COVID-19 and your CPE

We know that your day-to-day is uncertain right now, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts both our professional and personal lives. We want to assure you Thomson Reuters is constantly monitoring the effects of the coronavirus outbreak and we're adapting our programming and policies as needed. All Checkpoint Learning resources that have been created to address COVID-19 are listed below. Check back, as this page will be updated as new content is created.

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Have my CPE requirements changed as a result of COVID-19?

Many state boards of accountancy are updating or amending their CPE requirements to relax reporting deadlines, allow for adherence to social distancing.

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COVID-19 Webinars: More to come

CPE Webinars

More webinars to come — access over 450 hours of webinar events and nearly 100 full-day live webinars.

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COVID-19 Nano Courses

Accounting Effects of COVID-19 on Fair Value Measurements

Possible accounting effects of the coronavirus on fair value measurements under Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement.

Accounting for Pensions Amidst COVID-19

Factors reporting entities may wish to consider with Topic 715, Compensation-Retirement Benefits.

Accounting for the Coronavirus under FASB ASC Topic 606

FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Assessing Coronavirus Risk for Disclosures

Companies assess current and potential impact on their businesses, factor coronavirus risks into their reporting and disclosure practices.

Communicating COVID-19 Legislation – CARES Act Individual Provisions

Informing clients of recent legislation providing relief to individuals facing COVID-19 challenges, offers client letter discussing the act’s provisions.

Communicating COVID-19 Legislation – CARES Act Business Provisions

Informing clients of recent legislation providing relief to businesses facing COVID-19 challenges, offers client letter discussing the act’s provisions.

Communicating COVID-19 Legislation – Filing and Payment Delay, HSA Payment, Payroll Tax Credit

Provides client letter for filing and payment deadline deferral, favorable treatment for COVID-19 payments from Health Savings Plans, and tax credits/tax exemption.

Executive Pay Cuts – A Sign of the Times Amidst COVID-19

Examples of how businesses may use executive pay cuts to preserve cash flows.

Form 7200 Part 1, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19

Understanding the process of completing Part 1of Form 7200.

Form 7200 Part 2, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19

Understanding the process of completing Part 2 of Form 7200.

How COVID-19 Affects Estimating Credit Losses Under Topic 326

Possible accounting effects of this when applying CECL model to instruments measured at amortized cost.

How the Coronavirus is Increasing Audit Risks in 2020

Reviews areas of concern auditors should keep in mind when working with their clients.

Loan Modification Considerations Under the CARES Act

Covers eligibility either under section 4013 of the CARES Act or in accordance with ASC Subtopic 310-40.

The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak

See how a number of companies are disclosing liquidity measures to face COVID-19's impact.

The Effects of the Coronavirus on Accounting for Derivatives

Covers possible accounting effects of COVID-19 under Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

The Effects of the Coronavirus on CECL Disclosures under Topic 326

Explores considerations when describing your accounting for CECL in the times of the Coronavirus.

The Fair Value Hierarchy and Disclosures under Topic 820

Explores possible accounting effects of the Coronavirus on fair value measurements under Topic 820

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 – Overview

Covers family and medical leave, sick leave, tax credits to employers and self-employed taxpayers providing leave, and the effect on employer-sponsored health plans

The Impact of COVID-19 on Loan Modifications

Recently-revised interagency statement encourages financial institutions to work constructively with borrowers impacted by COVID-19.

COVID-19 Self-Study Courses

49 Hottest Tax Topics for the COVID-19 Era and Beyond

Tax planning and compliance tips are covered, with updates for COVID-19 tax relief measures and legislation, the SECURE Act, tax extenders legislation and the continuing impact of TCJA.

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49 More Ways to Reduce Taxes for Individuals and Make Them Clients for Life...after COVID-19 Relief and Recent Legislation

This is a sequel to 49 Ways to Reduce Taxes and Make Them Clients for Life, guiding clients in tax planning and compliance.

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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

This covers tax relief provisions for individuals and business, plus some miscellaneous provisions.

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Form 941 Revisions for COVID-19

Understand these revisions, following a comprehensive example of how these items are reported on Form 941.

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Video briefings from our experts

We constantly monitor the daily changing landscape as it relates to how our customers are being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. This playlist will be updated as additional legislation is passed.

Impact on Conferences and Seminars

Gear Up Conferences and Seminars

This CPE training, which has traditionally been offered as live, in-person conferences and seminars, is moving to a virtual format for 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. We plan to bring back in-person programming for 2021, with new safety standards to protect the health and wellness of attendees and presenters alike.

AuditWatch and TaxWatch Public Seminars

For 2020, we have committed to a virtual format for 2020 because of the impact of COVID-19 for the well-being of both attendees and presenters.

Cancellation policy

We are sensitive to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, and we're reviewing our cancellation policies to afford you the flexibility to confidently pursue the education you need.

For AuditWatch/TaxWatch events, please check the AuditWatch/TaxWatch Cancellation Policy page for the most current policy.

For Gear Up events, please check the Gear Up Cancellation Policy page for the most current policy.

Virtual CPE Options

Virtual learning options available during this time of social distancing and working from home for many.