2022 Altis Recruitment CPA Guide

Ontario CPA Learning & Development Guide April 2022 - September 2022

including CPD hours

CONTENTS BIG DATA

3

AUTOMATION

4

ETHICS + DIVERSITY

5

NON-PROFIT

6

PUBLIC SECTOR

7

LEADERSHIP + MANAGEMENT

8

CPA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

BIG DATA

ONLINE SEMINARS BIG DATA: AN INTRODUCTION FOR NON-TECHNICAL PEOPLE (7.5 PD HRS) May 4-5, 2022. In the presentation we will provide a business-focused ‘primer’ on big data and social media analysis, so you can evaluate your own initiatives as they apply to your industry. Pricing: $269 - $439.

Big Data - An Introduction for Non-Technical People

DATA ANALYTICS AND THE FUTURE OF FINANCE (7.5 PD HRS) June 7-9, 2022. This course addresses the importance of analytics to the future role of finance, describes how finance roles will change, and introduces key analytics processes, techniques, tools and application. Pricing: $325 - $589.

Data Analytics and the Future of Finance

INTRODUCTION TO SQL FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS (7.5 PD HRS) June 14-16, 2022. The goal of this course is to introduce students to SQL through simple examples that build through the day and highlight how business professionals can interact with databases directly. Pricing: $325 - $589.

Introduction to SQL for Financial Professionals

ON-DEMAND BIG DATA & THE TECH ECONOMY (1.75 PD HRS) Gain an overview of how big data is affecting the future of work and the ways CPAs can become future-ready, and learn about the scope of automated decisionmaking, big data governance and the increasing need for meaningful data analysis.

Pricing: $86-$157. Big Data and the Tech Economy

THE ETHICS OF BIG DATA & AI (2 PD HRS) This course is developed in partnership with the Centre for Advancing Responsible Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) at the University of Guelph. Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing our world and raising unprecedented ethical issues. The Ethics of Big Data and AI

DATA GOVERNANCE BUNDLE BY TDWI (8 PD HRS) This course takes on the important topic of governing data in today’s fast-moving business environment. Learn how to enable more efficient and effective data governance. Pricing: $344 - $628. Data Governance Bundle by TDWI

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CPA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

AUTOMATION ONLINE SEMINARS AUTOMATING MICROSOFT EXCEL WITH VBA (15 PD HRS) May 3-12, 2022. The goal of this course is not to learn to be a developer, but to enhance the Excel skills and capabilities of financial professionals using simple programming techniques. Business professionals with VBA skills have a competitive advantage in an increasingly demanding workplace. Pricing: $649 - $1051. Automating Microsoft Excel with VBA

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ACCOUNTANTS (3.75 PD HRS) June 14, 2022. This course highlights how AI is being used in everyday life and disrupting the accounting profession.

Discover leading examples of AI in accounting services and software. Pricing: $163 - $317. Artificial Intelligence for Accountants

ON-DEMAND THE FUTURE OF JOBS (2.25 PD HRS) In this video and audio podcast suite, financial experts, innovators and digital entrepreneurs discuss industry trends, the job functions that are particularly susceptible to automation and disruption and what we can do to prepare for the future. Pricing: $97-$177.

The Future of Jobs

6 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ACCOUNTING, AUDITING & BOOKKEEPING (2 PD HRS) Major topics covered include a high-level overview of emerging technologies and a review of blockchain technology. The seminar will also explore automation for accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping, including statement retrieval, testing with wizards, and receipt recognition. Pricing: $86-$157.

Six Emerging Technologies for Accounting, Auditing and Bookkeeping

CPA ONTARIO’S CONFERENCE FOR CONTROLLERS - SUITE 1 (3 PD HRS) Keep current with technology trends, people leadership skills, and legislation changes.

Courses include, Economic Mega-Trends and Their Impact on Businesses and Finance Leaders, The Intelligence Revolution: Future-Proofing Canada’s Workforce, and How Controllers Can Disrupt Before They are Disrupted. Pricing: $129-$236.

