CPE Catalog & Events
Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The fraud triangle The truth default theory The concept of cognitive dissonance Confirmation bias Availability
Why People Quit: A Look at Accounting and Other Professionals
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Why employee retention matters Management’s thoughts on turnover Techniques employers use to retain and grow their employees Aspects of employment that matter most to employees Factors that contribute to employee turnover in accounting and finance professions
Winning the Fraud Battle in the Digital Age: Prevention and Detection
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
The price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations and ancillary costs The current economy – microeconomics and analysis COSO internal control framework, particularly Principle 1 (integrity/ethics) and Principle 8 (fraud risk assessments) Power of morale – shrinking the fraud triangle and employee motivation Deviant workplace behavior Historic schemes Why good folks go bad – interesting findings and red flags Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social, environmental, governance, and equity/inclusion reports and audits
Winning the Fraud Battle in the Digital Age: Prevention and Detection
Available Until
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations and ancillary costs The current economy – microeconomics and analysis COSO internal control framework, particularly Principle 1 (integrity/ethics) and Principle 8 (fraud risk assessments) Power of morale – shrinking the fraud triangle and employee motivation Deviant workplace behavior Historic schemes Why good folks go bad – interesting findings and red flags Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social, environmental, governance, and equity/inclusion reports and audits
Work-Life Balance: Maximizing Productivity and Understanding Related Tax Issues
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Discuss how productivity strategies may improve work-life balance Understand the state tax consequences that may arise when working from home Identify and discuss challenges unique to financial professionals Review how some organizations are providing support to improve work-life balance Explore the role of alternative work arrangements Examine challenges unique to auditors versus tax professionals A comparison of work-life balance between public and industry accountants How work-family conflict varies among financial professionals Recommendations for improving work-life balance
Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Technology and workstation arrangements Maximizing productivity Establishing procedures that can be implemented throughout the organization Understanding the relationship between remote work and employee retention Effective communication strategies for staying connected with colleagues and clients The productivity challenges unique to working from home Time management The importance of distinguishing between the “home office” and “home” Data privacy concerns Other ethical considerations that arise when working from home
Workplace Etiquette for Young Professionals
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Projecting a professional presence Verbal communication skills to elevate your message Mastering non-verbal communication Protocol for office settings Building trust within the organization and with clients Running an impactful meeting Adding value as a meeting attendee Executive dining etiquette strategies and tips
Yellow Book and Single Audits: How to Stay in Good Graces and Out of Bad Places with Your Peer Reviewer
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The key requirements and audit areas that peer reviewers hone in on when reviewing Yellow Book and single audit engagements Avoiding common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits How to improve your performance on Yellow Book and single audits while staying in good graces with your peer reviewer
