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SUMMARY:Demystifying AI in Financial Reporting: Cloud Compute Costs and Complex AI Transaction Structures
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nKPMG LLP (KPMG) is pleased to invite you to a webcast on AI in financial reporting\, with a focus on cloud compute costs and complex AI transaction structures. This session is specifically designed to be useful to a wide range of financial executives\, including CFOs\, CAOs\, controllers\, and those responsible for accounting\, financial reporting\, among others. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\nDuring this webcast\, we will discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nCloud\, compute\, and GPUs: Accounting for the cost of intelligence \n\n\n\nComplex AI transaction structures: Sale‑leaseback‑resell models explained\n\n\n\nDisclosure and reporting considerations\n\n\n\nLeading practices to operationalize policies\n\n\n\n\nProgram Specifications \n\n\n\nEstimated CPE credit: This program is worth approximately 1 CPE credit.NASBA Delivery Method: Group Internet-BasedTarget Audience: : This program is designed for individuals of director level and above positions in Finance and Accounting.Field(s) of Study: Accounting – 21\, Finance – 43Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite requirements for this course.Advance Preparation: There are no advanced preparation requirements for this course.Program Knowledge Level: \n\n\n\nIntermediate: Learning activity level that builds on a basic program\, most appropriate for CPAs with detailed knowledge in an area. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization\, with operational and/or supervisory responsibilities. \n\n\n\nPolicies & Questions \n\n\n\nRefund/cancellation policy: This program is offered free of charge. As such refunds are not applicable.Questions: If you have questions about this event\, please e-mail Sueshana Bailey and reference event code F8N84CKWG47.Field of study: The final CPE and Field of Study will be confirmed after delivery of the program. Due to a high compliance season\, please expect delays in CPE processing. \n\n\n\nKPMG 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 addresses to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors\, 150 Fourth Avenue North\, Suite 700\, Nashville\, TN 37219-2417. www.nasba.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/demystifying-ai-in-financial-reporting-cloud-compute-costs-and-complex-ai-transaction-structures/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Finance
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SUMMARY:Strengthening IT and cyber resilience for modern enterprises
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nOrganisations today operate in an environment defined by deep digital dependency\, tightly interconnected systems\, and an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. High‑impact disruptions — from ransomware attacks and cloud service outages to failures across critical third‑party supply chains — continue to expose weaknesses across technology\, processes\, and governance. At the same time\, regulatory expectations such as Provision 29\, DORA\, NIS2 and SS6/24 are raising the bar\, requiring organisations to demonstrate their ability to anticipate\, withstand\, recover from\, and adapt to disruption. \n\n\n\nThis session will demystify what modern IT and cyber resilience truly entails. Drawing on recent incidents\, regulatory developments and the Predict‑Withstand‑Recover framework\, the webinar will explore how resilience capabilities can be designed\, strengthened\, and integrated across cyber\, IT operations and the wider enterprise. Attendees will gain clarity on the components that define resilience today — from early detection and robust controls to cohesive response structures and coordinated recovery mechanisms. \n\n\n\nThis 60‑minute webinar will benefit a wide range of stakeholders\, including those working across IT\, security\, operations\, risk\, audit\, and business functions. By focusing on a structured and holistic resilience approach\, the session will help organisations understand how strengthened resilience capabilities can support their preparedness efforts\, enhance overall maturity\, and build greater confidence in their ability to operate through disruption. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the core elements of modern IT and cyber resilience: Learn how organisations anticipate\, withstand\, and recover from disruption through an integrated resilience approach.\n\n\n\nExplain the regulatory expectations shaping resilience maturity: Understand how regimes such as Provision 29\, SS6/24\, DORA and NIS2 influence resilience design\, governance\, and evidencing requirements.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how a structured resilience framework strengthens organisational preparedness: Gain insight into how a cohesive\, enterprise‑wide resilience model supports stronger preparedness\, improved maturity and sustained operational confidence.\n\n\n\n\nCPE credit(s): 1 CPE upon live viewing and participation. CPEs not offered on-demand. \n\n\n\nField of study: Auditing \n\n\n\nInstructional delivery method: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nLevel: Basic \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced preparation: None \n\n\n\n*Click here for more CPE information.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/strengthening-it-and-cyber-resilience-for-modern-enterprises/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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SUMMARY:Why Nonprofits Should Care about Compensation
DESCRIPTION:This webcast will provide nonprofit leaders with practical guidance on compensation topics that affect governance\, regulatory compliance\, talent strategy\, and public/stakeholder perception. The session is structured around compensation considerations for (1) board members\, (2) executives\, and (3) the broader employee group. \n\n\n\n1.0 CPE Credit in the field of Taxes (TX) \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss Non-officer board member compensation and when paying board members is appropriate vs. when board service should remain volunteer based.\n\n\n\nReview how to structure and document compensation to help mitigate risk associated with private benefit/inurement and Intermediate Sanctions (IRC 4958)\, and considerations related to IRC 4960 excise tax.\n\n\n\nAnalyze stakeholder perception and transparency and executive pay is publicly available via Form 990\, increasing the need for defensible pay levels and clear pay positioning.\n\n\n\nExamine broad employee group compensation including establishing an employee value proposition\, determining market-rate pay levels\, and designing pay-for-performance approaches.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\nDelivery: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced Prep: None \n\n\n\nProgram Level: Overview \n\n\n\nCost: There is no fee to attend this session \n\n\n\nInformation about CPE Eligibility\n\n\n\nTo receive CPE credit for participation in a BDO webcast program\, you must respond to the occasional polls that appear throughout the program and be in attendance for a minimum of 50 minutes. You will receive an email notification following the program if you completed the necessary polls and qualified for CPE credit. This email will include instructions on how to access your CPE certificate. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Per BDO USA’s CPE Compliance policy\, CPE will not be issued for programs that fail to comply with the NASBA Standards\, or to individuals who do not meet the attendance requirements. For example\, a professional attending a webcast must respond to at least 3 polls per CPE credit. \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding CPE credit\, please contact CPE@bdo.com. \n\n\n\nBDO USA\, P.C. 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/why-nonprofits-should-care-about-compensation/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:Insights from the EY Loyalty Market Study 2026
