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Auditing Inventory – Performing Required Observations and Other Common Procedures (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Behavioral Ethics
General Ethics for Business Professionals (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
FlexCast – 12 Month

Credits: ~~$199.00~~ $98.00
Personal Development
The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done – Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Personal Development
Critical Traits of a Thinking Auditor – Stretching Experienced Auditors Beyond the Basics (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Accounting
Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Taxes
2023 Federal Tax Update (Complete Edition)

Mark Seid, EA, CPA, USTCP & Sharon Kreider, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 20 ~~$575.00~~ $432.00
Personal Development
Personality Styles – Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
How to Evaluate Whether You (the Client) Are Getting the Most for Your Audit Dollars (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Taxes
Avoiding Taxes and Penalties on Early Retirement Plan Distributions

Alice Orzechowski, CPA, CMA, EA

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Personal Development
Supervisor Skills – Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Fraud Risk – Complying with Minimum Audit Requirements (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Analytical Procedures – Comprehending Financial Statement Audit Fundamentals (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Adapting to the Engagement – Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Maximizing Analytic Procedure Evidence – Adding Value Through Useful Financial Statement Analysis (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Sampling – Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Substantive Analytic Procedures – Strengthening Evidence to Satisfy Audit Objectives (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Performing AUP and Examination Engagements Under the SSAEs (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Constraint Management

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 11 $308.00

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April 17, 2026

IRS Finalizes “No Tax on Tips” Regulations

By: Western CPE Staff

The IRS and Treasury released final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” deduction just days before the April 15 deadline.

April 16, 2026

Enhance Your Practice with Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Services

By: Western CPE Staff

Tax season is over. Broaden your practice with personal financial planning (PFP) services.

April 10, 2026

Fostering the Future: How to Coach and Develop Younger CPAs

By: Western CPE Staff

Coaching younger CPAs effectively means adjusting your approach to where each person is in their development.

April 3, 2026

9 States with No Income Tax

By: Western CPE Staff

Oh, the joy of receiving a paycheck without income tax taken out. Though it may sound like a dream to some, it is the reality for those in 9 out of the 50 states. It’s not all cut and dry, though. While these nine U.S. states don’t take state income tax out of personal income, their actual tax burden can be more complex. The Nine States With No Income Tax: AlaskaFloridaNevadaNew HampshireSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasWashingtonWyomingAnd there you have it, the nine states whose residents are free of income tax. But, before we get carried away, what’s the catch? Filling the Void If …

April 3, 2026

ASC 832: What CPAs Need to Know About Government Grant Accounting Rules

By: Western CPE Staff

ASC 832 establishes recognition, measurement, and presentation rules for government grants for business entities.

April 2, 2026

Excel Functions Every CPA Should Know

By: Western CPE Staff

Most CPAs rely on a handful of Excel tools, but the functions you’re not using could meaningfully change your workflow.

March 24, 2026

IRS Updates Tip Deduction Instructions Mid-Season: What Tax Professionals Need to Know With Just A Few Weeks To Go

By: Sharon Kreider, CPA

& Mark Seid, EA, CPA, USTCP

The IRS updated its tip deduction instructions for Schedule 1-A mid-filing season, and the change hits self-employed taxpayers hardest.

March 23, 2026

2025 Filing Season Alert: Dues On Opportunity Zone Deferred Gains Are Coming

By: Sharon Kreider, CPA

& Karen Brosi, CFP, EA

If your clients deferred capital gains into a Qualified Opportunity Fund, the recognition deadline hits December 31, 2026—making this filing season the time to verify their Form 8997 trail and start planning for the bill.

March 20, 2026

Need-to-Know California LLC Fees: Your California LLC Guide

By: Western CPE Staff

Thinking of starting your own Limited Liability Company, better known as an LLC? There are California LLC fees associated with that. If you plan on starting a California business with a California LLC, some of these considering factors affect how much you’re going to spend.This convenient handbook should serve as a helpful guide to walk you in the right direction of your new California business. Owning a California LLC will require the following: the California LLC filing fees, the California LLC fee, business license, and other optional or additional fees.Fear not the fees, and we won’t forget to tell you …

March 19, 2026

GAAP vs. IFRS: The Differences That Catch Professionals Off Guard

By: Western CPE Staff

As global business expands, the technical differences between GAAP and IFRS are getting harder for U.S. accounting professionals to ignore.

