Professional Development and Event Catalog
Budget Mastery: Process, Problems, and Solutions
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:00am - 12:47pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The budgeting process can be a mundane one for accountants. Let’s be realistic and agree that even the word “budget” does not bring excitement to you and your departmental colleagues. The constraints and pressures can lead to poor decisions in both the technical and human components. This session is the first part of a four part series and will cover the big picture of keeping the process fresh, pragmatic and useful. We discuss these keys in an engaging manner by discussing both our flaws and strengths, including how to build on these characteristics towards an enjoyable solutions-based method that should deliver effective results for your organization.
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Stop Loss and Contract Review: Protecting Your Plan and Your Bottom Line
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:00am - 12:52pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Go in-depth to understand the three main components of self-funded plans: Stop Loss, Third Party Administrators (TPA), and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM). This section will review both Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss as a concept while also providing in-depth knowledge of contract terms and risk management. It will discuss the key components of a TPAs/PBMS and show examples of admin agreements. The instructor will also use real world examples to show how to avoid common pitfalls and use cost savings tools to ensure that waste, fraud, and abuse are eliminated from your plan structures. The end of this unit will also introduce point solutions and how they can be used to ensure peak plan performance and claims savings.
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Metrics Management – Selecting the Right KPIs
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Choosing the wrong metrics can create noise, confusion, and unintended behavior. This session helps CPAs and CFOs identify and select meaningful KPIs that align with strategy and are understood by users. Participants will learn how to balance financial and operational metrics, tailor KPIs to responsibility centers, and think like customers when designing performance measures. The session emphasizes simplicity, relevance, and usability over volume and complexity. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points and keep things entertaining
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Current Audit Environment and ASB Activity
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:00am - 1:30pm
Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Understanding the current audit environment You'll explore the current audit environment, including the audit challenges triggered by the current environment. Additionally, you'll do a comprehensive review of recent audit pronouncement and exposure drafts. Topics you'll cover include those critical to success in today's rapidly changing regulatory environment, such as: Recently issued audit and attest interpretations Technical questions and answers The ASB workplan
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Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:00am - 2:37pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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The majority of peer review deficiencies and malpractice claims result from nonaudit services. This course will provide best practices for avoiding legal liability and quality control concerns.
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Schedule K-1: What Is It and What Do I Do with It?
Tuesday, Jan. 12 11:30am - 1:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This seminar offers a practical and in-depth exploration of IRS Schedule K-1, a critical reporting document issued to taxpayers with interests in pass-through entities such as Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates or Trusts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret and accurately report Schedule K-1 data on Form 1040, with emphasis on common income, deduction, and credit items. The course also demystifies the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, including eligibility criteria, reporting mechanics, and integration with K-1 data. Key compliance topics-such as basis and loss limitations, material participation rules, and passive activity considerations-will be addressed through practical examples. In addition, attendees will be briefed on recent developments affecting Schedules K-2 and K-3, ensuring they are equipped to navigate evolving international reporting requirements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Risk Assessment of IT Systems
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course provides an overview of the risk assessment requirements under SAS 145, with a focus on the evaluation of Information Technology systems in the planning of an audit. SAS 145 introduced significant changes to risk assessment procedures, including an increased emphasis on understanding and evaluating IT environments. The course addresses key areas of concern related to IT systems and their impact on audit risk. Participants will gain practical insight into identifying risks within IT systems and understanding how those risks affect the audit process. As part of his presentation style, Jeff incorporates engaging elements designed to reinforce learning and maintain focus.
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Mental Illness and Depression: Understanding and Supporting Employees Under the ADA
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 1:01pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This webinar aims to provide HR professionals with a comprehensive understanding of mental illness and depression under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It will cover key aspects of the law, provide practical advice, and address common challenges.
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Revenue Recognition Topic 606 - Identify Performance Obligations Part 1
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 1:09pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course is meant to complement the course that evaluates all aspects of the five steps to revenue recognition. The course "Understanding the new revenue recognition rules" examines the five-step model outlined in the standard that organizations must utilize when recognizing revenue. The new standard applies to all companies.
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Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 1:48pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course examines the critical issues and special opportunities facing partnerships and their partners, with a focus on reporting tax basis capital accounts. *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 terri.storer@acpen.com
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The Ethics of Care in the Workplace
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Ethics involve relationship to self, others, and the world in which we live. In the busyness of our world we often act out of habit without realizing that what we do truly matters. We matter! This session explores ethical values and principles as they apply to creating an Ethic of Care in the workplace with specific emphasis on compassion, accountability and respect. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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World-Class Cost Accounting: A Practical Application Part 2
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 3:43pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Enhance your career with an invaluable skill set in cost accounting. This program presents a comprehensive cost system based on a real company, guiding you through the accurate classification of manufacturing overhead costs. Learn to distinguish between true variable and fluctuating variable costs, identify fixed overhead costs that are direct or directly assignable, and account for variances from standard costs. In this model, all manufacturing overhead costs are fully traced to products, providing practical insights you can apply directly in the workplace. It's highly recommended to take Part 1 before Part 2 as several foundational principles in Part 1 carry forward throughout Part 2.