DESCRIPTION:Brand loyalty starts with understanding customers\, and understanding customers starts with data. The EY Loyalty Market Study 2026 surveyed more than 1\,400 consumers and 300 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 how loyalty programs continue to grow in strategic importance and deliver strong business results\, even as consumer expectations and behaviors begin to shift. Building off insights from our 2024 and 2025 studies\, we’ll examine what this means for brands today\, including how experience\, digital engagement and the expanding role of AI are shaping the next phase of loyalty. \n\n\n\nAt the end of the webcast\, attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how loyalty programs are evolving in today’s market.\n\n\n\nRecognize key shifts in consumer expectations and behaviors across loyalty programs.\n\n\n\nIdentify the major trends influencing the future of loyalty strategy and design.\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\nOlivia Glick\, Senior\, 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 \n\n\n\nZach Backus\, Senior Manager\, Consulting\, Ernst & Young LLP \n\n\n\nCPE Information (for live events only)\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nProgram Level: Basic \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced Preparation: None \n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations: This course is offered free of charge\, therefore there are no refunds given. In the event that a course must be cancelled\, participants will be contacted via the email addressed submitted during registration. \n\n\n\nComplaint Policy: For complaints or concerns\, please submit an inquiry here. \n\n\n\nNote: CPE credit is awarded for live webinars only. For more information\, visit: https://www.ey.com/en_us/media/webcasts/cpe.  \n\n\n\nErnst & Young LLP 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/insights-from-the-ey-loyalty-market-study-2026/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Audit Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Effective governance is essential in employee benefit plan audits. As ESOPs continue to grow in popularity\, a clear understanding of compliance and reporting requirements is critical. In this webinar\, we’ll discuss key standards and best practices to help support a successful year. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe what ESOPs are and how they work.\n\n\n\nRecognize when an ESOP audit is necessary.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key procedures involved in conducting an ESOP audit.\n\n\n\nIdentify common errors in ESOP audits.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\n1 CPE credit (pending approval) in the Auditing field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast. \n\n\n\nIf you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit\, contact us at cpecompliance@us.forvismazars.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/employee-stock-ownership-plan-esop-audit-best-practices/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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SUMMARY:The CFO's Cash Modeling Playbook: Moving from Static Forecasts to AI-Powered Scenario Planning
DESCRIPTION:For most finance leaders\, cash flow forecasting is a necessary frustration. Static models\, manual spreadsheets\, and point-in-time snapshots become outdated the moment they’re built. In a macro environment defined by volatility in interest rates\, supply chain uncertainty\, and constant organizational change\, CFOs need more than a forecast. They need a modeling workbench. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, BC Krishna will share how AI is fundamentally changing how mid-market finance leaders plan and act on cash – moving from passive prediction to dynamic\, scenario-based modeling. \n\n\n\nAttendees will take away:1.    Why traditional cash forecasting fails CFOs when it matters most – and what the underlying structural problem is2.    How AI-powered scenario modeling (workforce changes\, supplier disruptions\, macro shifts) gives finance leaders an active planning edge3.    The shift from static\, read-only forecasts to a malleable\, real-time cash modeling workbench4.    A practical framework for evaluating your organization’s cash visibility maturity – and where to start \n\n\n\nThis webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-cfos-cash-modeling-playbook-moving-from-static-forecasts-to-ai-powered-scenario-planning/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Why Your Current Lease Accounting Solution Is Setting You Up for Failure
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the indicators your organization should consider for upgrading its existing lease accounting system.\n\n\n\nIdentify the essential features and functionalities the optimal software solution must possess to fulfill your organization’s specific lease accounting needs.\n\n\n\nOutline the necessary steps for a seamless transition between software platforms and the preparatory tasks to facilitate this change.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/why-your-current-lease-accounting-solution-is-setting-you-up-for-failure-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:Medicare Regulatory Update: 2027 IPPS Proposed Rule
