This course begins with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We'll include practical application of the topics in the form of case studies. We'll then switch gears to review the GASB standards coming down the pike, including major projects of the GASB. When considering the audit side of the house, Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are considered must-select engagements for Peer Review. This course will cover the Yellow Book independence requirements which are required any time an auditor performs a Yellow Book or Single Audit even when the engagement is for a for-profit entity. The session will also cover the changes to the Uniform Guidance. We'll close with a look at the key changes in the 2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers.

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

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:

• GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.
• GASB 101, Compensated Absences.
• Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements.
• Yellow Book independence requirements.
• Changes to the Uniform Guidance.
• 2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers.

Who will benefit:

Practitioners with governmental clients and those working for governmental entities.

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 your data with our specialized course, "Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics". Designed for professionals who aspire to excel in the dynamic world of data analysis, this 4-hour intensive training delves deep into the advanced functionalities of Microsoft Power BI. You'll embark on a journey to master the art of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), a powerful tool in the Power BI suite to create metrics. This course is meticulously crafted to transform you into a proficient user, capable of harnessing complex DAX calculations to bring your data to life.

The course content is thoughtfully structured to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Starting with the foundational elements of DAX, you'll rapidly progress to tackle advanced formulas and time-intelligent functions, essential for nuanced data analysis. The highlight of the course is the emphasis on the DAX calculation process, a crucial aspect for validating measures in Power BI. Additionally, the practical application of PivotTables for measure validation will equip you with the skills to confirm the accuracy and effectiveness of your data measures. These advanced techniques are not just theoretical concepts but are presented through engaging, real-world scenarios, enabling you to apply your learning immediately to your daily tasks. This course is an invaluable step towards mastering Power BI and making data-driven decisions with confidence.

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:

• Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.
• Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.
• Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.
• Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.
• Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.

Who will benefit:

This course is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their skills in creating and validating measures using DAX in Power BI.

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

As the digital asset market continues to mature, more taxpayers may be contemplating blessing their favorite charitable organizations with gifts of cryptocurrency. Beneficiaries unfamiliar with digital assets may find it challenging to properly report any of these types of donations. Likewise, taxpayers will need to ensure that they properly value and substantiate any contributions or potentially risk their charitable deductions being denied. This course will provide a brief overview of digital assets. This will be followed by a discussion of the rules regarding the documentation required when claiming a charitable contribution of digital assets. This course will also cover recent IRS publications and cases discussing taxpayers whose deductions of digital assets charitable gifts was scrutinized.

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:

• Intro to digital assets
• Differences between cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
• IRS Notice 2014-12
• Tax implications of contributing digital assets
• Gift tax rules for donating, gifting or bequeathing cryptocurrency and NFTs.
• Substantiating charitable contributions of digital assets
• Traps for the unwary.

Who will benefit:

This course is suitable for Corporate tax and finance executives, directors, managers and staff, CPAs, Enrolled Agents, accountants, attorneys and business/financial advisors who work with and advise individuals or businesses that use or invest in cryptocurrency. All in-house and public practice p

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

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.

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

• Required minimum distributions for a deceased’s heirs
• 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
• Required minimum distributions and contributions to charity
• Key provisions of Secure Act 2.0

Who will benefit:

CPAs and members in industry seeking an in-depth review of required minimum distribution rules.

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

The course provides a concise overview of how to use ChatGPT to more effectively and efficiently research IRS taxation law. It delves into techniques for extracting precise information from complex tax legislation, interpreting IRS guidelines with AI assistance, and utilizing ChatGPT's advanced language models for nuanced legal analysis. Participants will learn how to streamline their research process, identify relevant tax law precedents, and apply AI insights to real-world tax scenarios, enhancing their professional proficiency in navigating the intricate world of IRS taxation.

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:

• Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS Tax Law Research: Principles and Practices
• Navigating IRS Databases Using Advanced AI Techniques
• Using IRS Prompt Templates: In-depth Analysis and Application
• ChatGPT in Action: Case Studies and Real-World Scenarios
• Exploring IRS Tax Laws: Strategies, Loopholes, and Compliance
• Error Prevention and Correction in Tax Law Research
• Future Trends: AI's Evolving Role in Taxation and Accounting

Who will benefit:

This course is ideal for accountants seeking to integrate AI technology into their tax research methods. It is particularly beneficial for professionals aiming to enhance their analytical skills, improve data interpretation, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of taxation.

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

Cybersecurity protection is one of the most important responsibilities of every CPA professional to protect the confidentiality of sensitive client information. While there are many aspects of cybersecurity that need to be addressed, the biggest vulnerability to protect against is unauthorized access to your application login credentials. Once your login credentials are breached, the cybercriminal essentially has the keys to your data kingdom. John Higgins, a national leader in the CPA technology, will demonstrate the ease with which you can protect all of your login credentials with maximum security with minimal expense. You will leave this course prepared to deploy this state of the art security tool in your organization.

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 course include:

• Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secure
• Review and demonstration of top selling password management apps
• Software features that will be reviewed
  • Password generation
  • Emergency user access
  • Entity vs. individual password management
  • Desktop vs. cloud based
  • Multi device synchronization
  • PII (personally identifiable information) forms filler
  • Credit card storage
  • Digital data vault

Who will benefit:

Anyone wants to improve the protection of their login credentials and make password management an easier task to deal with.

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

This course provides an update of the recent changes that have occurred in the financial reporting frameworks commonly used by small and medium-sized entities (SMEs). Troublesome areas in these financial reporting frameworks as identified in peer reviews and litigation will be highlighted.

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:

• Amendments to the U.S. Accounting Standards Codification (i.e. - U.S. GAAP) issued during the 18-month period prior to the program that impact SMEs
• Update and review of the tax and cash special purpose frameworks
• Update and review of the AICPA Financial Reporting Framework for SMEs
• Update on common errors and deficiencies as identified in financial statements as identified in peer reviews and in litigation

Who will benefit:

This course is designed for practitioners in private business and public accounting who need to update their knowledge of the accounting standards issued during the past year that affect the preparation of financial statements of small and medium-sized entities.

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

The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson's understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology's capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people's personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today's world as well as what's coming in the not-too-distant future.

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:

• An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition.
• What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.

Who will benefit:

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand internal control changes driven by AI technology.

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

Financial statement disclosures are important to provide the information necessary for financial statement users to make economic decisions. Disclosures further explain and clarify information provided in the basic financial statements, but also provide critical information about subsequent events, litigation risk, and other concerns. This course focuses on the most common financial statement disclosures for small- or medium-sized nonpublic entities.

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:

• General disclosures about the entity and its environment
• Common critical information useful to financial statement readers for making economic decisions
• Explain results of operations through information that supplements the face financial statements

Who will benefit:

Accountants at all levels interested in remaining current with accounting and financial reporting requirements

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

CPAs spend most of their working lives reviewing bank statements and books and records of businesses. They are experts in understanding how to prepare financial statements according to GAAP. But would a CPA know a possible money laundering transaction if they saw it? Would they know about a money laundering business?

Money laundering is a subject of many action and thriller movies, but rarely understood. This presentation will educate the CPA in understanding the basics of money laundering and how to identify money laundering. This presentation will help the CPA know the truth about money laundering, how to identify it, the statutes that define it, and the court cases that interpret it.

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:

• The theory of money laundering
• Common money laundering statutes
• Examples from court cases of money laundering statutes
• Common occurrences with CPAs
• Possible money laundering transactions
• Applying the money laundering statutes in real life scenarios

Who will benefit:

Internal and external auditors, CPAs who prepare compilations and reviews.

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