Staff Training Level 1: Basic Skills

New accounting staff can launch their career with confidence! Our courses are specifically designed to build essential foundational knowledge and skills, preparing staff for higher-level responsibilities in the future.

 


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Audit Skills for Beginners

Audit Skills Training Level 1: Developing Critical Skills for Success in Public Accounting

  • Jan. 8, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Level 1 focuses on the basic skill sets that new staff need to quickly master in order to “hit the ground running,” while not overwhelming them with too much information all at once. This course explains the basics of what new aud...

CPAxPACK: Audit Essentials: Cash, Expenses, Inventory

  • Jan. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 1, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • *** This CPAx Pack includes three individual sessions for a total of 6 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack.

Governmental Accounting 101

Intro to Governmental Accounting

  • On Demand - Video
  • Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Attendees will analyze the layouts of the f...

Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Introduction to Forensic Data Analytics

  • Jan. 12, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 13, 2026 (Live Webcast) | May. 11, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jun. 8, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • In this introductory course, you'll learn the fundamentals of integrating forensic data analytics into your anti-fraud risk management program. We will cover key definitions, use cases, methodologies and some of the leading...

Introduction to Governmental Accounting

  • Jan. 12, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and modified accrual accounting. We will discuss budgetary accounting and the use of encu...

Introduction to Single Audit Webinar

  • Jan. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 15, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 11, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Learn the essentials of single audits in clear, manageable steps. This course introduces key requirements under the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards and helps you build the confidence to perform single audits efficiently and effectively.

Introduction to Yellow Book Webinar

  • Jan. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 15, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 11, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • If you work with governments or not-for-profits, understanding the Yellow Book is a must. This beginner-friendly course breaks the requirements down into clear, manageable concepts, helping you build a solid foundation, boost your confidence, and perform Yellow Book audits with ease.

Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp

  • Jan. 13, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 12, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 14, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • This course is designed for accountants in public practice and industry who focus on nonprofit and governmental entities. We will cover the basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique.

Level I: Basic Staff Training

  • Jan. 5 - Jan. 8, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Part one of a five-course series addresses common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fu...

Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting

  • Dec. 22, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the complexities of inventory accounting. The goal of this course ...

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 2 (Cryptology)

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 3 (Steganography)

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Digital Forensics

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Document Review and Handwriting Analysis

Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Network Forensics

Become a Data Analysis Expert

Critical Conversations

  • Jan. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As uncomfortable as some conversations are, keeping your silence won’t resolve the issue and may in fact add to it. No matter which side of the table you find yourself at in a “hard to have” talk, you can learn to manage the conve...

Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting

  • Dec. 22, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the complexities of inventory accounting. The goal of this course ...

Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions

  • Jan. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, starting when the account owner reaches their applicable age. The RMD rules are complex and must be simplified to help ensure clients understand them.
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Exploring Business Valuation Fundamentals

Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails

  • Mar. 26, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 21, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Good writing is good business. Studies show that the average business worker receives 121 emails per day. That’s a lot of emails. Are your emails effective? Are they being read? Are they professional and tone-smart? In this course...

Critical Conversations

  • Jan. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As uncomfortable as some conversations are, keeping your silence won’t resolve the issue and may in fact add to it. No matter which side of the table you find yourself at in a “hard to have” talk, you can learn to manage the conve...

Effective Communication Skills

  • Dec. 19, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 19, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 20, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • When asked the question, "What would you like to improve about your leadership and communication style?". More than 65% of leaders say they want to be more confident and assertive in their communication. Confidence and clarity com...

Take Command of your Time

Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA

Audit Skills Training Level 1: Developing Critical Skills for Success in Public Accounting

  • Jan. 8, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Level 1 focuses on the basic skill sets that new staff need to quickly master in order to “hit the ground running,” while not overwhelming them with too much information all at once. This course explains the basics of what new aud...

Annual Tax-Planning Guide for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs

  • Jan. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 21, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As long as LLCs, partnerships, and S corporations form the backbone of many CPAs’ practices, in-depth knowledge of all tax aspects of these entities will be essential. The purpose of this practical course is to focus on planning i...

CPAxPACK: Tax Pro's Guide: Essential Courses for Tax Mastery

  • Jan. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 1, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • *** This CPAx Pack includes seven individual sessions for a total of 12 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack.

CPAxPACK: The Ultimate IRS Guide: Forms and Collections

  • Jan. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 1, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • *** This CPAx Pack includes four individual sessions for a total of 8 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack.

Introduction to Charitable Gifting for Individual Taxpayers

Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions

  • Jan. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 6, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, starting when the account owner reaches their applicable age. The RMD rules are complex and must be simplified to help ensure clients understand them.

Level I: Basic Staff Training

  • Jan. 5 - Jan. 8, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Part one of a five-course series addresses common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fu...

Tax Research

Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants

Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data

ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

Introduction to AI in Accounting

Power BI - Introduction to MS Power BI Tools (Course 1)

  • On Demand - Video
  • Excel is a popular data analysis tool, yet most users have never learned the basics of data analysis using Excel or the tools that Excel offers to help with data analysis. Those that learned to analyze data using PivotTables, soon...

Tax Research