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Common Yellow Book and Single Audit Deficiencies
Saturday, Jun. 12 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are routinely selected for peer review and continue to be areas of heightened scrutiny by peer reviewers and federal oversight agencies. This course examines common deficiencies identified in governmental and Single Audit engagements, with a focus on understanding why these issues arise and how they can be avoided. Participants will review frequent deficiencies related to Yellow Book requirements issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, including independence, CPE, and reporting considerations. The course also addresses common Single Audit deficiencies, including internal controls over compliance, compliance testing, and major program determination. Designed for auditors performing governmental and Single Audit engagements, this course helps participants recognize recurring problem areas and better understand the requirements that continue to drive peer review findings.
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Staff Retention Keep the Best People
Monday, Jun. 14 8:00am - 11:00am
Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
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The COVID pandemic changed the way many people worked, yet others have had remote teams for decades and little changed. Many organizations trying to bring people back to the office have experienced significant turnover. Some practices have changed forever while some principles will always remain the same. Keeping your people happy equals keeping your best people. Learn the changes you should make now and the things you should do forever!
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Budget Mastery: Process, Problems, and Solutions
Monday, Jun. 14 9:00am - 10:47am
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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Drive Results with Metrics
Monday, Jun. 14 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many organizations struggle to keep budgets current in an ever-changing business climate. Twenty-first century performance metrics focus on determining what budgets should be rather than what they were in the past. Using performance metrics effectively reduces work, reduces politics, provides flexibility and substantially improves the performance management process. This session will show you powerful techniques to drive your organization’s performance.
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Metrics Management – Selecting the Right KPIs
Monday, Jun. 14 9:00am - 11:00am
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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Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements
Monday, Jun. 14 9:00am - 12:37pm
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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The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
Monday, Jun. 14 10:00am - 11:14am
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course corresponds to our Controllership series. Within this course, we specifically address the Controllers role and pro-active potentials in organization Strategic and Annual Planning. This series of courses is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the Controller can add strategic value to their organizations. Controllers are essential to the day-to-day accounting for organizations. Yet, the role is not often readily understood. In today’s world of acronyms such as CFO, CEO, COO, CAO, etc. the Controller function may get lost in the shuffle. However, they are a critical group of professionals who ensure the adequacy and transparency of accounting and financial reporting information. When it comes to the task of strategic planning, many feel this role is primarily the responsibility of the executive team and board. However, in this course, we delve into the various steps of the strategic plan and explore where the Controller can add strategic value through providing functional input and insight. Strategic planning is a process used to identify goals, the strategies necessary to accomplish those goals, and the internal performance management system that will be used to monitor and evaluate progress.
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The Essential Guide to Understanding Private Company Financial Statement Disclosures with Renee Rampulla
Monday, Jun. 14 10:00am - 1:43pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course addresses frequently encountered disclosures associated with the preparation of private company financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), or a "Special Purpose Framework"; (SPF), such as cash or tax basis. Learn to research presentation and disclosure requirements and examples using the FASB Codification and other resources. Understand frequent disclosure requirements such as contingencies, risks and uncertainties, accounting policies, revenue recognition, leases, credit losses, impairment, fair value, and much more. Know the additional disclosure requirements needed when preparing private company financial statements using a special purpose framework, such as cash or tax basis.
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The Yellow Book: From Beginning to End
Monday, Jun. 14 10:00am - 5:59pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
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A comprehensive review of the newest version of the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards, otherwise known as “the Yellow Book.” The standard will affect all auditors who perform audits of government and nonprofit organizations who receive federal funds, or where application of GAO standards is required by law, regulation or contract. It does not address the standards applicable to performance audits.
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Five Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills
Monday, Jun. 14 11:00am - 11:54am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This course provides practical suggestions for improving leadership skills, including self-awareness, communication, delegation, empowerment, coaching, and counseling.
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Tricks and Treats to Avoid Litigation
Monday, Jun. 14 11:00am - 11:55am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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This session provides HR Professionals and leaders with scripts for handling employee relations situations with sensitivity, good judgment, and high confidence. Topics include balancing employee & employer rights, key concepts of effective employe relations, handling employee complaints, personality & attitude problems, addressing misconduct due to mental conditions.
