The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) has been meeting with FASB to discuss the impact of various standards on the nonprofit community. We'll look at the work of the NAC and the impact they've had. We'll then transition to the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the FASB that impact nonprofit entities. We'll review year 2 considerations of the leases standard. We'll also review common nonprofit deficiencies identified in peer review. Once we've wrapped up the accounting update, the course shifts to the audit side of the house with a look at what's going on at the AICPA. We'll review the impact of the changes to group audits as the changes coming down the pike for quality management. This course will keep auditors up to date on the work of the ASB.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC).
• Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs).
• Year 2 considerations of the leases standard.
• Common nonprofit deficiencies identified in peer review.
• What's going on at the AICPA.

Who will benefit:

Practitioners who audit nonprofits as well as those with financial reporting roles within nonprofit organizations.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• Defining Federal Income Taxes
• Computing federal income tax liability
• Calculating adjusted gross income
• Defining Qualifying Child
• Determining filing status
• Calculating the Kiddie Tax
• Standard deduction
• Tax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend income
• Cash v. Accrual Method
• Filing deadlines and obtaining extensions

Who will benefit:

This course is ideal for CPAs, CFPs, EAs and other tax preparers

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Overview: Understanding your company's financial health requires more than just traditional metrics. This webinar is designed to reveal deeper insights through advanced, underutilized financial ratios. In this session, accounting and finance professionals will explore metrics such as operating leverage, free cash flow yield, and margin of safety-tools that go beyond standard ratios to deliver nuanced perspectives on profitability, risk exposure, and operational efficiency.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-Making
• Contribution Margin and Break-Even Analysis
• Margin of Safety and Its Role in Risk Management
• Operating Leverage and Financial Sensitivity
• Analyzing Asset Turnover for Operational Efficiency
• Cash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital Insights
• Free Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool

Who will benefit:

Financial Analysts and Accountants enhancing their financial analysis skills. Business Leaders seeking insights into operational efficiency and cash flow. Investors and Analysts applying advanced ratios for better valuations.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel PivotTables with this comprehensive course. This training is designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively analyze and summarize data, transforming raw numbers into actionable insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to data analysis, this course provides an in-depth understanding of PivotTables and their capabilities, helping you uncover patterns, compare data, and make informed decisions.

The program includes a step-by-step approach to creating and customizing PivotTables, focusing on how to use them to analyze data efficiently. Participants will learn how to group and filter data, identify trends, and apply advanced features to solve real-world business challenges.

Beyond technical knowledge, this course introduces data visualization through PivotCharts, teaching participants how to present their analysis effectively to stakeholders. By the end of the course, you'll not only master PivotTable fundamentals but also gain advanced techniques to streamline data analysis and support strategic decision-making in any context.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Introduction to PivotTables: Gain a solid understanding of what PivotTables are, their benefits in Excel, and how to prepare your data for creating effective PivotTables.
• Creating and Customizing PivotTables: Learn step-by-step how to build and format PivotTables, including filtering, sorting, and customizing layouts for optimal data analysis.
• Focus on Using PivotTables to Analyze Data: Explore techniques to summarize, group, and compare data with PivotTables, uncovering trends and insights for better decision-making.
• Advanced PivotTable Features: Discover advanced tools such as slicers, timelines, and using PowerPivot for deeper analytical capabilities.
• Data Visualization with PivotCharts: Learn to create PivotCharts from your PivotTables and customize them to visually present data insights effectively to stakeholders.

Who will benefit:

Anyone who wants to analyze data in Excel or Power Pivot, whether you have large datasets or just want to improve your reporting skills.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

It's a whole new world for lessees under ASC topic 842. This program will dive into the new standard on leases and its impact on every size entity, review effective dates, and address what you need to know now.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this class include:

• What is a lease?
• Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lessees
• Disclosures and transition rules
• Effective dates

Who will benefit:

Practitioners and members in industry seeking a better understanding of the new lease accounting rules effective for private companies.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

Mastering two leadership skills will decrease your stress, and give you room to enjoy your career. Delegating and listening are key essential skills to hone to elevate your career. You were born with two ears and one mouth. And yet, good listeners aren't born. World-class listeners deliberately practice this skill, even when their audience is challenging. This is a skill which can be learned. Participants will gain awareness into their blind spots to listening, strategies to regain focus, how to stop interrupting, and demonstrate to their audience they are listening.

