CPE Catalog & Events
Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Determining an appropriate sense of quantitative and qualitative materiality Identifying the critical components of the financial statements that matter most to financial statement users Evaluating where the financial statements are most likely to contain material fraud and error, and ensuring adequate internal control and monitoring to mitigate those risks
IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 3: Workbook Design Principles and Organization
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Cell styles Workbook design principles Nested functions Selecting cells and objects Organizing worksheets
Surgent's Workplace Harassment: How to Prevent Harassment and Reduce Liability Risks in Today's Changing Environment
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
An overview of workplace harassment and discrimination laws, including the intangible benefits that come with compliance An overview of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation The supervisor’s (or manager’s) role in preventing harassment and in reducing the company’s potential liability through good faith efforts at compliance Review a compliant procedure for handling harassment concerns
How AI Fits into the Accounting World
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:An overview of AI constructs.How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today.Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
Forensic Accounting: Court Approved Methods of Proof
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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 methods of proof in forensic accounting.The various types of methods of proof approved by the courts.The weakness and strengths of the methods of proof.The formulas in calculating methods of proof.Applying the formulas in various circumstances.
Preparing for & Conducting Discharge Meetings
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Issues to be evaluated pre-discharge Off-site/off work-misconduct Pre-discharge interviews Resignations Discharge meetings Exit Interviews Reference checks
Fraud & Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls.How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism.Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.
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
Was It Fraud or Just Poor Audit Quality?
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Online
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial statement manipulation Ethics enforcement process Auditor conflicts of interest
Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Understanding the workbook and worksheet environment Obtaining and utilizing data Editing and formatting The “Insert” Menu The “Page Layout” Menu The “View” Menu Selecting and using formulas Shortcuts and tricks
Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The basic benefits of why The 5-15 report Curiosity and creativity
Benford's Law and Other Digital Analysis Techniques
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Online
1.80 Credits
Member Price: $109
Benford’s Law Digital Analysis Data analytics
AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to AI R&D in Accounting: Why internal AI research is essential for modern firms.Theory to Practice: Moving quickly from speculative AI concepts to actionable strategies.Managing Exponential Change: Understanding the urgency of adapting to AI’s rapid evolution.Proactive AI Engagement: Conducting in-house AI benchmarks, research, and hackathons.The Dual Role in AI Development: Balancing innovation with data security and ethical responsibilities.Internal AI Tools Creation: Encouraging accountants to develop AI solutions tailored to their needs.Data Security and Cyber Threats: Addressing AI-enabled cybercrime and protecting against internal risks.Mitigating AI Misuse: Recognizing abuse patterns and implementing safe practices.Challenges in AI Integration: Handling resistance, management concerns, and rapid technological shifts.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Building a resilient, R&D-focused AI culture in accounting.
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 4: Conditional Summing and Lookups
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Excel shortcuts Conditional summing Removing duplicate values VLOOKUP function
Surgent's Controllership Skills Update: Risk Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Rethinking Risk Management: Historic view Challenges Rules Recent lessons Required skills Sources of Risk: Economy Competitors Operations Investments Strategy Compensation Routine practices Unethical behavior. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Defining ERM Areas of focus Implementation Planning for disasters Business continuity Contingencies Analytical Tools: Post-completion evaluations Simulation Z-score Hedging Brainstorming Mind mapping Delphi technique
Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The 4 perspectives of optimization The Two Circle Analysis. The What The How. The Leadership 10 The Fatal 13 5 thoughts for a healthy work environment
Year-End Tax Planning: Thinking Outside the Box
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Discuss the most recent tax legislation, rulings and developments Section 163(j) interest expense deduction New 21% corporate tax rate Medicare tax on high income wages and SE income Tax provision and extensions Timing income and deductions Alternative minimum tax (AMT) issues
Take Command of your Time
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Identify time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating themRecognize the variety of causes of procrastination and apply techniques to overcome themUse practical techniques for prioritizing workDelegation strategiesIncorporate wellness and stress management into your day in short incrementsUnderstand their energy cycles and use it to manage your scheduleLearn techniques to decrease stress in the moment (based on neuroscience)
Accommodation Requests - Substance Abuse - Contagious Infections
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accommodation requests - religious practices Accommodation requests - disabilities Substance Abuse - constructive confrontation Substance Abuse - duty to accommodate as a disability Disclosures of potentially contagious infections