CPE + Events Catalog
Introduction to Governmental Budgeting (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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The introduction to governmental budgeting course is an overview of the typical timeline and process a government uses when creating their annual budget. Topics covered include, the basics of governmental budgeting, establishing priorities for the budget, the common steps and timeline of the budget process, what, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year, and how long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.
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Communicate Financial Concepts to Non-Accountants (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Do you ever get blank looks when you present your company's financial statements? Does your board nod knowingly, during your presentation, but never seem to have any meaningful questions? It could be that they have no idea what you are talking about and are just pretending to understand! Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers, and ordinary employees so they understand your message.
Partnership Tax Updates (2025) (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two hour program in order to stay current on recent updates on partnership tax! Content includes recent court decisions on partnership tax issues as well as current IRS procedural updates for passthroughs. 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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2025 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance (3 hours)
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Online
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This course provides a concise update on key changes in governmental auditing. We'll review the 2024 Yellow Book updates, including the shift from quality control to quality management, key audit matters, and implementation timelines. For Single Audits, we'll cover the 2024 Uniform Guidance updates, the 2025 Compliance Supplement, GAO reports on improper payments and fraud, the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA), and recent Department of Education guidance on related parties. Stay informed on critical standards and updates to ensure compliance and audit quality.
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Small Business Risk Avoidance (4 hours) [NT]
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
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Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Unlock the full potential of data analytics with our specialized course, "Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others". This two-hour, intensive training is specifically designed to empower professionals in harnessing the powerful features of Microsoft PowerBI.com. Whether you're a data analyst, business intelligence professional, or someone keen on mastering data visualization and report creation, this course is your gateway to becoming a proficient Power BI user. Dive into the dynamic world of data analytics and learn to transform raw data into visually compelling stories that drive decision-making. Our expertly crafted program offers a deep dive into the essentials of PowerBI.com, starting with a comprehensive tour of its interface and core concepts. You'll gain experience in connecting to diverse data sources, creating stunning visualizations, and building interactive dashboards that communicate insights effectively. The course also covers the innovative Q&A feature of PowerBI.com, allowing you to explore data with natural language queries. By mastering the art of sharing datasets, reports, and dashboards, and creating comprehensive apps, you'll be equipped to deliver top-tier data analysis solutions to colleagues and clients alike. Through this course, attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage the PowerBI.com platform to disseminate datasets, reports, and dashboards, catering to the specific needs of their audience. Our course is tailored for those who aspire to lead in the data-driven landscape, offering not just theoretical knowledge but real-world applications. Upon completion, participants will not only have a thorough understanding of PowerBI.com but also the confidence to apply this tool in creating impactful data analysis for diverse audiences. Join us to elevate your professional skillset, make data-driven decisions with ease, and add a valuable credential to your portfolio. 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 Deficiencies in Employee Benefit Plans (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Discover critical insights from the latest Department of Labor studies on employee benefit plan audits and tackle the pressing issue of audit deficiencies head-on. This course dives deep into the most common errors undermining audit quality and explores the underlying causes of these issues. Through practical strategies, engaging case studies, and regulatory guidance, participants will learn how to close gaps in compliance, enhance audit execution, and protect plan participants and beneficiaries. Whether you're an experienced auditor or new to benefit plan audits, this course will equip you with the tools needed to elevate audit quality and ensure regulatory compliance.
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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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Tech It to the Next Level: Slim Your Team for Max Efficiency (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Ready to slim down your team and maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality? This session breaks down how to leverage tech and automation to fill workflow gaps, build a strong tech stack, and connect tools seamlessly. Learn how one proven tech stack replaced more than half a traditional team while improving client satisfaction and reducing overhead. Walk away with practical steps to streamline operations, automate repetitive tasks, and focus your resources on what really matters. Attendees will gain practical insights into streamlining operations, automating repetitive tasks, and focusing resources on high-value activities. The session also includes an exclusive look at a proven tech stack used to replace over half a traditional team, offering actionable steps to create a leaner, tech-driven, scalable firm. Perfect for firm owners ready to rethink staffing, reduce overhead, and embrace the future of accounting efficiency. 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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2025 Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update (3 hours)
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Online
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This course provides a comprehensive update on the key developments impacting not-for-profit (NFP) accounting and auditing in 2025. While the FASB hasn't recently issued NFP-specific standards, several Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) will significantly affect nonprofit organizations. We'll review these changes and their implications. We also explore the growing relevance of programmatic investments and their interplay with the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standard, and examine the IFR4NPO initiative, a global project aimed at establishing universal financial reporting standards for nonprofits. On the auditing side, we'll delve into the impact of the new quality management standards, impacting firms that provide attestation services, including compilations and reviews for nonprofits. This session will equip you with the insights needed to navigate these changes and stay compliant.
