CPE + Events Catalog

The QuickBooks ecosystem of accounting tools remains the most widely-used set of accounting applications small businesses use. Yet, many of these organizations struggle because of inadequate internal controls. In this seminar, you will learn options for improving internal controls in small businesses running QuickBooks Pro, Premier, Enterprise, or Online. Participate in this program to understand how you can create a robust system of internal controls in a small business environment, including businesses using QuickBooks accounting solutions. In this session, you will also learn about the four common types of internal controls and how to assess the relative condition of the internal control structure of a small business. With this background in place, the focus then shifts to discovering the opportunities to enhance internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments using features found in the application. In addition, you will learn about additional internal control procedures for situations where you cannot establish adequate controls in QuickBooks. While many believe that QuickBooks-based organizations will forever face weak internal control structures, participating in this session will teach you how QuickBooks-based businesses can benefit from strong internal controls.

This course will look at the various rules related to Independence and compare and contrast the requirements. This overview course will help auditors understand the nuances of independence and ensure they meet the requirements to perform attest services for their clients. We will review the requirements for the AICPA, GAO, DOL, and PCAOB.

Stay informed and prepared with this comprehensive annual update on the latest developments in accounting and auditing. We'll begin with a deep dive into the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective in 2025, followed by insights from the FAF's 2024 PCC Review and an overview of FASB's Invitation to Comment - Agenda Consultation, which will shape the future of accounting standards. On the auditing side, we'll tackle the essential changes in quality management standards that firms must implement by the end of 2025. The session will also highlight common deficiencies identified by the DOL in EBP (Employee Benefit Plan) engagements and provide a peek at upcoming projects from the Auditing Standards Board (ASB). Join us to gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to navigate these updates with confidence. Finally, we will close the course by exploring the audit technology adoption process to help transform resistance into resilience as the industry embraces new technologies. We will learn how to overcome common barriers to deliver a successful implementation. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

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.

Stay ahead of the curve with this essential training designed for not-for-profit accountants and auditors. This course provides a comprehensive update on the latest developments impacting nonprofit financial reporting and auditing. On the accounting side, we will review the latest FASB standard-setting activities affecting NFPs, including programmatic investments and their interplay with the CECL standard. Additionally, we will explore the IFR4NPO project, a global initiative aimed at establishing universal financial reporting standards for nonprofits. Transitioning to auditing, this course covers the 2024 Yellow Book updates, the shift from quality control to quality management, and key audit matters with early adoption options. We'll also address Single Audit updates, GAO reports on improper payments and fraud, the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA), and recent Department of Education guidance on related parties.

This comprehensive 8-hour course explores the pervasive issue of fraud in State and Local governments. Our panel of experts from inside and outside government will provide participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities in State and local governments. The course begins by examining the types of fraud commonly encountered in governmental settings, including financial fraud, procurement fraud, and abuse of power. With our experienced panelists, participants will delve into real-world case studies to understand the tactics used by fraudsters and the impact on public trust, resources, and governance. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding regulatory frameworks and compliance measures designed to mitigate fraud risks.    

Difficult conversations tend to be avoided because professionals shy away from the uncomfortable, and the fear of polarizing their relationships. Participants will learn strategies and tactics to engage in productive conversations which address challenges and deepen relationships. They will understand where and why they are avoiding having difficult conversations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

This course addresses the most recent legislative developments impacting individual taxpayers, with a focus on important provisions, rules and concepts to apply when preparing client returns.    *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

Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income.  While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, or other tax professionals. **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.

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.

Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for peer review. This course will review the common deficiencies noted by peer reviewers and federal agencies. We'll focus on the requirements of Yellow Book independence, CPE, and reporting. We will also review deficiencies related to internal controls over compliance, compliance testing, and major program determination for Single Audits. We'll close the course with a look at the deficiencies often identified in COVID-related funds.

This course begins with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We'll include practical application of the topics in the form of case studies. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Understand internal control Understand internal control in risk assessment as required by GAAS. Gain an overview of internal control and related key aspects so that you recognize auditor and management roles and responsibilities related to internal control and procedures involved in understanding an entity's internal control in a risk assessment.

Financial statements prepared for stockholders and external users follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), while tax returns adhere to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). These frameworks differ in recognizing profitability, influencing reported income significantly. Companies often aim to minimize taxable income within legal bounds, while maintaining compliance with both financial reporting and tax regulations. - Timing Differences: Variations in income recognition and deductible expenses between GAAP and IRC create timing differences, impacting reported profitability and tax liabilities. - Deferred Tax Assets: Companies accrue deferred tax assets from overpaid taxes or carried-forward credits, which can offset future taxable income, reducing tax liabilities. - Deferred Tax Liabilities: When taxable income is less than reported income, deferred tax liabilities arise, necessitating future tax payments when temporary differences reverse. Join us to delve into these concepts, exploring how financial reporting choices and tax strategies shape a company's financial performance and compliance obligations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

This course will provide an overview of 6 key areas of automation that accounting firms can leverage to effectively increase their lead generation and client retention efforts while reducing the burden on their time and budget. These areas include: 1. Social media 2. Content development. 3. Email marketing. 4. Text (SMS) marketing. 5. Chatbots and other interactive AI tools. 6. Drip marketing campaigns. Attendees will receive a practical guide to the technologies and tactics needed to improve marketing efforts with efficiency and ease! This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

This course is an introduction to preparation, compilation, & review engagements. During this course, we will compare and contrast these different engagements by reviewing the procedures that should be performed, different reports, as well as the level of assurance specific to each type of engagement. 