DESCRIPTION:The fiscal year 2027 Medicare inpatient proposed rule has been published\, which could impact your organization’s Medicare reimbursement. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our webcast\, Medicare Regulatory Update: 2027 IPPS Proposed Rule\, to discuss how to prepare for the latest updates—including potential changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule. \n\n\n\nPlan next steps\, including Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) updates and Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) expansion \n\n\n\nEvaluate key provisions of the proposed rule  \n\n\n\nAnalyze reimbursement shifts and data trends 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/medicare-regulatory-update-2027-ipps-proposed-rule/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Annual GASB standards update 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event overview\n\n\n\nKeeping up with evolving Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance is critical for timely implementation and accurate financial reporting. Join RSM leaders as they discuss pending GASB Statement No. 103\, Financial Reporting Model Improvements; GASB Statement No. 104\, Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets; and GASB Statement No. 105\, Subsequent Events. \n\n\n\nThis session will highlight what’s changing\, what to watch for and practical considerations to support implementation. Register now. \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered: \n\n\n\n\nGASB Statement No. 103: Financial Reporting Model Improvements\n\n\n\n\nA high-level overview of the reporting model improvements and areas affected\, including the exposure draft of the 2026 Implementation Guide—Financial Reporting Model Improvements—Subsidies released in February 2026   \n\n\n\n\nGASB Statement No. 104: Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets\n\n\n\n\nOverview of key capital asset disclosures\, including the new requirement to disclose assets held for sale and the requirement to disclose leased assets\, intangible assets\, subscription-based information technology (SBITA) assets and capital assets resulting from Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships (P3) agreements \n\n\n\n\nGASB Statement No. 105: Subsequent Events\n\n\n\n\nOverview of the requirement to consider subsequent events through the date the financial statements are available to be issued and the related practical considerations for implementation \n\n\n\nAdvance preparation: NoneProgram level: BasicPrerequisites: NoneDelivery method: Group internet-basedField of study: Accounting – GovernmentalCPE: 1.5 credits
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/annual-gasb-standards-update-2026/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governmental Accounting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
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CREATED:20260411T130455Z
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SUMMARY:Private companies tax update: Pillar Two\, GI3/R&D\, and M&A
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nGlobal tax change is accelerating—and private companies may be feeling the pressure across compliance\, tax\, and deal strategy. Pillar Two is setting standards on reporting and requiring tighter coordination across tax\, finance\, IT\, and legal. At the same time\, Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (GI3) and the R&D tax credit can unlock funding for growth\, but programs vary across national\, regional\, and local jurisdictions. Add an evolving M&A tax environment\, and execution risk (and value) can shift quickly. We’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\nM&A tax updates  \n\n\n\nPillar Two readiness\, risks\, and “do now” actions \n\n\n\nGI3 and R&D credit identification and prioritization
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/private-companies-tax-update-pillar-two-gi3-rd-and-ma/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
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SUMMARY:Oil & Gas Disputes: Looking Back to Prepare for What’s Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Oil and gas royalty disputes can involve multiple issues\, such as how value is measured\, how costs are allocated\, and how specific lease language is applied to real‑world facts. Over time\, decisions from the Supreme Court of Texas have reshaped how these disputes are evaluated\, moving the focus from broad pricing concepts to contract‑driven\, data‑intensive analyses. \n\n\n\nIn this session of the Forensics Institute\, we’ll walk through how royalty disputes between owners and operators have evolved\, from early netback and “market value at the well” debates to today’s disputes involving gross proceeds of leases\, post‑production costs\, affiliate transactions\, and produced water. This discussion will draw on decades of dispute experience and Texas case law\, and highlight where disagreements typically may arise across the energy value chain and how accounting and financial analysis are used to support or challenge legal positions. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will also explore emerging areas of risk\, including produced water ownership\, post‑sale economics\, and the potential valuation of critical minerals under existing lease language. Gain a clearer understanding of how these disputes are analyzed in practice and where future litigation and negotiation pressure points are likely to develop. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how Texas royalty disputes have changed over time\, including the impact of key decisions from the Supreme Court of Texas on lease interpretation\, pricing\, and cost allocation.\n\n\n\nRecall a structured forensic approach to royalty disputes\, including issue triage\, data collection\, and the analysis of volumes\, pricing\, deductions\, and ownership interests from an accounting perspective.\n\n\n\nRecognize recent dispute battlegrounds in oil and gas\, including produced water ownership\, post‑production economics\, and the treatment of potential mineral byproducts under existing leases.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\n1 CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast. \n\n\n\nIf you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit\, contact us at cpecompliance@us.forvismazars.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/oil-gas-disputes-looking-back-to-prepare-for-whats-ahead/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Giving Finance the Oversight It Deserves
DESCRIPTION:Controllers can only be as confident as their data. When inputs come from different systems updated at different times\, that confidence is hard to justify. Manual consolidation introduces errors. Close cycles drag. Cash visibility lags. \n\n\n\n The result? Controllers spend more time assembling data than acting on it — and the oversight they’re meant to provide gets lost in the noise. Decisions are made on stale data\, putting at risk the company’s liquidity.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore how CFOs and Controllers of SMEs and mid-market companies are rethinking the way their teams operate — moving from fragmented\, reactive workflows to a unified\, real-time view of cash across AP\, AR\, and treasury.  \n\n\n\n**CPE Eligible** Field of Study: Finance Level: Basic Prerequisite: None Advance Preparation: None required Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based Recommended CPE Credit(s): 1 \n\n\n\nEvent Inquiries: For inquiries as well as complaints concerning this webinar\, you are welcome to send an e-mail message to neil@controllerscouncil.org \n\n\n\nPlease note that only those who attend the live webinar will have the opportunity to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit in connection with this webinar. Because there is no charge to register for this webinar\, there are no refunds following registration for this webinar. To be eligible to earn one CPE credit during this webinar\, you must answer at least three polling questions while attending the webinar for a minimum of 50 minutes.  \n\n\n\nControllers Council 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