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Jump on Board: Highlighting the Benefits of Not-for-Profit Board Service (3 hours - afternoon) - 2 Tech & 1 [NT] - Beaverton
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Beaverton
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $69
Ready to volunteer for a nonprofit board? Interested in learning about not-for-profit governance and financial oversight? Want to become a fearless nonprofit leader? Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can have an impact through not-for-profit board service! Join us in-person to connect with presenters, engage with fellow attendees and OSCPA Not-for-Profit Committee members. Afterwards, have a bite and beverage with all attendees and presenters at the nearby Steeplejack Pizza and Beer for a post-event social - Register for Social! If you are unable to attend in person, please register for the live webcast here.
Jump on Board: Highlighting the Benefits of Not-for-Profit Board Service (3 hours - afternoon) - 2 Tech & 1 [NT] - Webcast
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Online
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $69
Ready to volunteer for a nonprofit board? Interested in learning about not-for-profit governance and financial oversight? Want to become a fearless nonprofit leader? Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can have an impact through not-for-profit board service! Join us in-person to connect with presenters, engage with fellow attendees and OSCPA Not-for-Profit Committee members. Afterwards, have a bite and beverage with all attendees and presenters at the nearby Steeplejack Pizza and Beer for a post-event social!
Not-for-Profit Accountants Social - Portland
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Portland
0.0 Credits
Mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections at our Not-for-Profit Accounting Social! This relaxed evening brings together not-for-profit accounting professionals and college students exploring careers in the field. Enjoy a beverage, light bites, and great conversation as you expand your network and learn more about the impactful work being done in the not-for-profit sector. There is no fee to attend this social. Preregistration is requested or drop in. Can't be there right at 5:30 pm? No problem. Drop in at your convenience. Registration Instructions: Click "Add to Cart" If bringing a guest, click "Add Guest." Enter guest name Click "Checkout" Login (if you haven't already). In cart, make sure to click all the way through. If you have successfully registered you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Questions? Contact the OSCPA Professional Development team; 503-641-7200 / 800-255-1470, ext. 3. Hosted by the OSCPA Not-for-Profit Strategic Committee.
Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated (1 hour) [NT]
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Do you use Microsoft (Office) 365? Are you satisfied that you are getting the most that you can from it? If you answered yes then no, this course will provide a really high return on your investment of time and money in this application suite. John Higgins, one of the profession's leading experts on the integration of Microsoft 365 into business, will explain and demonstrate the depth and breadth of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The course is designed to raise your awareness of all that you can do with Microsoft 365 and substantially increase your monthly subscription ROI. 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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Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Have you ever met an accountant who exhibits solid technical prowess but possesses lackluster communication skills? It is not unusual to meet a savvy accountant who is a technical expert but could enhance the delivery of written and spoken words. This course is designed to help CPAs improve their written and verbal communication skills. Participants will learn how to tailor communication to their audience, with particular emphasis on techniques for crafting a message that effectively conveys technical information in an engaging manner. The course's author will share personal success tips gleaned from more than two decades of experience communicating myriad topics to a variety of audiences. 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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Surgent's Achieving High Levels of Compliance and Customer Service in Your Organization (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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Probably one of the greatest conflicts in an organization is determining which is more important: compliance or customer service. This program digs deeply into the issue and prepares the finance professional to achieve high levels of compliance and customer service in the department and in the entire organization. We will examine both disciplines from an analytical standpoint, proving why they are necessary for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to achieve success.
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Surgent's Simply Auditing Not-for-Profits Efficiently (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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It's crazy to try to audit not-for-profits in the same manner that you do for-profits! The sane approach to auditing not-for-profits is to incorporate what makes them unique into the planning and performance of the audit. This course is designed to help you do just that! Obtain a superior working knowledge of auditing not-for-profit entities effectively and efficiently.
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Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course covers recently issued accounting and financial statement reporting standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Key implementation challenges and experiences from public company filings will be identified. 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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Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
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By reviewing the latest developments and issues relevant to preparation, compilation and review engagements, you'll be able to adhere to professional standards while performing these types of engagements.
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Comprehensive Passive Activity Losses (PAL) 25-26
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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Passive Activity Loss (PAL) rules have never been more critical in Federal tax reporting. This course provides a comprehensive and complete review of the laws and regulations impacting PALs, including the rules governing rental real estate, grouping and the 3.8% net investment income tax. Learn what qualifies as a passive activity and the rules governing its application by exploring several recent court cases and the existing regulations to know how the IRS views this critical area of the tax law. The IRS is actively auditing the failure to report passive losses properly. You and your clients can?t afford to be left behind.
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