CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Raising Financially Capable Children
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Discussion of the importance of a financial education for the next generation Understanding a client’s financial values Determining a client’s financial literacy Helping clients develop a teaching roadmap Using knowledge to protect against entitlement Developing a knowledge base for the information, including a full list of recommended books on the topic and games for families to play Discussion of specific topics, including tips and tricks related to: Allowances Earning, work, and entrepreneurship Spending, saving, and investing Philanthropy Taxes Credit cards
Surgent's Tax Loss Limitations Imposed on Individuals and Pass-through Entities
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
How to calculate a partner or S corporation shareholder’s basis Form 7203 and an S corporation shareholder’s basis The at risk basis rules and Form 6198 The passive activity loss limits The Section 461(l) loss rule The net operating loss limitation rules The Section 163(j) business interest limitation
2024 Excel Essentials for Today's Accountant: Become an Expert in One Day
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Using formulas to manipulate and transform data Using formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP Using pivot tables Understanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis Awareness of advanced functions Creative methods for data manipulation Using intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentality Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel Using Excel to perform e-mail merges Enhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models Computer software and application
Key Cybersecurity Controls for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The five key tenets of cybersecurity: Identify, Detect, Protect, Respond, RecoverReview specific cybersecurity controls within each of the five cybersecurity tenetsHow to appropriately assess key cybersecurity controls
2024 Section 174: New Rules for the R&E Deduction
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Impact of the Section 174 law change requiring capitalization of research and experimental costs Comparison of the Section 41 R&E credit to the Section 174 R&E deduction Financial accounting for R&E costs Required change of accounting method and Form 3115 Revised treatment of software development costs Comprehensive case problems explaining implementation of the law changes
Monthly Individual Tax Update 2024
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Individual tax developments coming from Congress, the Treasury Department, the courts, and academe. Time-sensitive topics from the past 30 days.
Social Media: The Bare Necessities
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Communication Social Media Marketing Publicity Public Relations Business Strategy
Giving Feedback that Delivers Results
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Communicaiton Performance Reviews Feedback Management Leadership
2024 The Psychology of Fraud
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fraud Fraud Triangle
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Financial Forecasting
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance
Form 1120S - Preparation and Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the definition and requirements of an S corporation, the benefits and limitations of choosing this entity type, and the eligibility requirements for shareholders Income and Deductions: Understanding the different types of income and deductions that an S corporation can have, including ordinary income, capital gains and losses, depreciation, and expenses. Shareholder Basis: Understanding the shareholder’s basis in the S corporation, how to calculate it, and the impact of distributions on the basis. Reporting Requirements: Understanding the different reporting requirements for Form 1120S, including Schedule K-1, Schedule L, Schedule M-2, and Schedule M-3 Tax Planning: Understanding the tax planning strategies available to S Corporations and their shareholders, including tax deferral, income shifting, and tax-free reorganizations
The Power of a Good Story!
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The 3 elements of storytelling 3 real world examples 10 thoughts for the road
Is Your Company a Cult? 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Behavioral warning signs for companies that cross the line Case studies for fraud potential in cult-like companies
Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Independence Threats Safeguards
The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 1
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting and Finance
ASC 842, Leases: Implementation Issues and Lessons Learned
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:FASB's Accounting Standard Update for Leases (ASC Topic 842)Key differences between ASC Topic 842 and ASC Topic 840Implementation options, entries, practical expedients, and remeasurement-triggering eventsFASB ASU 2023 - 01 - Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements
2024 The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control system Development of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controls Guidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
2024 Ethical Tax Practice Strategies in a Crisis World
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
“Tales from the Front” – practice issues CPAs are dealing with in these extraordinary times Review of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Review of IRS Circular 230 Review of client tax return disclosure rules (Sec. 6103) Crisis impacts on engagement letters, contingent fees, independence, consulting services, attest and non-attest services, billing, and collections
Defining Where and Why Internal Controls are Needed 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Control design basics Areas or segments of an enterprise to control Controls to reduce risk Controls to drive operations
Cyber Attacks Through Impersonation
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Impersonation techniques used to launch cyber attacksCybercriminals' focus: stealing financial assets and intellectual propertyPractical advice on controls to implement to reduce victimization from impersonation cyber attacksPractical advice to reduce the impact of a cyber attack