CPE + Events Catalog
2026-27 OSCPA-Select™ CPE - 2 catalog options:
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Five Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 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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Cryptocurrency Transactions: Navigating Federal Tax Rules (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others become more popular, tax authorities around the world are working to create regulations for their use and transactions. This session will address cryptocurrency tax issues and their complexities and challenges that individuals and businesses face when dealing with the taxation of digital currencies. *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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Written Information Security Plans (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Thsi course provides a comprehensive overview of Written Information Security Plans (WISP), focusing on their purpose, requirements, and implentation. All PTIN holders must certify they have a WISP prior to renewal, along with certifying the training of employees, staff and contractors as necessary. Participants will explore the history and legal foundation of WISP under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and how compliances is enforsed through IRS Circular 230, AICPA Statments of Standards, The American Bar Associations and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 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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Common Sense CFO: Balance Sheet Issues Walk through to Understand and Build Value (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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We mostly focus on the income statement, but what about other financial statements and countless other accounting concerns? This seminar is dedicated to breaking down common balance sheet issues, both on-the-books and off, that have an impact on our stakeholders and the value of the organization. Using practical analysis, we highlight several key tools in understanding and communicating the importance of the forgotten cornerstone of accounting: the balance sheet. Most notably, we dedicate time to the pressing issue of “unrecorded assets”. This session is designed to also be fun and entertaining. This seminar stands on its own but is also part of the Common Sense CFO series.
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Transforming Strategic & Financial Management with ChatGPT - Insights for CPAs, CFOs and Controllers (2.2 hours) 1 Tech & 1.2 [NT]
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Online
2.2 Credits
Member Price: $89
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"Transforming Strategic & Financial Management with ChatGPT: Insights for CPAs, CFOs, and Controllers" is a comprehensive 2-hour CPE course designed by Jim Lindell of Thorsten Consulting Group, Inc. This course delves into the revolutionary impact of ChatGPT on financial and strategic management, offering a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications tailored for financial professionals. Through an exploration of ChatGPT's capabilities in research, communication enhancement, benchmarking, risk analysis, and more, participants will learn how to leverage this advanced AI technology to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation in their practices. The course not only highlights the current applications but also provides a glimpse into the future of AI in financial management, encouraging professionals to embrace technology for competitive advantage.
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Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 3: Sec.199, Sec.67g & Charitable Deductions 26-27 (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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During part 3, of this 4-part series, we'll focus on the challenges preparers of fiduciary tax returns face when trying to apply new tax laws often targeted for individuals to non-grantor trusts. This webinar explores in depth the limitations posed by the new tax rules under IRC Sec. 67(g). It also explores presentation issues when the entity has Qualified Business Income (QBI) that results in a Sec. 199A deduction. Lastly, it explores difficult issues that can arise with the charitable contribution deduction. Be sure to register for all courses in this series: Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 1: Why Complex Trusts are Complicated Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 2: Cash & Property Distribution Issues Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 3: Sec. 199. Sec. 67(g) & Charitable Deductions Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 4: Post Mortem Considerations
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Smarter Tax Services with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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There has never been a greater opportunity to leverage technology tools to automate your tax services. This course will provide specific examples of how you can use AI (artificial intelligence) based tools to complement your tax planning, research and compliance services. You will learn how to leverage AI to automate the collection and organization of client data, the engagement management process, tax research, and enhance client advisory services with AI too 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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Comprehensive S Corporation Taxation Form 1120S 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This course comprehensively reviews the laws and regulations impacting S corporations. Get updated on the IRS' compliance campaign that targets the improper reporting and calculations of stock basis and distributions. Learn to calculate and report critical S corporation tax items that generate most IRS audit adjustments correctly. Topics cover issues include S corporation qualifications, making and keeping the S election, reasonable compensation, taxation of distributions, the use of Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiaries, allocation of annual operating income and loss, tax reporting elections and learning the proper method to calculate the basis of stock and debt amounts.
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Leases: ASC Topic 842 in Depth 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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An in-depth coverage of ASC Topic 842, Leases . Leasing is popular among corporations for needs including office space and equipment. Since ASC Topic 842, Leases has been adopted by most entities, it is time to review the topic, including any recently issued updates. Excerpts from publicly traded companies' recent disclosures on Leases are also examined.
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Retirement Distributions: Planning Options 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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Retirement accounts may be the largest financial asset your client has. Learn to provide valuable retirement planning input rather than mere RMD calculations. Congress has been changing things: witness Secure and Secure 2.0. Beneficiary rules changed in 2019 but final regulations became effective in 2025. Retirement benefits will be paid to beneficiaries much earlier than was required for pre-2020 deaths. Improper choices and faulty distribution calculations can result in penalties or unnecessary taxes. Retirement plans may be overhauled based on recent legislative changes and IRS interpretations; this effects self-employeds and employees. Course materials contain regulations governing plan distributions and copies of appropriate IRS forms and rulings, updated with the latest cases, rulings, regulations and legislation.
