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Is the difference between your forecasts and actuals telling you a story you're missing? ?? "How to Use Variance Analysis to Spot Risks and Seize Opportunities" helps financial professionals transform variance analysis from explanation to action. In this course, you'll learn to: ? Apply the ARCTIC framework to develop truly actionable insights ? Identify true root causes (not just symptoms) in your variance analysis ? Master zero-based budgeting techniques to uncover cost-saving opportunities Featuring Christian Wattig, FP&A leader with experience at Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Squarespace, with Edwin Alfonse, senior controller at Ramp. Turn financial variances into your competitive advantage while earning CPE credit. Enroll now: https://earmark.app/c/2296

From trusted advisor to convicted fraudster: What drives a financial professional to steal millions from high-profile clients? Hear the confession firsthand. ?? In "Meet the Fraudster Who Stole Millions from Alanis Morissette," Jonathan Todd Schwartz reveals how his six-year embezzlement scheme went undetected and what finally brought it crashing down. This unique CPE course offers financial professionals: ? Rare insight into how unethical practices are concealed within financial management ? Understanding of the vulnerabilities in client-manager relationships that enable fraud ? Critical knowledge about red flags and warning signs that could prevent similar situations Jonathan himself shares how gambling addiction and personal pressures led to his downfall, providing a powerful cautionary tale about ethics in finance. Enroll now: https://earmark.app/c/2292

Growing your accounting practice? Strategic acquisition could be your next power move. ?? Introducing "Growing Through Strategic Acquisition," a CPE course that takes you behind the scenes of real accounting firm mergers and acquisitions with Rachel Dillon of Dillon Business Advisors. In this practical course, you'll learn: ? How to navigate the integration of a new business during your busiest seasons ? Strategies to maintain client relationships and service quality during transitions ? Essential decision-making frameworks for evaluating acquisition opportunities and cultural fit Rachel Dillon shares candid insights from her firm's acquisition experiences, offering you a roadmap for your own growth journey—without the costly trial and error. Ready to transform your growth strategy? Enroll now: https://earmark.app/c/2276

The bridge between financial data and business decisions is built with storytelling. ?? Ready to transform from a data compiler into a strategic advisor? Our new CPE course "How to Elevate Your FP&A Skills: From Forecasting to Storytelling" is designed specifically for finance professionals looking to increase their impact. In this course with expert Josh Aharonoff, you'll discover: ? The four stages of forecasting—from basic sales projections to comprehensive three-statement models ? How to build financial models with consistent formatting and built-in error detection ? Techniques for turning complex financial data into compelling narratives that drive decisions Elevate your FP&A capabilities today: https://earmark.app/c/2295

Discover how AI is transforming our profession from backward-looking number crunchers to strategic advisors in "AI, Automation, and Otto-Mates." In this course, you'll: ? Evaluate how AI is fundamentally changing the nature of auditing and accounting ? Learn how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing traditional audit sampling ? Discover practical strategies for implementing AI while maintaining professional integrity Join Em Daigle (founder of Otto-Mates) and Isaac Heller (CEO of Trullion) as they share insights on continuous close, anomaly detection, and navigating the evolving accounting landscape. Earn CPE credit while future-proofing your accounting career. Enroll today! https://earmark.app/c/2290

Dive into "IRS to Lay Off 50%, How Trump's Tariffs Are Working" - a timely CPE course that goes beyond headlines to explore how these dramatic policy shifts are reshaping the accounting landscape. In this course, you'll: ? Analyze market forces affecting compensation in public accounting firms, including the hot-button issue of audit associate salaries at Big Four firms ? Discover current regulatory developments for intangible assets and how they're changing financial reporting requirements ? Get up-to-speed on CPA initial licensure reforms across multiple states and what they mean for your career trajectory Join Blake Oliver and David Leary as they share actionable insights for improving financial transparency and relevance in an era of subscription economies and integrated financial management. Enroll now: https://earmark.app/c/2288

Ever felt like you're wasting precious hours on unprepared clients during audit season? There's a better way. ?? Introducing "How to Streamline your Substantive Audit Procedures," a CPE course designed for auditors who want to work smarter, not harder. In this course, you'll discover: ? The concept and practical applications of "day zero auditing" ? Techniques for identifying high-risk transactions more efficiently ? Strategies to cut audit hours without compromising quality ? Effective approaches for handling complex deferred revenue situations Gain insights from Jonathan Womack, CPA and Co-Founder of Audit Sight, who shares practical methodologies that transform how you approach accounts receivable confirmations, revenue analytics, and journal entry testing. Whether you're part of a large firm or running your own practice, these actionable strategies will help you deliver higher-quality audits in less time. Enroll now: https://earmark.app/c/2284

Recording daily sales in QuickBooks shouldn't be a headache. Discover the techniques that streamline this critical process. ?? Our CPE course "Recording Daily Sales Best Practices in QuickBooks" tackles the challenges many accounting professionals face when managing daily sales entries in QuickBooks Online. In this course, you'll learn how to: ? Navigate the transition from traditional cash registers to modern point-of-sale systems ? Avoid common pitfalls when recording sales tax through daily summaries ? Set up non-inventory items and clearing accounts correctly to ensure accuracy ? Troubleshoot sales tax calculation issues between daily summaries and individual transactions Join Dan DeLong and Rachel Dauchy as they share practical insights from their experience helping businesses optimize their QuickBooks processes. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to implement immediately in your daily workflow. Earn CPE credit while mastering essential QuickBooks skills. Enroll today: https://earmark.app/c/2293

What if the solution to accounting's biggest challenges isn't working harder, but building stronger communities? ?? Discover "Running Counter to Tradition: Building Community," a CPE course that challenges conventional wisdom about how accounting firms should operate. In this eye-opening course featuring Logan Graf, you'll learn: ? How transparency and knowledge sharing create pathways for new and aspiring firm owners ? Strategies to address the profession's persistent recruitment challenges ? Ways to identify and overcome problematic behavioral patterns that hinder firm success Graf shares his journey of building a YouTube channel and creating the Counter community—revealing practical insights for creating a more supportive, fulfilling professional environment. Enroll here: https://earmark.app/c/2289

Ready to transform how your firm handles transitions? Explore "Leading Change: Key Insights and Practical Strategies" on the Earmark CPE app, featuring industry expert Will Hill. In this valuable course, you'll learn: ? Proven strategies to foster staff engagement and buy-in during change initiatives ? How transparency with your team directly correlates to successful implementation ? Practical approaches to adapting change management to your firm's seasonality ? Techniques for assessing your current state and establishing clear success metrics Will Hill shares insights from his extensive industry experience, offering a structured approach to change management specifically tailored for accounting and finance professionals. Earn CPE credit while mastering essential leadership skills. Enroll today: https://earmark.app/c/2291