2026

BKR International

Learning Pathways

As a member firm of BKR International, we invite you to register for complimentary AICPA & CIMA quarterly courses that are designed to equip and encourage you and your teams. These course options have been specifically curated with you in mind across all experience levels, from entry level to seasoned professionals, with dynamic training programs that drives career growth, operational excellence, and organizational resilience. 

Course offerings will be changed quarterly, so register early and return to this site regularly to see the next set of courses available for you. *Please note, these courses are for employees of BKR International member firms only. Do not share this page with clients, friends, or external colleagues. 

The following complimentary courses are available for registration until November 15, 2026. To register, add the course(s) to your cart and type in (please do not copy and past) BKR at checkout.

Select Courses Below

The Modern Finance Function – Transformation, Upskilling & AI in the Digital Age
1 CPE

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the key trends and drivers impacting finance teams & their transformation
  • Recall the elements of a modern finance tech stack
  • Identify the skillsets and upskilling needed to enable and maintain successful transformation & AI adoption

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Building a Roadmap to Your AI-Enabled Finance Function
2 CPE

Learning Objectives:

  • Estimate how AI and automation can transform key finance workflows and processes.
  • Identify strategic initiatives that close the gap between today’s capabilities and a future-ready finance function.
  • Distinguish a compelling vision for an AI-enabled finance team aligned to organizational goals.
  • Indicate how to communicate the value and potential of AI to stakeholders, fostering understanding and team-wide engagement.
  • Recognize how to design and begin executing a practical roadmap to embed AI into the finance function.

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AI at Work: Practical Tools for Professionals
2 CPE

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify core AI platforms and tools
  • Recognize practical uses for AI in everyday work
  • Identify opportunities to experiment confidently with AI
  • Recall how to get the most out of AI to streamline tasks

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Ethics: Accounting Firm Cases
1 CPE

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the standards for public accountants set forth within the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
  • Identify resources available for consultation on ethical issues, with a focus on those for CPAs in public accounting
  • Recognize the overall impact of ethical and unethical conduct on the CPA profession

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IFRS®: The Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13)
1.5 CPE

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify how the conceptual framework is reflected in IFRS standards.
  • Recall what fair value is and the factors that are considered when determining fair value.
  • Recall how IFRS 13 is applied to financial assets, liabilities and an entity's own equity instruments.
  • Identify the various valuation techniques and the different levels of the fair value hierarchy.

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Not to Miss

Complimentary Live Virtual Webcast – Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review

This course helps supervisors of preparation, compilation, and review engagements stay current with professional standards, covering topics like U.S. economic factors, FASB updates, peer review practices, and SSARS Nos. 24-27 requirements. Participants will learn to identify going-concern and fraud risk considerations, recognize independence and ethics issues, understand new AICPA quality management standards (SQMS Nos. 1 and 2), and apply the FRF for SMEs framework as an alternative reporting option. Designed for CPA firm seniors and above who manage SSARS engagements, the course also addresses common peer review deficiencies and current standard-setting projects.

There are several dates available; see registration information below.

DateTime ESTCPERegistration Link
8/13/20269:00am - 1:00pm Eastern time4.0Register here.
9/17/20261:00 - 5:00pm Eastern time4.0Register here.
10/20/20261:00 - 5:00pm Eastern time4.0Register here.
11/13/20269:00am - 1:00pm Eastern time4.0Register here.

Daryl G. Krause, CPA, founded DG Krause LLC in Indianapolis in 2005, where he serves as Manager & CEO and sign-off partner for employee benefit plan audits, and has led 145 AICPA courses across 30 states since 2008 while contributing to AICPA publication development.

Before that, he spent 23 years at Ernst & Young, including 8 years as Ohio Valley Area Director of Employee Benefit Plan Services overseeing over 300,000 audit hours, plus roles as a Senior Manager in Entrepreneurial Services and National Professional Development. In the latter role, he helped design the firm's core Audit and Entrepreneurial Services training curriculum, including the post-merger Ernst & Young Audit Approach program considered vital to the firm's successful formation.

The AICPA & BKR International have come together to Harness the Power of Change.

BKR International helps you do more than adapt to disruption
— it shows you how to thrive.

Its insights, resources and connections provide everything you need to transform your career, including exclusive discounts from our partnership with the AICPA®. This includes:

20% off private on-site or virtual training, public webcasts, self-study courses, publications, CPExpress and the Annual Webcast Pass. Your firm can also license AICPA content for your instructor to deliver.

17% off on-site AICPA conferences is also available.

Expires on March 31, 2026 — cannot be combined with other offers. The on-site and virtual training discount only applies to content and does not include instructor fees. Only includes AICPA & CIMA Conferences.

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Complimentary AICPA & CIMA Town Hall & Hot Topics Series

AICPA Town Hall Series

The AICPA Town Hall Series is the profession’s resource for timely and critical information which includes real-time interpretation and analysis, along with a broader discussion on strategies and capabilities to drive long-term success. It is a high-impact, award-winning* news broadcast series that delivers accounting and finance professionals with the latest news, analysis, and insights, and practical guidance to help them understand and respond to the most pressing issues facing the profession. Town Hall contributors include practitioners, thought leaders, regulators and lawmakers, and a range of experts from across the profession, government, and business.

Format: Webcast

*Awarded by Accounting Today magazine as the top education tool for 2022.

To register, add the course to your cart and type in BKR at checkout.

AICPA-CIMA Hot Topics Series

Welcome to our free webinar series, designed exclusively for learning and development professionals and accounting and finance leaders seeking to stay at the forefront of the finance and accounting industry.

Each hour and a half session is meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled insights into the latest hot topics, trends, and best practices. From the future of finance to emerging technologies, our webinars delve into the issues that matter most.

With a new theme for each webinar, attendees can expect a diverse range of topics covering crucial aspects of the profession. Featuring three top-notch instructors per session, participants will benefit from a multifaceted perspective, gaining actionable strategies to enhance their skills and drive success in their roles. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to earn one hour of free CPE, elevate your professional development, and stay ahead of the curve.

Format: Live Webcast

To register create a free account, select desired dates, and complete complimentary checkout.