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SUMMARY:A Big\, Beautiful Future: Making the Most of Permanent Opportunity Zones
DESCRIPTION:Webcast overview\n\n\n\nThanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3)\, the Opportunity Zone program is now here to stay with no more looming expiration dates. This fresh legislation injects new momentum and long-term potential. However\, some gaps remain from both the TCJA and OB3 versions\, so stay tuned as we explore what’s next and how you can make the most of these changes. \n\n\n\nPlease join KPMG LLP for a webcast with members of the QOZ leadership team exploring the following items\, among others: \n\n\n\n\nDeferred gain recognition on 12/31/2026\n\n\n\nCan 2026 gains be invested under OB3?\n\n\n\nCan 2027/2028 gains be invested under TCJA?\n\n\n\nNow that we have a permanent program\, will we see “permanent” QOFs?\n\n\n\n\nContinuing education\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be 1.5 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. \n\n\n\nQuestions: If you have questions about this event\, please e-mail KPMG Events & Meetings and reference event code P9N9ZX79HQG.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/a-big-beautiful-future-making-the-most-of-permanent-opportunity-zones/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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SUMMARY:What you need to know for Q4 2025 financial reporting (Offering - 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Please join our partners and managing directors from the EY US Professional Practice Group for a webcast about current accounting and financial reporting developments. \n\n\n\nWhy should you attend?\n\n\n\nStaying up-to-date with current accounting and regulatory developments is critical to positioning your company for success. Each quarter\, thousands of professionals gain essential insights by participating in the EY financial reporting update webcast. \n\n\n\nAre you interested in continuing professional education (CPE)?\n\n\n\nParticipants are eligible for up to 1.2 CPE credits. An alternate viewing of the webcast with live polling will be offered on 6 January 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please note that participants can earn CPE for only one offering of the webcast. \n\n\n\nSlides will be available before the start of the webcast\, so tune in early if you would like to download them beforehand.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/what-you-need-to-know-for-q4-2025-financial-reporting-offering-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:SPAC and IPO Readiness: A Practical Guide to SOX Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Going public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) or traditional initial public offering (IPO) presents unique challenges\, especially around Sarbanes-Oxley Act SOX compliance. Many organizations underestimate the scope and rigor needed to document\, evaluate\, and test internal controls\, as well as the importance of experienced teams\, strong governance\, and effective technology. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our webcast\, SPAC and IPO Readiness: A Practical Guide to SOX Compliance\, in which we’ll break down the accelerated timelines and regulatory requirements specific to SPAC transactions\, clarify key differences between SPAC and traditional IPOs\, and share practical strategies to help your organization achieve public company readiness.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/spac-and-ipo-readiness-a-practical-guide-to-sox-compliance/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity and GRC: Building a Unified Defense
DESCRIPTION:Event details\n\n\n\nAs digital threats evolve\, so must the way organizations govern and mitigate cyber risk. Successful organizations recognize the need to unite cybersecurity functions with governance\, risk\, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. Doing so can help them more effectively protect their data\, manage evolving threats\, and meet regulatory demands while supporting broader enterprise risk objectives. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Dec. 18 for a dynamic roundtable discussion with Crowe specialists and GRC thought leaders\, “Cybersecurity and GRC: Building a Unified Defense.” We will explore the convergence of cybersecurity\, risk management\, and compliance disciplines and why now is the time to unify defenses. \n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour webinar\, panelists will discuss how integrating cyber risk with enterprise risk can lead to better board-level visibility\, how GRC frameworks can support cyber incident response and resilience\, and why insider threats and regulatory overlaps continue to challenge even the most mature organizations. Attendees will hear how companies are tackling these challenges and gain practical insights they can apply across industries and functions. