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 courses!
Understanding and Preventing Budget Calamities
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA)
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The Rise of Business Intelligence (BI), Business Analytics (BA), and Big Data Why the interest in BI and BA? The analytics continuum How BA can provide a competitive advantage The difference between BI and BA The difference between forecasting and predictive analytics Fundamentals of analytical techniques Examples for the CFO and accounting function Benefits from applying analytics The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession
2023 Compliance Update on Arbitration Agreements, Severance Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Agreements
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Federal laws providing greater visibility of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims Agency rulings curtailing confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in agreements
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership Customer Service
1 Hour - Introduction to Sustainability Accounting
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
History of Sustainability Accounting Sustainability Metrics for Industry Published Sustainability Standards
Creating Rapid Rapport for Increased Business
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Webcast Only
4.00 Credits
1. How to get people to like you What leads to people liking each other Why people judge you, and how to avoid negative judgments What goes on when we first meet someone How to put someone at ease 2. The Elements of Trust Why we trust someone, and how you can create trust What leads to a "special bond" How to repair "broken trust" How to establish trust in just a few minutes 3. Mastering Non-Verbal Communication Why non-verbal communication is so important How to connect with someone in a non verbal manner How to create trust and rapport through non verbal means 4. What to Say to Establish Immediate Rapport The most effective way to instant intimacy How to handle your fear of rejection How to feel immediately confident when talking to anyone How to get almost anyone to really like you through the use of questions
KPI Bootcamp for Small Businesses
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Webcast Only
5.00 Credits
Why measure things? The ROKS Express method Goals check - identifying your business objectives and Key Results Selecting your KPI candidates using the KPI Definition Manual Shortlisting - Picking the very best KPIs from your KPI Candidates Tuning your KPI definitions Going Live
K2's 2023 Six Essential Teams Features
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Create a filing system that does not include endless sub-folders Manage staff delegation and follow-ups with ease Define what Lists need to be available to your Team Discover how to create automatic Flows that can notify others of update Utilize survey Forms or questionnaires from within Teams
K2's 2023 The Best Kept Secrets Of Microsoft 365
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
New features and tips and tricks in Microsoft 365 Learn how to take advantage of optional services like Bookings, Shifts, Information Rights Management, and Approvals See some of the tools you can activate to help your team create and share video content intended only for internal use
2024 I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Rules of civil and criminal procedure Applicable standards Testifying basics Cross-examination techniques
AICPA's Annual Federal Tax Update
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
Strategies for tax savings Business entity changes IRS administrative issues, compliance, and new forms Court cases settled in the last year that provide tax return guidance Position authority IRS rulings, procedures, and notices for the last year New, updated, and expiring tax deductions and credits
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
DEI in the Remote Work Era
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Webcast Only
1.20 Credits
DEI Employee engagement Remote work Organizational culture Employee relations
Inventory, Expense and Payroll Fraud
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Methods of committing inventory, expense and payroll fraud What to look for when observing inventory Detection of inventory fraud How to recognize fictitious expenses How to recognize altered expenses Indicators of fake documentation The three main reason we ask for documentation Detection and prevention of ghost employees
1040 Tax Prep Automation with AI Tools
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI technology and how it works.Identify where AI can be incorporated into the 1040 process.Using ChatGPT and Microsoft 365 Copilot for 1040 tax research, analysis and communications.Using StanfordTax AI based software to automate client source document collection and organization and integrate it with the leading 1040 tax software solutions including CCH Axcess, CCH ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries and Drake.A roadmap for using AI to improve client communications and 1040 based advisory services.
Live Webinar K2's Small Business Internal Controls, Security and Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
• Common challenges associated with implementing appropriate internal controls in small business environments• Fraud in small business environments• Internal control options in small business accounting software• Understanding the need for application controls and general controls
Individual Federal Tax Update - Navigating the Current Tax Landscape
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
In-depth exploration of crucial IRC Sections. Thorough assessment of recent changes and updates in individual income taxation. Unveiling new credits, deductions, and tax relief opportunities. Addressing complex income issues. Analyzing income and exclusions related to specific tax scenarios. Comprehensive examination of itemized deduction intricacies. Navigating health-related considerations. Maximizing benefits from tax incentives and deductions. Grasping the implications of recent regulatory shifts. Delving into specific tax planning strategies.
Futuristic Audit Trends: The Future is Now
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Webcast Only
1.00 Credits
Cloud technology, AI, Machine Learning and Blockchain Cloud Advisory services Utilization of remote technology and technologic innovations to create more efficient engagements Next steps for audit firms to avoid being disrupted
Risk Assessment Under SAS No. 145
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Webcast Only
2.00 Credits
Risk assessment under SAS No. 145 Overview of the steps to perform during risk assessment Testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls New concepts due to the issuance of SAS No. 145
The Complete Guide to Preparing Forms 706 and 709
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Webcast Only
8.00 Credits
How to prepare a federal estate tax return (Form 706), How to prepare a federal gift tax return (Form 709), How to comply with "Portability", Issues involved in the preparation of the decedent's final federal income tax return (Form 1040), Various postmortem estate planning issues involved in the preparation of the abovementioned tax returns, Complete understanding of estate and gift taxation