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The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 2
Monday, Jun. 14 11:00am - 12:22pm
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This is a two-part series that discuss new trends and concepts the financial controller should begin to execute in order to truly become a valued member of the senior leadership team. The rapid pace of the evolving technological landscape has promoted changes in how accountants and financial professionals focus attention on strategy and modernize their roles to leverage digital technology. There is increased demand for enhancing flexibility into finance cycles and initiating real-time reporting and insights. These are the core attributes that will assist in transforming the work that controllership function performs. Is the financial controllership prepared to meet future business demands? The IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) and Deloitte’s Center for Controllership aimed to better understand the current state of controllership and expectations of future demands for controllers and accounting professionals. They conducted a survey in late 2022 and identified several trends. The survey takes a look at how prepared controllership is to meet future business demands. It also highlights some insights for leaders to consider that may increase their preparedness. It also identified areas of additional insight and questions to answer on the controllership transformation journey. In this segment, we will go through numerous concepts in detail.
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K2’s Advanced Topics In Power BI
Monday, Jun. 14 11:00am - 12:45pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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So, you've been using Power BI to create fundamental reports and dashboards, and now you're ready for even more advanced reporting & if so, this session is for you. In this session, you will learn how to extend your Power BI environment by incorporating tools such as Data Analysis Expressions, Key Performance Indicators, Hierarchies, and Apps and Content Packs, among others. By taking advantage of the tools and techniques covered in this session, you will be able to move beyond simple reports and dashboards in Power BI and truly leverage the power of this awesome reporting tool.
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Employees Today and Tomorrow: Understanding and Improving The Employee Life Cycle
Monday, Jun. 14 11:00am - 12:48pm
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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The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Financial Forecasting
Monday, Jun. 14 12:00pm - 1:23pm
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Financial forecasting is an important part of any successful business. It enables businesses to plan for the future and anticipate scenarios based on strategy. The controller helps forecast financials by calculating future revenue and income streams. In recent years, corporate finance has undergone many dramatic changes due to the growth of a number of high-tech tools. The responsibilities/competencies of the Financial Controller position (FC) has changed in recent years To maximize performance, Controllers must be aware of how the FC position is changing, and how they must adjust to these changes. There are many types and methods of financial forecasting. This course will review the most prevalent forecasts and relative methods being used.
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The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
Monday, Jun. 14 1:00pm - 2:39pm
Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This course is one of the courses dedicated to our Controllership series. This series of courses is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the controller can continue to add strategic value to their organizations. Within this segment of our controllership series, we will discuss the area of inventory. This specific segment in the first part of a two-part series on inventory. We explore how the controller can move these responsibilities into more of a strategic role. This course takes a look at some of the typical concepts and duties involved in the inventory function that is sometimes viewed as operational roles. We explore how these areas are strongly tied to the importance of the controllership role and how the controller can add value in each area.
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K2’s Client Accounting Services for CPA Firms: Strategies for Growth and Success
Monday, Jun. 14 1:00pm - 2:46pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Client Accounting Services (CAS) have become a cornerstone of modern CPA firms, offering opportunities for enhanced client relationships, recurring revenue streams, and streamlined operations. This course provides accounting professionals with practical guidance on implementing and optimizing CAS within their firms. Participants will explore the foundational elements of CAS, including service offerings, pricing models, and client communication strategies. The course delves into the technology tools essential for CAS, including accounting software, workflow automation, and reporting platforms. It offers insights into best practices for managing client expectations and delivering consistent, high-value services. In addition, participants will examine case studies of successful CAS implementations, review current trends impacting CAS, and identify critical steps to build a scalable CAS practice that aligns with their firm's goals. The course also addresses the importance of data security, governance, and compliance in providing CAS to ensure ethical and professional service delivery.
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Employees Today and Tomorrow: The ROI on Your People?
Monday, Jun. 14 1:00pm - 2:48pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Employees drive the written and unwritten culture at your organization. Understanding the key workplace issues and how to solve them in today's environment can maximize the returns that employees provide for an organization. We take a deep dive into the research behind the larger issues with our workforce and discuss multiple practical solutions that will enhance your leadership and growth. How can we realize the most from our staff?
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Metrics Management – Dashboards, Performance Tools, and Open-Book Management
Monday, Jun. 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Metrics only add value when they are communicated clearly and used consistently. This session focuses on dashboards, performance management tools, and open-book management as ways to turn metrics into action. Participants will learn how dashboards support decision-making, why many reporting projects fail, and how transparency and trust improve performance. The session emphasizes visualization, communication, and using metrics to answer the most important management questions. Humorous videos will be incorporated to drive home some key points and keep things entertaining.
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The Crawl, Walk, Run of AI Adoption
Monday, Jun. 14 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $69
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This course is designed to demystify AI for teams and give them the confidence to start using it in their day-to-day work. Aimed at professionals across various functions HR, Operations, Marketing, Finance and more, this session guides participants through the practical stages of AI adoption. From easy-to-use tools, to function-specific and advanced AI platforms. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what's possible today, what's coming next, and how to get started in a way that delivers immediate value.