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nThe importance of aligning cyber risk with enterprise risk\n\n\n\nUsing GRC tools and processes to support threat detection and response\n\n\n\nManaging insider threats and third-party risk across overlapping regulatory domains\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this session\, you should be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to align cyber risk management with enterprise risk and key risk indicators\n\n\n\nExplain how GRC frameworks support cyberthreat detection and response planning\n\n\n\nCompare different approaches to managing insider\, third-party\, and regulatory overlap risks\n\n\n\nAssess how leading organizations are integrating cyber and GRC tools for unified governance\n\n\n\n\nContinuing professional education\n\n\n\nPrerequisites: None \n\n\n\nProgram level: Overview \n\n\n\nAdvance preparation: None \n\n\n\nDelivery method: Webinar (group internet-based) \n\n\n\nField of study: Information technology \n\n\n\nEach session is recommended for 1.0 hour of CPE credit. \n\n\n\nNote: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar. \n\n\n\nThere is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore\, there is no cancellation fee. \n\n\n\nAdditional CPE information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/cybersecurity-and-grc-building-a-unified-defense/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Q4 2025 Quarterly Technical Update Rebroadcast 2
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss BDO’s 2025 Quarterly Technical Update Webcast Series which continues our tradition of helping financial management\, board directors and audit committees stay on top of today’s hot topics and current developments.  \n\n\n\nEach quarter\, the program will discuss recent changes and proposals that occurred during the quarter with respect to various topics in accounting and financial reporting. \n\n\n\n1.5 CPE Credit in the field of Accounting. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nRecognize recently released\, project and proposal stage accounting and financial reporting guidance developed by the FASB\, EITF and PCC.\n\n\n\nDescribe timely SEC guidance\, topics and resources and their general impact on accounting and financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe project and proposal stage literature that may have a broad impact on financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe evolving corporate governance activities including those of the PCAOB\, CAQ and other organization’s topics and releases.\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/q4-2025-quarterly-technical-update-rebroadcast-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T120000
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SUMMARY:Power\, utilities\, and renewables quarterly accounting update: Q4 2025
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nThis quarterly webcast offers a guide to the latest accounting\, regulatory\, and tax issues affecting power\, utilities\, and renewables companies and the sector in general. We’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nRecent accounting\, reporting\, and regulatory hot topics having an impact on the power\, utilities\, and renewables industry\n\n\n\nThe impact of tax updates
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/power-utilities-and-renewables-quarterly-accounting-update-q4-2025/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Clinical Documentation Excellence Pt. 1: Compliance & Risk Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Part One of our three-part webinar series will explore the intersection of regulatory requirements\, legal accountability\, and documentation standards across care settings. Participants will gain insights into how clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs help build a foundation for compliance\, support audit readiness\, and reduce legal and regulatory exposure. Our experienced professionals will share real-world examples and guidance to help attendees learn how to align documentation practices with standards from CMS\, the Joint Commission\, and other regulatory bodies\, including new standards that take effect January 1\, 2026. We’ll also explore how documentation helps healthcare organizations prepare for audits and reduce risk. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecall the compliance framework for clinical documentation.\n\n\n\nIdentify documentation practices that can help reduce legal and regulatory risk.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to help improve documentation accuracy and completeness.\n\n\n\n\nFor more on this series\, be sure to check out our other two clinical documentation excellence sessions! \n\n\n\n\nClinical Documentation Excellence Pt 2: Reimbursement & Revenue\n\n\n\nClinical Documentation Excellence Pt 3: Complex & Clinical Denials\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/clinical-documentation-excellence-pt-1-compliance-risk-mitigation/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 life sciences and health care outlook: Trends shaping transformation
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nTransformation is accelerating across life sciences and health care as organizations confront new challenges and opportunities. What could it take to stay resilient in 2026? We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nInsights from Deloitte’s 2026 life sciences and health care outlooks\n\n\n\nHow digital innovation and evolving consumer needs are reshaping growth  strategies\n\n\n\nApproaches leaders can consider to help turn disruption into progress
