CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC section 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale, and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method?
Surgent's Taxation of Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
$12,500 deduction per individual for qualified overtime pay Payment of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Calculating the “premium portion” of the extra half-time pay Social Security and Medicare withholding Employer furnishing the record of qualified overtime compensation to employees Definition of a qualified tip IRS list of traditionally-tipped occupations $25,000 deduction for reported tips The transition rule allowing employers to indicate the approximate amount designated as tips or overtime State tax issues relating to tips and overtime Changes in the W-2 reflecting new employer reporting responsibilities
ACPEN: Proper Financial Accounting for S Corporations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Deferred tax accounting for S Corporations S elections and terminations – dealing with deferred taxes Financial accounting for capital stock and retained earnings S corporation shareholders’ equity Tax vs financial accounting for Accumulated Adjustments Account Financial accounting for loans to and from S shareholders
ACPEN: The CPA as Strategic Advisor: Leading the Client Advisory Team
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Online
4.00 Credits
The CPA as team leader Roles of key advisory professionals Identifying cross-disciplinary planning opportunities Coordinating planning strategies Communication and collaboration Structuring advisory relationships Risk and professional responsibility
ACPEN: Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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Online
8.00 Credits
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
Spring Tax Update with Steve Dilley
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update and integration of the most recent tax legislation impacting individual and business taxpayers.Review of individual and business provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.Update on significant individual and business tax developments related to cases and rulings.Update on earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit.Crypto reporting update.Depreciation changes in Sec. 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation.Tax issues impacting "gig" workers, including Form 1099-K.Update on partnership and S corporations, including Schedules K-2 and K-3 of Forms 1065 and 1120S related to foreign transactions.
Surgent's Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Updates related to HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, incorporated throughout the course Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms Coverage of Form 7203 Coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest, original issue discount, etc. Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basis issues Self-employed person issues Schedule C deductions including depreciation Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow to the tax forms Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems Charitable contributions substituting for taxes, IRS says – No! Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions Tax computations – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits Individual problems illustrated by form preparation for various items, with numerous “practice tips” Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
Ethics and Technology for CPAs
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The foundational ethical principles CPAs are required to follow and how these principles apply to audit quality, data privacy and security, and the use of emerging technologies.The profession's need to change to meet its ethics standard in a technology-centric environment.Changes being considered by the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy that could impact the profession.
ACPEN: Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Emotions Relationships Emotional Intelligence Communication
CFO Series: Accounting in the Age of AI: What to Know
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Autonomous general ledgers: what they are and how much can you depend upon them?Financial statement analysis using AI.AI use in Budgeting and Forecasting.Using AI for research and planning (tax & GAAP), e.g.:AI-driven fraud detection tool's capabilities and limits.What to automate and what to leave alone.Evaluating vendor claims and setting reasonable expectations.AI ramification on staffing and hiring.The impact of self-serve AI research on your relationship with your CPA firm
Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats
BUNDLE: CFO Series - December 2026
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:All times listed are Eastern Time ZoneWeek 1: CFO Series: Accounting in the Age of AI: What to KnowCPE: 2Field of Study: AccountingDiscussion Leader: Tracy Cooper, CPA, CFEDate: Friday, December 4, 11:00 amDescription: Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere, from "autonomous" general ledgers to AI-powered fraud detection and tax research agents. But for many leaders, these tools are either misunderstood or overhyped. Staff are concerned about being replaced. Managers are concerned about the use of AI causing chaos. This seminar gives CFOs, controllers, and tax professionals a grounded look at how AI is impacting real-world accounting departments. We'll explore how these tools work, what they can (and can't) do, and what finance leaders should be doing now to prepare their teams and processes for the changes that will happen. Week 2: CFO Series: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison?CPE: 2Field of Study: Regulatory EthicsDiscussion Leader: Don Minges, MBADate: Friday, December 11, 11:00 amDescription: Creativity is one of the top ten most desirable traits, but should everyone, including accountants, be creative? Are there exceptions? What are the positives and the negatives of creativity? Creativity can be used for good, but creativity can also lead to seriously unethical behaviors. There is a strong relationship between creativity and dishonesty. We will review the negative consequences of creativity and discuss how to properly utilize resourcefulness and imagination. The title is not rhetorical - creativity can easily be great or disreputable. Learn how to make it work for you and be ethical. Week 3: CFO Series: Living in the World of AI- How AI Changed EthicsCPE: 2Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics Discussion Leader: Tracy Cooper, CPA, CFEDate: Friday, December 18, 11:00 amDescription: Quietly, AI has already transformed how we work. These tools offer real opportunity, but they also raise fundamental questions. Is using AI ethical? Is it right? Is not using AI ethical? What happens when employees resist AI? How do we maintain trust and transparency in tools we don't fully understand? And how do we train and deploy AI ethically, without slowing innovation to a crawl? This seminar explores the ethical and organizational challenges of living (and working) in an AI world, with a focus on empowerment, clarity, and responsible implementation. We'll discuss how to deploy and train AI responsibly, avoid bias, and monitor for hallucinations. We'll also look at how to engage teams in the process and help people understand the proper use of AI. The goal is to make better use of these powerful tools, in a sustainable and ethical way. Week 4: CFO Series: AI is Not the Enemy: Getting the Most from AICPE: 2Field of Study: Accounting and Information TechnologyDiscussion Leader: Robert Berry MBA, CPA, CIA, CISADate: Monday, December 21, 11:00 amDescription: Are you and your organization using AI effectively today? AI isn't coming, it's already here. As a leader, you don't need to be an engineer, but you must be in control. Conscientious professionals must get a clear handle on AI: what it does well, where it goes wrong, and how to keep it from becoming a liability. We'll discuss the real risks behind the buzzwords, from deepfakes and fraud, to flawed decision tools and hidden bias. We'll also break down what smart oversight looks like and how AI can expose gaps in your internal controls. Most importantly, this isn't a doom-and-gloom session. It's about showing you how to lead confidently in a world where AI plays a growing role in financial decision making, whether you're already deploying AI or not. Those who embrace AI are ready for tomorrow, do not be left behind.
ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 3 – Gathering-Analyzing-Reporting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Documentary evidence gathering and analysis Site visits Surveillance Analysis by comparison and contrast Analysis by quantifying and connecting Analysis by identifying patterns Written reports Testifying
ACPEN: 2026/27 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance
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Online
2.00 Credits
2024 Yellow Book revisions and implementation updates Quality management and key audit role changes GAO implementation delay and audit planning implications Green Book updates and internal control considerations 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul Single Audit requirement updates AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide (Appendix B) changes
ChatGPT Vision for Financial Analysis
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to GPT Vision - Understanding the fundamentals of GPT Vision and its capabilities.Advantages of Vision Mode Research - Exploring the unique benefits of visual data analysis over traditional methods.Accessing GPT Vision - Guidance on how to access and utilize GPT Vision capabilities.Financial Screenshot Analysis - Techniques for analyzing financial documents and reports through screenshots.Operational Insights from Visual Data - Using images to gain insights into operational processes and asset management.Integration with Google Maps - Learning how to combine ChatGPT's vision capabilities with mapping technologies for enhanced spatial analysis.DDPP Analysis - Applying descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis to visual data.Sentiment and Facial Expression Analysis - Techniques for interpreting emotions and sentiments in images to gauge client and employee feedback.Body Language Interpretation - Analyzing body language in images to understand non-verbal cues in business contexts.Effective Photo Capturing Techniques - Best practices for taking photos that provide optimal insights for financial analysis.
Ethics in the World of AI: An Accountant's Guide to Managing the Risks
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Business uses of AI Nine risk areas of AI Three ethical frameworks Risk mitigation strategies
Tax Season and OBBBA Update for Individual with Steve Dilley
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update and integration of recent tax legislation impacting 2026 individual returnsUpdate on significant individual tax developments related to cases and rulingsIndividual tax changes including the earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care creditSection 199A changes, including use of carryforward passive activity and 199A losses and latest tax formsCrypto reporting update2027 tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted itemsPassive activity and hobby loss rules changes.
ACPEN: Federal Tax Update – Individuals (Form 1040)
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Online
8.00 Credits
Discuss the most recent individual income tax legislation passed to date Review numerous individual income tax provisions related to business (i.e., sole proprietors and owners in pass through entities) including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) interest deduction limitations and depreciation. Cover issues related and any changes to the various taxes (i.e., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax) Brush up on other topics such as income filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income, rentals, passive activity rules and individual income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit) Walk through the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Look at any changes to the Form 1040 and other related schedules and forms
ACPEN: Generation Intelligence: Navigating the Generational Divide
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Online
1.00 Credits
Generations
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The shift from volume to precision hiringWhy firms are moving to targeted, competency-based hiringTalent market impacts and competitive hiring realitiesAI in recruiting: practical use cases and implicationsWhere AI tools commonly support hiring workflowsBenefits and limitations of AI-enabled screening and assessmentThe skills mismatch in accounting hiringWhy critical thinking and professional communication gaps persistWhy traditional hiring methods miss these competenciesThe new competency hierarchy for high performersDefining and prioritizing the competencies that drive resultsAI ethics awareness and professional judgment in an AI-enabled workplaceAssessment methods for precision hiringStructured behavioral interviewing and scoring rubricsWork simulations, case presentations, and client scenariosUsing AI-enabled assessments responsibly and consistentlyMetrics and ROI: evaluating successQuality-of-hire measures (performance, ramp time, manager satisfaction)Retention and turnover measuresEfficiency measures (time-to-fill, cost-to-fill) and how to balance themImplementation roadmapA phased approach to adopting precision hiring (foundation → expansion → optimization)– Building governance, documentation, and consistency for scalability
