Professional Development and Event Catalog
Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response
10:30am - 12:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many courses highlight ethical failures - this course goes beyond that. This course identifies the many barriers to ethical behavior, focuses on habits and techniques that improve ethics and offer ways to practice so that the ethical "muscle" is ready for any dilemma. This course incorporates ideas from leading ethical authors and includes data from the ACFE Report to the Nations. 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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Revenue Recognition - Determine the Transaction Price - Part 1
11:00am - 12:07pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The new revenue recognition standard outlines five steps for proper compliance. At the surface, these steps seem simplistic. However, there are many considerations that should be considered within each step based on your process and industry. Previous courses in this series have covered the standard at a high level and evaluated step one and two of the standard. They are: Understanding the Revenue Recognition Standard Revenue Recognition: Identify the Contract - Part One Revenue Recognition: Identify the Contract - Part Two Revenue Recognition: Identify Performance Obligations – Part One Revenue Recognition: Identify Performance Obligations – Part Two Revenue Recognition: Determine Transaction Price - Part 1 Revenue Recognition: Determine Transaction Price - Part 2 Revenue Recognition: Allocate the Transaction Price Revenue Recognition: Recognize Revenue This segment is designed to evaluate Step Three of the new model dealing with Determining the Transaction Price.
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Better Business Writing: Improve Your Speed and Quality
11:00am - 1:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Technology has given us many new writing tools, but they may just allow an inexperienced novice to turn out poor communications more quickly. Whatever your expertise level, this webinar will help you take your writing skills to another level, saving your time and making it far more likely your reader will read and understand your message.
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Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
11:00am - 1:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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For the past two decades the trend has been to move away from brick and mortar offices and have a greater number of people work or telecommute from home. Because of the upheaval caused by recent events, the rate of this move has been accelerated. This has and will continue to create control challenges and organizations must work to address these. Such things as moving from time based employee value to task completion based measurement and the ability to drive needed inter-company communication are just a sample of the issues with which entities must contend. This session looks at the benefits and pitfalls of workers that telecommute. It then discusses important risks and controls to consider as this trend continues and evolves in the business world. 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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Monthly Federal Tax Updates - November 2025
11:00am - 1:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two hour monthly program in order to stay abreast of these developments! Approximately one-half of the program is devoted to individual tax issues, and the remaining time is spend on business entity taxation, IRS procedure, tax legislation and other issues. Due to the changing nature of the topic, learning objectives, course descriptions and program content will vary and will be provided in more specificity closer to presentation time. This course provides a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. 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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Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision Making
11:00am - 2:37pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
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This session revisits useful, but potentially underutilized, managerial accounting techniques. You will appreciate a fresh look at concepts you may not have considered since your college days. We will illustrate practical ways you can immediately implement managerial accounting analysis in your professional endeavors.
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Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
11:00am - 5:00pm
Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
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As an auditor of state or local governments, or not-for-profit entities, you'll gain an understanding of the requirements and application guidance for engagements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
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Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins
11:30am - 3:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Join us for an enlightening presentation where we delve into the pivotal technology trends reshaping the accounting profession. This course covers an array of topics including cloud computing, big data, data analytics, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the metaverse. We will also cover provide an update on the current market for cloud based accounting / ERP and personal productivity software. Designed for forward-thinking professionals, this session offers insights into how these technologies impact your business, your firm, your clients and most importantly, your career. Stay ahead in your field by understanding these emerging technologies and their practical applications in business. 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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What Is Your Brand Reputation?
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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What do people say about you when you leave the room? Is it what you want them to say? How you show up in the room, get listened to, build trust, and are known amongst your colleagues are all critical components of your future success. In this workshop Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO and Founder of Executive Essentials, will discuss how to determine you brand attributes, demonstrate the nuances of body language on your professional presence, and discuss how to strengthen trust and the lasting impressions you make on your network, expanding upon lessons from her books The Connectors; Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability.
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Performance Management - Hiring to Retiring
12:00pm - 1:13pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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How you onboard a new employee is critical in ensuring they understand your company culture and are immersed properly in your organization. On the flipside, in the event you are dealing with an employee termination, this too is critical in handling with care and sensitivity.