March 10, 2026

The Mega Backdoor Roth: Are Your Clients Leaving Tax-Free Money on the Table?

By: Sharon Kreider, CPA

For clients who’ve maxed out their 401(k)—the Mega Backdoor Roth is a powerful tool, and 2026 rule changes make the conversation more urgent than ever.

March 10, 2026

Know Your 2025 California Income Tax Brackets

By: Western CPE Staff

It’s important to understand the income tax bracket you fall into within your state so you can pay your state income taxes accordingly. If you’re a California taxpayer, your state income tax has some of the highest rates in the United States. California state taxes aren’t the same for everyone, and a few different factors determine which CA tax bracket you fall into. California income taxes are divided into nine income tax brackets. Where do you stand in the CA tax brackets? Read on to find out. Who has to file California state taxes? Let’s start with the basics. Are you subject …

March 5, 2026

6 Cash Flow Red Flags Every CPA Should Know

By: Western CPE Staff

Strong operating cash flow doesn’t always mean a healthy business—learn the six warning signs that could signal manipulation hiding in plain sight on the statement of cash flows.

March 2, 2026

DOL Proposes to Roll Back 2024 Independent Contractor Rule

By: Sharon Kreider, CPA

Understand what proposed changes to the 2024 independent contractor rule means for your business and contractor clients.

February 27, 2026

AI in Accounting: How CPAs Can Leverage Microsoft Copilot

By: Western CPE Staff

From drafting technical memos to summarizing client data, Microsoft Copilot can cut down on the busywork that eats into a CPA’s billable hours.

February 27, 2026

10 Questions to Ask for During Partnership Tax Return Preparations Every Year

By: Western CPE Staff

With more than 6 million S Corporation returns filed each year, we’ll break down the 12 essential questions you should ask before Form 1120-S prep.

February 19, 2026

12 Questions to Ask for S Corporation Tax Return Preparation Every Year

By: Western CPE Staff

With more than 6 million S Corporation returns filed each year, we’ll break down the 12 essential questions you should ask before Form 1120-S prep.

February 19, 2026

How to Survive the 2026 Tax Busy Season (Without Losing Your Mind)

By: Western CPE Staff

Already deep in tax busy season? This survival guide helps accountants reduce hesitation, improve workflow, and work smarter during busy season.

February 11, 2026

Valentines for Accountants: Free Office-Friendly Cards (Plus a Valentine’s Day Flash Sale)

By: Western CPE Staff

Looking for clever Valentines for accountants? Download our free printable designs and explore Valentine’s Day savings on CPE courses and conferences.

February 10, 2026

New Orleans After Class

By: Western CPE Staff

A New Orleans CPE conference with Western CPE offers focused mornings and lively evenings, making it easy to enjoy the city after class.

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Auditing Inventory – Performing Required Observations and Other Common Procedures (Self-Study Video)

General Ethics for Business Professionals (Self-Study Video)

FlexCast – 12 Month

The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done – Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques (Self-Study Video)

Critical Traits of a Thinking Auditor – Stretching Experienced Auditors Beyond the Basics (Self-Study Video)

Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements (Self-Study Video)

2023 Federal Tax Update (Complete Edition)

Personality Styles – Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions (Self-Study Video)

How to Evaluate Whether You (the Client) Are Getting the Most for Your Audit Dollars (Self-Study Video)

Avoiding Taxes and Penalties on Early Retirement Plan Distributions

Supervisor Skills – Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track (Self-Study Video)

Fraud Risk – Complying with Minimum Audit Requirements (Self-Study Video)

Analytical Procedures – Comprehending Financial Statement Audit Fundamentals (Self-Study Video)

Adapting to the Engagement – Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits (Self-Study Video)

Maximizing Analytic Procedure Evidence – Adding Value Through Useful Financial Statement Analysis (Self-Study Video)

Sampling – Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits (Self-Study Video)

Substantive Analytic Procedures – Strengthening Evidence to Satisfy Audit Objectives (Self-Study Video)

Performing AUP and Examination Engagements Under the SSAEs (Self-Study Video)

Constraint Management

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