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The Essential Auditing Update with Renee Rampulla
Wednesday, Jun. 2 10:00am - 1:39pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course is essential and designed to keep you informed of proposed and current authoritative guidance issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Learn about proposed and final auditing and attestation standards addressing group audits, fraud, and sustainability. Understand the eight quality management components, hear about frequent peer review matters and so much more.
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K2’s Excel PivotTables for Accountants
Wednesday, Jun. 2 11:00am - 7:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
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Many business professionals consider PivotTables the most powerful feature in Excel, yet most accounting and financial professionals do not use them in their day-to-day activities. If you are ready to learn how to take advantage of PivotTables or extend your existing knowledge, then this course is for you! In this dynamic and engaging session, you'll master how to: • Build PivotTables from scratch • Group data inside PivotTables, including options for fiscal periods • Create user-defined calculations in your PivotTables We start with the fundamentals and quickly move to advanced techniques, including: • Building PivotTables that consolidate data from multiple ranges • Connecting PivotTables dynamically to external databases and financial accounting systems • Leveraging other Excel features associated with PivotTables, such as Slicers, Power Query, and Power Pivot This seminar is a must for anyone eager to enhance their Excel skills and transform their workflow. With guidance and coaching from your K2 instructor, you'll be ready to use PivotTables to analyze and report on extensive data sets in a fraction of the time you spend completing such tasks.
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The Future of Work - Building a New Model of Work
Wednesday, Jun. 2 12:00pm - 1:11pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Most of the models of work that we use today were not built for the pace of change and the dynamism of work today. In this course, you will learn how so many models we use at work are fundamentally broken and no longer useful. Models that rely on people staying a long time in a firm are no longer helpful in a reality where employees are staying for increasingly shorter periods with their employers. This course will reveal how so much of the architecture of work was not built with short tenure in mind: career paths, compensation, and retention objectives.
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The Future of Work - Winning Talent Strategies
Wednesday, Jun. 2 2:00pm - 3:06pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course aims to reveal many examples of companies, leaders and industries who are building new talent models. The world of work is less certain than ever before and this world requires experimentation. In this course you will learn about many experiments that organizations are deploying to build a new model that fits the pace of change the world is experiencing today. IN this course we will consider many new models and approaches and learn from them. In a world of work with few benchmarks - today organizations need to learn how to experiment and become the benchmark.
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Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress Part 2
Wednesday, Jun. 2 2:00pm - 5:38pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This is not your average CPE course--Part 2! In this second part course (which is equally fun and engaging), you will learn how to feel confident--even in highly stressful situations. You will learn new secrets to great health that take under 10 minutes per week, and you will learn how to know what is most important to you--so you can be happier and healthier in the long run. Tune in for techniques to relieve stress and tips on incorpating meditation into your daily routine. All of which will help improve your memory and overall mental health and wellbeing. In addition, you'll learn an unsurpassed method for making sure you stay consistent with actually implementing these methods in your daily life.
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The Essential SSARS Update with Renee Rampulla
Wednesday, Jun. 2 2:00pm - 5:49pm
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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Treasury Circular 230 for EAs and Other Tax Preparers
Thursday, Jun. 3 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Please join us for a discussion on Treasury Circular 230 and other ethical issues faced by enrolled agents and other tax preparers. In addition to covering the practice standards espoused by Treasury Circular 230, there will also be an overview of the applicable provisions in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and common law which will affect tax preparers. The discussion will conclude with other ethical issues, such as avoiding conflicts of interest, proper fee structure and maintaining competency. Also included will be case studies illustrating dilemmas faced by tax practitioners. **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.
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The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Employers
Thursday, Jun. 3 10:00am - 10:56am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The Secure Act 2.0 was passed in a flurry of year-end legislation. This one hour program will cover the important changes that employers need to know about company retirement plans. Employers will also need to consider how Secure Act 2.0 will the administration of existing plans or the creation of new ones. This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. **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.
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Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Overview
Thursday, Jun. 3 10:00am - 11:34am
Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This session is the beginning in a series on the new revenue recognition standard. The 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. This course is designed to provide an overview of the technical guidance and outline the five steps involved in the revenue recognition model. We also explore some concepts to consider within each step and then evaluate some challenges that specific industry's may have when complying with the standard. Future courses will further delve into each step and provide example and scenarios that should be considered to properly apply the step.
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2026 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
Thursday, Jun. 3 10:00am - 11:46am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Stay informed-and ahead of the curve-with this VBOA-approved ethics course tailored to meet Virginia's annual ethics requirement while bringing you the latest updates from the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC). The pace of change in ethics regulation has accelerated, and PEEC has been especially active with new interpretations, revised guidance, and key modernization projects. In this interactive session, we'll unpack the most significant developments shaping the profession today, including new standards on recruiting, CPE programs, and tax advisory services. You'll gain practical clarity on how these changes affect both public practitioners and industry professionals. We'll also take a forward look at projects on PEEC's horizon, giving you early insights into wha's coming next-and how to position yourself for compliance success in a rapidly evolving ethical landscape.