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/giving-finance-the-oversight-it-deserves/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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CREATED:20260411T132327Z
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SUMMARY:Building Customer Trust: A Data Center’s Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Data centers face rising pressure to demonstrate customer trust as cloud workloads grow\, AI adoption accelerates\, and regulatory and customer requirements evolve.  This webcast explores the assurance and certification landscape—SOC 1\, SOC 2/SOC 3\, PCI\, ISO 27001\, and related standards—and how to prioritize the right mix based on your services and customer expectations. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also discuss how cloud and AI providers rely on data centers as subservice organizations\, compare considerations for global operators versus regional providers\, and outline an audit approach spanning power and environmental systems\, physical access\, customer portals\, interconnectivity\, and value-added services—while efficiently addressing multiple frameworks. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nIdentify and prioritize the assurance reports and certifications most relevant to data centers (e.g.\, SOC 1\, SOC 2/SOC 3\, PCI\, ISO 27001) based on customer demands\, regulatory requirements\, and services provided.\n\n\n\nExplain how cloud and AI trends change customer expectations and subservice- provider responsibilities\, including the control\, evidence\, and transparency requirements that commonly arise.\n\n\n\nDescribe an effective audit/assurance approach for data center operations across key domains (power/environmental systems\, physical access\, customer cage/suite access\, portals\, interconnectivity\, and value-added services) while mapping controls to multiple frameworks\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\nDelivery: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced Prep: None \n\n\n\nProgram Level: Basic \n\n\n\nCost: There is no fee to attend this session \n\n\n\nInformation about CPE Eligibility\n\n\n\nTo receive CPE credit for participation in a BDO webcast program\, you must respond to the occasional polls that appear throughout the program and be in attendance for a minimum of 50 minutes. You will receive an email notification following the program if you completed the necessary polls and qualified for CPE credit. This email will include instructions on how to access your CPE certificate. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Per BDO USA’s CPE Compliance policy\, CPE will not be issued for programs that fail to comply with the NASBA Standards\, or to individuals who do not meet the attendance requirements. For example\, a professional attending a webcast must respond to at least 3 polls per CPE credit. \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding CPE credit\, please contact CPE@bdo.com. \n\n\n\nBDO USA\, P.C. 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/building-customer-trust-a-data-centers-competitive-advantage/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260425T125928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T125934Z
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SUMMARY:Measuring the return from pharmaceutical innovation
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nIn 2025\, R&D productivity across the top 20 biopharma companies showed modest improvement\, with projected IRR rising to 7.0%; yet\, this gain is heavily concentrated in a narrow set of GLP-1/GIP assets. Beneath the headline\, underlying productivity remains challenged\, raising important questions about the sustainability of current innovation models. We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\nPractical approaches to consider when translating AI investment into measurable R&D productivity gains \n\n\n\nDrivers behind recent R&D productivity trends \n\n\n\nKey cost and value dynamics shaping pipelines \n\n\n\nStrategic priorities to consider when mitigating concentration risk and improve returns
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/measuring-the-return-from-pharmaceutical-innovation/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T171500
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260412T204814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T205745Z
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SUMMARY:ELEVATE 2026
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to scale your firm\, streamline your workflow\, or plan more strategically for the year ahead\, the Elevate 2026 virtual conference will help you fast-track the future of your practice. Because Tax Day isn’t the finish line—it’s your starting line for what’s next.Shift gears from reactive work to intentional growth at this two-day event that brings together practical training and product expertise to help you run a more efficient\, scalable firm built for resilience in an ever-changing landscape.Across 11 courses\, you’ll explore strategies to strengthen your operations\, expand your advisory services\, and get more value from the tools you already use. You’ll hear from industry experts and Intuit leaders\, and earn free CPE/CE credits when you attend live sessions.*We’re especially excited to welcome this year’s keynote speaker\, Ruth Buscombe\, a Formula 1 analyst and presenter for F1 TV\, who will share her insights on how high-performing teams design for pressure and turn strategy into action. Buscombe’s illustrious career gives her a unique understanding of how success isn’t won on cruise control—it’s achieved through judicious preparation and a drive for continuous improvement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntuit (Sponsor ID# 103311) 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org.Note: This event is free and there is no fee to attend. For concerns about this event or program cancellation policies\, please reach out to Protax_training@intuit.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/elevate-2026/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization,Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260411T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T144814Z
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SUMMARY:The Controller Agenda Webcast: Modernization\, regulation\, and the AI reality check
