Financial experts and CPAs in particular should be well-versed in topics relating to risk management. After all, understanding how to hedge against potential risks or avoid them altogether can be the key to business success or failure. So, in the interest of adding to the existing toolbelt of risk management resources, this course focuses on the COSO framework to give accountants a step-by-step explanation for anticipating, preventing and managing risk. Course Type: Video. Worth 1 Technical CPE Credit (CPA/NASBA).

CPAs and financial professionals might not always have the largest role in determining organizational strategy, but it’s important to have the skills to contribute whenever necessary. Because if only a few individuals at the top of the corporate structure know and understand the long-term goals of the company, the employees carrying out the plan don’t know what they’re aiming for. This course focuses on developing mission, vision and values to as they relate to the strategy formulation process, so business professionals at any level of the organization can help contribute to their organization’s overall strategic plan. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

This course offers an overview of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, a set of principles which guide CPAs while performing professional responsibilities. Included is a discussion of those principles applied to all members as well as those specifically observed by accountants in business, public practice, or other spheres. Course Type: eBook. Worth 4 Ethics (Technical) CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

This course uses an audience centric focus to help take executives from a lack of information and understanding of variance analysis to precision, clarity and a thorough grasp. Essentially, the course helps you apply best practices to traditional variance analysis, utilizing charts, graphs, and images to further reporting comprehension. The skills learned in this course can easily apply across a wider range of reporting and analysis, so that professionals in other business areas can also utilize more comprehensive reporting practices. Course Type: Video. Worth 4.5 PDCs (SHRM) and 4.5 CEUs (HRCI Business Credit).