Need to fill internship and job openings? Meet accounting students and recent grads face-to-face and recruit for open positions. This recruiting event is for public accounting firms, governmental agencies, and businesses to connect with accounting students from colleges/universities statewide. The student demographic is: juniors, seniors, 5th year seniors, graduate students, post baccalaureates, and recent graduates.  **For student registration, please click here** Exhibiting Options: On-site Exhibitor: This option provides firm and business representatives with the opportunity to meet and interact with accounting students in person. Virtual Exhibitor: This option provides firm and business, who are not able to attend in person, the opportunity to promote employment and/or internship opportunities via an OSCPA-provided custom designed color flyer and slideshow. OSCPA Career Showcase is an open-house style networking event. There is no formal program. Exhibitors may arrive anytime after 4:00 p.m. to begin setting up. We ask that exhibitors be set up by 5:50 p.m. for doors to open at 6:00 p.m. On-Site Exhibitor Registration - $550: Face-to-face interaction with accounting students Firm/Business name and link to website listed on OSCPA website with a one-page profile flyer. (1) 8' Exhibit Table Registration for up to six firm/business representatives Electronic list of students attending (name, college/university) Name badges for registered exhibitors Information Display Exhibitor Registration - $100: Firm/Business name and website link listed on OSCPA website Customized printed 8.5 x 11 color flyer to include your firm/business address, profile/logo, contact information for employment opportunities, and local area highlights (i.e. all staff photo, front of office, community highlights, etc.) Slideshow with firm-provided images that will be displayed at the event OSCPA staff representation at remote exhibitor table to be a resource for your firm/business Electronic list of students attending (name, college/university) Email your firm/business profile to membership@orcpa.org by September 17, 2025. When submitting the firm/business's profile information, please include available employment and internship opportunities. If your firm/business has multiple locations, please indicate where the open positions are located. Information Display Exhibitors: Please also email 2-3 images to help promote your business. These will be included in the custom flyer and slideshow. Special thanks to our Gold sponsors for this year's Career Showcase: Banner Bank, Becker and Fletcher Wold Photography.                   If you have any questions, or would like information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please email the membership team or call 503-597-5471 / 800-255-1470, ext. 3.

The OSCPA Career Showcase is a valuable opportunity for students to begin networking with firm and business representatives who are actively seeking talent for internships and employment opportunities. It’s also a chance for employers to meet highly motivated students who could be strong additions to their organizations. Prepare to Make ConnectionsCome as your authentic self. While many attendees may choose business or business-casual attire, what’s most important is that you feel comfortable and confident. There’s no one way to look like a future CPA - we welcome you as you are. Bring a few copies of your resume if you have one Take a look at the Career Showcase Exhibitor page to get familiar with participating firms. Do check back often as new firms are added regularly Come with questions, curiosity, and an open mind - this is a space to explore, learn, and growArrival & Check-In Registration opens at 5:30 pm Early access at 6:00 pm for OSCPA student members Doors open at 6:15 pm for nonmembersNot yet a member? Join for free here: www.orcpa.org/join There is no fee for students or university faculty to attend this event, however, pre-registration is required.  Student - Registration Instructions (Read 1st then scroll down to register): Login to your OSCPA account (or create one if you don't have one) Click "Add to Cart" Select your current class standing   Select your college/university   Click "Checkout." You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.   Faculty - Registration Instructions (Read 1st then scroll down to register): Login (or create one if you don't have one) Click "Add to Cart" Select your college/university Select "Educator/Faculty Representative" Click "Checkout." If you have successfully registered you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.   Special thanks to our Gold sponsors for this year's Career Showcase: Banner Bank, Becker and Fletcher Wold Photography.             For questions or same-day registration, please contact the membership team; 503-641-7200 / 800-255-1470, ext. 3.

In this webinar, accountants will discover how to double their firm's revenue through CFO and advisory services. Many accounting firm owners are stuck in what we call The Accountant's Trap. It's where the firm owner is trapped working for low fees, dealing with high-demanding clients, all the while being burnt out on compliance and transactional work. To make matters worse, these firm owners can't raise their fees because there is always another accountant or bookkeeper willing to do the work for less -- not to mention all the tech companies trying to get into our space. Does this sound familiar? If so, this webinar is for you. This course is for any practice owner looking to transform their practice - and double their revenue - by offering a productized CFO/Advisory service. We'll cover the systems you need to transform your practice and the services you should offer to double your firm's revenue. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Tax rates, personal liability, operations - these are all factors to be weighed when advising clients about their choice of entity decision. This session provides a comparison of the multiple entity choices to start the discussion with clients and selecting the best tax efficient option for them. *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