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Law Firm Accounting

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 3 $87.00
Auditing
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers – Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 8 $392.00
Taxes
Employee Stock Options

Karen Brosi, CFP, EA

Webcast
Credits: 3 $147.00
Regulatory Ethics
Professional Requirements for Assurance Providers, Including Independence – Understanding Critical Code of Professional Conduct Concepts

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done – Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Personal Development
Supervisor Skills – Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Accountant Ethics for Georgia

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 4 $116.00
Accounting
Private Company Simplified GAAP Alternatives

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Accountant Ethics for Oklahoma

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 4 $116.00
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Personality Styles – Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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California Individual Tax Hazards: 10 Strategies for Out-of-State Practitioners

Karen Brosi, CFP, EA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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California Business Tax Hazards: 10 Strategies for Out-of-State Practitioners

Karen Brosi, CFP, EA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Cybersecurity for your Tax Practice

A.J. Reynolds, EA

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
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Adapting to the Engagement – Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends (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

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Accounting
Preparing for Year-end in Accounts Payable

Mary S. Schaeffer, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 2 $58.00
Accounting
Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Desired Traits of a Star Performer – Visualizing How to Become an Exceptional Staff Auditor

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Regulatory Ethics
AICPAs Code of Professional Conduct – Exploring the Foundational Principles Underlying the CPA Profession as a Whole

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Client and Engagement Management – Managing the Black Holes That Erode Profitability

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Accounting
Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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2024 Financial Planning Trends and Opportunities

Jeff Rattiner, CPA, CFP®, MBA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Performing AUP and Examination Engagements Under the SSAEs

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Getting Paid Faster

Mary S. Schaeffer, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 1 $29.00
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General Ethics for Business Professionals

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
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Essentials of Disability Insurance

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 1 $29.00
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Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Non-audit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 4 $196.00
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Auditing Revenue Recognition – Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations (Self-Study Video)

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
Auditing Revenue Recognition – Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
How to Audit Revenue

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 2 $58.00
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Analytical Procedures And Critical Thinking Skills

Jeff Sailor, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Auditing
How to Evaluate Whether You (the Client) Are Getting the Most for Your Audit Dollars

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 2 $98.00
Personal Development
CPAs….Who Are We? (Self-Study Video)

Frank Castillo, CPA

QAS Self-Study Video
Credits: 1 $49.00
Personal Development
CPAs….Who Are We?

Frank Castillo, CPA

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Accounting
Accounting Controls Guidebook

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 12 $336.00
Auditing
Case Studies In Fraud and Technology Controls

K2 Enterprises (Thomas G. (Tommy) Stephens, Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA)

Webcast
Credits: 4 $196.00
Accounting
Oil and Gas Accounting

Steven M. Bragg, CPA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 9 $261.00
Computer Software & Applications
Excel Functions and Formulas

Kevin Stratvert

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Taxes
Hobby Loss Rules

A.J. Reynolds, EA

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Accounting
Blockchain Essentials for CPAs: Core Principles and Uses

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 1 $29.00
Information Technology
Supercharging Your Spreadsheet Collaboration

K2 Enterprises (Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CGMA, CITP)

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Accounting
Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting: A Simplified Guide for CPAs

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 2 $29.00
Accounting
Hedge Accounting Basics: What You Need to Know

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 1 $29.00
Information Technology
AI Confidential? Privacy and Artificial Intelligence

K2 Enterprises (Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CGMA, CITP)

Webcast
Credits: 1 $49.00
Accounting
Demystifying Derivatives: Essential Concepts for CPAs

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 1 $29.00
Accounting
A Comparison of GAAP to IFRS Standards

Delta CPE LLC

QAS Self-Study
Credits: 5 $145.00

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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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Law Firm Accounting

Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers – Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements

Employee Stock Options

Professional Requirements for Assurance Providers, Including Independence – Understanding Critical Code of Professional Conduct Concepts

The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done – Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques

Supervisor Skills – Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track

Accountant Ethics for Georgia

Private Company Simplified GAAP Alternatives

Accountant Ethics for Oklahoma

Personality Styles – Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions

California Individual Tax Hazards: 10 Strategies for Out-of-State Practitioners

California Business Tax Hazards: 10 Strategies for Out-of-State Practitioners

Cybersecurity for your Tax Practice

Adapting to the Engagement – Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits

Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends (Self-Study Video)

Maximizing Analytic Procedure Evidence – Adding Value Through Useful Financial Statement Analysis

Preparing for Year-end in Accounts Payable

Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation (Self-Study Video)

Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends

Desired Traits of a Star Performer – Visualizing How to Become an Exceptional Staff Auditor

AICPAs Code of Professional Conduct – Exploring the Foundational Principles Underlying the CPA Profession as a Whole

Client and Engagement Management – Managing the Black Holes That Erode Profitability

Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation

2024 Financial Planning Trends and Opportunities

Performing AUP and Examination Engagements Under the SSAEs

Getting Paid Faster

General Ethics for Business Professionals

Essentials of Disability Insurance

Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Non-audit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements

Auditing Revenue Recognition – Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations (Self-Study Video)

Auditing Revenue Recognition – Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations

How to Audit Revenue

Analytical Procedures And Critical Thinking Skills

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

CPAs….Who Are We? (Self-Study Video)

CPAs….Who Are We?

Accounting Controls Guidebook

Case Studies In Fraud and Technology Controls

Oil and Gas Accounting

Excel Functions and Formulas

Hobby Loss Rules

Blockchain Essentials for CPAs: Core Principles and Uses

Supercharging Your Spreadsheet Collaboration

Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting: A Simplified Guide for CPAs

Hedge Accounting Basics: What You Need to Know

AI Confidential? Privacy and Artificial Intelligence

Demystifying Derivatives: Essential Concepts for CPAs

A Comparison of GAAP to IFRS Standards

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