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/2026-life-sciences-and-health-care-outlook-trends-shaping-transformation/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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SUMMARY:Solver xFP&A: Year in Review & What’s Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar to explore the latest advancements in Solver’s extended financial planning and analysis (xFP&A) software. Discover how Solver’s continual updates and innovative features can help streamline your reporting and planning process\, enhance decision making\, and drive desired business outcomes. You’ll also learn about new features and fixes you may not be aware of\, with practical takeaways to help your team report and plan with confidence. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe recent Solver product updates and enhancements.\n\n\n\nDiscuss how Solver’s xFP&A platform supports improved planning and reporting.\n\n\n\nEvaluate how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated to drive efficiency and insight.\n\n\n\nIdentify Solver’s road map priorities for the coming year.\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 Information Technology 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/solver-xfpa-year-in-review-whats-ahead/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Q4 2025 Quarterly Technical Update Rebroadcast 1
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss BDO’s 2025 Quarterly Technical Update Webcast Series which continues our tradition of helping financial management\, board directors and audit committees stay on top of today’s hot topics and current developments.  \n\n\n\nEach quarter\, the program will discuss recent changes and proposals that occurred during the quarter with respect to various topics in accounting and financial reporting. \n\n\n\n1.5 CPE Credit in the field of Accounting. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nRecognize recently released\, project and proposal stage accounting and financial reporting guidance developed by the FASB\, EITF and PCC.\n\n\n\nDescribe timely SEC guidance\, topics and resources and their general impact on accounting and financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe project and proposal stage literature that may have a broad impact on financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe evolving corporate governance activities including those of the PCAOB\, CAQ and other organization’s topics and releases.\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/q4-2025-quarterly-technical-update-rebroadcast-1/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251122T003413Z
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SUMMARY:What audit committees need to know for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the EY Center for Board Matters on December 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET for another episode in our webcast series\, Better Questions for Boards\, designed to provide directors with insights and questions to consider as they engage with management on a variety of complex boardroom issues. \n\n\n\nThis 60-minute session will deliver timely guidance and forward-looking viewpoints to help audit committees prepare for the upcoming year-end meetings. Expect actionable perspectives on economic trends\, regulatory shifts and reporting priorities that will shape boardroom conversations in the next year. Topics include the following: \n\n\n\n\nMacroeconomic outlook: Gain clarity on global economic expectations – from interest rates and labor market dynamics to their impact on business strategy.\n\n\n\nA view from Washington\, DC: Understand the administration’s priorities and the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape\, as well as what these things mean for your company.\n\n\n\nTax policy developments: Learn about recent tax changes and uncover opportunities amid shifting policies.\n\n\n\nFinancial reporting: Stay informed on emerging SEC and PCAOB developments and key year-end considerations for high-quality financial reporting.\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be co-moderated by Patrick Niemann\, Partner\, Ernst & Young LLP and Jennifer Lee\, Managing Director\, Ernst & Young LLP. Panelists will include: \n\n\n\n\nLauren Alexander\, Partner\, National Professional Practice\, Ernst & Young LLP\n\n\n\nKaren Dynan\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Peterson Institute for International Economics\n\n\n\nAngela Evans\, EY Americas Co-Director of Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services\n\n\n\nKristi Kennedy\, Director\, Office of Public Policy\, Ernst & Young LLP
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/what-audit-committees-need-to-know-for-2026/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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SUMMARY:Professional Conduct in Tax Practice: A Circular 230 Overview
DESCRIPTION:IRS Stakeholder Liaison is an IRS Return Preparer Office Approved CE Provider for Enrolled Agents and Other Tax Return Preparers with valid PTINs and is not NASBA or MCLE accredited. CPAs\, attorneys and others licensed by state boards/organizations should check with their respective boards/organizations to determine if credit applies toward their continuing education requirements. \n\n\n\n\nAfter completing this free 120-minute webinar you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify key statutory and regulatory authorities underlying Circular 230 and enforcement by the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).\n\n\n\nDescribe OPR?s mission\, structure\, and investigatory process.\n\n\n\nExplain the scope and structure of Circular 230 as it governs “practice” before the IRS by “practitioners”?\n\n\n\nIdentify the key provisions of Circular 230 relating to standards of competency and due diligence expected of practitioners.\n\n\n\nLocate reliable IRS and OPR resources and contact information to support continued ethical practice.\n\n\n\nPlus\, a live Q & A\n\n\n\n\nCLOSED CAPTIONING WILL BE OFFERED \n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar \n\n\n\nContinuing Education: All participants who qualify will receive a Certificate of Completion. Tax Professionals earn up to 2 CE Credits. Category: Ethics \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email us at: cl.sl.web.conference.team@irs.gov \n\n\n\nSponsored By: IRS Stakeholder Liaison \n\n\n\nDate: 12/17/2025Time: 2 p.m. Eastern; 1 p.m. Central; 12 p.m. Arizona and Mountain; 11 a.m. Pacific; 10 a.m. Alaska\, and 9 a.m. HawaiiLocation: Virtual
