In high demand - forensic accounting knowledge and skills (bold)

Forensic accounting has been a rapidly growing part of the accounting profession for some time. The rapid expansion in technology and growth in various sectors of business and industry, and the increase in complexity of white-collar crimes, all contribute to this growth. A diverse range of clients, as well as cases involving all types of fraud, make this an attractive profession, and one that is always in high demand.

Enhance your knowledge and skills with our Forensic Accounting: Fraud Investigations webcast. Whether you're a forensic accountant, or an aspiring one, this webcast will provide you with the foundational knowledge to successfully identify, investigate, and communicate your findings. You will also receive a copy of the AICPA’s Forensic & Litigation Service’s Forensic Accounting — Fraud Investigations practice aid for future reference.

Learning Objectives:

- Recognize the scope of services within A Fraud investigation.

- Identify engagement scope and acceptance considerations.

- Recall appropriate investigative techniques for an investigation.

- Indicate findings from A Fraud investigation to be communicated in your report.

Who will benefit:

- Individuals looking to expand their knowledge of forensic accounting

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.

Organizations are challenged with identifying, evaluating, and responding to a wide variety of risks. This course will discuss tips and best practices for enterprise-wide risk management for accounting and finance professionals.

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:

• Enterprise-wide risk management best practices for identifying, evaluating, and determining how to respond to relevant risks.
• The importance of risk and uncertainty disclosures in the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements, including evolving risks with cybersecurity and ESG.
• Coordinating risk management efforts, including the required involvement of corporate governance.
• How to embed risk management into day-to-day accounting and finance activities.

Who will benefit:

Anyone interested in risk management.

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

New Technology, the move toward telecommuting, the widespread adoption of electronic documentation, and a wide range of other factors have significantly and forever changed the way business is conducted. It should go without saying that changes in tools and methods lead to upheaval in any organizations internal control system. In this session, we look at all the changes that are occurring and discuss what's coming in the not too distant future. The material then looks at how internal controls have been affected and what other updates are on the horizon. Anyone trying to use controls to keep their organization efficient and secure should consider this session because the rate of change to both operational methods and control processes has been and will continue to be incredible.

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:

• How is business changing.
• What is driving the change and how long will it last.
• How specifically is an organizations control system important.
• What steps are needed to “keep up” with the upheaval.
  

Who will benefit:

Accounting and other business professionals with a need to understand internal control changes business operation updates.

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

This session will explore key aspects of getting more satisfaction out of the work you choose to do and how to find greater balance between the demands of work and other lifestyle choices in an ever more complex and changing world.

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:

• How to get more out of one's work
• How to achieve greater balance between today's ever more demanding and complex demands of work without losing sight of what is important in daily routines
• Example of how to develop and be challenged by your own personal bucket list

Who will benefit:

Practitioners who are seeking tips and techniques to implement to improve their work life balance.

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

This course will serve as an introduction to conducting effective walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the client's transaction processes as well as identifying internal controls within each process. This course will review the procedures, questions to ask, and documentation requirements of walkthroughs. It will also include real-world examples of the red flags that may arise while executing a walkthrough.

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:

• Review of audit procedures.
• Documentation requirements.
• Real world examples of red flags that may arise.

Who will benefit:

Auditors looking to conduct meaningful walkthroughs

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

Two of the hottest topics in the CPA profession today are CAS (client advisory services) and ChatGPT. This course will explain how to bring these two worlds together by integrating ChatGPT and other generative AI applications into your client advisory services. John Higgins, a leading advisor to the profession on ChatGPT and a seasoned client advisor on technology based solutions, will show you how you can position your firm and yourself as a "go to" advisor on how to embrace this technology in virtually any type of business. John will address how to use this technology as a research and writing assistant in your client services and how to advise your clients on this revolutionary technology and all benefits and "gotchas" that come with it. If you want to step up your advisory game, this course is a "must take."

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:

• ChatGPT and generative AI technology primer
• Building your generative AI vocabulary
• Dig deeper into your engagement research to develop a higher quality advisory service
• Polish your client reporting with the help of ChatGPT
• Developing your ChatGPT client advisory services
  • Start with client education. You don’t need to be a technical expert to be an educator
  • Use AI to help your clients automate their workflows / business processes
  • Build better spreadsheets with ChatGPT and Excel
  • Help your clients identify, evaluate and select applications for their business

Who will benefit:

Anyone who wants to enhance their client advisory services by integrating AI into the mix.