CPA Ontario’s Conference for Controllers - Suite 1

CPA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

ETHICS & DIVERSITY ONLINE SEMINARS CANADIAN BUSINESS ETHICS (4 PD HRS) April 22, June 10 & June 24, 2022. This course provides CPAs with the tools to consider business ethics in specific situations. Includes group case work to analyze ethical and unethical approaches to business decisions. Pricing: $163 - $317. Canadian Business Ethics

ETHICS AT OUR CORE (4 PD HRS) April 25 & June 20, 2022. The observance of ethics holds significant importance for CPAs, whose commitment to ethical conduct and protecting the public differentiate these professionals and cement their status as essential business leaders. Pricing: $163 - $317. Ethics at Our Core

BUSINESS ETHICS - WHAT CANADIAN CPAS NEED TO KNOW (7.5 PD HRS) May 19-20, 2022 & August 11-12, 2022. This course provides CPAs with the tools to consider business ethics in specific situations. We examine the impact of ethical behavior on an organization’s bottom line & its stakeholders. Pricing: $325 - $589. Business Ethics - What Canadian CPAs Need to Know

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE (3 PD HRS) June 16, 2022. This seminar will discuss what diversity is and how to value uniqueness in others.

Participants will learn how biases and stereotypes are formed, their impact in the workplace and how they can lead to discrimination. Pricing: $163 - $317. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: A Business Imperative

ON-DEMAND UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (2.5 PD HRS) This five-part course covers how teams can develop, build and sustain business practices that embrace workplace diversity. Pricing: $108-$196. Understanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

ETHICS IN DATA SCIENCE (1 PD HRS) During this course, participants will become familiar with issues and challenges surrounding the collection and analysis of personal information, and the relevant legislation. Pricing: $43-$79. Ethics in Data Science

ETHICS AND INDEPENDENCE (3.5 PD HRS) Understand auditing independence violations analyzing real-life case studies. Pricing: $151-$275.

Ethics and Independence

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NON-PROFIT

ONLINE SEMINARS ASPE - REVIEW OF THE STANDARDS (15 PD HRS) April 25-28, 2022. To shed light on the topic of standards, this two-day seminar reviews commonly used sections of Part II – Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), and discusses other aspects of the standard. Pricing: $425 - $899. ASPE - Review of the Standards

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (2 PD HRS) May 12, 2022. Participants will first be provided with an overview of changes to ASNFPO, followed by discussion of major projects and impact on NFPOs. Then, the revisions and projects in ASPE are discussed that are applicable to NFPOs. Pricing: $81.50 - $158.50. ASNFPO Update 2021

ON-DEMAND PRACTICAL TIPS FOR NON-FOR-PROFIT FINANCIAL LEADERS (7.5 PD HRS) This webinar provides unique, useful tips for accountants in not-for-profit financial leadership. The course examines key indicator reporting, how to get the most out of your bank and what to do in a cash flow crisis. Pricing: $323-$589. Practical Tips for Not-ForProfit Financial Leaders

GST/HST - NFPOS (7.5 PD HRS) This seminar will focus on the unique rules applicable to public service bodies, including the distinction between charities and other non-profit organizations. A case study will be used to illustrate and reinforce the application of some of the complex rules applicable to a typical non-profit organization. Pricing: $325-$589. GST/HST - NFPOs

TAXATION - REGISTERED CHARITIES AND NFPOS (7.5 PD HRS) This full-day seminar will provide a detailed technical review of the numerous income tax issues faced by registered charities and NFPOs, including real-world examples and case studies to provide participants with practical and useful takeaways. Pricing: $325-$589.