How often have you said, "It would just be easier if I did this myself?" or "Nobody can do this task as well as I can, so I'll just do it myself." If this sounds like you, then it's time to start working on your delegation skills. Delegation is not only important as a means to save you time, but it is also about developing the next generation of leaders.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:

• Three levels of listening
• Strategies to remain focused
• Building trust through listening
• Tactics to practice the Titanium Rule
• Delegating with confidence
• Establishing an accountability system

Who will benefit:

Professionals leading a team or project, or will be in the future.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

This course explores actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters from achieving their nefarious acts. Then we will switch gears to an interactive, case-based discussion that asks participants to reach their own conclusions by analyzing facts in concert with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other sources of ethical guidance. This course ultimately provides practical, action-oriented insight that can be implemented by accounting professionals in both public practice and industry.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available for questions during the event.

The major topics covered in this course include:

• Examination of actual frauds
• Discussion of internal controls that could have prevented frauds
• Contemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.
• The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Other elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards

Who will benefit:

CPAs in public accounting, members in industry, and other business professionals who seek practical insight regarding fraud prevention and ethical behavior.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

This program presents a detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

• Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469
• Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1
• Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2
• Form 8582 (passive activity)
• The flow-through entity grouping election
• Illustrative examples and consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standards
• Self-rental property and "former passive activities" rules

Who will benefit:

CPAs working in public accounting and members in industry.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding the interplay between generative AI and data protection is not just an asset, but a necessity. This transformative course is designed to delve deep into the crucial privacy, security, and compliance aspects of working with Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. As accountants increasingly integrate AI tools into their workflows, the stakes for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring ethical AI practices have never been higher. Our masterclass is tailored to meet the unique needs of modern accountants, providing a thorough and practical exploration of how to navigate the complexities of secure data sharing with GPT models, implement robust AI policies, and master the intricacies of AI copyright compliance. With a focus on real-world applications and emerging threats, such as deepfakes and their implications for fraud and misinformation, this course is your gateway to becoming a trusted expert in the field. Join us to future-proof your career and lead with confidence in the digital age.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Introduction:  What is AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC)?
• Why AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC) is Increasingly Important for Accountants
• AISPC Policy Best Practices
• Key Tactical Questions for Addressing Data Security and Privacy
• OpenAI and Compliance with Government Regulations
• OpenAI and Two-Factor Authentication
• Other OpenAI Security, Privacy and Compliance Considerations
• Best Practices for Secure Data Sharing with GPT
• How to Create a GenAI and ChatGPT Usage Policy for Your Operations
• General AI Policy Do’s and Don’ts
• AI Copyright Compliance & Protection Guide
• Deepfakes and Synthetic Media: A New Frontier for Fraud and Misinformation
• From Financial Oversight to AI Governance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Legacy and Accountants' New Frontier in AI Security, Privacy, Compliance and Ethics
• Key Takeaways

Who will benefit:

The AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance Masterclass for Accountants is designed for a broad audience within the accounting and finance sectors. This includes accountants and auditors managing financial data, financial advisors and consultants, and compliance officers.

This webcast is hosted on CPA Crossing platform. Attendees will receive instructions on how to attend the webcast via e-mail.

In today’s complex business environment, executives face growing challenges in developing strategies that meet the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders while also addressing both short-term and long-term investor needs.

Businesses continue to struggle with engaging employees in executing these strategies, often due to a disconnect between strategy, performance management, operations, incentives and people.

To help address this, AICPA & CIMA, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), developed the Integrated Performance Management (IPM) framework. This framework aims to help executives adopt a multi-capital approach and empower their employees to achieve strategic goals.

Join this webcast to learn how the IPM framework offers a roadmap for creating a performance management system that puts the workforce at its core and drives long-term success.

Learning Objectives:

- Identify the components of the IPM framework that, When connected, contribute to Strategy execution.

- Recognize the processes highlighted in the IPM framework for mapping Strategies to operating and capital budgets, and to incentive and reward systems.

- Recognize the need for A performance management culture that connects your employees to the purpose and values of your company.

- distinguish ideas for implementing the IPM framework in your business to become A more resilient, Strategy-based organization.

Who will benefit:

Accounting and finance professionals

This is an AICPA hosted webcast. You will launch the course from your OSCPA learning center portal. AICPA will issue and maintain your credits. Please make sure to download your CPE certificate from AICPA webcast portal at the conclusion of the webcast.