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Schedule C of Form 1040
Thursday, Jun. 3 11:00am - 12:58pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income. While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, or other tax professionals. **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.
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The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Individuals
Thursday, Jun. 3 12:00pm - 1:07pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The Secure Act 2.0 was passed in a flurry of year-end legislation. This one hour program will cover the important changes that individuals need to know about contributions to accounts and new ways of accessing these funds. This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. **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.
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Revenue Recognition Topic 606 - Identify the Contract Part 1
Thursday, Jun. 3 12:00pm - 1:14pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued converged guidance on recognizing revenue in contracts with customers (ASC 606). The objective of the guidance is to establish principles to report useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue from contracts with customers. The new guidance provides several benefits to financial statement users. This is one in a series of courses that outline the updated revenue recognition standard.
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2026/27 Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing Update
Thursday, Jun. 3 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting, auditing, and compliance developments affecting not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, audit and attestation updates, and Single Audit developments to provide a practical view of changes impacting nonprofit financial reporting and oversight. Participants will begin with an overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS). Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose and structure of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP requirements for NFPs. The course then shifts to auditing and attestation developments from the AICPA, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities. Participants will also review recent and upcoming standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including updates related to SSAEs, SSARSs, exposure drafts on confirmations and fraud, and changes affecting group audits.
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K2’s Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
Thursday, Jun. 3 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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With approximately 500 functions now available in Excel, some newer and more powerful tools are easily overlooked. But if you do that, your productivity will suffer. In this session, you will learn how to take advantage of many of Excel's more advanced features-some new and some legacy-to elevate your productivity to higher levels. In this session, you will learn about many of Excel’s newer tools, including XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, SWITCH, and STOCKHISTORY. Also included in this session are discussions of advanced financial functions, such as IPMT and PPMT, and how to retrieve summarized data easily using GETPIVOTDATA and CUBEVALUE. Additionally, you will learn how to make sophisticated calculations easier with Dynamic Array formulas, harness the AGGREGATE function's power, and create more accurate forecasts with Excel's FORECAST.ETS function. Regardless of your experience working with Excel, participating in this course will help you work more efficiently and effectively in Excel.
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Revenue Recognition Topic 606 Contract with Customers - Identify the Contract Part 2
Thursday, Jun. 3 2:00pm - 3:09pm
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course is a continuation of discussion over Step One in the revenue recognition process of Identify the Contract. Specifically, this session delves further into the considerations surrounding contract modifications, change orders, unpriced change orders, cancelations, non-finalized changes and accounting treatment when a contract does not exist.
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Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments
Thursday, Jun. 3 2:00pm - 3:47pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments, is a 2 hour webcast detailing many of the more common mistakes that auditors and accountants are making in either the preparation of their annual financial statements or the audits of such financial statements. Deficiencies in audit standards (AICPA, GAO, Single Audit) and preparation standards (GASB) noted in this webcast are driven by the most recent results found in audit organization peer reviews, workpaper or desk reviews, and various organizations checklists for oversight.
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K2’s Securing Your Data: Practical Tools for Protecting Information
Thursday, Jun. 3 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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In today's digital landscape, security is non-negotiable. Yesterday's techniques cannot keep up with today's threats. It's time to elevate your knowledge and protect your sensitive data with our comprehensive security program. Join us to discover the latest tools and techniques for securing your data, including encryption, virus protection, safe communications, electronic signatures, secure authentication, and more. You'll also learn how to implement a practical, five-step approach to securing your PC and the critical questions to ask your staff to ensure server-based information remains protected. Security failures, such as client or customer data breaches, can be devastating and even drive your company out of business. So, what security tools do you need, and how should you use them to safeguard your sensitive data and systems? Can you afford to manage today's threats with outdated techniques? Participate in this valuable session to learn how to identify viable and practical solutions to mitigate today's security threats. Don't miss this opportunity to fortify your defenses and ensure your business's success. Sign up now and take the first step towards a more secure future!
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Accommodation Requests - Substance Abuse - Contagious Infections
Thursday, Jun. 3 4:00pm - 4:55pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Good judgment works well in handling most employee relations matters. However, there are special situations where legal requirements dictate specific handling to avoid significant personal and employer liability. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts for responding to requests for accommodation regarding religious practices or disabilities, confronting employees in substance-abuse situations, and handling disclosures of contagious infections so that individual is properly helped, and the health of your workforce is protected.
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K2’s CRM – The Ultimate Business Automation Tool
Thursday, Jun. 3 4:00pm - 5:46pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides an in-depth exploration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems as a critical tool for business automation. Designed for accounting professionals, it emphasizes CRM's role in streamlining workflows, organizing communications, enhancing client relationships, and improving efficiency. Participants will learn about key CRM features, integration with accounting software, and best practices for successful implementation. We will highlight practical applications with actionable insights to help attendees optimize their processes. This two-hour session ensures you walk away with a basic understanding of CRM's transformative potential for business and financial management.