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Welcome to our online catalog. LCPA offers thousands of live and online courses to satisfy your professional development needs. Our easy-to-use filter enables you to find just the right courses to enhance your knowledge and help you succeed even more.
Whether you have an hour during lunch or an entire day, LCPA provides quality, flexible options to fit your schedule. Look for the "See more dates" dropdown to view availability. Several events/classes produced by LCPA can be taken either LIVE (In-Person) or VIRTUAL—please ensure you register for the correct one.
LCPA is proud to partner with ACPEN, CPA Crossings, Surgent, AHI, AICPA, and K2 Enterprises to deliver high-quality webcast and self-study content in a convenient and cost-effective manner. Stand-alone courses and all-access packages are available. Filter using the Vendor name. Learn more.
Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Overview
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Online/Webcast
1.50 Credits
This session is the beginning in a series on the new revenue recognition standard. The standard outlines five steps for proper compliance. At the surface, these steps seem simplistic. However, there are many considerations that should be considered within each step based on your process and industry. This course is designed to provide an overview of the technical guidance and outline the five steps involved in the revenue recognition model. We also explore some concepts to consider within each step and then evaluate some challenges that specific industry's may have when complying with the standard. Future courses will further delve into each step and provide example and scenarios that should be considered to properly apply the step. Speaker - Lynn Fountain
When Leadership Fails
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
When the leadership in any organizations carries out their responsibilities of establishing, maintaining and monitoring internal controls, it significantly reduces the possibility of fraud occurring. When and if it does occur, a good system of internal controls will often detect it early on. This presentation is an illustration of what can happen when top management fails to carry out their responsibility of protecting an entity’s assets through a good system of internal controls. Speaker - Dennis Dycus
ACPEN: K2’s Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Are you intrigued by the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) but unsure how to dive in? You're not alone! Many professionals find AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot to be a mystery. But don't worry, we're here to help you unlock the potential of these powerful tools! Join K2's "Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence" session and discover how to harness the power of today's AI tools to boost your efficiency and productivity. This session will guide you through accessing and using multiple popular AI tools, making it easier than ever to integrate AI into your daily workflow. If you're new to AI, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and transform the way you work!
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ACPEN: K2’s Eight Awesome PivotTable Features
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Unlock the full potential of Excel's most powerful feature-PivotTables! While many users rely on them daily, few tap into the advanced capabilities that can transform data into dynamic insights. Join us for an eye-opening session where you'll discover eight game-changing PivotTable techniques that go far beyond the basics. From custom calculations and KPI integration to multi-source consolidation and advanced reporting tricks, we'll show you how to elevate your analytics and impress stakeholders. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just getting started, this session will equip you with the tools to turn ordinary PivotTables into extraordinary decision-making engines. Don't just use PivotTables-master them!
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ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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This is not your average CPE course! In this fun and practical course, you'll learn how to remember names, where you put things, what you read, or anything else 300% (or more) effectively than before. You will also learn how to prevent dementia, and halve your stress by using exercises that take under two minutes a day to do. Additionally, you'll receive information on ways to improve your memory by improving your overall health and wellness. This course will give you an overview of natural supplements to enhance your memory as well as share tips to improve your sleep. This course will change your life both now and in the future by making sure you know the best ways to remember information, handle stress and keep your mind sharp until the day you die. The information in this course to help increase your professional efficiency and improve your overall quality of life.
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ACPEN: Self-Rental Real Estate: Integrating the Passive Activity Rules with the Flow-Through Entity Deduction Rules
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This program presents a detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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ACPEN: Taxation of Business Entities
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Online/Webcast
2.50 Credits
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This course will introduce you the different types of business entities and the tax implications of contributions, distributions and earnings, among other topics. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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ACPEN: Best-in-Class Internal Controls: Best Practices for Finance Professionals
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Strong internal controls are the foundation of financial integrity and operational efficiency. In this interactive two-hour session, finance professionals will explore best-in-class internal control frameworks and leading practices to mitigate risks, enhance compliance, and improve organizational performance. Participants will gain insights into designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls that align with regulatory expectations and industry standards. This course will provide real-world examples and practical strategies to strengthen controls in key financial processes, ensuring a culture of accountability and transparency.
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ACPEN: Habits That May Keep You from Promotions, Raises or Achieving Your Potential in Organizations: Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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In this course, we will discuss what derailer habits keep you from achieving your fullest potential and deserving place.
