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SUMMARY:Role of global business services (GBS) in today’s business environment
DESCRIPTION:In today’s dynamic business environment\, the world’s largest companies are continuously evolving their service delivery models to leverage global and multifunctional approaches. Global business services (GBS) organizations are taking the driver’s seat in strategically prioritizing generative artificial intelligence and digital initiatives to drive process efficiency\, cost reduction\, and enhanced GBS customer service experience. What are the key trends that we are seeing? We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\nAdoption of global process owners \n\n\n\nPrioritization of next-gen capabilities \n\n\n\nEvolution of GBS from an efficient back office to a key business partner \n\n\n\nEmerging new destinations for GBS locations
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/role-of-global-business-services-gbs-in-todays-business-environment/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization
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SUMMARY:Sustainability today: Strategies for a dynamic landscape
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nAs the sustainability and climate reporting landscape continues to evolve\, especially in the EU related to CSRD and CSDDD\, and in the state of California\, businesses can make smart moves to manage compliance and protect profitability. An effective program demands a strategic focus on leveraging your information to meet the needs of internal decision makers\, external stakeholders\, and regulatory requirements. \n\n\n\nIn this webcast\, Grant Thornton will address your most pressing questions\, providing insights on regulatory changes\, managing differing requirements and timelines\, and efficiently maximizing value to the business. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive discussion where you’ll gain actionable strategies\, engage directly with Grant Thornton\, and ensure mindful decision-making in today’s dynamic landscape.  \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\n12:00 PM ET – 01:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nAnalyze current market trends and approaches related to sustainability reporting that you can adopt as part of a smart strategy. \n\n\n\nIdentify current regulations related to sustainability and climate reporting that impact many entities globally. \n\n\n\nRecognize actionable approaches to strengthen your sustainability program to address current period concerns and future reporting requirements.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/sustainability-today-strategies-for-a-dynamic-landscape/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Asset Management Tax Webcast: A Focus on Transfer Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nKPMG LLP invites you to attend our Transfer Pricing Asset Management Tax Webcast.  The program\, which will be hosted by asset management professionals from KPMG international offices and will discuss developments in transfer pricing guidance and practices impacting asset managers. This webcast will cover top-of-mind topics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nToday’s asset management legislative and transfer pricing landscape\n\n\n\nManaging transfer pricing and the uncertainty for asset managers \n\n\n\nA discussion with transfer pricing professionals from around the world covering how clients are navigating the current environment  \n\n\n\n\nContinuing education\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be one continuing professional education (CPE) credit available to participants who participate in the live webcast and meet the eligibility requirements. The webcast will last approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nAfter registering for this event\, you will receive webcast log‑in instructions (or dial in for audio‑only participation). \n\n\n\nCPE credit is not available for viewing webcast replay.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/asset-management-tax-webcast-a-focus-on-transfer-pricing/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Fundraising and Development Strategies for Boards
DESCRIPTION:Engaging board members in development and fundraising is vital for the success of mission-driven organizations.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our webcast\, Fundraising and Development Strategies for Boards. Panelists will share insights and strategies for fostering board engagement\, emphasizing the importance of ongoing support and training.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with practical tools and actionable advice to enhance board participation in fundraising efforts\, equipping their organizations to tackle future challenges effectively.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/fundraising-and-development-strategies-for-boards/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization
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SUMMARY:Optimizing R&D Tax Credits in 2025: Insights and legislative updates related to monetizing R&D
DESCRIPTION:Given today’s competitive landscape and potential changes in legislative efforts\, many companies\, including flow-through entities\, C-corporations and sole proprietors are striving to drive growth through innovation in new products\, processes and related activities. However\, navigating the complexities of monetizing tax credits for qualifying research and development (R&D) activities can be daunting. This complexity may contribute to the fact that only one-third of eligible businesses claim the R&D Tax Credit*. It is crucial for businesses\, and their tax professionals\, to stay informed about the current rules and regulations surrounding R&D\, as well as to understand their impact on overall tax compliance. \n\n\n\nIf you or your clients are dedicating time and resources to enhancing products\, processes\, or solutions\, we invite you to join us in exploring potential eligibility opportunities for federal and state R&D tax credits. Our discussion will cover essential updates\, review key statutory milestones\, and provide insights to help you navigate the intricacies of R&D tax credit program for 2025 and beyond. Gain valuable understandings and ensure you are making the most of these opportunities to encourage and support your client’s innovation efforts.  \n\n\n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify qualifying activities and costs for R&D.\n\n\n\nAnalyze how flow-through entities & corporations utilize R&D credits.\n\n\n\nExamine significant changes to the finalized version of Form 6765.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the preliminary draft instructions related to Form 6765.\n\n\n\nReview legislative updates for R&D expensing vs. Section 174 amortization.\n\n\n\n\n*How to File an R&D Tax Credit (uschamber.com) \n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetCourse Level: BasicField of Study: TaxesPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nThis course is approved for 1 CPE credit. Please note that CPE credits are only available for live attendance (on-demand viewing is not eligible).
