CPE Catalog & Events
The ABCs of Advisory Services
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding the concept of “Integrated Planning” (financial, estate, asset protection, and tax planning) Changes in the landscape of a tax practitioner’s practice The bridging of services Getting started – Where do your clients fail? Understanding the primary planning issues for all clients Estate and Gift issues Traps, pitfalls, and tips in planning Practical steps in establishing a tax advisory and wealth management services practice Domicile issues
Excel - Feature Review in 100 minutes
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of Excel's features and functionsWalk-through of Excel's ribbons What the Excel features and functions can do for you
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Coworkers
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Online
1.00 Credits
Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership
Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Financial Statement Preparation Common Mistakes made in Preparing Financial Statements GASB Financial Statement Preparation Standards
Mastering the Excel Lookup Functions
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:A review of the various lookup functions, beyond VLOOKUPLearn which lookup works best for your situationHow to apply the many lookup functionsDiscover advanced lookup techniques like nested lookups, approximate matching, and handling errors effectivelyAn in-depth review of the following functions:VLOOKUP / HLOOKUPXLOOKUPMATCH / INDEXXMATCHINDIRECTFILTERSORT / SORTBYUNIQUEAn overview of some newer functions
Section 199A Deduction: Rules & Forms Reporting
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:A deep-dive look at the Section 199A flow-through entities deductionCalculation of qualified business incomeApplication to rental real estate - "safe harbor" rule and aggregation rulesSelf-rental rule for 199A compared to self-rental rule for passive activitiesDiffering impact on the sole proprietorship, partnerships and S corporationsForms reporting in Form 8995 and Form 8995-A199A flowchart
The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data
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Online
1.50 Credits
Accounting Finance Financial Statements
Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Online
1.80 Credits
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
The Dark Web & Cybersecurity for Tax and Accounting Pros
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Understanding the Dark WebDifferences between the Deep Web and the Dark WebPotential threats from the Dark WebCase studies of Dark Web exploitation in accountingStrategies for mitigating Dark Web threatsImplementing effective cybersecurity measuresRole of accountants in addressing Dark Web threats
Introduction to the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:The unique regulatory world of insuranceDifferences from other industriesDifferences within the industryTypes of accountingInvolvement of specialistsTax considerations
K2's 2023 Small Business Internal Controls, Security, and Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Online
8.00 Credits
Common challenges associated with implementing appropriate internal controls in small business environments Fraud in small business environments Internal control options in small business accounting software Understanding the need for application controls and general controls
K2's 2024 Consumer Electronics Show 2024 - Navigating The Future Of Technology
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Online
1.00 Credits
Smart Home Innovations: Discover the latest advancements in home automation and IoT devices Wearable Technology Trends: Explore the future of health, fitness, and personal tech wearables Augmented and Virtual Reality: Delve into immersive experiences and their impact on entertainment, education, and business Sustainable Technology Solutions: Uncover new developments in eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging
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Online
1.00 Credits
Why should I be thinking about inclusion? Does racism impact my workplace at all? Where might I be vulnerable and unaware?
The Controller Function - Inventory Part 2 - Valuation, Inventory Methods and Inventory Fraud
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Online
1.50 Credits
Accounting Finance Procurement Inventory
Feeling Stressed from Change & Uncertainty? How to Stay Positive when Things Get Tough
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Online
1.60 Credits
Change management Leadership
State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Frequently asked questions about income tax and sales tax nexus New developments Key factors in reviewing potential nexus consequences Nexus road trip to eight large states Tax impacts of remote work Free, multistate resources
Managing the Accounting Department
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Online
4.00 Credits
Accounting Leadership Management
2025 Individual Tax Update: Form 1040 Essentials
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Online
8.00 Credits
Form 1040: Precise Tax Submissions Recent Tax Code Changes: Updated Filings IRC Sections Analysis: Understanding Tax Regulations Updates in Income Taxation: Compliance Assurance New Credits and Deductions: Maximizing Benefits Complex Income Issues: Tailored Strategies Itemized Deductions: Informed Client Benefits Health Considerations: Maximizing Financial Benefits Regulatory Shifts: Implications on Tax Strategies Tax Planning Strategies: Client Financial Success
K2's 2024 Effective Automation And Outsourcing
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Online
1.00 Credits
Overview of how firms and businesses currently use automation and outsourcing Discussion of the management and regulatory compliance issues with offshore and onshore outsourcing use in small and mid-size organizations Review of which tasks are best suited for offshoring, which solutions are best for onshore outsourcing, and which solutions can be solved with technology Discussion of specific solution providers which provide solutions for tax and accounting firms as well as internal accounting departments
Building Flexible Budgeting Models: Walking Through and Crunching The Numbers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types