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BUNDLE: CFO Series - December 2025

Dec 5
9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Online

2.00-Tax; 4.00-A&A; 2.00-Ethics
CPE Credits

Governmental entities are the second largest victims of embezzlement. This seminar examines recent events involving theft of public money and circumstances that allowed the fraud to occur. Case studies we examine include the 2012 $54 million embezzlement from the City of Dixon by Rita Crundwell. The events that impacted the small Illinois town of 16,000 residents was the largest governmental fraud case to date, and spanned an astonishing 20 years. This remarkable story inspired an award-winning documentary, "All the Queen's Horses." We will also examine factors that led to scandals involving the Baptist Foundation of Arizona, World Com, Collin Street Bakery and the Ohio American Cancer Society, among others. This course is ideal for CPAs, government finance personnel, all Internal Auditors, lawyers, governance professionals, accountants and human resource personnel. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

Week 1Recognize some new methods that individual tax jurisdictions are employing to raise tax revenue, and the impact on cross border (interstate) operations
Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

All times listed are Eastern Time Zone


Week 1: CFO Series: SALT for CFOs: What You Don’t Know & Should Know

CPE: 2

Field of Study: Tax

Discussion Leader: David Barrons, CPA

Date: Friday, December 5, 11:00 am

Description: The changes to state and local taxation are numerous and profound. What are the major changes to state and local taxes (SALT) beyond Wayfair? Be aware of the new, creative methods used to raise taxes. Why does every state need more revenue? How have the rules changed? What information, accounting systems, and software could be helpful? Virtually every organization may not be SALT compliant; the risk is real. For leaders who are not tax focused, you at least need to understand the risks of noncompliance and to learn more about minimizing those risks. Avoid penalties!

 

Week 2: CFO Series: Enterprise Risk Management Implementation Keys

CPE: 2

Field of Study: Auditing & Management Services

Discussion Leader: Brian Maturi, MBA, FCA

Date: Friday, December 12, 11:00 am

Description: Every organization faces risks, but successful organizations identify, monitor, and manage risks before they become real. This seminar will help you understand Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and help you confidently implement an ERM framework in your organization. This seminar will explore what ERM is, why it is crucial, and how you can seamlessly integrate it into your strategic planning. We will discuss a route map of how to implement an effective ERM program without disrupting the organization by building ERM practices into everyday management and planning.

 

Week 3: CFO Series: Decoding Balance Sheet Accounting Issues

CPE: 2

Field of Study: Accounting

Discussion Leader: Bob Mims, CPA

Date: Friday, December 19, 11:00 am

Description: We mostly focus on the income statement, but what about other accounting concerns? This seminar discusses multiple common balance sheet issues, both on-the-books and off, that have an impact on our stakeholders and the value of the organization. Using practical analysis and case discussions, we highlight several key tools in understanding and communicating the importance of the cornerstone of accounting: the balance sheet. We must understand the real drivers of accounting issues to ensure that the balance sheet will be exemplary.

 

Week 4: CFO Series: Ethical Decisions Made Easier: Blurred Lines?  

CPE: 2

Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics

Discussion Leader: Rob Berry, CPA

Date: Friday, December 26, 11:00 am

Description: Ethics is always complicated. Enhancing your ethical decision-making skills is vital when dealing with omnipresent pressures in today's world. This seminar discusses a clear and easy-to-follow framework for navigating complex ethical dilemmas. You will gain the confidence to make sound ethical decisions in various professional settings using a practical and straightforward approach to ethics. Maintain your integrity and maintain your license. Ethics is not something to merely satisfy requirements; ethics is who we are, what we stand for, and why we are valuable.

Registration

PICPA Member: $249
Nonmember: $349

More Information

Course No. BUCF1225 Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Notes
You will receive an email confirmation with the course link and details. This email will come from webinars@cpacrossings.com. If you do not receive this email immediately after your registration has been processed, first check your spam folder. If you still cannot locate the email, call the CPA Crossings Webinar Helpdesk at 877.370.2220 for assistance.

Speaker(s)

Various Instructors