CPE + Events Catalog
2026-27 OSCPA-Select™ CPE - 2 catalog options:
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Governmental Accounting & Auditing Update - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $310
Participants will learn the latest on governmental accounting and auditing with this fast-paced interactive course that analyzes the GASB requirements for governments and provides an understanding of OMB and Yellow Book requirements. Additionally, they'll gain valuable information about important updates to auditing standards and best practices, including recent GASB updates, the latest SAS requirements, changes to requirements for auditing federal funds, and ethics updates affecting government and not-for-profit entities. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity. OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.
Creative Strategies for Buying, Selling, or Gifting a Business - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $315
Buying, selling, or gifting a business requires thoughtful tax and estate planning to ensure a smooth and tax- efficient transaction. This course provides a practical overview of the key tax implications and planning techniques involved in structuring these transfers. You'll examine valuation methods, transaction types, and the tools needed to guide clients through complex business decisions. We'll also cover strategies for minimizing tax exposure and preserving family wealth, including the use of trusts, partnerships, and ESOPs. Special attention is given to transferring business interests in a way that aligns with both personal and financial goals. Whether planning an exit or succession strategy, this course prepares you to offer informed, creative solutions.
Forest Products Conference - Beaverton
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Beaverton
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $315
Learn about a variety of current issues that are impacting the forest products industry. We encourage in-person attendance to maximize engagement, interaction, and networking. If you're unable to attend onsite, a live webcast option is available. A special thank you to the members of the Forest Products Project Committee for developing the 2026 conference.
Forest Products Conference - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $315
Learn about a variety of current issues that are impacting the forest products industry. A special thank you to the members of the Forest Products Project Committee for developing the 2026 conference.
Yellow Book: Staying Compliant with Government Auditing Standards - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $310
Based on *Government Auditing Standards*, 2024 Revision, this course is essential for auditors performing Yellow Book audits. It provides detailed information about conducting engagements in accordance with the Yellow Book and requirements related to independence. This course will increase participants' knowledge of the requirements and application guidance related to ethics, standards for financial audits, attestation engagements, and performance audits. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity. OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.
Understanding the "Most Common" Form 990 Schedules: A, B & O (2.5 hours - late morning) - Webcast
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Online
2.5 Credits
Member Price: $135
Master the preparation of Form 990 schedules with practical guidance and actionable insights you can apply immediately. Focus on the three most critical schedules: Schedule A, required for all 501(c)(3) organizations; Schedule B, applicable to many (c)(3)s and certain non-(c)(3)s and Schedule O, where some of the form's most complex disclosures reside. Develop a clear understanding of Schedule A, including its two public support tests, and clarify common misconceptions around donor reporting in Schedule B. Gain insight into Schedule O's most sensitive disclosure requirements, ensuring you can handle its underlying obligations. Leave with the insight needed to prepare these schedules accurately and communicate their implications confidently. OSCPA has partnered with the Minnesota Society of CPAs for this event.
K2's Excel Best Practices - Webcast
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $315
As spreadsheets evolve, so must your creating, editing, and auditing practices. In this program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the best ways to work with Excel by learning best practices associated with Excel spreadsheets in each of the following areas: creating and editing Excel workbooks, securing Excel workbooks, collaborating with others in Excel, and reporting on data contained in Excel. Today's best practices for Excel differ significantly from those used in the past, and you will learn the best ways to work with Excel spreadsheets in this "must-see" CPE program. Course materials include relevant examples to enhance your learning experience. Join us for this program to help you utilize Excel fully.
Monthly Tax Update with Ed Zollars (2 hours - afternoon) - NEW! - Webcast
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $100
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Stay in the know with this monthly tax update series, featuring Ed Zollars, CPA. Each month, Ed breaks down a different federal tax topic so you can stay on top of the changes and provide optimal service to your clients. This month's topic coming soon OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.
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Behavioral Finance Biases (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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If you have been a practitioner for any length of time, you know that there is often a difference between what clients should do and what they actually do. Have you ever wondered why that is? In this course, we will explore how we make decisions with less-than-perfect information. Through real-life examples and case studies, we will examine common behavioral biases and how to deal with them. 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 Adapting to OBBBA Changes: A Strategic Review (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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Accounting and finance practitioners are continually asked for strategic planning advice. In this course, we will cover topics that will make clients, and their advisors, tax smart and tax prepared for the coming year and beyond. This program is a two-hour review and analysis of what we consider some of the most important changes from the OBBBA impacting both individual and business clients.
