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Critical Thinking in a Changing World
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
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This course will help teams and individuals improve their problem solving and decision making, especially while under pressure. Utilizing proven critical thinking tools and techniques, attendees will learn how to grow their creativity, increase ideas and innovation, and strategically solve challenges using a 360-degree perspective. The workshop will also help people deal with change and create change within the organization.
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 11:03am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This webinar will explore embracing and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, promoting inclusivity, and creating a more diverse and dynamic environment.
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas—You Make the Call
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 11:17am
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
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By now, we should all understand the ethical obligations we have as CPAs. So, theoretically, if we just all agree to remain ethical, we should not have CPA ethical violations. But, of course, our professional ethics committees still have plenty of cases to investigate. This session will examine several ethical frameworks, including the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct’s and the GAO Yellow Book’s Threats and Safeguards approach to remaining ethical and resolving ethical dilemmas. The session will present several ethical case studies that illustrate the complexities of and challenges to staying ethical. By exercising our “ethical muscles”, we should be better positioned to effectively deal with the ethical dilemmas that we will inevitably encounter.
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Scared Straight: White Collar Crime and Beyond
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 11:44am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Fraud poses a significant risk to businesses, organizations, and individuals, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences. This comprehensive course, led by Dr. Richard G. Brody, an esteemed expert in forensic accounting and fraud prevention, explores the underlying mechanisms, motivations, and methods of fraudulent behavior. Through real-world case studies, expert analysis, and interactive discussions, participants will gain critical insights into the psychology of fraud, organizational vulnerabilities, and ethical breakdowns that enable misconduct. The course equips attendees with the latest fraud detection techniques, risk assessment strategies, and internal control best practices to proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
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Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 11:47am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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External auditors understand concepts like materiality, reasonableness, and risk of material misstatement. This course will explain how to think like an auditor when preparing and fairly presenting your financial statements and related disclosures.
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Expand Your Analytical Toolbox: More Tools for Success
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 1:39pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Valuation techniques and cash management activities are two other tool categories that can round out your analytical toolbox. In this course we will initially discuss how to turn your financial plan into a powerful valuation engine. We then will discuss the formation of an efficient cash management program based on solid banker relationships. Finally, we will review Ten Steps for keeping your financial toolbox full.
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Enhancing Performance Through Effective Coaching
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 1:43pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This business coaching course is designed to enhance your coaching effectiveness by integrating innovative tools like ChatGPT (Generative AI) to support and elevate your coaching practice. You'll explore the key differences and similarities between coaching and managing, uncover the most important skill every coach should master, and learn how to get to the root cause of any problem. With hands-on coaching strategies, including neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques, you'll enhance your ability to drive results. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use performance gap analysis to identify and bridge gaps, ensuring the success and growth of the individuals you coach.
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The Essential SSARS Update with Renee Rampulla
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 1:49pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This update is essential and designed to assist you in the application of Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs) issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Learn about recently issued SSARS Nos. 26 and 27, identify common accounting and reporting issues, and hear about other recent developments.
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Doing Debt Differently - Your Roadmap to Changes and Choices for Success
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 2:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Debt is a real problem for many clients, business owners, and the general public. It can be ever increasing and causes financial, emotional and physical challenges that seem to spiral out of control. What if you could help your clients “do debt differently”? This strategy turns the game upside down and presents solutions from the inside out. As a CPA, you are already a trusted advisor for your clients. What if you could help your clients be free of this burden? This is a tremendous resource you can offer to your clients, expanding the value of what you offer them by adding these processes to your packages. Clients will be happy to pay for this kind of relief as you support them in doing debt differently. If you are one of the many people who are personally burdened by this situation, these strategies, tools, mindsets and actions will personally help you get better results…so you can go back to the task of expanding and growing your business, sleeping better at night and gaining access to the creativity that will take you to your next level of financial fulfillment. Paying off debt is an inside/outside job. Successful strategies include the internal shifts to mindset and enhancing the inner qualities that are most helpful in paying off debt, and practical tools to help make the transition from thinking about paying off debt to actually doing it. This program combines both -- emotional support and dozens of tools and action steps to Do Debt Differently, including: An inventory process to objectively assess the situation and face it head on Guided mind/body processes to alleviate anxiety about the situation Creative exploration (writing and drawing) to gain clarity and specificity Stories and discussion to strengthen your access to the qualities that will be most helpful to your success Using a menu of options to create a personal action plan and an ongoing support team The techniques in this program are creative and easy, but immensely practical. We will combine practical, nuts-and-bolts action steps with powerful tools for mindset-shifting. There is no reason to continue to suffer the burden and overwhelm of debt. Relief is here! Through discussion, interactive exercises, skill building, mindset shifting and powerful actions, you and your clients could be on your way to a debt free life. Please join me for this empowering approach to changing your financial situation.
