CPE Catalog & Events
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging
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Online
1.00 Credits
Why should I be thinking about inclusion? Does racism impact my workplace at all? Where might I be vulnerable and unaware?
SAS No. 122, AU 240, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit
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Online
3.00 Credits
The importance of professional skepticism The dangers of making assumptions How to listen and understanding the answer to a question Why it is important to leave all of your expectations at home Anticipation and why it’s so dangerous Determining materiality The fraud triangle Thinking about, given a set of circumstances, how you would steal Management and the Tone At the Top
Mastering The Three Pillars of Cybersecurity: Team & Compliance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Technology Cybersecurity
The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Employers
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Online
1.00 Credits
Implications for Employers Starter § 401(k) plans for small employers Requiring automatic 401(k) enrollment Improving worker access to emergency savings Increasing part-time workers’ access to retirement accounts Statute of Limitations on excise taxes imposed on overcontributions to retirement plans Multiple employer §403(b) plans Automatic portability provisions Other changes in the administration of company retirement plans
Cultural Transformation
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is culture Why culture matters A process to change your organization’s culture
Defending Your Workplace Culture: Tackling the 4 Biggest Threats to Your Team Engagement and Cohesion
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Online
1.00 Credits
Workplace Culture Team Culture Employee Engagement Employee Experience Communication Leadership
Imagining a World Without Non-Competes
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Online
1.00 Credits
Federal non-compete law State non-compete law
The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Individuals
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Online
1.20 Credits
Implications for individuals: Changes to the Saver’s Credit Changing the required minimum distribution rules for Roth 401(k)s Changes to required beginning dates for required minimum distributions of retirement plans. Penalty-Free Withdrawals for Certain Emergency Expenses Special provisions for firefighters and military personnel spouses Increases in catch-up contributions Impact on 529 plans Opportunities for student loan payment matching
Ethics and Technology for CPAs
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Online
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.
Excel - Functions and Formula Shootout
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Online
2.00 Credits
Formula creation Best practices Demonstration of various Excel functions to enhance calculations using Excel functions to perform advanced calculations
Microsoft 365 Deployment Bootcamp for Your Practice
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Online
4.00 Credits
Specific topics that will be covered:Understanding the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your practiceBest practices for deploying Microsoft 365 in accounting, tax and advisory firmsDesign your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your practiceUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely with your clientsOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteTrack your client engagements and internal projects efficiently and effectively with the Planner appUse Microsoft 365 to document processes, improve client services and increase productivityStep-by-step guide for deployment of Microsoft 365 in your firm based on best practices
Strategies for Guiding Clients Through Challenging Situations: Tax Insights
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Online
8.00 Credits
Navigating the tax and non-tax dimensions of divorce. Unveiling tax and non-tax considerations in personal bankruptcy, debt cancellation, foreclosure, repossession, and bad debt reporting. Exploring the tax and non-tax aspects of personal relationship matters, encompassing cohabitation, property rights, premarital agreements, filing status, exemptions, and dependents. Grasping the intricacies of support considerations for spouses and former spouses. Addressing support matters for children of divorced or separated parents, alongside the tax treatment of back child support. Delving into the business implications in instances of business dissolution. Tackling specialized topics, including marital property rules, tax rate comparisons for married and unmarried individuals, head of household status, and treatment of refunds and deficiencies.
2024 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Auditors
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Online
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC).Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs).Year 2 considerations of the leases standard.Common nonprofit deficiencies identified in peer review.What's going on at the AICPA.
Surgent's Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues
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Online
8.00 Credits
Proper planning of benefit plan audit engagements and developing audit strategy while improving overall efficiency Common pitfalls in planning and detailed audit procedures Changes affecting 401(k) plans, including SAS 136 implementation Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections
Look Lead Love Learn
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Virtual
1.50 Credits
Collaborate and connect with others Innovate Inspire others Build a strong and future-ready culture in your company Conquer complexity with collaboration
Electronic Audit Evidence in Employee Benefit Plans
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Audit evidenceEmployee benefit plans
The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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Online
1.00 Credits
The difficult trade-offs in making choices. Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas. The value of trust. How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues.
Activity-Based Costing: Is it Right for Your Organization?
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:ABC versus traditional costingFirst-stage allocationDetermining predetermined overhead ratesSecond-stage allocationActivity-based reportingActivity-based management
Accounting for Digital Assets under US GAAP, Part I
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Brief overview of digital assets. How to account for investments in crypto assets, like bitcoin. How to account for the receipt of digital assets when received as consideration from a contract with a customer. How to apply the intangible asset accounting model to holdings of digital assets. How to account for the sale of digital assets. Factors that custodians or depositors of digital assets may consider to determine when to recognize ownership of digital assets.
5 Ways Your Onboarding Process Fails to Engage and Retain New Hires
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Online
1.00 Credits
Employee Onboarding Employee Experience Employee Engagement Communication Leadership