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ACPEN: Form 1120S - Preparation and Analysis
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course is designed for financial professionals looking to understand Form 1120S. It covers the essential aspects of S corporation taxation, including the preparation of Form 1120S, determining taxable income, and accurately reporting and allocating income, deductions, and credits. Participants will also learn how to calculate shareholder basis and understand the strategic advantages and limitations of an S corporation. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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ACPEN: Unleashing Creativity in the Workplace
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, the ability to foster creativity is more crucial than ever. Unleashing Creativity in the Workplace is a CEU course designed for HR professionals who are eager to cultivate an environment where creativity drives productivity, innovation, and engagement. Through this course, you will learn how to leverage creativity to enhance individual, team, and organizational performance-ultimately achieving your company’s goals faster and more efficiently. Christine Wilson, a counselor turned coach and the creator of the Think Time planner, will guide you through a comprehensive approach to fostering creativity and innovation in your organization. Whether you're looking to inspire new ideas, improve employee engagement, or create a culture of innovation, this course offers actionable strategies and insights to help you unlock the full potential of your workforce.
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ACPEN: Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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With increasing competition for finding the best qualified candidates and retaining today’s workforce, it’s more important than ever to consider flexible work options in the workplace. We will review the most popular flexible work options your company could consider implementing: telecommuting, compressed work weeks, flexible hours, phased return from leave of absence, job sharing, early release days, and more! We’ll discuss the benefits of this talent management strategy, including increased productivity, decreased costs, better work-life “integration”, and increased employee engagement and satisfaction. You’ll learn how to propose flexible scheduling to your executive team, including how to logistically roll out this program. Whether you’re in a manufacturing plant, corporate headquarters, or retail industry, you can apply any of these flexible work options to your organization.
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ACPEN: Hiring Remotely: Using Personality Assessments for Better Hiring Decisions
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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This course explores the best practices for hiring remotely while leveraging personality assessments to make more informed decisions. Learn how to effectively integrate personality testing into your recruitment process to identify candidates who are the right fit for your team, even from a distance.
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ACPEN: Conflict Resolution and Effective Communication Training
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Online/Webcast
1.20 Credits
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Strong teams communicate openly, listen actively, and handle conflict with respect. This engaging session helps participants recognize different communication styles, manage misunderstandings, and turn tough conversations into opportunities for collaboration. Through discussions and practical tools, team members will build confidence in addressing challenges while strengthening trust and connection in the workplace.
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ACPEN: Grow Your Business from Within – Striking the Right Balance Between a CPA Firm's Financial, People, and Client Success
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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There are multiple tangible and intangible factors that can drive a CPA Firm's long-term success. Specifically, public accountants must place a priority on being both efficient and value-added business advisors when performing audit and other services. This course provides proven tips and techniques for ensuring your firm has the capacity to grow and expand your "business" from within in a healthy way, considering how to improve in three key areas: financial success, satisfaction of people, and outstanding client service.
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ACPEN: Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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The current environment could be having an enormous impact on accounting and financial reporting for all entities, including nonprofits. This course will provide insights into the most critical disclosures related to liquidity, accounting uncertainty, and going concern for nonprofits.
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ACPEN: State of Privacy
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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With consumers' growing demand for privacy, it is imperative that enterprises prioritize privacy and provide privacy professionals with the resources they need. This webinar explores the findings of the annual State of Privacy Survey, which surveyed privacy professionals around the world and will cover trends in privacy staffing, budgets, awareness training, breaches, and privacy by design. Awareness of trends in these key privacy areas can help attendees reexamine, reevaluate, and potentially improve their privacy programs.
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ACPEN: Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The same theory applies to departmental performance—the overall result is only as strong as its weakest contributor. Leave our interactive and entertaining session with insight for developing and sustaining the best team you can possibly assemble. The four elements in this process are (1) development, (2) leadership, (3) hiring and (4) environment. Discuss how to effectively use these elements in your creation of an outstanding organization. Discover the power of the 10 Attributes for Leadership Success and the negative impact of Leadership’s Fatal 13. Above all, learn how to combine these four elements as a successful catalyst for sustained high-quality output and results.
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ACPEN: Dashboard and Report Design Principles Using Excel
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Transform your data presentation skills with our comprehensive course on creating impactful dashboards and reports using Excel. This workshop is tailored for professionals who: Regularly produce or update dashboards and reports Struggle with confusing or overly complex reporting tools Seek to streamline varied reporting styles across their organization Aim to establish a consistent, replicable "house style" for reporting Want to impress stakeholders with clear, user-friendly data presentations Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, you'll learn the fundamental principles that make reports and dashboards easy to understand. We'll distill these concepts into a set of practical rules and guide you through their application in Excel.
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ACPEN: Eliminating Busy Season: Transforming Your Practice to Year- Round Advisory Services
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course provides tax and accounting professionals with a comprehensive framework for transitioning from a compliance-driven busy season model to a sustainable, year-round advisory practice. Participants will explore strategies for expanding services into tax, financial, and estate planning. The course addresses both transitioning existing clients and attracting new, higher-value clients while improving efficiency, client value, and revenue stability.
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