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

In today's data-driven world, Microsoft Excel has become an essential tool for professionals in any organization. To harness the full potential of Excel, it is crucial to understand and master its lookup functions. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize Excel's lookup functions and enhance their data analysis capabilities.

Throughout this comprehensive course, participants will dive deep into the world of lookup functions and gain experience through practical exercises and real-world scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user looking to fine-tune your skills or a beginner eager to unlock Excel's full potential, this course is tailored to meet your learning needs.

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

• A review of the various lookup functions, beyond VLOOKUP
• Learn which lookup works best for your situation
• How to apply the many lookup functions
• Discover advanced lookup techniques like nested lookups, approximate matching, and handling errors effectively
• An in-depth review of the following functions:
  • VLOOKUP / HLOOKUP
  • XLOOKUP
  • MATCH / INDEX
  • XMATCH
  • INDIRECT
  • FILTER
  • SORT / SORTBY
  • UNIQUE
• An overview of some newer functions

Who will benefit:

Any Excel user that wants to learn how to use the LOOKUP functions

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

This course provides a concise overview of how to leverage ChatGPT and other AI tools to develop comprehensive, efficient, and compliant policy manuals for accounting firms. The revolutionary PRIME Method (Policy Refinement and Integration through AI-Managed Elaboration) empowers accounting professionals to create sophisticated policy documentation while maintaining human oversight and expertise.

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:

• Fundamentals of accounting policy manuals in traditional and AI contexts
• The PRIME Method framework for AI-assisted policy development
• Strategic implementation of AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot
• Internal control and risk management policy creation
• AI and generative AI usage policies for accounting firms
• Sustainability and ESG reporting policy frameworks
• Predictive analytics and forecasting policy development
• Regulatory compliance considerations in AI-generated policies

Who will benefit:

This course is designed for accounting professionals seeking to leverage AI tools to streamline policy manual development while maintaining quality, compliance, and firm-specific customization.

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

Have you ever considered a tax audit from the perspective of an IRS examiner? This session explains how you can use IRS Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) to enhance tax compliance. You will obtain a glimpse of the audit process from the viewpoint of an IRS agent as we explore insights that the IRS provides to its own examiners.

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:

• Overview of ATGs
• Best practices for utilizing ATGs
• Salient provisions of selected ATGs
• Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures
• Nuances associated with selected industries

Who will benefit:

CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns.

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 cutting-edge course, "Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data." Designed to span a focused, four-hour session, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of data visualization using the powerful tools of Microsoft Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com. Whether you're a business professional, a budding data analyst, or simply someone interested in the world of data science, this course is tailored to enhance your skills in transforming raw data into visually stunning and insightful reports. Dive into the intuitive interfaces of Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com, and learn to navigate these platforms with ease and confidence.

The course is meticulously structured to provide you with demonstrations and practical knowledge. Starting with a comprehensive tour of the Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com interfaces, you'll quickly move to the core of creating impactful visuals. Explore a wide array of available visuals and learn how to select the most effective ones for your data stories. Through detailed sessions on building interactivity into your visuals, you will discover how to create dynamic reports that not only captivate but also communicate effectively. This course will also guide you through the process of publishing your reports on PowerBI.com, ensuring that your insights reach their intended audience with the right impact.

By the end of this transformative journey, you will be adept at leveraging the full capabilities of Power BI. Your newfound ability to create interactive, engaging, and informative visual reports will make you an indispensable asset in any data-driven decision-making process. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your professional profile, enhance your analytical capabilities, and become a sought-after expert in the field of data visualization. Join us for "Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data" and step into the future of data analysis with confidence and skill.

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:

• Tour of the Power BI Desktop Interface: Understand the layout, tools, and features of Power BI Desktop.
• Tour of PowerBI.com Interface: Familiarize with the online environment of Power BI for report creation.
• Importing Power Pivot Data Model: Understand how to integrate Power Pivot models into Power BI for more complex data analysis.
• Building Visuals: Learn the step-by-step process to create compelling visuals and understand the importance of visual context in data storytelling.
• Review of Available Visuals: Explore the variety of visuals available in Power BI and their appropriate applications.
• Power BI Desktop Features: Delve into the advanced features of Power BI Desktop, enhancing data manipulation and visualization capabilities.
• Building Interactivity into Visuals: Learn to create dynamic and interactive reports that engage and inform.
• Publishing Reports to PowerBI.com: Gain skills in uploading and managing reports on PowerBI.com for wider access and collaboration.

Who will benefit:

This course is ideal for business analysts, data analysts, project managers, and any professionals keen on enhancing their data visualization and analysis skills using Microsoft Power BI. It is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in data analytics tools.

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