Self Study CPE

In addition to a broad range of topics, self-study is available in several formats: Online, On-Demand, Text and CD-ROM. Self-study is designed to be a convenient way of getting your CPE on demand, as you need it. For any self study questions, please call our Member Service Center at (800) 782-2036.

New State Board of Accountancy CPE regulations for CPAs, including self-study

The new State Board of Accountancy CPE regulations for CPAs includes a major change for self-study, which could be described as “CPE = CPE”. This provision removes the distinction and limitations formerly imposed on interactive and self-study programs, making them equal to group study (classroom). This has the effect of counting them as equal and subject to the 76-hour carryover.

Online Text-based programs

AICPA CPExpress Select: Online self-study training designed for MACPA members. Choose from more than 200 programs with over 300 available CPE credit hours in one- and two-hour formats for only $165!...
AICPA CPExpress Select - Ethics: Online self-study ethics training designed for MACPA members. Choose from 3 programs to select one that fits your needs and meets your four CPE ethics credit requirements for only $75!...
AICPA CPExpress Select Renewal: Renew your online subscription to CPExpress Select, online training designed for MACPA members - earn your MD allowed 80 CPE credits for only $119!...

On-Demand (video and audio) programs

Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 1: Pre-Engagement Activities: Session 1 is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of the important judgment calls that are made before the audit engagement even begins. While these decisions are...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 2: Preliminary Planning Activities: Session 2 focuses on the initial information that is gathered and important conclusions that are reached at the on-set of engagement planning and the performance of certain risk asses...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 3: Internal Control Considerations: Session 3 focuses on important internal control considerations. This includes both evaluating the design and implementation of internal controls, which is required on all engagements. I...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 4: Assessing and Responding to Risk: Session 4 focuses on how to appropriately identify, evaluate, document and respond to risks of material misstatement due to either fraud or error in order to effectively and efficiently...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 5: Substantive Testing: Session 5 focuses on performing the substantive audit procedures outlined in the detailed audit plan. Common deficiencies in performing and documenting these further audit procedures w...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 6: Engagement Wrap-Up: Session 6 focuses on all activities that occur during the wrap-up phase of the engagement. This aspect of an audit engagement is where all good intentions are at risk of unraveling and...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 7:Identifying, Evaluating,Communicating Internal Control Deficiencies: Session 7 focuses on how to properly fulfill the requirements for identifying, evaluating and communicating internal control deficiencies identified during the course of the financial s...
Auditing Bits in Bytes Session 8: Quality Control Considerations: Session 8 of this eight-part series emphasizes the key activities that ensure that appropriate quality control procedures were performed on the financial statement audit....
Best Practices in Accounting and Finance Writing: Putting Ideas in Order: Learnhow to manage your thinking and create an organized document that highlights what you want your reader to know, think, and do. Participants will learn how to present ideas in the p...
Best Practices in Accounting and Finance Writing:Being Clear and Accurate: Readers of finance and accounting documents expect the information to be complete, accurate, and readable - neither overly simplistic nor complex. Learn to select and apply language tha...
Business Development: Distinctions Between Marketing and Sales: Is it marketing or is it sales? And does it make a difference? This short course explores those key questions - and their implications for growing your business....
Caesar's Wife: Tipping the Delicate Balance of Leadership and Ethics: In today's complicated world, CPAs carry an increasing burden of public trust. As in the past, they are expected to give sound, ethical advice on accounting matters. Yet, what used to b...
From Technical Expert to Financial Leader: How to Make a Critical Leap in Your Career: When contemplating transitions in their careers, most individuals are uncertain about how to prepare for making these critical changes. This describes a roadmap of the skills, competen...
Getting Things Done: Engaging People to Execute Effectively: The key to execution is knowing how to communicate expectations and how to develop people's ability to think and act appropriately and effectively....
Making Rain: Strategies for Client Service, Selling and Negotiating: Learn the critical success factors and skills necessary to attract and retain quality clients for your firm....
The Finance & Accounting Organization as Strategist and Partner to the Business: How have successful finance and accounting organizations shed the image of policeman even in the wake of added controls to become partners and strategists to the business It is because...
The Impact of IFRS and Other Global Standards on Private Entities: Learn the most important considerations and issues related to the impact of converging to global professional and regulatory standards for U.S. private entities that desire to adopt the...
Top 5 Ways to Get the Most Value for Your Audit Fees: This course will discuss the key factors that impact an audited entity’s ability to achieve the most value for the cost of the financial statement audit. Upon completion of this course...

