This course provides an overview of the similarities and key differences between the revenue recognition standards issued by the FASB (ASC Topic 606) and the IASB (IFRS 15). While these standards are materially similar as the regulators worked jointly to issue the new converged standards, there are notable differences that are good to understand. However,...
Demystify the complex world of generative AI in this informative session designed specifically for CPAs. We'll break down the nuts and bolts of how generative AI works, making the technical aspects accessible and relevant. Equip yourself with the foundational knowledge to leverage AI in your practice or business.
Part of one's duty as a CPA working in industry is to safeguard the assets of the organization. Cost cutting is one way to preserve assets and maintain a company's competitive position in the industry. However, what keeps us from ridding our organizations of unnecessary costs? In this course, we will look at the factors...
Whether you are new to the risk management process or you are a seasoned pro, it always comes back to the fundamentals. Just like any other industry, insurance professionals have their own language. Through plain language and a commonsense approach, this course explores the steps involved in the risk management process, the elements of a...
As a VBOA-approved ethics course, this training begins with the 2025 VBOA Ethics Updates. From there, we will delve into the ethical principles outlined in the Yellow Book, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. Practical applications of these ethical principles will be discussed, including strategies for adhering to independence standards,...
As a VBOA-approved ethics course, this training begins with the 2025 VBOA Ethics Updates. From there, we will delve into the ethical principles outlined in the Yellow Book, including serving the public interest, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional behavior. Practical applications of these ethical principles will be discussed, including strategies for adhering to independence standards,...
External auditors understand concepts like materiality, reasonableness, and risk of material misstatement. This course will explain how to think like an auditor when preparing and fairly presenting your financial statements and related disclosures.
Even though it has been around several years, many practitioners fail to take full advantage of the QBI deduction due to its complexity and many nuances. In this course, we will discuss how to maximize the QBI deduction. We will get into the details of what QBI includes (and doesn't include), which entity structures work...
This course begins with a look at the GASB standards effective this year, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We'll include practical application of the topics in the form of case studies.
Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don't just hurl...
In a competitive market, every company is looking for any way to differentiate themselves from their competition. While we often look to new markets and data for a competitive advantage, ethics can be the factor that makes the biggest difference to customers, employees, and the public at large. Using surveys, research, case studies, and examples,...
The sheer number of sources of tax law can be overwhelming when you are first starting off as a practitioner. How do you differentiate between each one? What does each of them do? And what happens when there are conflicts between them? Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course gives the new practitioner...