CPE Catalog & Events
Planning in an Uncertain World
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Online
2.00 Credits
Why great predictions are not intuitive but the result of critical thinking, gathering information and updating predictions when needed How to separate correlation from causation How to recognize and overcome bias Who is Thomas Bayes and why he matters
Why Auditors Fail To Detect Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Reasons auditors fail to detect fraud Willful Ignorance SAS No. 82 Additional documentation How and who to talk to Determining the Tone At the Top How to Determining Intent If you expect it, you will see it
Planning for Small Business Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
The integrated planning model The strategic plan Linkage with Performance Based Management Tracking success Real world examples
Legal Planning for Care Giving of Elderly/Disabled Clients
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review legal and care giving options that are available to individuals and their families for when the individual can no longer live alone and needs some assistance.Review caring for the individual at home by family caregivers, outside agencies and other, including household employee and homeowner's insurance issues, family caregiver respite care and adult day care.When care is no longer feasible in the home, we go through various living arrangement and financing options, including assisted living facilities, adult foster care homes and nursing homes and review how to protect family assets in such situations.
Coaching Leaders to Handle Sensitive Employee Relations Situations
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Online
1.20 Credits
Employee complaints Personality & attitude problems Performance counseling Personal hygiene problems Disability-related performance issues Misconduct due to mental conditions
Indirect Rate Recovery for Non-Profits & Pass-Through Entities
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Online
1.00 Credits
Indirect rates Sub-recipient relationship with PTEs PPP loan forgiveness credit The District of Columbia and MD laws on settlement of indirect rates with PTEs 10% de mnimis rate vs. indirect rate negotiation
2024 Performance Auditing Made Easy
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Online
1.50 Credits
Performance audit standards Performance audit types Performance audit objectives
Budgeting: Presenting and Communicating your Numbers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Surgent's Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional
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Online
4.00 Credits
Economic update Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic Managing for productivity Hiring the best people for the organization New motivation techniques
Cases in Corporate Ethics: Discuss Real Life Conflicts
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Online
4.00 Credits
We introduce new case selections to this seminar every year. Past cases have included these issues:Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules?How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy?Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud?How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble?Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct?What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law?Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?
The Ethical Management of Conflict
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Professionalism, Conflict and EthicsSources and approaches to conflictManaging Conflict from the Inside: Awareness of human tendencies, human emotions, and gossipGuidelines for managing conflict collaboratively
2024 Crypto, Blockchain and Taxes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Major Features, Benefits and Risks of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Tax Strategies for Cryptocurrency Transactions and Compliance Implementing Blockchain in Business Accounting Systems Navigating Estate Planning with Digital Assets
Surgent's Excel Lookups: Moving Beyond VLOOKUP Limitations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Using lookup functions as an alternative to direct cell references Understand the limitations of the VLOOKUP function Discover ways to move beyond these limitations
360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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Online
8.00 Credits
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Watch Your Mouth! Microaggression Awareness for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Definition and examples of microaggressionsThe impact of microaggressions on individuals and ethical behaviorThe experiences of Black professionals in the accounting fieldDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplaceImplicit bias and social categorizationStrategies for addressing microaggressions in the workplacePersonal responsibility and accountability for creating a more inclusive environment
Understanding and Preventing Budget Calamities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analyticsIntroduction of popular software toolsExamine the AICPA's Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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Online
2.20 Credits
Rules on waiver of penalties and interests Various forms and procedures for requesting relief First Time Abatement: Requirements and procedures How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties Available administrative options
Inventory Accounting GAAP, Software and Recognizing Variances
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Online
2.00 Credits
Inventory accounting GAAP Methods for dealing with variances
Yellow Book Independence and Single Audit Fundamentals
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The conceptual framework approach to independenceIndependence threats related to preparing financial statements and accounting recordsConsideration of specific non-audit services that would and would not impair independenceDocumentation necessary to support adequate consideration of auditor considerationFundamentals of a compliance audit performed under the Uniform GuidanceSchedule of expenditure of federal awardsDetermination of major programsUsing the Compliance Supplement Uniform Guidance administrative requirements and cost principles Testing internal control over complianceTesting complianceWriting an audit findingReporting requirements of a single audit