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/optimizing-rd-tax-credits-in-2025-insights-and-legislative-updates-related-to-monetizing-rd/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Next-Gen Internal Audit and Cybersecurity Board Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Event details\n\n\n\nIn today’s evolving risk landscape\, internal audit leaders and cybersecurity professionals must communicate critical insights to stakeholders effectively. This session can help you explore the next generation of internal audit reporting and best practices for cybersecurity board reporting. \n\n\n\nCrowe specialists will describe how to design dynamic audit dashboards that enhance transparency and decision-making. They’ll offer insight on real-time monitoring and issue-tracking processes that integrate risk-based prioritization and automated alerts\, and they’ll cover the importance of developing stakeholder-specific reporting strategies tailored for audit committees\, executives\, and business units. \n\n\n\nFinally\, our specialists will examine best practices for cybersecurity board reporting and translating technical security metrics into meaningful insights that support executive decision-making. \n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, you should be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDesign audit dashboards that provide real-time data visualization and performance tracking\n\n\n\nEstablish effective issue-tracking and remediation processes that align with organizational risk priorities\n\n\n\nDevelop targeted\, stakeholder-specific reporting frameworks that enhance transparency and decision-making\n\n\n\nCreate board-level cybersecurity reporting strategies that translate technical risks into actionable executive insights\n\n\n\n\nContinuing professional education\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nProgram level: Basic \n\n\n\nAdvance preparation: None \n\n\n\nDelivery method: Webinar (group internet based) \n\n\n\nField of study: Specialized knowledge \n\n\n\nThis session is eligible for 1.0 hour of CPE credit.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/next-gen-internal-audit-and-cybersecurity-board-reporting/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Adoption of Redwood for Oracle Cloud
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive webcast exploring Oracle’s next-generation user interface\, Redwood. Learn how Grant Thornton can help you navigate the adoption of Redwood and maximize its capabilities within Oracle Cloud ERP and SCM. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Redwood? – Understand Oracle’s vision for an enhanced UI.\n\n\n\nRedwood vs. ADF – Explore key differences and advancements.\n\n\n\nAI\, Business Rules & Guided Journeys – See how these tools improve efficiency.\n\n\n\nAdoption Strategy – Learn how to prioritize Redwood’s new features.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and accelerate your Redwood journey! \n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\n2:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\nCreate a feature adoption strategy to prioritize and implement Redwood enhancements effectively. \n\n\n\nIdentify key features and functionalities of Redwood and how they enhance Oracle Cloud ERP & SCM. \n\n\n\nDistinguish Redwood’s capabilities with ADF to understand major UI advancements. \n\n\n\nApply a structured approach to adopting Redwood\, ensuring seamless integration into your business processes. \n\n\n\nEvaluate how AI-powered tools\, Guided Journeys\, and Business Rules can optimize operations.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/navigating-the-adoption-of-redwood-for-oracle-cloud/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Personnel/Human Resources
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SUMMARY:The Future of FP&A with AI
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nJoin KPMG for this upcoming webcast. You will: \n\n\n\n\nKnow how to transform traditional FP&A – The Future of Planning with Digital and Generative AI Capabilities\n\n\n\nLearn how to integrate best-in-class process and technologies to enable data driven insights  \n\n\n\nExplore the future structure of FP&A to provide greater value across the organization\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to get started with adopting AI and other advanced technologies into the FP&A process\n\n\n\n\nContinuing education\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be one continuing professional education (CPE) credit available to participants who participate in the live webcast and meet the eligibility requirements. The webcast will last approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nAfter registering for this event\, you will receive webcast log‑in instructions (or dial in for audio‑only participation). \n\n\n\nCPE credit is not available for viewing webcast replay.