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Certificate Programs
Professional certifications demonstrate your competency and expand your career opportunities.
Developed in partnership with the AICPA with curriculum designed by leading subject-matter experts, COCPA’s certificate programs set you apart within your firm and among colleagues, boosting your knowledge to the next level.
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Cybersecurity
ESG
Financial Planning
Finance Transformation
Not-For-Profit
Blockchain Fundamentals
IFRS Certificate Program
Forensic Accounting
Data Analytics and Beyond
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Become the go-to cybersecurity person within your organization and with your clients. In your role as an accounting professional, you will likely be involved in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risk, and determining what will be done in the event of a cybersecurity breach.
Cybersecurity threats are escalating resulting in increased pressure for organizations to demonstrate that they have effective controls in place. This program will teach you how to help your clients navigate threats by becoming a trusted business advisor for their organization's cybersecurity risk management programs.
Why is cybersecurity important right now? Clients and organizations are at greater risk for IT and cybersecurity breaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, an effective cybersecurity risk management strategy is essential for business operations in the current environment and for future preparedness.
Cybersecurity threats are escalating, unnerving the boards of directors, managers, investors and other stakeholders of organizations of all sizes – whether public or private. Help your clients navigate threats as a trusted business adviser for their cybersecurity risk management programs. Learn how with this self-paced CPE certificate program
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For CPAs and finance professionals, ESG has rapidly become a hot topic with significant implications for the profession. Kick-start your understanding of ESG (Environmental protection, Social inclusion, and Governance) issues with this course, designed to help you learn how the landscape has developed and the key role CPAs and finance professionals have to play.
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Designed for practitioners who want a thorough understanding of retirement planning, the AICPA's Retirement Planning Certificate program is a series of courses covering the retirement planning life-cycle, including planning for aging and chronically ill clients.
The Investment Planning Certificate Program is an informative and engaging learning experience that will enhance your knowledge in investment planning. Part of the Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program, this certificate program includes eight courses covering steps in the investment planning life cycle, along with a discussion of planning for and funding higher education.
The Risk Management and Insurance Planning offers eight dynamic courses to boost your expertise in risk management and insurance planning. Critical steps in the risk management and insurance planning process are explored, from insurance contracts and annuities to deferred compensation and closely held businesses
The Estate Planning Certificate is an informative and engaging learning experience that will enhance your knowledge of estate planning. Eight courses covering various aspects of the estate planning life cycle, such as gifting strategies, charitable planning, and aligning estate plans with tax and financial planning. Ideal for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of estate planning as per the AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Body of Knowledge.
An informative and engaging learning experience that will enhance your knowledge of personal financial planning. Learn to navigate the regulatory environment, understand the PFP standards, use fundamental concepts in a systematic planning process, and utilize your technical knowledge for the benefit of your clients.
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AICPA & CIMA and KPMG teamed up to help you understand and adapt to the changing business landscape. The Manage Disruption Certificate explores the evolving role of finance in organizations, emphasizing why and how the business environment is transforming, and how the finance team can adapt and thrive in this new landscape.
AICPA & CIMA and KPMG joined forces to help you evolve and enhance your career and finance team in today's disruptive business landscape.
The Ignite Change Certificate delves into the evolving Finance value chain, emphasizing the necessary organizational adjustments in response to a changing business environment and the roles that will drive the value chain forward.
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This comprehensive online certificate program will provide you with a solid understanding of financial forensics. You will become familiar with the forensic accountant’s professional responsibility and get a fundamental knowledge of: the legal system, gathering information, discovery, reporting, providing expert testimony and more.
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Set yourself apart with this comprehensive program that covers the essentials of not-for-profit financial management, including accounting and financial reporting, tax compliance, governance and assurance. This 40-hour CPE program offers an affordable, convenient, dynamic learning experience
For those with a solid foundation in the core knowledge areas of nonprofit financials, Not-for-Profit Certificate II offers the hands-on application and strategic knowledge you need to advance to the next level of nonprofit financial responsibility. Whether you work for or with a nonprofit, this 30-hour CPE program will help you apply proven best-practices to diverse nonprofit environments.
Enhance your skills in not-for-profit (NFP) tax compliance with expert-led, on-demand video e-learning. This program deepens your knowledge of preparing IRS Form 990 for exempt organizations and identifying potential unrelated business income taxes (UBIT). It includes e-learning exercises, case studies, and detailed interpretations for a flexible online learning experience.
Elevate your skills in not-for-profit (NFP) financial reporting with expert-led, on-demand video learning. This program enhances your understanding of NFP financial statements, consolidation requirements, and financial statement analysis. Featuring e-learning exercises and case studies, this self-paced program offers a flexible, online learning experience.
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Acquire essential knowledge of blockchain and cryptoassets to identify opportunities and risks. Shape the future of blockchain in accounting and finance. Lay the groundwork for becoming a strategic business partner. Learn about blockchain characteristics, digital assets, and technology concepts. Elevate your career and earn CPE credits by registering today.
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Thrive in the global business environment. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are no longer just a goal; they are a global reality, with over 125 countries requiring their use for publicly traded companies. The relevance of IFRS in the U.S. is growing, as many multinational corporations operate there. Understanding IFRS is crucial for working with international clients and partners, and as FASB and IASB continue setting standards, staying informed is vital for your financial reporting and audit responsibilities.
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Master data analytics core concepts, cultivate a data-driven mindset, and turn data into valuable insights. Learn from real-world scenarios, enhancing your practical data analytics skills.
The Data Processing and Analysis Certificate will help you navigate the data ecosystem and ask the right questions so that you can identify and gather the correct data, ensure the quality of the data, learn how to transform the gathered data and provide insight to inform decision making.
To learn more about certificate programs, contact Sheila Duggan, Member Services Representative and Peer Review Coordinator: sheila@cocpa.org | 303-741-8611.