What?
You are invited to attend a virtual continuing education (CPE) event for accounting and finance professionals. The program allows you to earn four hours of CPE credit, keep up-to-date on accounting and finance issues, and network with other professionals.
Here are the April 2022 topics:
Tax Updates: The Latest on Research Credits, Expenses, & Revenue
Field of Study: Taxes
There are a number of new developments and issues impacting corporate taxation. Ed Zollars, a partner with Thomas, Zollars & Lynch, Ltd., reviews a number of recent court cases, IRS Technical Advice Memorandums and other guidance from the IRS on the following topics: operation of the new research credit amended return procedures, current rules for business meal deductions, and recent court decisions related to the all events test.
How to Assess & Manage Risk Within Your Organization – Part II
Field of Study: Management Services
Insurance companies bet on uncertainty and inherent risk, focusing on both commercial and personal lines, and use the Insurance Services Office, ISO, as their administrative backbone. David Peters, tax practitioner and financial advisor at Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting, continues our segment by explaining ISO policies and the common elements of ISO policies and property and casualty insurance.
COSO Framework – Part I
Field of Study: Accounting
The COSO Framework has become the best practice basis for designing, implementing, and applying internal controls and assessing the effectiveness of these controls. John Fleming, education discussion leader at Kaplan Financial Education, discusses the framework that defines internal controls and describes the requirements for effective internal control, including components and relevant principles. He provides direction for all levels of management to use in designing, implementing, and conducting internal control and assessing its effectiveness.
Trends in Management Accounting
Field of Study: Management Services
The role of the accountant continues to evolve. Jeff Thomson, president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants, describes the megatrends that are occurring within the profession today. He outlines the steps that accountants need to take in order to remain relevant and take advantage of the opportunities brought on by digital transformation.
Where?
Virtual from your home
Login to your Kaplan account to access the virtual classroom at: https://fmn.smartpros.com
If you are new to this program, please register with us by Wednesday prior to the session so that we may receive your log-in credentials prior to the session.
Cost: $40.00 pay through PayPal: www.paypal.me/IMA112
Code of Conduct
These CPE sessions are conducted under the IMA's Global Core Values and IMA's Statement of Ethical Professional Practice. Adherence to these statements are required to participate in this event.
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