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Nonprofit A&A Series Part 2: Revenue Recognition 26-27
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
• Pledges and contributions • Restrictions and conditions • Special concerns with governmental funding • Donated goods and services • Special events • Revenues earned through sales and services to customers, including the application of CECL
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
Surgent's Data Analytics Toolkit – Tools and Applications
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Definition of Data Analytics Assessing your organization’s current status and establishing an environment for success Financial staff’s core activities Common uses of analytics and current examples Behavioral forces that impact decisions Examples of inaccurate forecasts Identifying strategic measurements (KPIs) Improving budgeting and forecasting and addressing Black Swan events Collecting and using data from traditional and non-traditional data sources Statistical tools, including Median, Mode, Moving average, Ratio analysis, Pareto analysis, Rolling forecast, Mission-based budgeting, Trend analysis, Regression, Z-Score (public and private organizations), and Simulation Analytical techniques, including Brainstorming, Mind mapping, and Delphi technique Software tools that are readily available and can assist in visually exploring data; expanding the scope of available data, as well as collecting, analyzing and presenting results (including Dashboards). Specific ideas for using Data Analytics, including immediate opportunities and areas for further consideration Expanded lists of readings and next level software for a participants’ future reference
Surgent's Where To Live in Retirement
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Does continuing to live at the current location meet retirement goals and lifestyle? Are there family concerns such as an elderly parent that prevent moving away from the current location? Is the current location affordable when income from a salary ceases? What health concerns are there that would limit the ability to move to another location? Is an assisted living facility something that should be considered now or in the future and is a suitable one available? What happens if a person is disabled while retired? Are there state and local tax considerations that would encourage staying in place or moving? Are there climate and weather concerns that would encourage a person to stay in place or move to a more desirable location? Should a retiree downsize?
The Art of the Interview 26-27
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
• Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct. • Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception. • Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects. • Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts.
Surgent's Ethics for the Industry Accountant
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Core values of being a CPA Critical thinking errors as they relate to ethical dilemmas Objectivity, professional skepticism, and subordination of judgment Professional code of ethics and conduct AICPA Ethics Codification Ethics enforcement process Impact of ethical and unethical conduct on the CPA profession Real disciplinary cases to illustrate critical points
Current Nonprofit Fraud Trends
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices for fraud prevention and detection.Common fraud schemes in nonprofit including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!
Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies
Preparation, Compilation, and Review Engagements: Update and Review
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Overview of preparation, compilation, and review guidance Accounting and reporting issues Current practice issues Common deficiencies in peer reviews Current and future standard-setting projects
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Testing internal ControlsAlign internal controls with specific compliance requirementsThe misidentification of controls and the confusion between compliance and control processes
Improve Spreadsheets by Building Controls in Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Learn best practices when designing your spreadsheets How to create a proper worksheet structureLearn to use Excel's built in features to find errorsHow to create your custom controls to prevent and find errorsUsing links to quickly move to controlsUsing Conditional Formatting to highlight errors
Reconciling in QBO
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What accounts should get reconciled?Why the banking feed still needs reconciliationThe Reconcile interfaceStep-by-step reconcilingTricks to locate errors quicklyHow to solve common QBO workflow errors that create extra transactions...and a slew of time-saving techniques
Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Circumstances requiring auditors to follow the Yellow Book (Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS) Relationship of Yellow Book requirements to GAAS and single audit requirements The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit Identifying and reporting findings under the Yellow Book
Surgent's Real Estate Taxation: Critical Considerations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The impact of recent tax legislation on the real estate industry Depreciation and recapture Determining the basis when acquiring real estate Passive activity losses Calculation of gain or loss on sale of real estate Rental operations Installment sales
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Written Information Security Plans
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance
Preparing for & Conducting Discharge Meetings
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Issues to be evaluated pre-discharge Off-site/off work-misconduct Pre-discharge interviews Resignations Discharge meetings Exit Interviews Reference checks
Revenue Recognition Determine the Transaction Price Part 2
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition Accounting
The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Compliance
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $79
Regulatory Compliance Operational Compliance Financial Compliance
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Document Review and Handwriting Analysis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance