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Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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For roughly 90% of American retirees, Social Security income will be the foundation of their retirement income. Yet, many are ill-prepared and lack understanding of the critical aspects of making an informed claiming decision. Further challenged to separate fact from fiction, consumers crave accurate information from knowledgeable professionals to make the most out of these coveted monthly benefits. This course dispels common myths about Social Security that lead to confusion and replaces them with the truth to an empowered retirement. Help your clients navigate their claiming age decisions with greater confidence, equipped with the essential truths they should consider before pushing the Social Security "on" button.
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Partnership Checkup: Tax Issues & Forms Reporting (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This program addresses the most recent developments impacting partnerships operating as LLCs, with a focus on legislative, administrative, and tax form changes. Emphasis will be placed on partners "tax basis" capital accounts & now required for tax form reporting, as well an overview of K-2 and K-3 reporting requirements and effective dates. *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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Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering, and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise, and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators." This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes, and trained and mentored other special agents. 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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AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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New to AI? Start here. This beginner-friendly course explains how generative AI works, what terms like "LLM" and "agentic AI" really mean, and how CPAs can safely put these tools to use. You'll leave with a solid understanding of AI fundamentals and how they apply to accounting, tax, and finance. 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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Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Learn why creating an employer brand is so important and instrumental in competing in today's competitive marketplace. Elevate your recruiting experience for candidates and onboarding process for new hires to enhance your employer's brand.
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How to Audit Inventory (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Inventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to inventory. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through how to conduct a physical inventory observation. 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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Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Participants will learn how to interpret the most common IRS correspondence, adhere to response deadlines, and effectively communicate with the IRS to resolve issues and minimize risks. It provides professionals with knowledge and strategies needed to handle the most common notices including audit requests, collections & return inquiries as well as error notices. Focusing on best practices to ensure compliance and avoiding penalties or escalation. 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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Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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How to properly account for and audit digital records is increasingly gathering importance as more entities have cryptocurrency and other digital assets on their financial statements. This course will address common questions, risks, and challenges evolving in this area. 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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Everyday Ethics at Work: Don't be the Next News Story! (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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When asked, most people would say they are an ethical person. So why is it that every month there are reports of ethical breaches at major companies? The concept of ethics is easy to understand, easy to talk about, but incredibly hard to implement on a consistent basis. In this course, we will discuss current ethical issues, and walk-through a nine-step ethical decision-making model. 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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Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Finance technology decisions (ERP, FP&A, AP/expense automation, close/consolidation, bank integrations, and AI-enabled tools) can dramatically improve close speed, forecasting, and control execution-but vendor demos and "AI" marketing often hide integration complexity, data readiness gaps, governance risk, and long-term total cost. This course provides a practical, vendor-neutral approach for CPAs and finance leaders to evaluate and implement corporate finance technology with an audit-ready mindset. Participants learn how to cut through AI claims using an AI capability framework, apply a weighted vendor evaluation scorecard focused on controls and assurance, build a five-year total cost model that captures hidden and ongoing costs, and follow an implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags to reduce failure risk and improve ROI realization. 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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OSCPA Mid-Columbia Chapter Social
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The Dalles
0.0 Credits
Let's get together! Announcing: The 2026 Mid-Columbia Chapter Social on November 3rd! This social event is designed to bring Mid-Columbia Chapter members together. Come and enjoy a casual gathering of conversation and community. Social: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Why Should You Attend? Connect with other professionals in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Here's what you need to know: Registration is complimentary and includes hosted appetizers and one beverage. Student members are welcome too! Under 21? Not a problem! Can't be there at 5:00 p.m.? No problem. Drop in at your convenience. There is no fee to attend this social. Pre-registration is requested. Please register by Friday, October 30. If you are unable to register in advance, please do not hesitate to drop in! To register:Click "Add to Cart." Login (if you haven't already) In cart, make sure to click "Checkout." If you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.Questions? Contact OSCPA team at 503-641-7200 or 800-255-1470, ext. 3.
Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Whether you are responsible for managing 1 employee or 20, your leadership can make or break your team. Learn practical leadership strategies that you can implement when you return to your office. In today’s competitive market, it’s more imperative than ever that as leaders we are inspiring and motivating our teams to success.