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/professional-conduct-in-tax-practice-a-circular-230-overview/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethics
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SUMMARY:Quarterly financial reporting update - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n\n\n\nJoin Grant Thornton’s Audit Quality and Risk for our quarterly webcast series that will bring you up to date on what you need to know for financial reporting in the fourth quarter of 2025. Topics will include updates on recent standard-setting activities\, and accounting and reporting hot topics\, and key takeaways from the annual AICPA & CIMA Conference on current SEC & PCAOB developments. \n\n\n\nWebcast details\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 17\, 20252:00 PM ET – 3:30 PM ET \n\n\n\nRecommended CPE credits\n\n\n\n1.5 \n\n\n\nLearning objectives\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the latest guidance from the SEC\, FASB and PCAOB \n\n\n\nAnalyze various practice issues to demonstrate application of significant guidance \n\n\n\nEvaluate activity from the annual AICPA & CIMA Conference on Current SEC & PCAOB Developments
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/quarterly-financial-reporting-update-december-2025/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:2025 US GAAP Taxonomy Updates
DESCRIPTION:About this Event:\n\n\n\nThis program is designed for Certified Public Accountants\, other accounting professionals\, and financial professionals. This course will provide an overview of the changes implemented in the 2025 US GAAP taxonomy. \n\n\n\nAfter this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the changes introduced into the 2025 US GAAP Taxonomy related to structural design\, accounting standards updates and topical projects\n\n\n\nQuantify element and technology changes in the 2025 US GAAP Taxonomy\n\n\n\nAcquire detailed insight into taxonomy revisions and migration expectation\n\n\n\n\nWorkiva offers one complimentary CPE credit for this session. 
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/2025-us-gaap-taxonomy-updates/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251122T115006Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating AuditBoard internal audit risk assessments with crucial qualitative insights
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nThis session introduces a dynamic Excel-based internal audit risk assessment companion tool designed to enhance AuditBoard’s audit planning modules. The tool expands beyond the traditional quantitative model of impact × likelihood × strength of controls to incorporate key qualitative factors (such as enterprise strategic alignment\, executive priorities\, ethics and fraud concerns\, and known control deficiencies) while integrating live metadata from AuditBoard. Participants will learn how the tool helps audit teams contextualize and document their risk universe\, allocate internal and external audit budgets\, and generate a defensible\, data-driven annual and multi-year internal audit plan. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify commonly requested qualitative factors that strengthen the traditional risk assessment process.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how to integrate AuditBoard data into a structured Excel risk assessment to provide richer contextual analysis.\n\n\n\nApply qualitative criteria to balance audit coverage\, budget constraints\, and strategic priorities in developing the  internal audit plan.\n\n\n\nDevelop a comprehensive and custom risk-based internal audit plan\, leveraging both quantitative scoring and qualitative insight.\n\n\n\n\nCPE credit(s): 1 \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/integrating-auditboard-internal-audit-risk-assessments-with-crucial-qualitative-insights/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251122T011932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T011938Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Readiness: Q4 Tax accounting considerations
DESCRIPTION:PwC specialists will discuss tax accounting considerations and recent tax developments. On this webcast\, we will discuss year-end considerations related to 2025 legislative and regulatory developments including US Tax Reform\, Pillar Two\, and the adoption of the income tax disclosure ASU\, as well as other hot topics related to year-end readiness. CPE-eligible for 1 Accounting credit.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/tax-readiness-q4-tax-accounting-considerations-2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251121T225154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T225200Z
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SUMMARY:AI Cyber Risk: Defending Against Evolving Threats
