Staff Training Level 1: Basic Skills

New accounting staff can launch their career with confidence! Our courses are specifically designed to build essential foundational knowledge and skills, preparing staff for higher-level responsibilities in the future.

 

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If you don’t find courses that meet your needs, contact:

Angela Russo
Director of Learning 
862-702-5601
arusso@njcpa.org

Intro to Governmental Accounting

  • On Demand - Video
  • Governmental accounting is very unique. This course will introduce the financial reporting basics for governments, including fund accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Attendees will analyze the layouts of the f...

Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp

  • Dec. 31, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 3, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 4, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 4, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 1, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • This course is designed for accountants in public practice and industry who focus on nonprofit and governmental entities. We will cover the basics needed to understand what makes nonprofit and governmental accounting & auditing unique.

Level I: Basic Staff Training

  • Jan. 6, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Part one of a five-course series addresses common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fu...

Critical Thinking Masterclass

  • Jan. 29, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 12, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 9, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Ready to make radical leaps in your critical thinking? In a world of rapid change and unreliable information, we need the ability to separate fact from fiction, recognize flawed assumptions, and have clarity under pressure. This c...

Engagement and Client Retention Best Practices

  • Jan. 8, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 19, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 12, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 23, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Positive client relationships require work. Miscommunication, unrealistic expectations, and differing personality styles may strain a client’s relationship with professional advisors.

Introduction to the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry

  • Dec. 31, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 4, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 11, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • The insurance industry has unique accounting and regulatory requirements. This course provides an introduction to those unique requirements, including the multiple layers of regulation, statutory vs.
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Building Your Personal Brand

  • Dec. 27, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Dec. 30, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 27, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 27, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • A personal brand is your story. Having a well-defined personal brand can help you not only cultivate powerful connections but also set you apart.

Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails

  • Mar. 27, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 22, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Good writing is good business. Studies show that the average business worker receives 121 emails per day. That’s a lot of emails. Are your emails effective? Are they being read? Are they professional and tone-smart? In this course...

Communication Skills for Introverts

  • Dec. 31, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 24, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 29, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • In today's technology-driven world, success in business depends upon your ability to translate data into information, communicate with anyone, and present ideas powerfully, whether it's one-on-one or in the boardroom. This fast-pa...

Critical Thinking Masterclass

  • Jan. 29, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 12, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 9, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Ready to make radical leaps in your critical thinking? In a world of rapid change and unreliable information, we need the ability to separate fact from fiction, recognize flawed assumptions, and have clarity under pressure. This c...

Effective Communication Skills

Presentation Skills for Auditors

  • Jan. 8, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 18, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 20, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Are you comfortable giving presentations and feel good about your performance, or does the experience make you anxious and leave you feeling dissatisfied? In this session, learn how to let your best self shine during interactions ...

Project Management: Employ Best Practices & Mindset

  • Dec. 27, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 28, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 25, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 7, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 7, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Project Management is not the same as workflow management, and a project manager is more than a task master. Driving change, leading a team and managing client engagements requires a great deal of organization and planning.

Project Management: Making Ideas a Reality

  • Dec. 30, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 6, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 24, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 4, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • A project doesn't just happen, it takes a dedicated person to help a team create something from nothing. The best project managers incorporate the art of people management and science of execution to guide an initiative from an idea to reality.

Take Command of your Time

  • Dec. 27, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 7, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 5, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 31, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 21, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Manage distractions, decrease stress and improve productivity. This training is designed to help business professionals improve their productivity and work performance by learning how to prioritize time, decrease distractions and lower stress.

Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA

  • Feb. 27, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 10, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 26, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Have you ever met an accountant who exhibits solid technical prowess but possesses lackluster communication skills? It is not unusual to meet a savvy accountant who is a technical expert but could enhance the delivery of written a...
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2024 Individual Federal Tax Update

Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials

  • Jan. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • How do I treat a property transaction? You'll be able to answer this question after taking a focused look at the IRS cost and repair regulations. With an understanding of capitalized cost and depreciation rules, you can help you...

Form 1040 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers

  • Dec. 31, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 15, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 30, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Most review techniques developed by professionals are self-taught and fine-tuned via experience. Yet how does one start? The purpose of this course is to give both new and seasoned reviewers additional and advanced procedures via ...

Forms 1120-S and 1065 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers

  • Jan. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • Most review techniques developed by professionals are self-taught and fine-tuned via experience. Yet how does one start? The purpose of this course is to give both new and seasoned reviewers additional and advanced procedures via ...

Level I: Basic Staff Training

  • Jan. 6, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Part one of a five-course series addresses common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fu...

Multi-State Taxation - Tax Staff Essentials

  • Apr. 23, 2025 (Live Webcast) | May. 20, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Learn about multistate taxation to better guide your clients. Conquer the theoretical conundrums and compliance issues of multistate taxation so you can guide your client skillfully through the maze of multistate corporate tax cod...

Reviewing Individual Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?

  • Feb. 12, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 30, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Sharpen your reviewing skills by examining case studies discussing issues for which additional information from the client may be warranted, and areas of tax law that require additional analysis and information.

Reviewing S Corporation Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?

  • Jan. 22, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 4, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • The complexity of S corporation tax law creates a formidable challenge to the tax practitioner for accurate compliance and reporting of their client's S corporation activities. Join us as we discuss the common errors practitioners...

Tax Fundamentals of LLCs and Partnerships - Tax Staff Essentials

  • Jan. 28, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Most U.S. businesses are formed as a pass-through entity, which includes partnerships. If you are new to the subject, or if you have worked in this area for years but need a quick review, this course will provide a firm grasp of t...

Taxation of Property Transactions - Tax Staff Essentials

  • Jan. 21, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 24, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Help your clients understand and correctly handle taxes associated with property transactions. Understand important property-related timing issues and planning opportunities that can lead to significant tax savings. Gain a pract...

ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

  • Dec. 30, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 3, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 13, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 7, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 7, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 18, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 29, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • ChatGPT is the fastest growing application in the history of technology with over 100 million users adopting it in within two months. It is a revolutionary technology that boosts the quality and efficiency of business processes in every industry.

Excel for Staff Level 1 - What You Never Learned

  • Dec. 27, 2024 (Live Webcast) | Jan. 27, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Feb. 25, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Mar. 14, 2025 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 29, 2025 (Live Webcast)
  • Most Staff Accountants learned Excel in college and many others learned Excel on their own, however most users never learned the important productivity tips that help them build spreadsheets more efficiently. This course will teac...

Power BI - Introduction to MS Power BI Tools (Course 1)

  • On Demand - Video
  • Excel is a popular data analysis tool, yet most users have never learned the basics of data analysis using Excel or the tools that Excel offers to help with data analysis. Those that learned to analyze data using PivotTables, soon...