CPE Catalog & Events
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
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
Walter Haig's AICPA Auditing Standards Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:AICPA auditing standards issued during the 18-month period prior to the program that impact audits of Small- and Medium- sized entities (SMEs)The new SAS 145 risk assessment requirementsThe new SAS 134 as amended audit reportsHow to fulfill responsibility to detect fraud under AU-C Section 240How to help clients design, implement and maintain their internal controlsTroublesome areas in the audits of Small- and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs) as identified in peer reviews and litigationHow to perform profitable audits of Small- and medium-Sized Entities (SMEs)
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
The Corporate Transparency Act - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Client
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Online
2.00 Credits
CTA Filing Deadlines: Adapt and synchronize with the new schedules Beneficial Ownership Defined: Navigating the new transparency standards The Alabama Impact: Examining the court's influence on CTA enforcement Risk Management: Strategic navigation through CTA's legal framework Leveraging Transparency: Gaining a competitive advantage through CTA insights Disclosure Obligations: Clarify reporting requirements Corporate Configuration: Comprehend the alterations in structure Avoiding Sanctions: Proactive measures for CTA compliance
Ethics: Environmental, Social and Governance for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:What is ESG?Key Technology, Economic and Social Drivers of ESGESG Current LandscapeIssues in Shifting from Theory to PracticeCOP26: Implications for the Accounting ProfessionTechnical Examples of ESG ReportingThe "S" in ESG: Social MetricsThe "G" in ESG: Governance EthicsESG as an Emerging Client Advisory ServiceESG Reporting Best PracticesESG and BlockchainLeading ESG Reporting FrameworksESG CertificationsProminent ESG Software and CalculatorsESG Starter Strategy
The Untold LinkedIn Hyper-Growth Story
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Online
1.00 Credits
Talent Business Growth People Strategy Culture Communication Trust Strategy
Tax Power Ethics for Tax Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and interpretations Statements on Standards for Tax Services Tax preparer standards in the Internal Revenue Code Rules for practice with and before the IRS, including IRS Circular 230 New developments Best practices and case studies
Surgent's Going Out on Your Own: Entity Types and Accounting Methods
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Online
2.00 Credits
Financial planning pyramid What to consider when picking an entity Single member LLC vs. sole proprietorship Corporations – S vs. C Double taxation
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Surgent's Use the Data Model to Build More Powerful PivotTables
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Online
2.00 Credits
Creating a data model/Power Pivot Building PivotTables from multiple tables Creating Measures Using named sets
The Controllership Series - Financial Statement Preparation
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Online
2.60 Credits
Accounting Finance Financial Statement Preparation
2024 Practical Ethics and Circular 230 Compliance for CPAs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Taxpayers' rights and protections Professional oversight in tax practice Navigating Circular 230 complexities Ethical practice before the IRS Preparer roles and responsibilities Compliance with rules on written advice Ensuring client confidentiality Upholding best practices in tax preparation
ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the current landscape for AI in businessHistory of ChatGPT and generative AIFundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclatureABC's of how to use ChatGPTDemonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and taxA word of caution: What you should be concerned aboutDeveloping a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business
Latest Fraud Trends - Current Research and Examples
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Virtual
2.50 Credits
Understand auditor's responsibilities regarding fraud in an audit Stay ahead of current trends and types of fraud Gain exclusive insights from forensic professionals Learn behaviors and strategies for auditor's consideration of fraud
Building Flexible Budgeting Models: Walking Through and Crunching The 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
Money Laundering Awareness for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Money laundering overviewRole of tax examiners and auditorsTax return examinationPre-audit indicatorsAudit flagsReal estate issuesCash indicatorsInternational trade signalsLoan considerationsProfessional service provider concernsMoney laundering and ethics
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Audit 301: Code of Professional Conduct - Key for Auditors
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the Conceptual Framework approach to identify threats to principles of the Code of Professional ConductFamiliarity, self-interest, self-review and other independence threatsGeneral requirements and management responsibilities when performing both attest and non-attest services for the same clientSafeguards for common independence threats
Contract Accounting, Lease Accounting, and their Impact on Construction Contractors
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Online
1.50 Credits
Contract accounting Revenue recognition Leases