DESCRIPTION:Organizations face unprecedented cyber risks as AI and advanced data analytics reshape the threat landscape. With 76% of business leaders expecting increased cybersecurity threats and 68% noting that technological advances are intensifying risks according to BDO global Techtonic States The New Business Edge study. We will discuss practical strategies for building resilient data infrastructure\, implementing robust cybersecurity controls\, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to manage and mitigate cyber risk. \n\n\n\n1.0 CPE Credit in the field of Information Technology (IT) \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDiscover how emerging technologies including AI and data analytics are changing the nature of cyber threats and cybercrime. \n\n\n\nExamine the dual role of AI in cyber risk—as both a potential threat and a powerful defense tool.\n\n\n\nIdentify key elements of resilient data infrastructure and robust cybersecurity controls.\n\n\n\nExplore strategies for incident detection\, response\, and forensic investigation.\n\n\n\nRecognize the importance of risk-thinking and cross-functional collaboration in managing cyber risk.\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/ai-cyber-risk-defending-against-evolving-threats/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
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SUMMARY:REITs for the Future: Growth & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape is evolving\, with new legislation and sustainability practices reshaping the industry. In this informative webinar from Forvis Mazars\, our knowledgeable professionals will provide recent tax updates and actionable strategies for sustainable growth. In addition\, learn how to leverage tax-efficient structures to attract foreign investment to help position your business for long-term success. Whether you’re a CEO\, CFO\, controller\, or tax professional\, you’ll gain practical insights to help drive your organization’s growth and sustainability in a changing market. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the key 2025 tax law changes affecting real estate and REITs.\n\n\n\nIdentify emerging sustainability practices relevant to REIT operations.\n\n\n\nExplain how tax-efficient structures can support foreign investment in REITs.\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 Taxes 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/reits-for-the-future-growth-sustainability/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
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SUMMARY:Domestic tax quarterly webcast series: a focus on state tax matters - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:For our final quarterly webcast in 2025\, we welcome Craig Johnson\, the Executive Director of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board\, Inc. (SST)\, and Fred Nicely\, Senior Tax Counsel with the Council on State Taxation\, who will join us to discuss the collaborative efforts of state and local governments and the business community to streamline states’ sales and use tax laws by creating more uniformity and simplifying sales and use tax administration. Among the topics they will discuss are: \n\n\n\n\nKey provisions of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement\n\n\n\nSST policies\, processes and current projects\n\n\n\nBenefits to states and taxpayers from involvement with the SST project and how to get involved\n\n\n\n\nPanelists also will discuss hot topics in sales and use tax risk management in select states\, including discussions on tax base differences between state and local jurisdictions\, regulatory developments and enforcement policies of interest to multijurisdictional entities. \n\n\n\nWe will round out the webcast with a state and local tax policy discussion. Topics to be discussed include an update on the current state of the states\, results from the November 2025 state elections\, trends from 2025 state legislative sessions and the policy considerations going into the 2026 legislative sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this 90-minute\, interactive webcast. We encourage you to ask questions. \n\n\n\nGuest panelists \n\n\n\n\nCraig Johnson\, Executive Director of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board\, Inc\, Westby\, WI\n\n\n\nFred Nicely\, Senior Tax Counsel with the Council on State Taxation\, Washington\, DC\n\n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\n\nRandy Ferris\, Indirect\, State and Local Tax\, Ernst & Young LLP\, Sacramento\, CA\n\n\n\nEmily Fiore\, Indirect\, State and Local Tax\, Ernst & Young LLP\, Chicago\, IL\n\n\n\nScott Roberti\, Indirect\, State and Local Tax Policy Services Leader\, Ernst & Young LLP\, Stamford\, CT\n\n\n\nMichael Wasser\, Indirect\, State and Local Tax\, Ernst & Young LLP\, Boston\, MA\n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\nNatalie Haynes\, Indirect\, State and Local Sales and Use Tax Leader\, Ernst & Young LLP\, St. Louis\, MO\n\n\n\n\nEY webcast managed and produced by Ernst & Young LLP’s Tax Technical Knowledge Services Group\, Washington\, DC: Lynn Fairfax
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/domestic-tax-quarterly-webcast-series-a-focus-on-state-tax-matters-december-2025/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251121T210426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T210432Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly accounting roundup: Q4 2025 update on important developments
