Upcoming CPE courses offered through the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountantsen-usCopyright 2012, Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountantshttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog?resetLike it or not, bankruptcy is a fact of life today. Is your company or client able to take advantage of the laws enacted by Congress to protect the creditor's limited assets? What about employment laws? Are you aware of regulations that deal with ADA, sexual harassment and discrimination? Lack of knowledge on these issues can cost your company some of its most precious resources. Gain real-world advice to avoid costly litigation and learn to build a viable defense when your back is against the wall. NOTE: Accepted for CMA and CFM continuing education credit.Wed, 30 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08351-business_law_essentials_for_accountants/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08351-business_law_essentials_for_accountants/To view complete course catalogs of available webcasts and webinars and to make sure you receive the special OSCPA discounted rates, please visit the vendors' websites to purchase courses via our Webcasts & Webinars eLearning page.Wed, 30 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08350-looking_for_webcasts_and_webinars/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08350-looking_for_webcasts_and_webinars/The AICPA's Auditing Standards Board Clarity Project is no longer on the distant horizon - it's here! Find out what the first comprehensive rewrite of the SASs since 1972 entails and its implications on your auditing practice. Prepare now for the clarified SASs that generally will be effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2012. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative format to increase concept comprehension and retention. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.Wed, 30 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08352-i_see_it_bringing_into_focus_the_new_clarified_auditing_standards-new/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08352-i_see_it_bringing_into_focus_the_new_clarified_auditing_standards-new/When we think of fraud, we typically think of employees stealing money or companies falsifying their financial statements. But the number and variety of these frauds pale in comparison to people-to-people frauds, which is the most prevalent and fastest growing type of fraud. This course discusses the various ways one individual defrauds another, as well as how to detect the schemes and protect yourself against them.Thu, 31 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08353-protecting_you_and_your_clients_against_identity_theft_investment_fraud_and_consumer_fraud/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08353-protecting_you_and_your_clients_against_identity_theft_investment_fraud_and_consumer_fraud/This conference is filled with 16 hours of fast-paced presentations designed to maximize your time and enhance your learning. Nationally recognized speakers have extensive expertise in numerous software applications. They will share their knowledge with you in order to help you do your job with efficiency and ease. Participants will receive helpful tips and advanced techniques, along with the tools and skills necessary to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of changes in computer technology. All sessions feature high quality, full-color computer projection systems for clear viewing. This conference is designed for CPAs in public practice or industry who want to take better advantage of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. NOTE: Instructional delivery method: Group-live demo and discussion using color computer projection – NOT a hands-on course.Thu, 31 May 2012 08:00:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08303-technology_conference_with_k2_enterprises_2_days/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08303-technology_conference_with_k2_enterprises_2_days/Help your top clients protect their estates' assets from the previous and anticipated 35% estate tax as provided by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. With current two-year window inestate and gift tax laws, consider the impact of alternative tax provisions. Once your client has accumulated wealth, varying techniques utilizing wills, foundations and trusts can be employed to minimize or completely eliminate transfer taxes and even generate current tax deductions. Learn to employ these planning devices to help clients meet their family-planning and charitable-contribution goals. NOTE: Accepted for PFS, CMA, CFM and EA continuing education credit.Thu, 31 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08355-advanced_estate_planning_practical_strategies_for_your_clients/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08355-advanced_estate_planning_practical_strategies_for_your_clients/Compilation and review issues have dominated the profession during the past few years due to the updating of the compilation and review literature by the SSARS Committee and the issuance of SSARS 19 effective for compilations and reviews performed for periods ending after December 15, 2010. This program addresses the changes and current performance requirements in the compilation and review literature such that practitioners will be able to perform these services in compliance with the current standards. The manual also includes a number of "Best Practices Tips." Thu, 31 May 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08354-compilation_and_review_essentials-rules_for_local_practitioners/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08354-compilation_and_review_essentials-rules_for_local_practitioners/Fair value accounting continues to be one