CPE Catalog & Events
CPE & Event Classes
MTCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to meet your professional development needs. Our goal is to enhance your knowledge and help you achieve even greater success.
Most MTCPA classes are available both LIVE [In-Person] and VIRTUAL [MTCPA Webcasts (in-house) or Webinars (other providers)], so please be sure to register for the correct format under the appropriate tab below.
Also check out our on-demand learning platform, allowing you to earn CPE at your convenience. You can choose stand-alone courses or opt for an all-access subscription to our entire Anytime library. Click the Anytime CPE tab below to explore the available courses!
Industry Conference
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Helena
17.25 Credits
Two days of tailored CPE for CPAs in business and industry! Join us for expert-led sessions addressing your unique professional needs. Plus, don't miss the Wednesday evening Roundtable Social—an engaging mix of industry hot topics, cocktails, snacks, and networking!
Industry Conference - VIRTUAL
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Webcast Only
17.25 Credits
Two days filled with CPE focused on the needs of CPAs working in business and industry. There is also a Roundtable/Social for all attendees on Wednesday evening where we discuss industry hot topics. Cocktails, snacks and socializing!
Governmental Accounting Conference
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Helena
16.00 Credits
• GASB Update• Changes in Uniform Guidance• Single audit update including common audit findings• Top tech issues in governmental accounting• Legislative updates• Indirect cost proposals • Ethics, CPA Pipeline, roundtable discussions, and more!
Anytime CPE Subscription
Available Until
On-Demand Only
0.00 Credits
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
Audit requirements for ERISA §103(a)(3)(C) audits An annual update of the changes affecting 401(k) plans Compliance issues associated with eligibility and enrollments, remittances, lack of oversight, compensation, vesting, and other topics Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing Avoiding common mistakes while performing audit procedures Plan mergers and acquisitions Common audit reporting and disclosure issues
CFO Series: Insurance- How to Manage Your Insurance Program?
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How are risks managed?What is risk transfer?What does an insurance broker do, how do we choose a broker, and how should we pay them?What can insurance protect against?Deductibles, self-insurance, and captives.Issues affecting different classes of insurance regarding claims and accessibility.Actions you need to take in addition to securing insurance.Umbrella policies and how they attach above the primary.
Surgent's Progressive Discipline and Termination
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Defining progressive discipline, including typical steps in any progressive discipline process The importance of a fair disciplinary process When and how progressive discipline should be used, including using progressive discipline in the lead-up to termination Documentation best practices Limitations on at-will employment, including contracts and laws regarding discrimination and retaliation Avoiding key risks in the termination process Best practices for legally compliant termination procedures
Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies
Microsoft 365 Copilot - Get Ready to Boost Your Productivity
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore the nature of generative AI and how Microsoft is harnessing it in the Microsoft 365 ecosystemHow Copilot will help you compose emails and email responses and automate the management of your email organizationHow Copilot will assist you in composing documents and reports that more effectively convey your information and message with less effortHow Copilot will assist you in creating more engaging PowerPoint presentations with easeSteps you can do to prepare your firm or business to take full advantage of the Copilot AI technology.
Surgent's The Accountant as the Expert Witness
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Becoming qualified as an expert witness Best practices for testifying at trial Understanding the different roles accountants can play in litigation Working with attorneys to prepare and present a case at trial The role of experts in commercial versus personal injury litigation Confidentiality orders Compensation for expert witnesses Preparing for and attending depositions Daubert challenges to experts Expert reports The role of experts in antitrust, securities litigation, and professional liability cases Credibility as a witness
Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting
Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements.
Surgent's Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The key requirements, options, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today’s core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to effectively and efficiently apply them How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit’s financial statements and disclosures
Surgent's Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Quality management standards SSARS No. 26 SAS 146 Risk assessment and risk-based approaches to quality management Audit engagement leadership Managing technology and the use of external service providers
K2's 2023 Ten Must Know Features In Excel
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
How to securely and efficiently collaborate with others Using Excel for optimization scenarios Creating “audit trails” in Excel Define “dynamic arrays” and list examples of their benefits
ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training
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Webcast Only
1.20 Credits
Definition of De-Escalation Recognizing Anger Situational Awareness LOWLINE Technique MR EBS Technique Posturing Controlling the Environment
Surgent's Delaware Ethics for CPAs
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Professional and ethical conduct requirements specifically applicable to Delaware CPAs, including 2016 amendments to the Delaware Licensure Law The core principles of professional conduct – integrity, objectivity, and independence The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Principles and concepts which form the foundation of ethical behavior
Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
When is it time to delegate What should you be delegating To whom should you be delegating it What are the benefits of creating more time to lead
Ethics and Civility in the Workplace
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is civility and how it is tied to the bottom line?Principles of CivilityGiving the Benefit of the DoubtInclusivityCommunication Review of ethical values and principles with an emphasis on:RespectCourageCompassionHonor Accountability
Surgent's Starting a Small Business: What Every Trusted Advisor and Entrepreneur Needs to Know
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Understanding the time commitment required to start and run a business Selecting a corporate structure to protect your personal assets Building your product or service Sales and marketing in your business Establishing your owners, investors, managers, and employees Accounting, recording-keeping, and other software programs Leases, contracts, and employee agreements Protecting intellectual property Insurance Business plans Financing Market position