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-future-of-fpa-with-ai/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Insights from the EY Loyalty Market Study 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brand loyalty starts with understanding customers\, and understanding customers starts with data. The EY Loyalty Market Study 2025 surveyed more than 1\,600 consumers and 350 corporate loyalty leaders across multiple industries to uncover how loyalty programs can deliver the greatest value for customers and brands alike. \n\n\n\nJoin EY Americas Loyalty Leader Patricia Camden and Michael Anders\, Principal\, Strategy and Execution\, EY-Parthenon\, Ernst & Young LLP\, for an in-depth discussion on our findings\, exploring the growing popularity of loyalty programs\, the rising demand for seamless digital-first experiences\, and how brands can better meet customer expectations. The team will also highlight key shifts from the 2024 study and what they mean for the future of loyalty. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the webcast\, attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how brand loyalty programs are evolving.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of understanding target customer preferences when developing or refreshing loyalty strategies.\n\n\n\nIdentify key trends in consumer behaviors across loyalty programs.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters \n\n\n\nZach Backus\, Senior Manager\, Consulting\, Ernst & Young LLP \n\n\n\nPatricia Camden\, Managing Director\, EY Americas Loyalty Leader | EY – US \n\n\n\nMichael Anders\, Principal\, Strategy and Transactions\, EY-Parthenon\, Ernst & Young LLP | EY – US \n\n\n\nCaroline McTish\, Senior Manager\, Consulting\, Ernst & Young LLP
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/insights-from-the-ey-loyalty-market-study-2025/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Future-Ready Firms: Insights from the 2025 CPA.com & BILL Growth & Tech Survey
DESCRIPTION:74% of accounting firms have a detailed plan in place to add new services in the next 12 months—and for many\, technology is the catalyst. In this forward-thinking webinar\, industry leaders will share how firms are embracing digital transformation to expand service offerings\, boost revenue\, and strengthen client relationships.   \n\n\n\nFeaturing Kim Blascoe\, senior director\, CAS Professional Services at CPA.com; Ariege Misherghi\, SVP & GM of Accounts Payable\, Accounts Receivable and Accountant Channel at BILL; and Becky Munson\, partner and CAS practice leader at EisnerAmper\, this session unpacks key findings from the latest research by BILL\, and CPA.com. You’ll hear firsthand how these experts are navigating growth and change\, and what steps your firm can take to stay competitive and future-ready.  \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the top technology trends driving growth in accounting firms over the next year. \n\n\n\nRecognize the most critical areas where technology enhances client acquisition and retention. \n\n\n\nDistinguish key strategies firms are using to overcome technology adoption challenges and inefficiencies. \n\n\n\nRecall the emerging client advisory services (CAS) poised for growth and technology integration. \n\n\n\nEstimate the impact of strategic technology implementation on revenue growth and employee productivity. \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAriege MisherghiSVP & GMAccounts Payable\, Accounts Receivable\, Accountant ChannelBILLBecky MunsonPartner\, CAS Practice LeaderEisnerAmperKim Blascoe\, CPASr. DirectorCAS Professional ServicesCPA.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free  CPE Credits: 1.0 hourField of Study: Business Management & organizationKnowledge Level: BasicInstructional Method: Group Internet Based Prerequisites: NoneAdvanced Preparation: NoneLocation: Online \n\n\n\nThe CPA.com webinar is “Complimentary.” For more information regarding administrative policies such as cancellations and complaints\, please contact CPA.com at inquire@hq.cpa.com. CPA.com (Registration # 108347) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org. \n\n\n\nCPA.com\, 1345 Avenue of the Americas\, 27th Floor\, New York\, NY 10105
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/future-ready-firms-insights-from-the-2025-cpa-com-bill-growth-tech-survey/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization
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