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At the end of this module, participants will be able to assess the potential benefits of employee ownership for their business clients, apply criteria to recommend the most suitable employee ownership form considering costs, timelines, and resources, utilize financial analysis techniques to evaluate debt capacity in employee-owned businesses, measure the impact of employee ownership on company performance, and effectively communicate the financial advantages of employee ownership to clients. This course is offered in partnership with Project Equity.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to comprehend the lending prerequisites, evaluate the significance of personal guarantees, navigate the submission process, explore various funding sources, and identify the types of financing required for partial or partial onramp to full conversion in employee-owned businesses. This course is offered in partnership with Project Equity.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to ensure adherence to compliance and legal obligations concerning employee ownership, navigate the documentation and regulatory filings specific to different employee ownership forms, and establish mechanisms for maintaining ongoing legal compliance in employee-owned businesses. This course is offered in partnership with Project Equity.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to create a comprehensive implementation plan for employee ownership, incorporating strategies for investing in education and fostering a supportive organizational culture, effectively communicating the transition process to employees and stakeholders, and providing continuous support and guidance to businesses operating under employee ownership. - This course is offered in partnership with Project Equity.

Corporate clients concerned with succession planning and stock compensation often have heard about Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). You will learn the fundamentals of what an ESOP really is, the tax advantages for corporations and the shareholders, and the benefits for employees. We will compare and contrast C corporation versus S corporation ESOPs.

Are you a perfectionist? If so, you're in good company. 92% of professional leaders see their work impacted by perfectionistic tendencies. Additionally, 99% of accountants say they have experienced or are experiencing burnout. We can't easily control external factors; the industry's pipeline deficit and intense demands of tax and busy seasons. However, perfectionism is something we do have control over and it's not to be dismissed or overlooked. When driven to perfection, accountants work even longer hours and feel overly self-critical. In this one-hour workshop, discover how perfectionism drives you to exhaustion and how to prevent burnout while still delivering high-quality work.

What do you do when a setting, shortcut or command isn't available in Excel? Well, you create a macro, of course. Macros allow Excel users to extend the capabilities of Excel and create shortcuts and commands. In this session, you will use the recorder to create a macro that applies a built-in format setting. You will then write a macro in the visual basic editor to provide a shortcut to a popular Excel function. The course will also cover how to add macros to the Quick Access Toolbar so you can easily execute them in the future. Presented in Excel for Windows. Note: Items presented may not be available in all Excel versions, including Excel for Mac, iPad or web. The webcast was originally broadcast on May 3, 2016. Note: There is a minimum passing rate of 70% for this course.

This session continues the discussion about external data and digs into the details for retrieving data from other sources. Pull data from an Access database using Microsoft Query; learn how to retrieve data from simple text files; and prepare data for use with Excel. This session concludes by examining several data visualization tools in Excel, including PivotCharts. This is part 10 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

The Excel Power User series is designed to help improve your Excel proficiency and enable you to get your Excel tasks done more quickly. In the first session, we'll cover the fundamental features that help build a solid foundation. We'll continue to integrate these features as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 1 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Cover fundamental functions, concepts and techniques that provide a firm foundation for our workbooks. Continue to integrate these items as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 2 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Explore six important Excel functions that enable us to automate a variety of tasks, as well as continue to integrate these functions as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 3 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Examine functions that help us trap and handle errors and discuss efficient methods to perform list comparisons. Continue to integrate these features as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 4 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Explore functions that operate on'and return'date values and text strings. You'll continue to integrate these features as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 5 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

Apply numerous features and functions examined in previous sessions in a variety of time-savings techniques. Continue to integrate these features as we proceed throughout the series. This is part 6 of a 10-part series Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

This session introduces the PivotTable feature and covers the basics. Learn the four report layout areas, rows, columns, values and filters. Then you will learn how to update PivotTable reports and ensure that any new transactions appended to the data source are included in the report. You will explore how to create monthly columns and how to properly format the values in a PivotTable. This is part 7 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

This session begins by comparing the formula-based reports we built previously to PivotTables. Dig into the details between these two report types so you are comfortable with applying them to specific workbooks. Create two versions of many reports, one version with formulas and the other with PivotTables so you become comfortable replacing formula-based reports with PivotTables when appropriate. This is part 8 of a 10-part series: Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

This session concludes the PivotTable discussion by examining various ways to present report values; discussing the subtly of properly sorting a recurring-use PivotTable; and covering numerous filtering options, including slicers. Next you'll explore the look-up function designed specifically to retrieve values from PivotTables. The session concludes by transitioning to data acquisition techniques, and you'll retrieve data from perhaps the largest external data source of all'the Internet. This is part 9 of a 10-part series Module 1: Fundamental Features Module 2: Fundamental Functions, Concepts, Techniques Module 3: Six Critical Excel Functions Module 4: Handling Errors and Comparing Lists Module 5: Date and Text Functions Module 6: Time-Saving Techniques Module 7: Introduction to PivotTables Module 8: PivotTable vs. Formula-Based Reports Module 9: PivotTable Wrap-Up and Web Data Module 10: Getting, Preparing and Summarizing Data

This foundational course provides essential strategies and tactics for CPAs and financial professionals serving as expert witnesses in depositions. Led by Brian Peter Brinig, JD, CPA/ABV, ASA'an experienced forensic expert with over 600 depositions and 300 trial appearances'the course outlines the expert's ethical and professional responsibilities, the civil discovery process, and the critical role of depositions in litigation. You'll learn the difference between percipient and expert witnesses, understand the legal framework of opinion evidence, and gain actionable guidance on preparing for and performing effectively in depositions. Key content includes the "Ten Commandments for Expert Testimony," strategic insights into the adversarial nature of litigation, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can undermine credibility. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the tools to protect your professional opinions, remain composed under pressure, and navigate depositions with integrity and precision.

2026 OSCPA Business & Industry Focus Forum On-demand Group CPE Training Package On-demand Group CPE Training Package Fee = $225 The 2026 OSCPA Business & Industry Conference On-demand Group CPE Training Package includes: Link to the recorded program One on-site CPE Credit Compliance Packet Two sets of participant materials plus one set of discussion leader materials (note: to qualify for CPE, you must have a discussion leader in addition to minimum of two participants) For groups with more than two participants, additional materials are required for each participant ($49 per additional participant). What do you need to do to offer the On-demand Group CPE Training Package? To provide CPE credit, the Oregon Board of Accountancy rules require you to follow specific rules pertaining to CPE as the sponsor for your locally offered program. Firm/business supplies a qualified discussion leader to assure CPE credit for each participant. The qualified discussion leader moderates the video replay, leads discussion and answers participants' questions. The on-site CPE Credit Compliance Packet (mentioned above) provides the materials and information you need for your program to comply with the Oregon Board of Accountancy rules for Continuing Professional Education. The packet provides planning tools and required program documents. Requires a minimum of two participants plus a qualified discussion leader. Paperless (electronic) materials are provided for the discussion leader and each participant. The On-demand Group CPE Training Package will be available November 2, 2026.

2026 OSCPA Business & Industry Focus Forum On-demand Informational Only (No CPE) Training Package Are you unable to attend the 2026 Business & Industry Focus Forum? The forum will be recorded so you can still receive the latest updates on nonprofit topics. The Informational Package, NOT designed for CPE credit, includes a link to the recorded program and one set of participant materials. Note: All sales are final. The Informational (No CPE) Package will be available November 2, 2026.