CPE Catalog & Events
CPE & Event Classes
MTCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to support your professional development. Our goal is to strengthen your knowledge and help you achieve even greater success.
Most MTCPA courses are offered in both LIVE (In-Person) and VIRTUAL formats—MTCPA Webcasts (in-house) or Webinars (other providers).
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Streamlined Excel Reporting Series Session 1: PivotTable Fundamentals
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
- PivotTable basics - Row fields - value fields - Column fields - Filters - Updating data automatically in PivotTables - Groups and subtotals - value formats
Yellow Book Ethics
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The concept of public interestEthics, independence, and professional judgmentCompetence and continuing professional educationQuality control and peer reviewProper use of government information, resources, and positionProfessional behavior
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Annual Update
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
ú GASB update ú Not-for-profit accounting update ú Revenue recognition in not-for-profits ú FASB's lease standard ú FASB update ú Auditor's report and conforming changes ú Auditing Standards Board update ú Governmental auditing update
Walter Haig's GAAP for SMEs, Tax & Cash Frameworks Update
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Amendments to the U.S. Accounting Standards Codification (i.e. - U.S. GAAP) issued during the 18-month period prior to the program that impact SMEsUpdate and review of the tax and cash special purpose frameworksUpdate and review of the AICPA Financial Reporting Framework for SMEsUpdate on common errors and deficiencies as identified in financial statements as identified in peer reviews and in litigation
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologiesAutomating frequently asked questions and the onboarding processVerifying and reviewing financial recordsProviding real-time support to clientsGenerating financial reportsAutomating tax return preparation and financial planningProviding guidance on financial decision making
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Controller Series: Communicating for Connections with Coworkers, Customers, and Stakeholders
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
What are the three types of misconceptions of communication? What are the different types of personality styles in the workplace? Recognize how to communicate with the different types of personality styles effectively Key takeaways
Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
What does practicing before the IRS mean? Who may practice before the IRS? What should a tax preparer do if he or she has knowledge of a client's omission of income from a tax return? May a tax preparer rely on the work of other tax return preparers? May a tax preparer rely on and use client-provided information? Standards associated with giving advice to clients Abolition of the disclaimer requirement When must a tax preparer examine a client’s books and records?
The Ethic of Teamwork
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Virtue ethicsTeam dynamicsCharacteristics of highly effective teamsMeeting managementTeam communicationDecision making
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Income Tax Analysis: Exploring In-Depth Concepts
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to GAAP and IRC FrameworksKey Differences Between Financial Reporting and Tax ReportingUnderstanding Timing DifferencesRecognition of Revenue and Expenses Under GAAP vs. IRCDiscussion of Deferred Tax AssetsImpact of Deferred Tax LiabilitiesPermanent vs. Temporary DifferencesReconciliation of Book Income to Taxable Income
Accounting for Digital Assets Under U.S. GAAP: Crypto lending and borrowing
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
What is crypto lending? The meaning of commonly used crypto lending terms How the nature of the crypto asset and the terms of the lending arrangement affect accounting arrangements Which disclosures are applicable based on the facts and circumstances FASB ASU No. 2023-08, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets
2025 Single Audit Update
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsReview of the changes to the Uniform GuidanceReview of common audit deficiencies found in Single Audits
CFO Series: How to Survive an Audit and Avoid Pitfalls!
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Types of audits: external, internal, compliance, regulatory, objectives of each audit type, and how they differAligning management’s role with auditor expectationsWhat to expect in the planning phaseFieldwork survival tips and communication best practicesDocumentation dos and don’tsResponding to findings and building effective action plansAvoiding common audit pitfalls
Streamlined Excel Reporting Series Session 2: Working with PivotTables
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
- report type comparison - Customizing PivotTable options - Format and design options - Calculated fields and items - Multiple value fields
Fraud?How to Find, How to Prevent 25-26
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
Fraud and its impact on our clients Fraud prevention Internal controls Fraud risks Fraud prevention tips
Recruit. Retain. Engage. Mastering LinkedIn for HR Success
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to pro-actively find, identify, and connect with new candidates from various sources within LinkedIn.Best practices for organically attracting candidates to your company and team.Strategic talent networking opportunities.Essential considerations of employee advocacy and brand building using LinkedIn.Retention strategies such as promoting a positive work environment, and expanding employee recognition and engagement strategies.
Money Laundering 101 for CPAs
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:The theory of money launderingCommon money laundering statutesExamples from court cases of money laundering statutesCommon occurrences with CPAsPossible money laundering transactionsApplying the money laundering statutes in real life scenarios
Individual Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2025 Tax Provision SunsetsResidential Energy CreditVirtual currency reporting and Form 1099-DAStudent loansRecent individual taxpayer case rulings