CPE Catalog & Events
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Surgent's Shades Of Gray – Practicing Before The Internal Revenue Service – Circular 230 –Current State
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Office of Professional Responsibility – Authority and Procedures Current status of the regulations governing tax practice before the IRS (Circular 230 Rev. 6/2014) In depth coverage of the various Due Diligence obligations of tax professionals Overview of other key Circular 230 provisions Practitioner responsibilities to their clients and to the Tax Administration System Best Practices for all tax professionals
The Art of Engaging in Difficult Conversations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Awareness of your mindset entering the conversationTactics to build a pool of meaningClarity around story tellingBiggest mistakes to avoid
Taxation of Business Entities
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $99
Types of business entities (Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Limited Liability Partnership) Considerations in choosing a business entity, including taxes, limited liability protection, management & control, funding options & opportunities, tax consequences for the owners and the business. Future tax considerations that will impact various business entities.
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Decision Making TheoryCompensation & Employee SatisfactionWhat benefits do employees care about?Retirement Plan BasicsHealth Insurance BasicsDisability Insurance BasicsLife Insurance BasicsFringe BenefitsSumming It Up
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
Surgent's The Essential Multistate Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Employees working in multiple states: Withholding issues (when to start and where to withhold) special issues depending on type of tax assessed in the state or locality Emerging sales tax topics: Elimination of the physical presence standard in determining nexus (Wayfair case); economic nexus for remote sellers; assisting remote sellers in determining a plan of action in states that enforce economic nexus Emerging compliance issues in the new sales tax economy Income Tax (and other forms of tax): Economic nexus (taxation without physical presence) Will states shift away from income tax and increase reliance on sales tax after Wayfair? Treatment of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by the states: presence of intangible property; is P.L. 86-272 still valid? Pass-through problems: Nexus issues for interest owners Treatment of the 199A deduction for pass through entities by states: Withholding issues Practical considerations in dealing with multistate taxation: Dealing with state nexus questionnaires When to consider voluntary compliance: Responsibility of officers, members, partners, and shareholders; planning ideas and opportunities; updates on pending federal legislation relative to state tax
Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of a forensic accountant in divorce proceedingsThe marketing of forensic accounting services to family law attorneysHow to conduct a financial investigationCommon areas to uncover hidden assets or incomeThe basic calculations in evaluating marital assetsTestifying in depositions and divorce court
Interviewing, Onboarding and Training 101
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Best practices on interviewing Best practices for onboarding Best practices with training
NextGen Leadership – Managing Change – Fresh Tactics for Leading When Everything Is Shifting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
"Managing Change: Fresh Tactics for Leading When Everything is Shifting," equips attendees with proven strategies and actionable to navigate the constant changes impacting today's workplace. Participants will explore how to process personal and organizational change, manage information overload, and minimize the hidden costs of multi-tasking. Through real-life case studies and interactive segments, attendees will develop tools to boost adaptability, cultivate resilience, and achieve behavioral flexibility. The session offers practical, real-world insight into managing both imposed and chosen changes, overcoming resistance, and fostering agile thinking for continuous personal and organizational success. Anyone seeking to thrive in volatile work environments will leave with actionable skills and renewed confidence in leading change.
Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal audit Standards Institute of Internal Auditors GIAS IPPF
White-Collar Crime: What Every CPA Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Definitions of white-collar crime White-collar crime characteristics and statistics The CPA’s role in combating white-collar crime
Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Financial Statement Preparation Common Mistakes made in Preparing Financial Statements GASB Financial Statement Preparation Standards
Big Picture Mega-Trends, Big Data, and World We Now Face
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
On-going world economic trends Demographic changes and their impact on the economy Global technology influences Post Covid workplace Big data understanding and where is it going Learn to adapt to changing situations
Execute Your Strategy: Turn Planning into Results or Destroy it and Start Over…Again
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The strategy-execution gap: common reasons why most strategic plans fail Why should financial planning lead strategy? Evaluating the lifespan and relevance of your strategic plan Building your strategy to include risk management Building an adaptive, finance-focused strategic approach What we should learn from the rise and fall of major companies How to align financial metrics with strategy
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Independence Requirements for Auditors
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct independence requirements Core independence principles for CPAs in public practice Common independence risk areas PEEC ethics interpretations affecting independence Real-world application of independence guidance Practical compliance and implementation strategies Independence considerations in attest engagements
Planes, Yachts & Automobiles: Listed Property Under IRC 280F
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Listed property depreciationIRC 280F RulesQualified Business UseRules specific to vehicle types
Viewing A&A Through the Eyes of a Tax Practitioner
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The role of financial reporting for a myriad of usersFundamentals conceptsSpecial Purpose FrameworksFinancial statement analysisCross-functional collaboration
Fraud’s Greatest Hits!
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Types of Fraud COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide Techniques for Detecting Fraud Discussion of Accounting Fraud Cases