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2026 Federal Tax Update featuring Greg White & George Koutelieris - Eugene
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Eugene
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $350
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If last year was action-packed, this year promises to be even more so. Join experts Greg White and George Koutelieris as they provide a fast-paced update on the most recent changes affecting individuals and businesses that you'll need to navigate through the coming tax year.
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2026 Federal Tax Update featuring Greg White & George Koutelieris - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $350
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If last year was action-packed, this year promises to be even more so. Join experts Greg White and George Koutelieris as they provide a fast-paced update on the most recent changes affecting individuals and businesses that you'll need to navigate through the coming tax year.
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Financial Accounting Standards: A Comprehensive Review 26-27 (16 hours)
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Online
16.0 Credits
Member Price: $589
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This two-day, interactive workshop reviews the hottest accounting topics and recent changes in areas such as private company accounting, revenue recognition, going concern and other specialized subjects. Refresh your research skills and practice using the Codification. Case studies and real-life examples will help attendees readily apply the information covered.
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AI & Accounting in Retail (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial strategies, tax compliance, and audit practices in the global retail industry. As retailers deploy AI to personalize customer experiences, automate inventory, and optimize pricing, accounting professionals must adapt to new challenges in data integrity, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Drawing on real-world case studies from retail giants and small businesses alike, this course explores how AI technologies intersect with accounting workflows and outlines strategies to maintain accuracy, trust, and control in an AI-driven marketplace. 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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Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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In today's challenging talent market, accounting firms face unprecedented pressure to retain their best performers. This course provides actionable, research-backed strategies to help firms keep their top talent from leaving. Based on comprehensive surveys of both current accounting professionals and those who have recently left the profession, participants will learn the real reasons employees stay or go-and what firms can do about it. The course goes beyond simple solutions like "pay more, expect less" to explore comprehensive retention strategies including whole-person compensation, work-life balance improvements, career development pathways, and necessary business model transformations. Participants will discover why 73% of surveyed professionals want to stay with their current firm, yet many still leave-and how to bridge that gap. Key topics include understanding the true cost of turnover versus retention, implementing flexible work arrangements that actually work, creating meaningful career paths for non-partner track professionals, and transforming firm operations to support both profitability and employee satisfaction. Special attention is given to retaining diverse talent and adapting to the expectations of younger professionals who will comprise 27% of the workforce by 2025. Whether you're a firm leader, HR professional, or manager responsible for team retention, this course provides the insights and tools needed to build a sustainable talent strategy in an evolving profession. 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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Ultimate Small Business HR Guide: Essential Tips for Success (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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As a small business owner or manager, navigating the complexities of HR can be challenging, but it's crucial for your company's success. This comprehensive webinar will provide you with practical, informative, and encouraging tips to help you build a strong HR foundation for your small business. From recruitment strategies to employee retention, legal compliance to company culture, we'll cover all the essential aspects of HR that will contribute to your business's growth. Let's create a thriving workplace where both your business and your employees can flourish.
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Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course is designed for tax professionals seeking to understand and navigate the IRS collection process effectively. Participants will gain indepth knowledge of the various collection methods employed by the IRS, including liens, levies and wage garnishments. Additionall, participants will leand strategies to avoid or halt collection actions and the implications of the statute of limitations on tax collection. 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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Contract and Procurement Fraud (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session will focus on the most common types of fraud in the procurement and contracting arena, with a focus on fraud in construction. The session will examine fraud vulnerabilities in the four key phases of the procurement process: Presolicitation. Negotiation. Performance. Closeout and Claims. Within each phase, “red flags” will be discussed. These are the indicia of possible fraud that managers should be alert for. Also, within each phase, the most common fraud schemes will be highlighted and discussed. Finally, the session will describe the generally accepted safeguards or controls that should be established to prevent the various fraud schemes that can occur. This part of the program will make extensive use of actual fraud case studies designed to demonstrate fraud risks and fraud detection strategies. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 2 (4 hours) [NT]
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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In trying to achieve life balance, various internal and external obstacles arise. In this course we will look at these obstacles and provide specific ways to overcome them. In addition, we will look at how to excel in every area of your life including your relationships, finances, sense of purpose, level of happiness, and your physical health and leisure time pursuits. You will leave this course with powerful methods and a specific plan to move forward in your life in a balanced, healthy, and productive manner. Don't forget to take Part 1 of this amazing course.
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Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.