of the most complex and controversial areas of accounting today and its impact on the global economy is well documented. The FASB also continues to struggle with just how its guidance should be applied, as evidenced by the issuance thus far of several FASB Staff Positions and Accounting Standards Updates dealing with fair value issues. This course provides a conceptual and practical review of fair value accounting in the context of FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and other U.S. accounting standards. The course shows you how to measure the fair value of specific assets and liabilities and includes the pros and cons of fair valuing select balance sheet items. The course also includes practical examples and case study reviews of applying fair value measurements and disclosures under the authoritative guidance provided in FASB ASC 820 and other U.S. accounting standards. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08360-fair_value_accounting_making_the_complex_issues_understandable-new/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08360-fair_value_accounting_making_the_complex_issues_understandable-new/There have been a number of changes in Oregon law, together with changes in the federal law that impact estate planning in Oregon. The speakers will unwind the complicated changes in the law and address the nuances that affect proper planning for Oregon clients and their families.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08358-estate_tax_and_related_estate_planning_issues_in_oregon_4_hours-morning/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08358-estate_tax_and_related_estate_planning_issues_in_oregon_4_hours-morning/Become the key adviser to a client or employer who's buying or selling a business. Your advice will impact your client for years to come! Lead the team of advisers with a keen overview of the transaction in addition to specific tax and accounting technical advice. Buying and selling a business involves more than calculating a transaction gain or loss - it must be valued, due diligence must be conducted and various stakeholders will be impacted. NOTE: Accepted for CMA, CFM and EA continuing education credit.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08356-buying_and_selling_businesses_the_cpas_role/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08356-buying_and_selling_businesses_the_cpas_role/Get the latest techniques for building and conserving wealth through proactive tax-planning and investment strategies. Completely updated for tax law changes, this course will bring you up-to-date on ways to save taxes with strategies for retirement savers, investors, homeowners and real estate investors, college savers, small business owners and just about anyone who pays taxes. NOTE: Accepted for PFS, CMA, CFM and EA continuing education credits.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08359-innovative_tax_planning_for_individuals_and_sole_proprietors/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08359-innovative_tax_planning_for_individuals_and_sole_proprietors/Get the latest techniques for building and conserving wealth through proactive tax-planning and investment strategies. Completely updated for tax law changes, this course will bring you up-to-date on ways to save taxes with strategies for retirement savers, investors, homeowners and real estate investors, college savers, small business owners and just about anyone who pays taxes. NOTE: Accepted for PFS, CMA, CFM and EA continuing education credits.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08361-innovative_tax_planning_for_individuals_and_sole_proprietors/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08361-innovative_tax_planning_for_individuals_and_sole_proprietors/The best way to avoid Single Audit and Yellow Book audit deficiencies is to recognize them beforehand! Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls miring these audits. This course takes on serious issues in a highly rated and exciting case study format. NOTE: Accepted for CMA and CFM continuing education credit. YELLOW BOOK: Qualifies for Yellow Book CPE based on your unique audited entity.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08362-studies_on_single_audit_and_yellow_book_deficiencies/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08362-studies_on_single_audit_and_yellow_book_deficiencies/Many auditors encounter similar issues when performing an audit of an employee benefit plan. This course is designed to go beyond the basics of preparing work papers and financial statements and instead explore the more advanced issues related to auditing employee benefit plans. The material will provide the auditor with the appropriate tools to address some of the most common problems noted during the audit process. NOTE: Accepted for CMA and CFM continuing education credit.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08363-advanced_employee_benefit_plan_topics-new/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08363-advanced_employee_benefit_plan_topics-new/401(k) plans have become a popular option for employee benefit plans, so you must have the skills to audit these plans effectively. Every aspect of how to audit a 401(k) plan and prepare financial statements that satisfy ERISA and SEC requirements are covered in this course. Tap into ways to plan and conduct 401(k) audits more efficiently and effectively and understand the differences between 401(k) audits and other employee benefit plan audits. NOTE: Accepted for CMA and CFM continuing education credit.Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:30:00 EDThttps://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08364-audits_of_401_k_plans/https://secure.orcpa.org/professional_development/educational_catalog/08364-audits_of_401_k_plans/