This course provides a concise overview of Gemini AI, Google's advanced multimodal artificial intelligence model. It explains how Gemini is integrated into different Google products, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and as a stand-alone chatbot. Participants will learn how Gemini enhances productivity by summarizing email threads, suggesting responses, drafting emails, generating formulas, creating tables, and more. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in understanding Gemini AI's role in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

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:

• Google Gemini Quick Start
• Gemini Standalone Chatbot
• Mobile App
• Gemini integration with:
• Workspace
• Gmail
• Docs
• Sheets
• Slides
• User Tips

Who will benefit:

This course is designed for accounting professionals looking to enhance efficiency and accuracy through AI-powered tools integrated into Google products like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

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

Most organizations have many of the basic controls required to operate in place. However, a notable percentage of these companies do not have important measures that can help enhance security, productivity, and the quality of information available for decision making. In this session, we work to identify areas where important internal control measures are needed. We spend time explaining why these controls should be created, and show in detail some specific controls that would be beneficial if utilized. Those wishing to strengthen an internal control system should strongly consider attending this session.

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

• Control design basics
• Areas or segments of an enterprise to control
• Controls to reduce risk
• Controls to drive operations

Who will benefit:

Accounting and other business professionals that would benefit by understanding how to strengthen an internal control system.

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

The War for Talent is bad, and it's getting worse. In their efforts to win the war for talent, smart organizations have recognized the importance of fostering a great work culture. Many of these organizations are implementing Servant Leadership as their desired leadership style. In this session, learn what servant leadership is, as well as what it is not. Also, learn the benefits of having a great culture, the basics for assessing your culture, as well as how to coach your employees using a servant leadership style.

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:

• Assessing your organization’s culture
• The benefits of great cultures
• The basics of what servant leadership is, and is not
• How to coach using a servant leadership style

Who will benefit:

Supervisors or anyone aspiring to be a supervisor

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

You'll gain an understanding of the statements, disclosures and considerations for plans that file Form 11-K, and learn ways to plan and conduct effective risk-based ERISA plan audits.

Learning Objectives:

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- Identify auditing procedures for the statement of net assets available for benefits and the statement of changes in net assets available for benefits.

- Recognize the types and classification of common plan investments.

- Distinguish plan investment audit procedures based on type of audit and risk assessment.

- Identify audit procedures at the participant level required for investment gains (losses), contributions, and benefit payments or withdrawals.

- Recognize the presentation and disclosure requirements in accordance with GAAP.

- Identify audit considerations for related parties, parties in interest, and prohibited transactions; a plan’s tax status and Form 5500; and Form 11-K filers.

Who will benefit:

- Auditors of employee benefit plans

- Practitioners considering the addition of EBP audits AS A service offering

- Accountants in business and industry responsible for company Benefits

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.

Don't look now, but ChatGPT is taking the business world, including the accounting profession, by storm. Every CPA, whether in public accounting or working in corporate, should have a fundamental understanding of ChatGPT and generative AI applications more broadly. This course will provide you with a foundation of knowledge about ChatGPT technology that will prepare you to have conversations with clients, customers, colleagues and service providers. More importantly, you will learn how to leverage ChatGPT to increase your personal productivity. If you feel your ChatGPT knowledge is lacking, that will not be the case after you attend this course, taught by John Higgins, one of the leading technology strategists and thought leaders for the accounting profession.

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:

• Overview of the current landscape for AI in business
• History of ChatGPT and generative AI
• Fundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclature
• ABC's of how to use ChatGPT
• Demonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and tax
• A word of caution: What you should be concerned about
• Developing a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business

Who will benefit:

Anyone who wants to develop a fundamental understanding of ChatGPT and its potential impact on accounting, finance and tax.

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

Nonprofit entities have a high degree of public accountability. This course will examine the most common fraud schemes and provide multiple examples of how to prevent or detect these schemes.

Nonprofit entities have a high degree of public accountability. This course will examine the most common fraud schemes and provide multiple examples of how to prevent or detect these schemes.

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:

• Best practices for fraud prevention and detection.
• Common fraud schemes in nonprofit including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!

Who will benefit:

Anyone interested in fraud risk management.

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

Many Excel users have received little or no formal training to help them use the ubiquitous productivity application. This session can help users that wish to improve their Excel skills to increase their productivity. The material starts by covering basic topics such as time saving tips and keyboard shortcuts and then moves to more advanced areas like conditional formatting and complex formula building. Users that find themselves looking at the spreadsheets that others design and wishing they could do as much with Excel will benefit greatly by taking this course.

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

Who will benefit:

Accounting and other business professionals that have an understanding of Excel but want to be more proficient as they design and edit workbooks of all types.

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

Collaborate, connect, innovate and inspire for success (bold)

It’s a new world for accountants and finance professionals. Ground-breaking shifts in regulation, leadership and technology mean that “business as usual” doesn’t cut it anymore. Success now depends on our ability to collaborate, connect, innovate and inspire.

For the past decade, Bill Sheridan has used the Maryland Association of CPAs acclaimed blog, CPA Success, to advise us on how to collaborate, connect, innovate and inspire. In doing so, he’s learned a valuable lesson along the way: We build better businesses, live better lives and conquer complexity when we master the ability to look, lead, love and learn. Join this webcast to hear more.

Learning Objectives:

- Identify best practices for leadership, future-readiness, lifelong learning and service to others

- Recognize how these practices relate to you, your organization, and your career

- Determine why anticipation is the Key missing competency in business today

- Identify steps to Becoming future-ready

- Identify What separates the best leaders from the rest of the pack

- Recognize the importance of relationships and culture

- Identify Key reasons why lifelong learning is imperative

Who will benefit:

CPAs, leaders

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.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, accounting professionals are expected to be more than just number crunchers, they are expected to be insightful interpreters of data. In an era where data is king, this course is your gateway to becoming a savvy data analyst, giving you a competitive edge in your field. We will guide you through the intricacies of making complex data analysis approachable and engaging.

You will learn the all important Data Analysis Process Flow that will take you from collecting data all the way to making insightful decisions based upon your data. We will explore the basics of data modeling that will allow you to access data from multiple sources and use sophisticated calculations to create our data metrics. You will learn how to create interactive dashboards, perform sophisticated reporting, and uncover deep insights from your data.

Whether you're looking to streamline your reporting process, enhance your data visualization skills, or make more data-driven decisions, this course is tailored to meet those needs. It's not just about learning a tool; it's about enhancing your professional identity as a forward-thinking accounting professional.

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

• Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.
• Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.
• Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.

Who will benefit:

This course is ideal for anyone who is looking to become a data analysis expert.

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

Discover the communication edge that will take your CPA career to the next level. This comprehensive course empowers CPAs with the tools to enhance clarity, build trust, and drive decisions. Learn to transform complex jargon into actionable insights and develop powerful persuasion techniques that resonate with clients and stakeholders. Join me to sharpen your communication skills and elevate your professional impact.

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:

• Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholders
• Persuasive communication principles aligned with CPA roles
• Building and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders
• Case studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionals
• Developing empathy and emotional intelligence in communications
• Best practices for active listening to strengthen client relationships
• Application of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication

Who will benefit:

All who desire to "level up" and dominate their communication and influence skills.

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