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Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025 (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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The accounting profession faces unprecedented workforce challenges that demand a fundamental rethinking of traditional firm structures. This course examines why the century-old pyramid practice model is becoming obsolete and presents the inverted pentagon framework as a sustainable alternative. Based on comprehensive research showing that 52% of firms expect to shrink by 20% or more in the next five years, participants will learn how to restructure their firms to thrive with fewer entry-level staff while expanding specialized expertise. The course explores the "6 Ps of Business Model Transformation" - Precision Hiring, Proactive Retention, Practical Technology Implementation, Pricing Expertise, Practice Area Expansion/Focus, and People Acceleration. Drawing from success stories in manufacturing, healthcare, and technology industries, attendees will discover proven strategies for accelerating staff development, implementing effective knowledge transfer programs, and building sustainable talent pipelines in an era of technological disruption and demographic shifts. 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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Real Estate Professionals: Passive Activity, Sec. 199A and Investment Income Tax (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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When do they exist and how to report them? This program will provide a detailed analysis of the real estate professional passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples, and integrates those rules with when real estate is considered a "business" under the Section 199A flow-through entity deduction. *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 terri.storer@acpen.com
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ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants (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 to utilize ChatGPT for advanced financial analysis in accounting. The session reveals how to combine sophisticated evaluation and interpretation of financial data with the cutting-edge AI capabilities of ChatGPT. Aimed at enhancing the understanding of an entity's performance, predicting future financial health, and aiding in informed business decision-making, this course goes beyond basic financial statement analysis to include a wide array of techniques and tools. 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 Financial Statement Disclosures (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Financial statement disclosures are important to provide the information necessary for financial statement users to make economic decisions. Disclosures further explain and clarify information provided in the basic financial statements, but also provide critical information about subsequent events, litigation risk, and other concerns. This course focuses on the most common financial statement disclosures for small- or medium-sized nonpublic entities. 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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Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Two seemingly similar products can have very different costs, yet many companies are completely oblivious to these differences causing them to lose money or competitive bids. When companies compete, those with good information win the “gravy” contracts and those with bad information lose money on “dog” jobs. Attend this session to gain insights on how to win bids for the best opportunities and give the money-losers to your competitors. Achieve your target profitability in the process.
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Surgent's What Practitioners Need to Know About Estate Planning and Administering a Client’s Estate (3 hours)
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Online
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Even though the current transfer tax exemption is extremely high to the point that few decedents have a federal estate tax liability, administering an estate is a burden for many family members. In many cases, the family members will look to their professional advisors for help in estate planning and administering an estate. The purpose of this program is to discuss those issues that practitioners with clients involved in estate planning administration need to know to advise those clients. Lack of planning and preparedness in estate issues can cost the heirs time and money upon a decedent's death.
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Business Transformation: Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers (4 hours) [NT]
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $139
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Mastering business transformation with key skills and strategies relevant to modern businessesYou'll learn tools that will help you manage day-to-day business operations as well as manage changes, including: Budgeting and forecasting approaches Strategic planning and risk management frameworks Technologies that can improve productivity. Optimizing your business model and identify value driversYou'll also understand how to identify and innovate your business model and how to incorporate intangible value drivers into your capital asset strategy by Using hands-on strategies to define your business model and capital structure Learning techniques and models that will guide business model innovation Understanding the role of technology in innovation Leading your team effectively and ethically Additionally, you'll evaluate how to build a successful team and maintain an ethical tone at the top by discovering how to: Attract and retain top talent Adapt leadership styles to different situations Formulate strategies that promote an ethical culture
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Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, forensic accountants are frequently used in uncovering hidden income and assets. It is not uncommon for one spouse to hide money from another, sometimes for nefarious reasons. As a CPA, your services are valued by high-net-worth individuals who hire attorneys in their divorce proceedings. In this course, you will learn the art of financial investigations and how to uncover the truth in divorce cases, whether from offshore accounts to lifestyle analysis. Step by step, the course will teach you the valuable skills necessary in finding, analyzing, evaluating, and presenting your findings to your client and if needed, ultimately in divorce court. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.