DESCRIPTION:Discover how today’s leading controllers are continuing to pursue finance modernization\, stepping into strategic leadership roles\, navigating today’s regulatory landscape with confidence\, and unlocking the ROI of AI through scenario planning and measurable impact. PwC brings together a panel of finance leaders to share how they’re reimagining core processes\, enabling smarter decisions\, and building future-ready teams. \n\n\n\nPresenters:Chantal Adam\, SVP and Global Controller\, SalesforceSheryl Price\, VP Corporate Controller\, FedExJessica Good\, Assurance Partner\, PwCAdam Kennedy\, Finance Solutions Partner\, PwC \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Controllers and other finance professionals. \n\n\n\nCPE Credit: This webcast is eligible for 1 CPE credit.Additional CPE Information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/the-controller-agenda-webcast-modernization-regulation-and-the-ai-reality-check/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260418T123427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T123440Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing Catastrophic Failure: Governance & Guidelines to Embed Resilience In Operations
DESCRIPTION:In an increasingly volatile and inter-connected risk environment\, organizations are facing challenges that can escalate in minutes – especially those triggered by cyber incidents such as AI-generated attacks\, targeted infrastructure\, expanded ransomware exploitation\, third-party and supply-chain vulnerabilities\, etc.   \n\n\n\nWith regulatory scrutiny rising and stakeholder expectations for transparency growing\, crisis management and organizational resilience are now critical capabilities for protecting operations\, decision-making\, and trust.  \n\n\n\nJoin BDO for a practical discussion on how crisis management and resilience need to evolve with risks facing the entity. Our specialists will share strategies to help you anticipate and contain cyber events\, coordinate effective cross-functional responses\, and recover in a way that strengthens your organization going forward. You’ll leave with actionable steps to enhance crisis readiness\, improve response playbooks and governance\, and build resilience that helps your business maintain continuity under pressure. \n\n\n\n1.0 CPE Credit in the field of Specialized Knowledge (SK) \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nAssess an organization’s cyber crisis readiness by identifying evolving threats\, critical dependencies\, and governance gaps that could impair response and recovery. \n\n\n\nDevelop an integrated cyber crisis management and resilience approach\, including clear roles\, escalation triggers\, communications protocols\, and recovery priorities. \n\n\n\nApply practical response and recovery tools to improve coordination\, decision-making\, and resilience following an incident.  \n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\nDelivery: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced Prep: None \n\n\n\nProgram Level: Basic \n\n\n\nCost: There is no fee to attend this session \n\n\n\nInformation about CPE Eligibility\n\n\n\nTo receive CPE credit for participation in a BDO webcast program\, you must respond to the occasional polls that appear throughout the program and be in attendance for a minimum of 50 minutes. You will receive an email notification following the program if you completed the necessary polls and qualified for CPE credit. This email will include instructions on how to access your CPE certificate. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Per BDO USA’s CPE Compliance policy\, CPE will not be issued for programs that fail to comply with the NASBA Standards\, or to individuals who do not meet the attendance requirements. For example\, a professional attending a webcast must respond to at least 3 polls per CPE credit. \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding CPE credit\, please contact CPE@bdo.com. \n\n\n\nBDO USA\, P.C. 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/preventing-catastrophic-failure-governance-guidelines-to-embed-resilience-in-operations/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260307T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T181452Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Yellowbook Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Sikich’s Yellowbook Webinar Series is for public sector leaders who want clarity\, confidence and practical direction. We understand the pressure that comes with evolving standards and audit expectations. We bring together experts from across our governmental practice who confront these challenges every day – so you don’t have to figure them out alone.  \n\n\n\nIn each focused one-hour session\, we break down what’s changing\, why it matters and what you should do next. Then\, we’ll move to solutions you can act on right away.  \n\n\n\nAll sessions are held live on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM central\, which you can attend throughout the year to earn up to 10 CPE credits.  \n\n\n\nGetting started is simple: select the sessions that matter most to you. 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/2026-yellowbook-webinar-series/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260418T134735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T134740Z
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SUMMARY:R&D tax credit readiness: Updated expensing guidance\, transition rules and key deadlines
DESCRIPTION:The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit landscape is shifting fast\, and recent guidance is changing how companies plan\, expense\, and document innovation investments. This session delivers a practical and timely overview of the federal R&D tax credit\, with a focus on key updates and critical deadlines as emphasized in H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and Revenue Procedure 2025-28. \n\n\n\nSection 174 expensing rules for research and experimental expenditures are now a central planning and compliance issue. We’ll break down the new requirements\, clarify transition rules\, and explain how these changes impact documentation\, forecasting and audit readiness. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nFocus on the upcoming July 6\, 2026\, deadline for amended returns and updated rules for R&D expenditures under Section 174.\n\n\n\nLeverage Revenue Procedure 2025-28 guidance to navigate the transition period.\n\n\n\nIdentify qualifying activities and define documentation approaches that support credit claims and compliance.\n\n\n\nRecognize common implementation challenges and evaluate practical options to address them.\n\n\n\nTranslate legislative and procedural updates into actionable tax planning and reporting decisions.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re encountering these updates for the first time or tightening up your existing approach\, you’ll leave this session with a clear picture of what’s changed and how to turn legislative complexity into an actionable opportunity for your clients. \n\n\n\nLevel:BasicInstructional method:Group internet-basedNASBA field of study:TaxesProgram prerequisites:NoneAdvance preparation:None \n\n\n\nNote: CPE is only available for attending the live event\, on-demand viewing is not eligible.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/rd-tax-credit-readiness-updated-expensing-guidance-transition-rules-and-key-deadlines/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260425T132532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T132537Z
