AICPA CPE Seminars. (CPE news).

Tax season is just around the corner. To hear the latest changes in taxation and many other areas, contact your participating state CPA society about these seminars and ask for your $30 AICPA member discount.

Tax law changes and updates is an area where you must keep up to Update. AICPA's Federal Tax Update by Biebl and Ranweiler (PTU) is a one-day program that covers all legislative, judicial and IRS developments of the past year with a focus on implementation and compliance. For more intense training, choose one of our two-day workshops. Our Individual and Corporate Tax Workshops by Biebl and Ranweiler provide the latest information and changes you will need as you prepare for a new tax season. (Also available as CPE self-study courses; see self-study courses at right for details.)

Government Auditing Standards are changing rapidly. In July, the GAO issued a Q&A to provide additional implementation guidance, extension of the effective date, addition of the grandfather clauses and more planned changes. With the new independence standard issued and an omnibus proposal standard to revise the entire Yellow Book on the horizon, attend the AICPA's Yellow Book: Government Auditing Standards (EO-YB) for the latest in government auditing standards. Also available as a CPE self-study course in both text (No. 736110CPA10; price: $149.60 member/$187 non-member) and video (No. 187100CPA10; price: $178.40 member/$223 non-member) formats.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will have a significant impact on companies that issue publicly traded securities (issuers) and their auditors. What are these changes? How will these changes impact you? All of AICPA's accounting/auditing update courses have coverage of the provision changes.

For dates and locations, call 888/777-7077 or visit www.aicpa.org/promotions/cpefavorites.htm.

Self Study Courses

New Videocourse Format--SEC Reporting. Members can now choose the new videocourse format (No. 186747CPA10), ideal for group staff training, or the text format (No. 736747CPA10). Prerequisite: Ability to prepare standard financial statements and evaluate financial statement disclosures. Recommended CPE credit: Videocourse, 12; Text, 11. Level: intermediate. Price: Videocourse, $216 member/$270 non-member; Text, $180 member/$225 non-member.

New Edition--AICPA's Federal Tax Update, by Biebl and Ranweiler, 2002-2003 Edition, (No. 731131CPA10). Leading tax authorities Andrew Biebl and Robert Ranweiler cover how to effectively and confidently complete tax planning and compliance engagements. Prerequisite: Familiarity with federal tax issues for various entities. Recommended CPE credit: 8. Level: Update. Format: Text. Price: $119.20 member/$149 non-member.

New Edition--Corporate Income Tax Returns Workshop, by Ranweiler and Biebl, 2002, (No. 735195CPA10). Ranweiler and Biebl provide their unique perspective on the latest tax changes. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of corporate taxation. Recommended CPE credit: 8. Level: Update. Format: Text. Price: $119.20 member/$149 non-member.

New Edition--Individual Income Tax Returns Workshop, by Ranweiler and Biebl, 2002 (No. 735194CPA10). A roundup of all the important tax changes and a wealth of tax-planning tips and strategies. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of individual income taxation and Form 1040 preparation. Recommended CPE credit: 10. Level: Update. Format: Text. Price: $149.60 member/$187 non-member.

For information on how to order self-study courses, see page 7. Coming Next Month--New editions of the popular Kess Corporate Tax Returns Videocourse and Individual Tax Returns Videocourse.