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Federal Tax Update – Individuals (Form 1040)
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 7:36pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
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With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on individual income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal individual income tax laws but will also update tax return preparers of new tax forms, changes to existing tax forms, as well as tax planning opportunities and pitfalls. This is a “must-attend” course for all tax practitioners who want to be up to speed quickly and have a successful Federal individual income tax filing season. *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 terri.storer@acpen.com
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Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:00pm - 7:39pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
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As the new administration proposes changes to tax policies, estate planning strategies must adapt to evolving laws and regulations. This course equips financial professionals with advanced tools and techniques to address complex estate planning issues, including the latest legislative and regulatory updates. Participants will gain insights into tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving techniques, and the impact of recent tax law changes on estate and gift taxation. With a focus on real-world application, this course provides practical strategies for leveraging closely held stock, split-interest trusts, and life insurance in estate planning. Attendees will explore how to maximize tax benefits while ensuring compliance with changing regulations, ultimately helping clients achieve their financial and legacy goals. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Handouts Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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What If Your Client Didn't Take Reasonable Compensation
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Are you a new advisor handling S Corp clients, or perhaps a seasoned professional facing this common scenario: "My S Corp client didn't take reasonable compensation last year. Now what?" Knowing that reasonable compensation isn't just a tax obligation, but a strategic financial decision, you need to be armed with expert knowledge to help your client navigate this situation. Join us to discuss IRS regulations, understand preventive measures, and address challenges within the year. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?
Tuesday, Jan. 12 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This seminar reviews situations in which a CPA or accounting professional may be in danger of being sued. We cover common law causes of action, such as negligence, and the relevant standards and case law defining what constitutes reasonable practitioner behavior. This course is ideal for lawyers, CPAs, EAs, tax preparers, accountants and insurance personnel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance Professionals are Leading the Way - Part 1 Building Organizational Resilience in a Chang
Tuesday, Jan. 12 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This is Part 1 of a 5 part series on Emerging Risks - How Accountants and Finance are leading the way The rapid evolution of technology, globalization, and regulatory frameworks has introduced a range of emerging risks that are transforming the fields of accounting, finance, and auditing. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data analytics are redefining traditional business models while creating new challenges related to data integrity, cybersecurity, and ethical decision-making. In accounting and finance, the growing reliance on automated systems raises concerns about vulnerabilities, algorithmic bias, and the potential for misinformation. Auditors face heightened expectations for real-time assurance, transparency, and adaptability to new reporting standards, including sustainability and ESG disclosures. Geopolitical instability, economic volatility, and evolving regulatory pressures add layers of uncertainty to financial reporting and audit quality. This four-part seminar series explores these emerging risks, analyzes their implications for professionals and organizations, and highlights proactive strategies for risk management, continuous learning, and technological competency.
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Employees Today and Tomorrow: Understanding and Improving The Employee Life Cycle
Tuesday, Jan. 12 1:00pm - 2:48pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many organizations have a process documented for their employment life cycle but do not look at it wholistically. Having a longer view of the employee life cycle can provide more value to your company that you might think. Join us for an interactive discussion around the entire life cycle of employees with best practices discussed on continuous improvement for your organization. This session will provide an overview of each of the steps in the timeline from multiple perspectives, to provide keen insights on actionable ideas to take back to your workplace and implement today.
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Claims Management Essentials: Cost-Saving Strategies for Employees and Employers
Tuesday, Jan. 12 1:00pm - 2:49pm
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Understand and master the various methods of medical claim reimbursements. This foundation is critical to understand health plan networks and how they function as the baseline for cost in fully insured and self-funded plans. This unit will expand on the previous unit's analysis of point solutions and how to build those into your plan design not only for the benefit if rate structures, but employees as well. The instructor will show you how to structure your medical plans to save the plan money by incentivizing the member through cost reduction programs.
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Surgent's Where To Live in Retirement
Tuesday, Jan. 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
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Deciding where to live in retirement is a challenge that involves a multitude of factors that differ for everyone. Each person and couple should evaluate their current living situation to see where their goals and lifestyles in retirement can best be met. The program covers the various factors that most people should consider when thinking about where to spend their retirement years.