CPE Catalog & Events
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
I Spy with My Little Eye ... an Illegality
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Are Accountants the Conscience of Business?Today’s Ethical Duty of ConfidentialityIESBA NOCLAR PronouncementWhere We Go from Here (No Clarity?)Case Discussion and AnalysisConclusion
2024 Retirement Planning Issues: Where We Stand Now
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Online
4.00 Credits
Thorough Exploration of Current Retirement Planning Trends and Implications Strategies for Maximizing Retirement Savings within Existing Regulatory Structures Tax-Efficient Navigation of Various Retirement Plan Options Estate Planning Techniques Aligned with Contemporary Trends for Optimal Benefits Insight into Latest Rules for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book
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Online
1.00 Credits
Independence Threats Safeguards
Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA)
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Online
2.00 Credits
The Rise of Business Intelligence (BI), Business Analytics (BA), and Big Data Why the interest in BI and BA? The analytics continuum How BA can provide a competitive advantage The difference between BI and BA The difference between forecasting and predictive analytics Fundamentals of analytical techniques Examples for the CFO and accounting function Benefits from applying analytics The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession
2024 Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Internal Controls Walkthroughs Documentation
Advanced Budgeting - Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Projections
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Online
1.00 Credits
Create a Projected Balance Sheet:Accounts ReceivableInventoryCapital BudgetDepreciationAccounts PayableAccrued LiabilitiesWorking Capital LoansDebtProject interest expense more accuratelySolving for CashProjecting Covenant CalculationsCreate a Projected Statement of Cash FlowChoose your formatHow to make your Statement of Cash Flow maintenance freeDebugging a statement of Cash Flow
When Leadership Fails
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Online
2.00 Credits
Who’s responsible The importance of policies and procedures The development, implementation and monitoring of internal controls There is no excuse Who steals The Tone At the Top and the Big Monkey Theory
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services
Surgent's Applying ASC 820: The Basics of Fair Value Accounting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Applicability of the use of ASC 820 The “exit price” approach Examples of market, cost and income approaches to estimating fair value Use of Level 1, 2 and 3 inputs in determining fair value
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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Online
4.00 Credits
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
K2'S 2022 An Accountant's Guide To Blockchain And Cryptocurrency
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Online
4.00 Credits
Information Technology Cryptocurrency Blockchain
What's Changing in A&A for Governmental Entities (2024)
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:A look at the GASB standards that are effective this yearGASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error CorrectionsGASB 101, Compensated Absences The impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsChanges to the Uniform Guidance.Common deficiencies found in Single Audits.
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Leases – Topic 842 ASC 326: CECL Review of SAS 142 – Focus on Audit Evidence Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity SSARS No. 25 and other recently issued SSARS Detailed review of SAS 145 Other important A&A practice matters
Surgent's Predicting Future Financial Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Online
8.00 Credits
CPA becoming attuned to broad based business knowledge, professional skepticism, and subordination of judgment The future of medical care in the United States in a post COVID-19 environment Future of social security and impact on retirement planning and employee retention Impact on financial executive if the dollar is no longer the world currency “Fate of the States” – will the location of your business make you less competitive Future of workmen’s compensation and unemployment compensation Future of interest rates Impact of greater reliance on technology AICPA top 10 trends and technologies National infrastructure ESG and DEI trends in the global economy Impact of continuing uncertainty in markets
Walter Haig's Personal Financial Health Checkup
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Online
8.00 Credits
The topics that will be covered in this course include:Preparing a personal financial statement following U.S. GAAPRecasting U.S. GAAP personal financial statements into powerful management toolsIdentifying key financial factors that must be managed in order to achieve financial self-sufficiencyKey personal planning documents including HIPAA Medical Disclosure Document, Living Will, Medical Durable Power of Attorneys, and Letter of Instruction at DeathHow to create "goal" statements that achieve results
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Financial Statement Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Financial statement fraud
Current Issues in Performing Yellow Book Audits
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Latest developments relevant to Yellow Book auditsBe prepared to avoid the most commonly misapplied concepts on audits performed in conformance with Government Audit Standards
Surgent's Privacy and Security Training: Obligations of Confidentiality and Safekeeping
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Online
2.00 Credits
Obligations of confidentiality and safekeeping Security best practices to apply beyond work Likely causes and effects of a large-scale cyberattack Email security best practices Remote work security Mobile device security Internet of Things (IoT) risks Public Wi-Fi risk and the importance of using a VPN Recognizing and avoiding text message/phone call phishing Data loss prevention (DLP)