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SUMMARY:How governments and other tax-exempts can use federal tax credits to fund projects
DESCRIPTION:Through the IRS elective-pay option\, otherwise known as “direct pay\,” government entities and tax-exempt organizations can use certain clean energy investment and production credits to fund their clean energy projects. These credits\, however\, are only available for a limited time\, and certain requirements must be met to qualify. \n\n\n\nJoin our panel of experienced tax professionals as we discuss potential approaches to receiving funding through direct-pay elections of federal tax credits such as Section 48E and others. Topics to be discussed include: \n\n\n\n\nBeyond the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: continuing momentum for IRA sustainability options\n\n\n\nCommon misconceptions and pitfalls\n\n\n\nLeading practices\n\n\n\nMonetizing credits through the IRS’s direct-pay process\n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\nIdentify eligibility requirements\, common pitfalls and how to monetize credits through the IRS direct-pay option. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nJessica Craw\, Credits and Incentives Practice\, Ernst & Young LLP\n\n\n\nMartin Gambichler\, Credits and Incentives Practice\, Ernst & Young LLP\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nMatt Kelley\, Government and Public Sector Indirect Tax Leader\, Ernst & Young LLP\n\n\n\n\nEY webcast managed and produced by Ernst & Young LLP’s Tax Technical Knowledge Services Group\, Washington\, DC: Lynn Fairfax.ulting\, Ernst & Young LLP \n\n\n\nCPE Information (for live events only)\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nProgram Level: Basic \n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced Preparation: None \n\n\n\nRefunds & Cancellations: This course is offered free of charge\, therefore there are no refunds given. In the event that a course must be cancelled\, participants will be contacted via the email addressed submitted during registration. \n\n\n\nComplaint Policy: For complaints or concerns\, please submit an inquiry here. \n\n\n\nNote: CPE credit is awarded for live webinars only. For more information\, visit: https://www.ey.com/en_us/media/webcasts/cpe.  \n\n\n\nErnst & Young LLP 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/how-governments-and-other-tax-exempts-can-use-federal-tax-credits-to-fund-projects/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260425T150018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T150023Z
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SUMMARY:Cash Flow Projections and Modeling: The Not-for-Profit CFO’s Lifeline
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the essential role of cash flow projections and modeling in strategic financial management. This webinar is designed for CFOs\, finance leaders\, and accounting professionals who want to strengthen their organization’s financial health and decision-making. Learn why cash flow modeling is the CFO’s lifeline\, discover how to build and maintain effective cash flow projection templates\, and gain clarity on the vital inputs and outputs that drive actionable insights. Participants will leave with practical skills to forecast and analyze cash flow\, support key management strategies\, and enhance overall organizational stability. \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\nJohn “Jake” Greene\, CPA\, Managing Director\, CBIZ
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/cash-flow-projections-and-modeling-the-not-for-profit-cfos-lifeline/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260502T140951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T140957Z
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SUMMARY:Section 179D Sunset: Planning Considerations for Architects and Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nSection 179D has long been a valuable incentive for energy‑efficient building projects\, but that opportunity is closing. With the deduction set to sunset for projects beginning construction after June 30\, 2026\, designers and building owners face a critical planning window. \n\n\n\nSection 179D Sunset: Planning Considerations for Architects and Engineers –  Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 at  1 – 2 P.M. ET\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Cherry Bekaert’s tax professionals break down what the Section 179D sunset means\, who may still qualify\, and how to uncover missed opportunities in previously completed or partially completed projects\, especially for designers working on tax‑exempt buildings. We’ll also explore how R&D tax credits and cost segregation studies can continue to drive tax savings and support long‑term growth after Section 179D sunsets. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the Section 179D sunset and remaining qualification timelines\n\n\n\nLookback opportunities for unclaimed 179D deductions\n\n\n\nPlanning considerations before and after June 30\, 2026\n\n\n\nTransitioning from 179D to R&D tax credits and cost segregation strategies\n\n\n\nAligning tax incentives with future construction\, renovation and innovation efforts  \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n\n\nThis program is designed for architecture and engineering firms to understand how to transition from expiring incentives to ongoing tax strategies that support investment\, innovation and cash‑flow optimization. \n\n\n\nCPE Accreditation:\n\n\n\nDelivery Method | Group Internet BasedRecommended CPE credit | Up to one hour of CPE\, pending approvalRecommended Field(s) of Study | TaxesCPE Capability | Technical Expertise/Problem SolvingPrerequisites | NoneProgram Level | BasicAdvanced Preparation | NonePartner\, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/section-179d-sunset-planning-considerations-for-architects-and-engineers/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T092034
CREATED:20260418T135851Z
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SUMMARY:Copilot\, not autopilot: Building a defensible trust chain for AI testing across GRC and audit