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nDo you know what issues the standard-setters and regulators have been addressing lately? We’ve been monitoring their projects and hot topics. We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nCoverage of the 2025 The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA) Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments\n\n\n\nAccounting\, standard-setting\, and reporting developments for the quarter\n\n\n\nRecent positions on accounting and reporting of accounting and auditing standard-setters and regulators\n\n\n\nOther hot topics
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/quarterly-accounting-roundup-q4-2025-update-on-important-developments/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251115T143240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T143245Z
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SUMMARY:Health Industries Accounting and Reporting Hot Topics Year-End Webcast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Health Industries Accounting and Reporting Hot Topics Year-End Webcast on Wednesday\, December 17\, from 1:00–2:30 pm EST. \n\n\n\nThis session will deliver valuable insights on three major themes: developments in the healthcare deals space\, advancements in the healthcare industry\, and a technical update on regulatory and accounting standards. The webcast aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the forces impacting the health industries as we wrap up the year and look forward to the future. \n\n\n\nParticipants will be eligible to receive CPE credits for attending this webcast. \n\n\n\nPresenter:Josh Herron\, Health Industries Assurance Leader\, PwC US. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: CFO – Non-PwC Auditor\, CFO – Audit client.Manager and above in the accounting and reporting functional roles for pharma and life sciences\, health services\, and medical devices organizations. \n\n\n\nCPE Credit: Eligible for 1.5 CPE credits.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/health-industries-accounting-and-reporting-hot-topics-year-end-webcast/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
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SUMMARY:From risks to results
DESCRIPTION:With a new year approaching and the financial services industry risk landscape constantly evolving\, it is essential to align your financial services organization’s audit\, risk and compliance functions to ensure robust oversight and resilience. As you look ahead to 2026\, your focus should be on strengthening enterprise risk management (ERM) practices and proactively aligning your internal audit plans to consider (or evaluate) how these risks and potential mitigation strategies may impact your organization.  \n\n\n\nOn Dec. 17\, Baker Tilly financial services and ERM specialists are hosting a webinar featuring information on emerging risks they believe will impact internal audit plans in 2026 and focus on how to anticipate and mitigate them. Key risks for 2026 will likely include increased regulatory scrutiny\, emerging cybersecurity threats and the growing complexity of IT environments. To address these challenges\, we will provide tips to enhance collaboration between your second-line (risk management and compliance) and third-line (internal) functions\, allowing you to identify potential control gaps\, assess technology-related vulnerabilities and confirm that governance frameworks are responsive to new and emerging risks. Participants will gain actionable strategies to enhance resilience\, ensure compliance and drive value within their internal audit functions.  \n\n\n\nRegister now and join us for this CPE-eligible webinar on Dec. 17 from 1-2 p.m. ET. Questions will be encouraged throughout and answered\, time permitting.  \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the key emerging risks impacting internal audit plans in 2026 and how to anticipate and mitigate them \n\n\n\nLearn how to optimize an ERM framework within your organization to support your overall objectives and regulatory requirements \n\n\n\nExplore the roles of second- and third-line functions and practical approaches to integration for more robust risk management \n\n\n\nDiscover tools and techniques for aligning your audit\, risk and compliance functions \n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\nC-level executives and those involved in the internal audit or ERM functions in finance\, IT\, operations\, technology\, risk\, compliance and governance\, and industry professionals at banks\, credit unions\, insurers\, asset managers\, financial technology companies (fintechs) and other financial services organizations with a focus on data governance\, internal audit\, risk advisory\, cybersecurity\, information technology\, strategy and digital transformation  \n\n\n\nInformation about CPE eligibility\n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this webinar\, and advance preparation is not required. There is no cost to attend this webinar. A certificate of completion will be emailed to you four to six weeks after the event.    \n\n\n\nLevel: Overview  \n\n\n\nCPE credit: One (1) hour total credit   \n\n\n\nField of study: Specialized Knowledge   \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund policies\, please email learning@bakertilly.com.   \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy 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: nasbaregistry.org.  