Book / CD-ROM-based programs

2010 Corporate Income Tax Returns Workshop: Give yourself an advantage with this unique perspective on the latest tax changes including the recent Tax Acts. Look at the most recent tax laws and other practical developments affect...
2010 Health Care Reform Act: Critical Tax and Insurance Ramifications: The nearly $1 trillion, 10 year cost of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care and Reconciliation Acts of 2010 will change the way health insurance is delivered and how we will pay...
Accounting and Auditing with Excel: Practical Applications for Maximum Performance: Can you be doing more with Excel? Many Excel features are useful during financial audits and accounting related engagements and can help to improve both the efficiency and accuracy of y...
Accounting for Income Taxes: Applying Temporary and Uncertain Tax Positions: No other area in accounting is as far reaching, and requires knowledge of a vast number of topics in financial and tax accounting, as accounting for deferred taxes. With the FASB’s issu...
Advanced Auditing of HUD-Assisted Projects: Gain insights into compliance pitfalls for HUD-assisted housing owners and managers along with details on how you can take advantage of new possibilities. Learn to recognize and apply t...
Audits of 401 (k) Plans - Text: Over 400,000 benefit plans have 401(k) features, making it vital that CPAs know the audit requirements and the latest developments affecting them. Focus on every aspect of how to audit...
Audits of HUD-Assisted Projects: Gain in-depth, hands-on information regarding HUD organization, programs, policies and procedures. Review the professional standards affecting specific federal programs. ...
Construction Contractors Advanced Issues: Delve beyond the basics of many issues the construction industry brings to the accounting profession. Get hands-on advice on the accounting, audit and tax issues that make the construct...
Employee Benefit Plans Audit and Accounting Essentials: Master the fundamentals of auditing employee benefit plans in accordance with AICPA and EBSA standards and avoid common errors. Explore the accounting and auditing requirements unique...
Form 990: AICPA's Answer to Unlocking the Tax Complexities: Form 990, once a relatively simple form, has been completely rewritten and become more complex. Not only are CPAs required to perform numerical computations, but they must now answer pr...
Fraud and the CPA: All CPAs have a responsibility to be diligent in preventing and detecting financial statement fraud. Whether you are a preparer of financial statements, an auditor, or just want to help...
Governmental & Nonprofit Annual Update (2011-2012 Edition): Change is inevitable and at times overwhelming if you are unprepared. Ensure that you are current in governmental and not-for-profit accounting and auditing. This course is designed to...
Internal Control Essentials for Financial Managers, Accountants and Auditors: After an overview of the latest COSO guidance on the components and principles of effective internal control, this course introduces participants to basic tools used to document an acco...
International vs US Accounting:What in the World is the Difference: With the fast pace of the convergence project, understanding the differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP is becoming more important for businesses of all sizes. This course outlines the...
Introduction to XBRL: Revolutionizing Business Reporting!: Understand the global phenomenon of XBRL and how it is affecting the entire business reporting supply chain for more comprehensive and faster communication of financial information....
Not-For-Profit Accounting & Reporting: From Start to Finish: The accounting and reporting requirements for not-for-profits are uniquely designed to provide transparency about an organization’s financial position and how it uses its resources. Th...
Shaping Up Your Accounting Function:Trim the Fat and Go Lean: Make a successful transformation to a lean accounting function! Learn how accounting functions can be aligned with lean goals and lean performance measures and how your firm or client...
The Fast Close, Soft Close, Virtual Close: Now Days, Not Weeks: Redesign the closing process. Look at the opportunities that a soft or virtual close can bring to your organization. Develop the skills you will need to determine the resources used an...
Uncertainty in Income Taxes: A Must Know for Tax CPAs :FIN48: FIN 48 adds major new tax documentation and disclosure requirements on a scale unseen since passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Despite an outpouring of requests for an extension...
Upcoming Peer Review: Is Your Firm Ready?: Learn to create a firm environment that focuses on quality control. Prepare for a peer review and learn what can be done on a daily basis to create a strong quality-control environment...
XBRL-The New Era in Financial Reporting-Moving Beyond Theory: This is a “how to” approach to help identify key issues and provides practical ideas on how to use XBRL. A top priority of the SEC’s chairman is mandating XBRL for public company filin...