CPE Catalog & Events
Applying the Uniform Guidance in Your Single Audits
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Virtual
7.00 Credits
Introduction to single audits Preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and determining major programs Understanding, assessing and testing internal control Testing compliance with federal statutes and regulations and applicable compliance requirements Auditor reporting in a Uniform Guidance compliance audit Program-specific audits Administrative requirements and cost principles in a single audit
S Corporations: Key Issues, Compliance, and Tax Strategies - Tax Staff Essentials
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Advantages and disadvantages of S corporations Electing S corporation status Termination of S corporation status S corporation tax on built-in gains S corporation pass-through to shareholders, basis and losses S corporation distributions Taxable year of S corporations S corporation passive activity rules, fringe benefits and other considerations
Ethics With A Dash of Courage
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The Value of a Courageous Culture and courageous decision-making models Challenges to creating a culture of courage Communicating your courageous culture How/When to speak up? Career-ending vs teachable moment? Supporting courageous decisions Communicating courage The Journey to Leading with Courage - Building a personal action plan
Accounting Ethics 2025 (VBOA-Approved)
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Professional standards and guidelines. Ethical challenges and scenarios. Professional skepticism and risk management.
Navigating the AI Landscape?: An Introduction to Generative AI and ChatGPT for Accounting Professionals?
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Practical examples of productivity improvements using ChatGPT Live demonstration of ChatGPT
Construction Contractors: Non-Revenue and Non-Lease Accounting Considerations
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Types of contractors Non-revenue GAAP accounting for contractors Contractor financial statements Sureties and their place in the construction relationship
Individual Tax Fundamentals - Tax Staff Essentials
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Filing requirements and personal exemptions Gross income inclusions, exclusions and adjustments Standard and itemized deductions Tax credits Tax provisions for high-income taxpayers 3.8% net investment income tax Roth IRA, IRA and retirement plan options Section 199A qualified business income deduction
Controller Series: Communicating for Connections with Coworkers, Customers, and Stakeholders
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
What are the three types of misconceptions of communication? What are the different types of personality styles in the workplace? Recognize how to communicate with the different types of personality styles effectively Key takeaways
How to Gain Efficiencies in Your Accounting Processes and Program Operations
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Financial reporting, accounting operations, accounting processes, automation, outsourcing, technology.
AHI: Advanced Management and Leadership Essentials (Mini Course)
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Leading Others Coaching & Developing Staff Building Leadership Communication Skills
VSCPA Tax Series Webinar
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
TBD
Contract Accounting, Lease Accounting, and their Impact on Construction Contractors
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Contract accounting Revenue recognition Leases
AI Ethics 2025 (VBOA-Approved)
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Ethical principles of AI usage. Strategies for ethical decision making. Compliance and governance in AI adoption. Balance of innovation and responsibility.
Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies
Auditing digital assets: Entity's use of a service organization
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Understanding the entity and its environment and the service organizations role related to digital assets SOC 1r and SOC 2r reports as sufficient appropriate evidence Risks and challenges associated with performing audit procedures involving service organizations.
Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials
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Virtual
5.50 Credits
Tax basis of property acquisitions Initial basis of property acquired in an exchange transaction Materials, supplies, repairs and improvements Accounting method changes Depreciation: MACRS, Section 179 and bonus Intangible assets and amortization Organization and start-up costs Research and experimental expenditures
Form 990: Best Practices for Accurate Preparation
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Primacy of the Form 990 as a "one size fits all" reporting mechanism Form 990 preparation sequencing and data gathering; and keys to getting Form 990 preparation right the first time Addressing presence of "related organizations" Identification of managers and measurements of their compensation 990 versus books-and-records financial statement detail Disclosures of governance inputs and Boards' employ of policies
Auditing Financial Statements of ERISA Plans
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Auditing the statement of net assets available for benefits Types and classification of common plan investments Plan investment audit procedures based on type of audit and risk assessment Auditing the statement of changes in net assets available for benefits Audit procedures at the participant level required for investment gains (losses), contributions and benefit payments or withdrawals Presentation and disclosure requirements in accordance with GAAP Audit considerations related to related parties, parties in interest, prohibited transactions, a plan's tax status, and Form 5500 and Form 11-K filers
Look Lead Love Learn
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Collaborate and connect with others Innovate Inspire others Build a strong and future-ready culture in your company Conquer complexity with collaboration
Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Lease classification Amortization of the lease asset Derecognition of the underlying asset Recognition of lease receivables Lease modifications Sale and leaseback transactions Presentation and disclosure requirements