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Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
Tuesday, May 18 10:00am - 5:39pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
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This course provides a high-level overview of the most important issues facing nonprofit entities and their auditors. The focus of this course is on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant professional and regulatory standards related to reliable financial reporting for nonprofit entities.
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K2's Ten Questions to Ask Your IT Team
Tuesday, May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Business leaders often struggle to engage meaningfully with their IT teams about critical technology decisions that impact organizational success. This structured program presents ten essential questions every executive should discuss with their technology professionals to ensure proper oversight of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and strategic technology initiatives. Participants will gain confidence in addressing complex topics including network security protocols, backup procedures, cloud governance, and remote work policies through targeted questioning frameworks that drive actionable outcomes. The course systematically addresses ten critical areas where executive oversight proves essential for business continuity and growth. Attendees will develop practical communication strategies to bridge the gap between business objectives and technology capabilities, ensuring their organizations maintain competitive advantage while managing digital risks effectively. Each question framework provides executives with the tools needed to evaluate current technology practices, identify vulnerabilities, and guide strategic technology investments that support organizational goals in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals
Tuesday, May 18 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $69
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the way financial professionals work, lead, and make decisions. Yet for many, AI still feels abstract, intimidating, or too technical. This workshop cuts through the hype and makes AI approachable, practical, and immediately useful. Designed for financial professionals, executives, and managers, this hands-on session focuses on real workplace applications that improve efficiency, clarity, and decision-making. Participants will learn how to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and others to streamline everyday tasks, enhance strategic thinking, and free up time for higher-value work. Through live demonstrations, interactive exercises, and guided experimentation, attendees will leave confident in their ability to integrate AI into their workday, increase productivity, and take practical uses back to their teams.
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A Guide to Sampling - Part 1
Tuesday, May 18 11:00am - 12:46pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Sampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when is sampling applicable and basics of planning a sample. We'll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We'll look at the use of monetary unit sampling and tools that can be leveraged to reduce bias in sampling.
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Recognizing Lies: How to Detect and Prevent
Tuesday, May 18 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Trust is the glue that binds all relationships. Regardless, humans tell lies, a cruel fact. Every lie undermines trust and damages productivity. What signals indicate lies? How are the cues properly interpreted? How can you protect yourself from lies? Learn how to discern lies effectively. Do not be taken advantage of. Learn an established and proven process to uncover the truth.
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Mental Illness and Depression: Understanding and Supporting Employees Under the ADA
Tuesday, May 18 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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I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
Tuesday, May 18 12:00pm - 1:47pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many practitioners dealing with government and not-for-profit issues are asked to serve as expert witnesses in courts of law or other adjudicatory venues. This session will discuss key issues you need to know when you are asked to serve in this capacity, including: Applicable standards and other engagement acceptance considerations. Preparation requirements and techniques. Dos and don'ts of testifying. Avoiding commons traps and tricks designed to undermine your effectiveness. The session will conclude with a “mock cross-examination” with participants serving as the jury to identify what our witness does right and what he does wrong.
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The New Quality Management Standards - What Everyone Needs to Know
Tuesday, May 18 12:00pm - 1:48pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The AICPA issued the new Quality Management Standards as a part of its overall quality improvement initiative. This course will highlight the foundational principles within the new approach that everyone in the CPA firm should know.
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Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
Tuesday, May 18 12:00pm - 3:39pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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There is always too much to do and too little time to do it all. Fortunately, if you know the right ways to manage people, projects and your time, you can get on top of everything by working smarter. In Part 2 of this seminar we will go into more depth about how to get more done in less time, as well as how to not burnout from all the work you do. We will discuss additional methods for working smarter through technology, communication, stress reduction, and creating smart and helpful goals.
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K2's Automation for Increasing Personal Efficiency and Effectiveness
Tuesday, May 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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In today's fast-paced world, automation is like having a time machine at your fingertips. By implementing strategic automation solutions, you can transform an eight-hour workday into twelve hours of productivity without working longer hours. This course explores how automation can save time, improve accuracy, promote effectiveness, and maximize the value of your workday. When you invest time in automating routine tasks, you create permanent time savings that compound over time, reducing daily stress and providing better mental clarity for more important activities. This hands-on course will equip you with practical knowledge of various automation tools, methods, apps, and technologies that can revolutionize both your personal and professional life. From home automation systems to iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) tools and the Elgato Streamdeck, you'll discover how to create a seamlessly automated environment. Join us to learn how to reclaim hours or even weeks of time through smart automation strategies that will transform your daily routine.
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A Guide to Sampling - Part 2
Tuesday, May 18 1:00pm - 2:47pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Building on Part 1, this course will review the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a focus on sampling for tests of controls. We'll also review the requirements for sampling in Single Audits with a focus on tests of controls and tests of compliance.