CPE + Events Catalog

2026-27 OSCPA-Select™ CPE - 2 catalog options:
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About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS? (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course will provide an overview of the work and impact of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) on the US tax system, regulatory ethics, and accounting profession. TIGTA is an independent organization that provides oversight of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and conducts audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations to promote integrity, economy, and efficiency in the administration of the nation's tax system. The course will explore the role of TIGTA in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS, identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws, and upholding ethical standards in the accounting 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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Tax Update: "One Big Beautiful Bill" (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a focused analysis of the individual and small business provisions in Pub. L. 119-21 (H.R.1), "One Big Beautiful Bill." Tailored for tax professionals working with Form 1040 filers, the course explores impactful updates, from the no-tax-on-tips provision to enhanced bonus depreciation. Designed to inform planning strategies and compliance for the 2025 tax year and beyond. Participants will gain actionable insight into newly proposed deductions and expanded credits. 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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Taxation of Judgements and Settlements (2.4 hours)
Online
2.4 Credits
Member Price: $99
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In the course of legal actions, payments may be made pursuant to a final disposition of a court case or a mutually agreed-upon settlement. This course will cover the tax implications for payments made for personal injury, emotional distress, lost wages, punitive awards, pre- and post-judgement interest, contract claims, among other damages. **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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Taxation of the Construction Contractor 26-27 (4 hours)
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
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Taxation of long-term contracts has evolved into a myriad of compliance requirements and reporting considerations. Understanding complex and sometimes illogical rules is a specialty in itself. Learn the essentials to address both tax and compliance. Based on many years of service in the real estate and construction industries, this course will efficiently address the numerous issues and provide precise approaches to achieve the most beneficial tax result while meeting compliance requirements.
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Planning for Small Business Success (4 hours) [NT]
Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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Strategic Planning for SMEs
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GAAP Update 26-27
Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This course is designed to give you a clear and concise understanding of the latest FASB changes that impact nonpublic entities, perfect for professionals who prepare or audit GAAP financials. In the first section, we'll walk through every Accounting Standards Update (ASU) issued in 2023 to 2026 that take effect in 2026 and beyond. We'll focus on explaining what's changed, which topics are affected, and the key provisions you need to know about. Additionally, we'll discuss how these updates impact financial reporting and disclosure, and, when possible, we'll explore the reasons behind the changes. By the end of this section, you'll be able to identify which ASUs apply to your clients or your own practice and where you may need to dive deeper into further research. In the second section, we'll explore the FASB's technical project and agenda, including a discussion of proposed Accounting Standards Updates that were exposed for public comment in 2025 and 2026. This section will provide you with practical insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of GAAP and ensure compliance.
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Statement of Cash Flows: Preparation and Analysis Workshop 26-27
Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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The statement of cash flows is a critical component of a company's set of financial statements. Cover the proper preparation of the statement, including analysis techniques. Learn how financial statements enable CPAs and financial professionals to see a business's cash inflows and outflows relating to operating, investing and financing activities and evaluation of liquidity and quality of earnings. Case studies and sample documentation reinforce significant concepts and help participants apply the analysis techniques discussed.
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Staff Tax Training: S Corporations (Form 1120S) 26-27 (16 hours)
Online
16.0 Credits
Member Price: $589
This two-day training course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Federal income tax laws applicable to S corporations and their shareholders. The cornerstone of this course is the integration of the most recent tax laws and theories into real-world case scenarios and preparing and reviewing the IRS tax forms and schedules. Attendees will receive a comprehensive S corporation income tax reference manual that includes practice aids, real-world examples, new Federal income tax forms and programs, and Pat Garverick's Quick Reference Chart. This session is taught using a hands-on methodology. Real-world examples and cases demonstrate the complex income tax code and regulations to enhance the participant's learning experience. Each participant will receive a comprehensive S corporation income tax reference manual that includes numerous practice aids, real-world examples, new Federal income tax forms and schedules, and Pat Garverick's Quick Reference Chart.
Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Every CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA profession is built upon. 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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Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions (1 hour)
Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
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This session will address the complex rules of retirement distributions, review key provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0, and provide practical strategies of maximizing tax benefits for your client. 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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Risk Wrangling: Surviving the Modern Business Rodeo (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Risk-based factors are becoming exponentially important considerations for accountants in both public practice and industry. We examine the nature of risks for today’s enterprises while exploring the role of internal controls for mitigating business risks. We also explore SAS 145 and other guidance aimed at risk considerations for professional engagements. Public and private accountants will enhance their capabilities for assessing and addressing risks faced by today’s organizations.
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Tax Depreciation: How to Optimize Deductions (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Following the ever-changing tax deprecation rules is not a game for the faint hearted! This course analyzes the current landscape of depreciating, capitalizing and disposing of business assets, with examples and illustrated case studies to enhance the CPAs understanding of the most current tax depreciation provisions. *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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The Ethic of Recruitment and Selection (2 hours) [NT]
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Today, more than ever, it is essential that employers have an ethical and effective recruiting strategy and selection process that fosters an environment of diversity and inclusion. This webinar focuses on identifying recruiting strategies that help to increase talent pools and employment interviewing that maximizes hiring success. 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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The Crucial Connection - Why You Should Care About Your Client's System of Internal Control (1.5 hours)
Online
1.5 Credits
Member Price: $69
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Conduct risk assessment the right wayRegardless of the size of your client or audit budget, there are specific requirements in accounting standards and generally accepted auditing principles (GAAP) related to auditing internal control for risk assessment purposes.Take a deep dive into understanding your audit client's system of internal control to perform a more effective and efficient audit.
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Introduction to Governmental Budgeting (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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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. 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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Planning in an Uncertain World (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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We all make predictions in our personal and professional lives. We base our decisions to marry, buy a house, launch a new product or hire staff on expectations about the future. In the past few years, research into improving predictions has advanced. We will look at this research and current best practices in forecasting to help us prepare better budgets and projections.
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Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025 (1 hour) [NT]
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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Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Sampling is an important method for determining the extent of testing controls, testing compliance, and tests of substantive details. It allows the auditor to apply procedures to less than 100% of the population yet extend results to project likely conclusions about the entire population. This module will describe the proper process for both attribute testing and variable sampling in financial statement and compliance audits. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.
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Form 709 Guidance: Gift Tax and Generation-Skipping Transfer Returns 26-27 (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Form 709 is filed by many tax practitioners but are frequently filed incorrectly. Especially troublesome is reporting the gift correctly on Schedule A, making the correct GST allocations and meeting the adequate disclosure requirements. This program will review common problems for preparers and provide examples of presentations for many of the frequently reported gifts in recent years.
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Fraud and Financial Distortion: What May Be Hiding Behind the Numbers (2 hours)
Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Financial statements are intended to communicate the financial condition of an organization, but the numbers themselves are only a translation of underlying business operations. When financial professionals focus solely on the accounting presentation without understanding the operational realities behind those numbers, significant risks, distortions, or even fraud can go undetected. This course explores how CPAs, auditors, controllers, and financial analysts can apply operational thinking when reviewing financial information. Participants will learn how to translate financial results back into operational language and evaluate whether a business model is plausible. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, the program highlights warning signs that may indicate financial distortion or misrepresentation. The session equips participants with practical questions and analytical tools to help identify what may be hiding behind seemingly reasonable financial statements.
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