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nAI is no longer a future consideration for assurance functions. It is reshaping how monitoring\, testing\, and risk decisions are made today. As organizations rapidly deploy copilots\, agents\, and AI-enabled controls\, the central question has shifted from whether to adopt AI to how to govern it\, scale it responsibly\, and demonstrate measurable value without eroding accountability. \n\n\n\nThis session introduces a practical AI trust chain model aligned to the three lines model\, designed to address the growing tension between accelerating AI capabilities and the slower pace of enterprise assurance readiness. Attendees will explore how GRC can establish guardrails for AI usage\, validation\, and change management\, while internal audit applies risk-based validation\, selective reperformance\, and documentation standards that allow AI-assisted testing to withstand regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny. \n\n\n\nRather than treating AI as a black box or bolting it onto legacy workflows\, this webinar focuses on human-in-the-loop assurance\, clear ownership\, and evidence-based reliance. Participants will leave with a concrete framework for distinguishing AI-native assurance practices from superficial automation\, enabling teams to move beyond pilots and into scalable\, defensible use of AI across GRC and audit. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n Differentiate AI-native assurance from AI-overlay tooling – Identify the practical and governance differences between tools that merely automate existing audit workflows and those designed with AI-first assurance principles\, including implications for control reliability\, explainability\, and regulator confidence.\n\n\n\nDesign a defensible AI trust chain across the Three Lines – Apply a clear model for how management\, GRC\, and internal audit each contribute to validating AI usage\, covering ownership\, validation boundaries\, documentation expectations\, and escalation points.\n\n\n\nEstablish evidence standards for AI-assisted testing and monitoring – Define what “audit-reliance ready” looks like for AI outputs\, including selective reperformance\, validation thresholds\, human review checkpoints\, and traceability aligned to risk.\n\n\n\nProve ROI without sacrificing accountability or assurance quality –  Connect AI efficiency gains (coverage\, cycle time reduction\, continuous monitoring) to measurable outcomes while maintaining human judgment\, governance oversight\, and regulatory defensibility.\n\n\n\n\nCPE credit(s): 1 CPE upon live viewing and participation. CPEs not offered on-demand. \n\n\n\nField of study: Auditing \n\n\n\nInstructional delivery method: Group Internet Based \n\n\n\nLevel: Basic \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: None \n\n\n\nAdvanced preparation: None  \n\n\n\n*Click here for more CPE information.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/copilot-not-autopilot-building-a-defensible-trust-chain-for-ai-testing-across-grc-and-audit/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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SUMMARY:What’s New This Q: Integrated Workflow Management\, AI Integration in Spreadsheets\, and More
DESCRIPTION:About this Event:\n\n\n\nBuilt-in calendars linked to your files and tasks. Automated disclosures aligned to frameworks. Workiva AI based on your org’s own knowledge base. These are just a few new ways we’re helping you build more trust in the work you do in the Workiva platform. \n\n\n\nEvery quarter\, we’re bringing you a sneak peek at the latest Workiva innovations. Catch a preview of what will change the way you work—exclusively in our next webinar:  \n\n\n\n\nIntegrated workflow management: Leverage a centralized experience for coordinating calendars\, tasks\, and dates across complex\, time-sensitive reporting processes\n\n\n\nIntelligent companion integration in Spreadsheets: Access Workiva AI where you deal with data the most: use natural language for help with formulas\, tables\, formatting\, and data tasks; detect errors\, summarize trends\, and explain changes; and bring AI-generated outputs into cells directly\n\n\n\nCustom intelligence: Build your own knowledge base in Workiva AI by uploading files\, documents\, and instructions to get more relevant\, accurate responses grounded in your own content\, not generic outputs\n\n\n\nCorporate integrated reporting: Meet more global filing requirements from one platform—see how our latest advances in EDINET taxonomy support and XBRL converter help meet Japan disclosure requirements\, for example\n\n\n\n\nBe the first to see the powerful new features that have just arrived and are coming soon to the Workiva platform. Hear from the team behind the tech\, and learn how you can start putting these innovations to work right away.  \n\n\n\nAfter this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain ways to increase visibility and oversight in your team’s workflows\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to use AI for working with data in spreadsheets\, improving formulas\, and generating insights from tabular data \n\n\n\nDevelop a plan for managing data\, integrating AI\, and strengthening assurance using one platform\n\n\n\n\nWorkiva offers one complimentary CPE credit for this webinar. \n\n\n\nNot able to attend? Complete registration today\, and we will email you the recording.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/whats-new-this-q-integrated-workflow-management-ai-integration-in-spreadsheets-and-more/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Travel & Leisure Outlook webcast
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nIn this webcast\, we’ll unpack KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse insights and turn them into actions for airlines\, gaming\, lodging\, OTAs/platforms\, and destinations.Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\nFollowing this webcast\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify key trends and drivers affecting Travel & Leisure for 2026\n\n\n\nDevelop a practical action plan for near-term implementation within your organization.\n\n\n\nCommunicate expected benefits\, trade-offs\, and stakeholder roles effectively.\n\n\n\n\nProgram Specifications \n\n\n\nEstimated CPE credit: This program is worth approximately 1 CPE credit.NASBA Delivery Method: Group Internet-BasedTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nC-Suite executives at Travel\, Leisure & Hospitality sector\n\n\n\nTitles include: CFO\, COO\, Chief Development Officer\, CAO\, Head of Tax\, Deal professionals\n\n\n\n\nField(s) of Study: Business Management and Organization – 42Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite requirements for this course.Advance Preparation: There are no advanced preparation requirements for this course.Program Knowledge Level: Intermediate \n\n\n\nPolicies & Questions \n\n\n\nRefund/cancellation policy: This program is offered free of charge. As such refunds are not applicable.Questions: If you have questions about this event\, please e-mail KPMG Events & Meetings and reference event code DYNB9CXC7N2.Field of study: The final CPE and Field of Study will be confirmed after delivery of the program. Due to a high compliance season\, please expect delays in CPE processing. \n\n\n\nKPMG 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 addresses to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors\, 150 Fourth Avenue North\, Suite 700\, Nashville\, TN 37219-2417. www.nasba.org
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/summer-2026-travel-leisure-outlook-webcast/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
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SUMMARY:BEAD Compliance Essentials: Allowable Costs & Matching
