th,
 12:00pm - 1:47pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Form 1065 is the tax return filed by partnerships, which is one of the most common forms of business organizations in the United States. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the preparation and filing of Form 1065. The course will cover the basics of partnership taxation, including how partnerships are taxed, the different types of partnerships, and the tax obligations of partners. It will also discuss the importance of keeping accurate financial records, the role of the partnership agreement in tax reporting, and the filing deadlines for Form 1065. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various sections of Form 1065, including the Schedule K-1, which reports each partner's share of the partnership's income, deductions, and credits. The course will also cover how to report partnership income, expenses, and deductions, as well as the tax implications of buying and selling partnership interests. In addition, the course will provide an overview of common errors and omissions made when preparing Form 1065, and how to avoid them. It will also cover recent changes in tax laws that affect partnership taxation. Overall, this course is designed for tax professionals, accountants, business owners, and individuals who need to understand the intricacies of partnership taxation and the preparation and filing of Form 1065. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of partnership taxation and will be able to prepare and file Form 1065 with confidence. **Please Note:  If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.

Not-for-Profit GAAP Update - 2023

Saturday, March 30th,
 12:00pm - 1:47pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

This course will review the Accounting Standard Updates issued by the FASB that impact nonprofit entities. We will also look at the work of the Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and the projects they are advising the FASB on.

Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230

Saturday, March 30th,
 12:00pm - 1:49pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of the Circular 230 rules for conduct of a tax practice, with a review of the political, legislative and regulatory rules impacting every accounting and tax professional. Best practices and guidance provided by the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct will be discussed.

K2's Understanding Your Ransomware Risk

Saturday, March 30th,
 2:00pm - 2:57pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

Protecting yourself from ransomware requires more than just anti-virus software. Additional technology protections are necessary. Further, business continuity, legal and regulatory, and cybersecurity insurance considerations should all be a part of your risk abatement strategy. Attend this session to determine if your current level of ransomware protection reduces your risk to an acceptable and identify ways to ensure that you are protected.

Fiduciary Accounting for Estates and Trusts

Saturday, March 30th,
 2:00pm - 3:47pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

Financial accounting for trusts and estates is one of the least understood branches of accounting. It is not particularly concerned with recording income and expenses but is obsessed with determining whether receipts and expenditures are assigned to income or principal/corpus. This course will dive into this tricky area and provide a reporting guide for fiduciary accounting.

Meet Me At The Intersection Of Fraud And Ethics

Saturday, March 30th,
 2:00pm - 5:47pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $129

This course initially explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters from achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other sources of ethical guidance. This course ultimately provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice and industry.