Do more than check the compliance box! Strengthen core financial accounting, audit and assurance, tax, and ethics competencies at CORECon 2024, where you'll engage in next-level learning with national, state and local thought leaders.

Get the latest updates on:

- Financial reporting and auditing

- State and local tax developments including a legislative update

- Professional standards and responsibilities (ethics)

- The economy and what's ahead in 2024

And you know what they say—the larger the group, the bigger the discount!

- 5-9 attendees = 10% off

- 10+ attendees = 20% off

Call Member Services at 614.764.2727 to register your group.

Internal controls are often misunderstood by our coworkers as "things that get in the way." But a good system of internal controls will support getting work done the right way and protect against the ultimate failure - fraud. This session will review the intent and practical application of the COSO framework for maximum efficiency and protection.

Learning Objectives:

· Distinguish the five elements of internal controls

· Apply the principles of internal controls

· Identify the necessary ingredients of an effective system

Who will benefit:

Aspiring leaders and leaders of teams and organizations

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

Be ready for your Peer Review!

The peer review process is a productive way to undertake practice monitoring, verifying the quality of your firm's practice and protecting the public interest.

Gain a tighter grasp on the overall peer review process and learn what you can do to fully prepare for your triennial review.

This webcast will help you:
-Understand and compare the system and engagement review processes -Address recently issued peer review guidance and quality control requirements -Understand how both guidance and requirements affect your firm

You'll also unearth the most frequent areas of professional standard noncompliance and how you can sidestep them far before your review is due.

Participants will take away from this session the resources and tools needed to help their firm enhance the quality of their peer review.

Learning Objectives:

· Identify the steps included in the peer-review process

· Determine ways to prepare for your peer review

· Identify ways to get value from your peer review

· Determine common areas of noncompliance with professional standards

Who will benefit:

· Firms subject to the Peer Review process

· Members of the Peer Review Program

· Auditors

· Accountants

· Finance Professionals

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

The positive power of stress

How we think about stress determines its effect on us. This webcast presents scientific studies and personal stories to help you rethink stress and make it work for you, not against you. Stress can increase our intellect, physical and emotional strength, and our empathy toward others, leading to greater success.

Learning Objectives:

· Recognize stress in a heathy way

· Identify way to activate the brain’s natural ability to learn from challenging situations

· Identify techniques to make stress a positive rather than negative influence in your life

Who will benefit:

Anyone who experiences stress

Everyone

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

How do I treat a property transaction?

You'll be able to answer this question after taking a focused look at the IRS cost and repair regulations. With an understanding of capitalized cost and depreciation rules, you can help your clients achieve significant tax savings. You'll also learn about the rules for:

- Depreciation

- Amortization

- Like-kind exchanges

- Involuntary conversions

- Business property sales

- Property-related timing issues

- Planning opportunities

What's going on with capitalized costs and depreciation?

Course materials cover the latest legislation, including:

- The requirement to capitalize and amortize Section 174 research and experimentation expenditures

- Changes to bonus depreciation levels starting in 2023

- The technical correction issued in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Learning Objectives:

· Recall the initial tax basis and adjusted tax basis of business property.

· Identify the tax basis of self-constructed assets.

· Distinguish between deductible repairs and capitalized improvements.

· Recall changes in the tax rules to the classification of expenditures such as materials, supplies, repairs, and improvements.

· Recall the fundamentals of modified accelerated cost recovery system (MACRS) depreciation.

· Recognize which assets are considered listed property.

· Recognize the types of purchased intangible costs that must be capitalized.