Taxation - Registered Charities and NFPOs

CPA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC SECTOR ON-DEMAND

GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (5 PD HRS) This CPA Ontario course bundle will prepare CPAs for leadership roles in public sector organizations. It is divided into three main areas: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Governance and Internal. Pricing: $204 - $289. Governance in the Public Sector: Threecourse Bundle

PSAS - REVIEW OF THE STANDARDS (7.5 PD HRS) This workshop focuses on general PSAS concepts, the structure of the PSAS Handbook, and differences between PSAS and those of ASPE or IFRS. Pricing: $325 $589. PSAS - Review of the Standards

BEST PRACTICES IN CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS (0.75 PD HRS) This session covers the essentials of your organization’s crisis communications strategy and explores the mistakes (and successes) of other organizations that have dealt with a crisis. Pricing: $32 - $59. Best Practices in Crisis Communications

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANTS (6.5 PD HRS) This CPA Ontario webinar provides hundreds of useful tips for accountants working at any level of government. The course covers creative thinking for accountants and straight talk on ethics and provides practical technology advice. Pricing: $280 - $510.

Practical Tips for Government Accountants

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOVERNMENT, BANK AND PERSONAL DEBT (4 PD HRS) This course is designed to inspire you to take control of debt when necessary and arm you with the information you need to know about debt at a government and bank level so you can optimize your financial strategies going forward. Pricing: $172 $314. Everything You Need to Know About Government, Bank, and Personal Debt

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LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

ONLINE SEMINARS CERTIFICATE IN CHANGE LEADERSHIP (21 PD HRS) April 25-29, July 26-29, 2022. This program will equip you with the tools to address these types of challenges and create sustainable, strategic change within your team and organization. Pricing: $2085 - $2305. Certificate in Change Leadership

MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT LIFECYCLE – BEST PRACTICES FOR HIRING, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND TERMINATIONS (1 PD HRS) April 28 & June 27, 2022. This CPA course will highlight what to consider and prepare for when hiring and managing performance, and when an employment relationship has come to an end. Pricing: $40.75-$79.25. Managing The Employment Lifecycle

COACHING FOR GREATER PERFORMANCE (4 PD HRS) June 1, 2022. This course will teach managers how to coach their teams to greater performance. Managing by coaching encourages an employee’s ability to problem-solve, make decisions and follow through. Participants will experience a coaching session, prepare a coaching strategy and script a coaching conversation. Pricing: $163-$317. Coaching for Greater Performance

ASSESSING AND DEVELOPING EMPLOYEE TALENT AND POTENTIAL (4 PD HRS) June 8 & July 19, 2022. Employee engagement, performance and retention are essential to the success of a business. This interactive CPA Ontario webinar will provide skills, tools and plans to help you maximize employee development and engagement. Pricing: $163-$317. Assessing and Developing Employee Talent and Potential

CONTROLLERSHIP - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP (7.5 PD HRS) June 16-17, 2022. Controllers occupy a unique place within an organization by working with both operations and executive management. Controllers add value to an organization by fulfilling four distinct roles: steward, operator, catalyst and strategist. This course provides an opportunity to view the controller as a leader and key strategic partner. Pricing: $163-$317. Controllership - Strategic Leadership

CPA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

ON-DEMAND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS (2 PD HRS) Managing employee performance is critical to the success of a business. In this four-part CPA Ontario course, you will learn about the importance of identifying top performers and how to keep them engaged. This course also covers the value of performance appraisals and management skills to develop successful performance plans. Pricing: $86 $157. Employee Performance Management Skills

BUILD A LEARNING TEAM (3.25 PD HRS) In response to an increasingly complex and everchanging environment, companies and their staff have to be able to reinvent themselves constantly. To be innovative and adaptable at the same time, the ability to learn has become a key factor for the success of organizations, teams and individuals alike. Pricing: $140-$255. Build a Learning Team

ADD COACHING TO YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE (3.5 PD HRS) This course will highlight how coaching as a management style has shown itself to be an effective way of enhancing the performance of all those who are exposed to it (managers, teams and individual staff members). Pricing: $151 - $275. Add Coaching To Your Management Style

BECOMING AN INSPIRATIONAL LEADER (1.75 PD HRS) This three-part course covers concepts and techniques to help you become an inspirational leader--someone who inspires trust and is able to mobilize teams toward a common goal. Pricing: $75 - $137. Becoming an Inspirational Leader

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