CPE Catalog & Events

Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) Types of CRTs and their Benefits Formation and Funding of CRTs Identifying Suitable Candidates for CRTs Understanding Form 5227: An Overview Line-by-Line Breakdown of Form 5227 Reporting Trust Assets and Income Distributions and Charitable Beneficiaries Compliance Updates and Recent Changes to Form 5227 Best Practices for Accurate Completion and Filing

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The typical IT architecture and technology components that reside in an IT environmentSpecific cybersecurity controls that are applied at each layer within an IT environmentAn overview of common cybersecurity frameworks used within the industry to establish and assess cybersecurity controls

Presentation of financial statements Statement of Cash Flows

Common tax deadlines and penalties Employee Retention Credit – new developments Beneficial ownership information reporting Bonus depreciation changes Form 1099 reporting and changes Online accounts and IP PINs Virtual currency updates Green energy credit compliance

1.    Why people behave as they do, and how you can effectively motivate anyone to cooperate with you How to judge if your communication is effective in motivating someone How to get someone to really hear you How to communicate so that someone will happily do what you want 2.    How to create trust and get people to like working with you The 3 most important keys for getting someone to feel rapport with you Why rapport is so important, and how to use it to profit in your work How to quickly solve problems with people once you have their rapport 3.    How to handle difficult people Why some people are difficult to deal with, and what you can do about it How you can turn a difficult employee or customer into a powerful asset How to easily solve problems with people who are upset at you 4.    Secret techniques that super-successful communicators use How Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton are similar, and how you can tap into their "magic abilities" The three most important keys all successful communicators use

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of methods of proof in forensic accounting.The various types of methods of proof approved by the courts.The weakness and strengths of the methods of proof.The formulas in calculating methods of proof.Applying the formulas in various circumstances.

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2021/22 legislation impacting business taxpayersExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions

The major topics covered in this class include:Using formulas to manipulate and transform dataUsing formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUPUsing pivot tablesUnderstanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis

Latest state of the economy Expense control that works Understanding our changing workforce and working environment Financial risk analysis Enterprise risk management Improving bank relationships

Reference Rate Reform LIBOR SOFR

The major topics covered in this course include:Identifying risk of material misstatement through preliminary analytic review proceduresEnsuring sufficient appropriate audit evidence is gathered through final overall analytic reviewEstablishing expectations for analytic proceduresProperly designing, documenting and evaluating the results of substantive analytic review proceduresDisaggregating substantive analytics for stronger resultsFactors impacting the design of substantive analytic proceduresCommon pitfalls in performing substantive analytic procedures

Leadership Development Reactive Leadership Tendencies Relationships with Your Team

The causes of burnout in the accounting profession Effects of burnout on employee well-being Strategies to protect employee well-being in a highly demanding profession Organizational costs associated with employee burnout Tools used to measure employee well-being

The planning process – When it starts and when it ends Determining the audit objectives The importance of the nature, timing and extent of the audit process The importance of professional skepticism The preliminary engagement activities Documentation of audit risk Determining materiality

The major topics covered in this class include:Introduction to common payroll taxes and related payroll formsFiling out, reconciling, and filing payroll returnsDue dates and filing requirements

How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle

Accommodation requests - religious practices Accommodation requests - disabilities Substance Abuse - constructive confrontation Substance Abuse - duty to accommodate as a disability Disclosures of potentially contagious infections

The importance of making yourself available How to start a conversation and what to NOT talk about The art of how to listen When you don’t understand what they just said Don’t fool by equivocations when they respond to a question Materiality and perception

We'll closely examine several myths about ethical leadership that continue to plague businesses like yours. You'll learn why these ideas deserve to be put to rest for good and what should take their place. This will be an ethics webinar unlike any you have ever taken-because it will be both entertaining and rich in content!

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Developing a CEO Mindset: Sharrin will discuss how to cultivate the mindset necessary for effective leadership, emphasizing the qualities and thought processes that define successful CEOs.Strategic Thinking: The session will cover how to think strategically, which is crucial for making decisions that benefit the long-term objectives of an organization.Decision Making: Sharrin will share insights into making informed decisions that align with a company's goals, ensuring that each choice contributes to the bigger picture.Inspiring and Motivating Teams: Leadership is as much about leading people as it is about managing business operations. Sharrin will provide techniques for inspiring teams, motivating them towards common goals, and fostering a positive work environment.Fostering a Culture of Accountability: Understanding how to create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for their actions and contributions is vital. This part of the session will focus on building accountability within teams.Driving High Performance: Lastly, Sharrin will share strategies to drive high performance in organizations, ensuring that both leaders and their teams are operating at their best.