Who will benefit:

· Public accounting staff and senior associate

· Tax professionals in company finance or tax departments

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

Payroll is among the most common tasks an employer undertakes in the course of running their business. At its most basic level, payroll consists of an agreement between an employer and employee related to compensation for services. Once you pull back the curtain, there is so much more to payroll, including various kinds of compensation, payroll taxes and required reporting on various government forms. This course will provide a general introduction to the payroll cycle of life, including real life examples of how to process payroll, the withholding and payroll tax deposit regime, common payroll forms, and tips and tricks for tying it all together. 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:

• A general review of compensation and payroll taxes from a broad perspective
• A walk through of the payroll process
• Explanations and examples of payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, and payroll returns
• Resources, recommendations, and guidance on compensation, payroll and payroll related topics

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

Excel has long been included in the accountant's toolbox. Even though Microsoft Power BI and other big data tools such as Qlik and Tableau are becoming more important, Excel is still a "must have" tool. We cover what the accountants of today should know about Excel to improve their efficiency, access data, and gain insights into the company, industry, and economy.

Learning Objectives:

· Identify the tools that controllers should know, such as Excel's Power Pivot and Big Data

· Identify the relationship between Excel and Lean techniques

· Recognize how Excel complements data analytics

· Recall tricks and shortcuts to improve Excel use for your staff

Who will benefit:

Aspiring leaders and leaders of teams and organizations

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

With 5 generations in the workplace, from the Veteran generation to Gen Z, the generation gap is growing wider. And that is a good place to be! Every generation brings different strengths, values, viewpoints, and ideas. Your organization will be stronger and wiser if you learn how to embrace the differences and bring out the best of each generation. This session is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the events and circumstances that shaped each generation. In addition, we will address the challenges and opportunities presented by generational diversity in the workplace. The course will explore the unique perspectives, values, and work styles of different generations and how these differences can impact workplace dynamics and communication. You will come away with concrete ideas on how to harness the power and strengths of each generation and learn how we can all work better together!

Learning Objectives:

· Recall the historical, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped the values and work styles of different generations.

· Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each generation and how these can impact workplace dynamics.

· Apply effective strategies for managing intergenerational conflict and enhancing collaboration across generations.

· Expand your skills in cross-generational communication and understand the role that active listening and empathy play in building effective relationships with colleagues from different generations.

Who will benefit:

Anyone who wants to communicate and engage with a variety of generations to create an inclusive and productive culture.

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

Attention all CPAs! Are you ready to step into the future and unleash the power of AI? Join us for a one hour seminar on ChatGPT, the revolutionary tool that’s taking the world by storm!

As you know, the use of generative AI is on the rise, and ChatGPT is leading the way. But what exactly is ChatGPT, and how can it help you increase your productivity? Well, you’re in luck, because we’re here to guide you through everything you need to know to get started!

In this seminar, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to streamline your workload, save time, and boost your overall efficiency. Say goodbye to tedious data entry and hello to lightning-fast responses and analysis!

But wait, there’s more. As with any new technology, there are also risks and ethical concerns to consider. Our experts will delve into these topics and provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to use ChatGPT responsibly and effectively.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and take your CPA game to the next level. Join us for “Unleashing the Power of AI:
A CPAs Guide to ChatGPT” and discover the amazing benefits of this groundbreaking technology!

Learning Objectives:

· Recall the definitions of Generative AI and ChatGPT

· Identify ways to use ChatGPT to increase productivity

· Recognize the risks and ethical issues of ChatGPT

Who will benefit:

Anyone who loves technology or wants to work smarter not harder.

THIS IS AN AICPA HOSTED WEBCAST. YOU WILL LAUNCH THE COURSE FROM YOUR OSCPA LEARNING 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.

This course shows how undisciplined decisions in business can lead to government investigations and prison terms. We profile three entrepreneurs from three separate industries who built billion-dollar enterprises. Despite well-developed infrastructures, simple business decisions led to their being wrapped into government investigations, criminal indictments, and collateral consequences that accompany felony convictions for white-collar crime related to federal election laws, tax fraud, and securities fraud. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Major topics covered in this course include:

• How government investigations for white-collar crimes begin
• How investigators and prosecutors build cases against business leaders
• Differences between witnesses, subjects, and targets
• Civil versus criminal allegations and proceedings
• Collateral consequences of a criminal charge
• Understanding the role of defense attorneys
• Differentiate between challenges in business and allegations of wrongdoing
• Influence on financial loss amounts and sentencing
• Lowering risk levels for government investigations or allegations of white-collar crime

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