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Trendspotting in Finance: Insights and Best Practices 1 Credit

Trendspotting in Finance: Insights and Best Practices 1 Credit

Learning mode

On Demand
  • Access the course at your convenience
  • Take the assessment test
  • Get your certificate
  • Attend the live interactive session
  • Answer the polling questions
  • Get your certificate

Learning Objective

  • To analyze how Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) helps overcome the challenges of separate financial and non-financial systems. 
  • To discuss Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and explain how it facilitates business planning and management.
  • To identify the stages of the data life cycle. 
  • To study the disciplines required to transform data into a valuable asset.

Course Overview

The pace of economic and industry change increases at an almost exponential rate. Keeping abreast of new developments and their impact on the accounting and finance professionals can be a daunting task for accountants at every career stage. 

Every quarter, this series will: 

  • Review business trends and issues in a variety of industries, emphasizing topics that influence the practice of accounting.
  • Discuss best practices that financial professionals should be aware of.

This CPE Finance webinar is divided into 4 modules:

  1. Benford’s Law: The Single Digit Phenomenon
  2. Zero-based Budgeting: Has The Time Finally Come?
  3. Quick Look: Shopping Malls and Retail Chains
  4. Wrap-up

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

About Instructor

Excel in Your Accounting Career with Thomas Coghlan's Webinars
Thomas Coghlan

Founder & CEO, CPE University, LLC

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He has worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship, business leadership, technology, and education for over 25 years, resulting in a wide range of skills and experiences...

Entrepreneur:

  • Founder and CEO of two successful businesses: Appitur® Co. (EdTech) and CPE University (training for accountants).
  • Advisor and investor for startups in food services, online retail, and technology.

Business Leadership:

  • Progressively responsible roles for multi-national firms in the manufacturing and software industries (Controller -> CFO and IT Director -> VP of Client Services).

Technology:

  • Business Fellow for the Analytics Center of Excellence at Villanova University School of Business.
  • Sold and delivered over $4 million of successful consulting projects.

Education:

  • Developed and delivered over 1,300 hours of live Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for financial professionals.
  • Created and taught undergrad and MBA courses in accounting and analytics for a top US university.


On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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    Certificate Vault to upload, manage, and access certificates earned from various sources and an integrated credit tracker, allowing users to monitor and manage their credits conveniently for compliance.

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