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Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) - Overview and Contrast to 2017 International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
12:00pm - 1:27pm
Online
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
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In May 2023, the IIA released a draft of the new Global Internal Audit Standards. The intent was to provide more effective standards for Internal Audit globally. The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service
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Advanced Negotiations: Never Split the Difference
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Anytime someone says "I want," "I need," or "Will you," you are in a negotiation. For decades, the negotiation techniques described in Getting to Yes by Fisher and Ury of the Harvard Negotiations Project were the world's standard negotiation methods. These techniques involved collaborative methods for discovering how to make the "pie" bigger and then split it. More recent research on human psychology has revealed new methods that will allow you to do even better. Sometimes, you can't settle for getting half of what you want. Sometimes you have to have it all. This session explores negotiating's human side, to give you powerful people skills that will help you get more.
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Creating an Ethical Work Environment
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session introduces theories on human nature and organizational factors affecting ethical choices. Robbie examines the role of gossip in the workplace, provides tools for ethical decision making and offers concrete actions for creating and sustaining an ethical work environment. 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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Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 and Form 8821
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system. 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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K2's Technology For CPAs - Don't Get Left Behind
12:00pm - 7:28pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
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How good are you with the technology you use daily? What new technology tools are available that could save you time and make you more effective? Technology continues to accelerate rapidly, and the need to keep pace is essential. If you are not an information technology (IT) expert but need a technology update to maintain and improve your skills to serve your companies or clients more efficiently and effectively, this course is for you! In this fast-paced, update-style course, you will survey today’s IT environment, learning about computer hardware, software (including Microsoft Office), operating systems (including Windows 10), and what they mean for you, and peripheral devices. You will also learn about significant trends in information technology and how to take advantage of the opportunities presented by these trends. Examples include the latest Excel features, working with PDF files, and security and privacy issues. Additionally, you will learn how to improve the overall performance of your IT investment, thereby increasing your return on investment. Throughout this program, you will learn from real-time demonstrations of practical applications of the latest tools, which can provide you with the knowledge you need to harness the power of technology, both now and in the future. Register now for this “don’t miss” opportunity to get the skills required to enhance the value of your IT investment.
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ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course offers an in-depth exploration of the "vision" capabilities of ChatGPT specifically tailored for accountants. The session demonstrates how artificial intelligence can interpret and analyze visual content to revolutionize financial management. The curriculum covers a wide range of applications, from understanding GPT Vision and its unique benefits to leveraging aerial and street view imagery for comprehensive financial analysis. Through detailed case studies, participants will learn how to access and utilize GPT Vision effectively, incorporating it into tasks like data visualization, text and object recognition from images, and the use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive (DDPP) analysis methods to enhance decision-making processes. 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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Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
1:00pm - 2:01pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Now more than ever, navigating loss, grief and crisis in the workplace is a skillset that leaders must possess. Keeping the heart in human resources is so important, especially in this post-pandemic state we are living in. We will explore ways that you can show empathy to your employees while also balancing your business needs.
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Creating A Culture of Trust
1:00pm - 2:03pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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It is the role of a leader to build and maintain a great culture in the organization. The culture is the driving force that shapes the attitudes and behaviors of everyone in the organization. A relationship driven organization is built on trust and is the most effective way to improve productivity, engagement, and the bottom line. Understand the components that enable trust to be created and maintained throughout teams and organizations.
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K2's 2023 Using OneNote More And Email Less
1:00pm - 2:46pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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OneNote is a fantastic application included in your Microsoft 365 subscription. Yet, it is underutilized and misunderstood most of the time. If you genuinely want to change how you work, embrace OneNote. Stop using Outlook as a filing cabinet for essential emails and move them to OneNote instead. If you share a OneNote notebook with others, you can stop emailing altogether within your group and use OneNote as your collaboration and reference platform.
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How to Audit Inventory
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Inventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to inventory. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through how to conduct a physical inventory observation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.