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Surgent's Improving Your Profits: Identifying Cost Cutting Opportunities (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Part of one's duty as a CPA working in industry is to safeguard the assets of the organization. Cost cutting is one way to preserve assets and maintain a company's competitive position in the industry. However, what keeps us from ridding our organizations of unnecessary costs? In this course, we will look at the factors that prevent our companies from being as streamlined as they could be. By using statistics and survey data, we will attempt to show how to better negotiate and navigate budgeting and contracting decisions. We will also discuss financial statement analysis techniques, benchmarking, and cash flow management in an effort to better cut costs and maintain the long-run viability of an organization.
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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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Surgent's Workplace Harassment: How to Prevent Harassment and Reduce Liability Risks in Today’s Changing Environment (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Workplace harassment — especially sexual harassment — has dominated headlines in the last several years. With discussions of workplace harassment in the news, employees better understand their rights and feel more empowered to speak out, and the standard of appropriate workplace conduct is changing. With workplace harassment claims continuing to be filed at a steady pace with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state agencies, and the courts, it is more important than ever to understand how to prevent and avoid harassment in the workplace.
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Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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In the ever-evolving world of data analytics and business intelligence, Microsoft Excel continues to be an indispensable tool for professionals across industries. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft has integrated the power of artificial intelligence directly into Excel, revolutionizing how users work with data. This 2-hour interactive course, Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel, provides a comprehensive overview of how Copilot transforms traditional Excel workflows into dynamic, AI-driven processes, enabling users to accomplish tasks faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. During this course, you'll discover how Copilot leverages AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just beginning your journey, this course will guide you through practical applications and best practices to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how Copilot can save time, improve decision-making, and elevate your analytical skills to new heights. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of Copilot but also highlights its potential to transform your day-to-day work, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering trends and insights you might otherwise overlook. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Copilot into your workflows and unlock its full potential in Microsoft Excel. 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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Yellow Book Independence and Single Audit Fundamentals (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This CPE course explains Yellow Book independence including the general requirements, requirements for auditors providing non-audit services and documentation requirements. This course also explains the basic elements of a Uniform Guidance compliance audit, including an overview of requirements, major program determination with examples, an understanding of compliance requirements and related internal control over compliance, sampling, and single audit reporting. 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: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Taxation of the Cannabis Industry (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the cannabis industry, delving into essential topics such as cannabis regulations, business models, financial management, and ethical considerations. A key focus is on distinguishing between Marijuana and Industrial Hemp, including their respective tax treatments. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the cannabis sector, covering federal and state tax implications, licensing requirements, and market trends. 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 Weekly Expert Hour (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to present a weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up-to-date and perform for your clients. Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series. This is a cost-effective way for accountants to fulfill their compulsory continuing education because this weekly series will include almost 40 one-hour presentations. Sign up today — your clients and your bottom line will thank you.
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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.
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Surgent's Engagement and Client Retention Best Practices (2 hours) [NT]
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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Positive client relationships require work. Miscommunication, unrealistic expectations, and differing personality styles may strain a client's relationship with professional advisors. Fortunately, there are tested strategies that foster and strengthen client relationships. Creating appropriate boundaries early on is one of many effective strategies that can help. This course explores actions accounting and finance professionals can take to create and grow their client relationships. This webinar provides actionable insights on how to engage new and old clients alike. Strained client relationships can harm both the client and the firm's profitability. Yet automation, for example, allows some firms to remain more engaged while others miss the mark. There is a science underlying client retention that involves understanding the client journey, ensuring consistent client interactions, and equipping employees with the tools needed to satisfy client needs. Understanding these skills should help you protect the relationships that sustain your business.
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Fiduciary Accounting for Estates and Trusts (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Financial accounting for trusts and estates is one of the least understood branches of accounting. It is not particularly concerned with recording income and expenses but is obsessed with determining whether receipts and expenditures are assigned to income or principal/corpus. This course will dive into this tricky area and provide a reporting guide for fiduciary accounting.