DESCRIPTION:Understanding which costs are allowed to be expended with Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) funds is critical to maintaining compliance and avoiding repayment or audit findings. This webinar will help telecommunications (telecom) providers identify what BEAD funds can (and cannot) be used for. In addition\, the webinar will cover matching compliance requirements\, including tips and tricks to help track match progress. Participants will gain practical insight into common cost pitfalls\, documentation expectations\, and potential internal controls to align project spending with BEAD program requirements. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify eligible and ineligible activities under the BEAD program.\n\n\n\nRecall BEAD matching requirements\, including acceptable sources and documentation expectations.\n\n\n\nApply best practices for tracking\, documenting\, and substantiating BEAD-funded expenditures.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\nOne CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast.ed Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance\, during live broadcast. \n\n\n\nIf you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit\, contact us at cpecompliance@us.forvismazars.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/bead-compliance-essentials-allowable-costs-matching/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T163000
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SUMMARY:Q2 2026 Quarterly sustainability webcast
DESCRIPTION:Join our sustainability specialists for the next quarterly discussion of the latest sustainability accounting and reporting developments in the US and abroad. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Heather Horn\, PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Controllers; finance directors; others with roles in accounting\, financial\, and ESG reporting\, including sustainability officers\, investor relations\, audit committee and board members\, CFOs\, COOs\, and CEOs. \n\n\n\nCPE Credit: Participants will be eligible for 1.5 CPE credits in the field of accounting for attending one of the 90-minute sessions and answering 6 out of the 7 polling questions. Since the content for the May 7 and May 13 sessions will be the same\, participants are only eligible to receive CPE for attending one session.Additional CPE Information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/q2-2026-quarterly-sustainability-webcast-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:Sentiment vs. fundamentals: A guide to the markets
DESCRIPTION:The markets have experienced significant volatility in 2026 as a result of unforeseen economic conditions. Staying informed and understanding how to adapt has never been more important.    \n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, May 14 for a one-hour webinar hosted by Sikich’s wealth management team and Gabriela Santos\, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.   \n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover key insights from The Guide to the Markets including:  \n\n\n\nWhat current trends may mean for portfolio positioning and long-term decision-making  \n\n\n\nKey economic and market drivers shaping volatility in 2026  \n\n\n\nHow investor sentiment and market fundamentals are influencing today’s market environment 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/sentiment-vs-fundamentals-a-guide-to-the-markets/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T144500
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SUMMARY:ELEVATE 2026
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to scale your firm\, streamline your workflow\, or plan more strategically for the year ahead\, the Elevate 2026 virtual conference will help you fast-track the future of your practice. Because Tax Day isn’t the finish line—it’s your starting line for what’s next.Shift gears from reactive work to intentional growth at this two-day event that brings together practical training and product expertise to help you run a more efficient\, scalable firm built for resilience in an ever-changing landscape.Across 11 courses\, you’ll explore strategies to strengthen your operations\, expand your advisory services\, and get more value from the tools you already use. You’ll hear from industry experts and Intuit leaders\, and earn free CPE/CE credits when you attend live sessions.*We’re especially excited to welcome this year’s keynote speaker\, Ruth Buscombe\, a Formula 1 analyst and presenter for F1 TV\, who will share her insights on how high-performing teams design for pressure and turn strategy into action. Buscombe’s illustrious career gives her a unique understanding of how success isn’t won on cruise control—it’s achieved through judicious preparation and a drive for continuous improvement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntuit (Sponsor ID# 103311) 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 website: www.nasbaregistry.org.Note: This event is free and there is no fee to attend. For concerns about this event or program cancellation policies\, please reach out to Protax_training@intuit.com.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/elevate-2026/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization,Taxes
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SUMMARY:From Nexus to Next Steps: Sales Tax Compliance Strategies That Scale
DESCRIPTION:Sales tax requirements are becoming more complex as businesses expand across states\, channels\, and product lines. Knowing where you have nexus\, how taxability applies\, and when prior exposure needs attention is critical to reducing risk. \n\n\n\nIn this one-hour session\, Stephen Bradshaw will walk through practical sales tax compliance considerations and key next steps for businesses looking to strengthen their approach. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\n\n\n\nHow to identify nexus and multistate exposure\n\n\n\nHow taxability issues can create hidden compliance risk\n\n\n\nWhen remediation or a voluntary disclosure agreement may make sense\n\n\n\nHow automation can support compliance\, filings\, and exemption management\n\n\n\nWhat common setup or process issues can lead to downstream problems\n\n\n\nHow to build a more scalable sales tax compliance strategy\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis webinar is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nCFOs and controllers\n\n\n\nTax directors and tax managers\n\n\n\nFinance and accounting leaders\n\n\n\nBusiness owners and founders\n\n\n\nCompanies managing multistate sales tax complexity\n\n\n\nTeams evaluating how to improve sales tax processes and controls\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with: \n\n\n\nA stronger framework for making next-step decisions \n\n\n\nA clearer understanding of nexus and exposure risk \n\n\n\nPractical guidance you can apply right away \n\n\n\nBetter insight into where automation fits into your compliance process
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/from-nexus-to-next-steps-sales-tax-compliance-strategies-that-scale/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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