Online Self-Study CPE for CPAs
This course covers the essentials of setting up, maintaining, and optimizing a Solo 401(k), a retirement plan tailored for self-employed individuals and business owners without full-time employees. It’s designed to empower solopreneurs, small business owners, and financial advisors with the knowledge to maximize retirement savings through a Solo 401(k) plan. Course No. S014 Format: Online […]
The auditor uses four phases to meet the overall objective of the audit, which is to express an opinion on the fairness with which the financial statements present fairly. Every audit requires planning, which occurs during the first of the four audit phases. Audit planning is a course that will review the audit planning process. This course […]
Effective internal controls are not theoretical concepts, they operate within real business processes. From revenue and expenditures to payroll, inventory, and financial reporting, each transaction cycle carries unique risks that must be properly controlled to ensure reliable financial reporting and organizational accountability. CPAs must understand not only the structure of internal controls, but how those […]
In today’s complex business environment, effective internal controls are essential to maintaining reliable financial reporting, managing risk, and supporting sound governance. As organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny, evolving technologies, and growing operational complexity, CPAs must understand not only what internal controls are, but how they are designed, evaluated, and applied in practice. This course provides […]
In today’s accounting environment, liability management is more than just a matter of compliance, it’s a vital aspect of financial reporting, risk evaluation, and strategic planning. Whether a company is juggling payroll, issuing bonds, or evaluating environmental risks, liabilities touch every corner of business operations and decision-making. This course provides a comprehensive and practical approach […]
Fraud remains a significant risk for organizations, often leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory consequences when internal controls are weak or ineffective. For accounting and finance professionals, understanding how fraud occurs—and how strong internal controls help prevent and detect it—is essential to protecting organizational assets and maintaining reliable financial reporting. CPAs frequently play a […]
Franchise accounting presents unique financial reporting challenges due to the contractual relationships, fee structures, and operational dependencies that exist between franchisors and franchisees. As franchising continues to expand across industries such as food service, hospitality, fitness, retail, and professional services, CPAs must understand how franchise business models affect revenue recognition, expense classification, asset accounting, and financial […]
Forensic accounting plays an increasingly important role in helping organizations detect fraud, investigate financial irregularities, and support legal and regulatory matters. As financial transactions become more complex and organizations face growing pressure to maintain transparency and accountability, CPAs must understand how forensic techniques can be used to identify risks, evaluate financial evidence, and support sound […]
Modern financial reporting depends on the strength of the accounting systems, internal controls, and technologies that capture and process financial data. As organizations increasingly rely on integrated ERP systems, cloud platforms, automation, and data analytics, CPAs must understand how these systems influence financial reporting accuracy and risk. This course explores the foundations of modern accounting […]
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, artificial intelligence is transforming the field of accounting, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and insightful data analysis. This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical tools to integrate AI into your accounting practice effectively. We will explore how AI can automate repetitive tasks, […]