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/from-risks-to-results/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T133000
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Insurance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:With the rapidly changing regulatory landscape\, new accounting standards\, and emerging trends\, it’s more important than ever for insurers and related companies to stay current with the latest guidance. Join us for a two-day virtual training symposium as we provide insights on hot topics in the insurance industry\, current and proposed accounting updates\, federal and state tax developments\, and much more! \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss recent tax and accounting updates affecting insurers nationwide.\n\n\n\nApply current industry trends and best practices for insurers.\n\n\n\nIdentify upcoming issues that may impact the overall insurance environment.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n8.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\nEight CPE credits (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/2025-virtual-insurance-symposium/2025-12-17/3/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T063431
CREATED:20251122T130625Z
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SUMMARY:3 CPE - Automation Spotlight 2025
DESCRIPTION:Automation Spotlight\n\n\n\nJoin us for three webinars exploring how automation technology enables you to bring more value to your clients. \n\n\n\nFuture-Ready Firms: Insights from the 2025 CPA.com & BILL Growth & Tech Survey \n\n\n\n74% 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\nApproachable CAS: Tech-Enabled Spend Management Advisory \n\n\n\nNext up\, an engaging webinar that demystifies the process of incorporating spend management into your firm’s client advisory services (CAS). Amy Merletti from CPA.com will host Richard Corn from BILL\, to show you how to transition from traditional after-the-fact expense reporting toward a proactive\, tech-enabled approach. \n\n\n\nAchieve Operational Excellence in Your Family Office Practice \n\n\n\nFamily offices are prime for technology automation in 2025 to help address common challenges such as evolving family needs\, cybersecurity threats\, talent shortages\, and more. In this webinar\, CPA.com’s Kim Blascoe and Sophia Loh\, Family Office Partner at Frank\, Rimerman +Co.\, will provide a workshop-style update on how top firms are putting technology to use in their operations.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/3cpe-automation-spotlight-2025/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Management and Organization
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SUMMARY:Q4 2025 Quarterly Technical Update
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss BDO’s 2025 Quarterly Technical Update Webcast Series which continues our tradition of helping financial management\, board directors and audit committees stay on top of today’s hot topics and current developments.  \n\n\n\nEach quarter\, the program will discuss recent changes and proposals that occurred during the quarter with respect to various topics in accounting and financial reporting. \n\n\n\n1.5 CPE Credit in the field of Accounting. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nRecognize recently released\, project and proposal stage accounting and financial reporting guidance developed by the FASB\, EITF and PCC.\n\n\n\nDescribe timely SEC guidance\, topics and resources and their general impact on accounting and financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe project and proposal stage literature that may have a broad impact on financial reporting.\n\n\n\nDescribe evolving corporate governance activities including those of the PCAOB\, CAQ and other organization’s topics and releases.\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/q4-2025-quarterly-technical-update/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:Managing Debt Covenants and Financial Ratios in a Challenging Environment
DESCRIPTION:For many institutions\, managing covenants and financial ratios is an important strategic consideration for operational planning and debt management efforts. \n\n\n\nIn this complimentary webinar\, attendees will gain insight into structuring of financial covenants for both publicly issued and privately placed debt\, along with strategies for operational planning to meet covenants and financial ratios on an annual basis. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we’ll explore the consequences of missing a covenant or ratio\, and how institutions can work to remedy the issue should such a situation arise. Lastly\, we will cover how debt financing affects the financial responsibility composite score and key considerations when planning new debt financing. \n\n\n\nAt the end of this session\, you’ll be able to:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify key strategies for structuring and management of financial covenants for loans and debt obligations\n\n\n\nRecall the ramifications of missing a financial covenant and potential solutions or remedies\n\n\n\nRecognize the impact of debt financing on the financial responsibility composite score and identify recommended practices for planning new debt financing initiatives\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis session is designed for CFOs\, controllers\, and other higher education leaders and financial staff. \n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nContact CLA’s meetings\, events\, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com. \n\n\n\nCPE\n\n\n\nRecommended CPE: 1 credit\, FinancePrerequisites: NoneProgram level: OverviewAdvance preparation: NoneDelivery method: Group Internet BasedView CPE sponsorship information
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/managing-debt-covenants-and-financial-ratios-in-a-challenging-environment/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Talent Strategies for a Changing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Shifting employee expectations and business uncertainties are forcing organizations to rethink workforce strategies. This session will explore approaches to leadership\, engagement\, and upskilling that foster organizational resilience and adaptability\, and discuss managing associated risks. \n\n\n\n1.0 CPE Credit in the field of Personnel/Human Resources (PHR) \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n\n\n\nIdentify trends shaping the future workforce and leadership.\n\n\n\nReview strategies for talent attraction\, retention\, and upskilling.\n\n\n\nApply AI and digital tools to enhance workforce engagement and productivity.\n\n\n\nExplain tax related risk and compliance.\n\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/talent-strategies-for-a-changing-workforce/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Personnel/Human Resources
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CREATED:20251101T105822Z
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SUMMARY:Financial accounting and reporting for income taxes: Year-end prep
DESCRIPTION:Key takeaways \n\n\n\nAre you ready for year-end reporting for income taxes? We’ve got you covered. Join us for our last Dbriefs of 2025\, where we’ll dive into an array of hot topics. We’ll discuss: \n\n\n\n\nTax accounting considerations of recent developments for the quarter\n\n\n\nASU 2023-09\n\n\n\nOther hot topics in preparation for year-end\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will identify important developments and explore their potential effects on financial reporting for income taxes.
URL:https://www.freelivecpe.com/event/financial-accounting-and-reporting-for-income-taxes-year-end-prep/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Insurance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:With the rapidly changing regulatory landscape\, new accounting standards\, and emerging trends\, it’s more important than ever for insurers and related companies to stay current with the latest guidance. Join us for a two-day virtual training symposium as we provide insights on hot topics in the insurance industry\, current and proposed accounting updates\, federal and state tax developments\, and much more! \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss recent tax and accounting updates affecting insurers nationwide.\n\n\n\nApply current industry trends and best practices for insurers.\n\n\n\nIdentify upcoming issues that may impact the overall insurance environment.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n8.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\nEight CPE credits (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/2025-virtual-insurance-symposium/2025-12-17/2/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Insurance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:With the rapidly changing regulatory landscape\, new accounting standards\, and emerging trends\, it’s more important than ever for insurers and related companies to stay current with the latest guidance. Join us for a two-day virtual training symposium as we provide insights on hot topics in the insurance industry\, current and proposed accounting updates\, federal and state tax developments\, and much more! \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss recent tax and accounting updates affecting insurers nationwide.\n\n\n\nApply current industry trends and best practices for insurers.\n\n\n\nIdentify upcoming issues that may impact the overall insurance environment.\n\n\n\n\nCPE Information\n\n\n\n8.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)\n\n\n\nEight CPE credits (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/2025-virtual-insurance-symposium/2025-12-17/1/
LOCATION:Free Live CPE Webinars\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Knowledge
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