CPE Catalog & Events

Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Recently issued ASUs covering common control leases, crypto assets (e.g., cryptocurrency), and income tax disclosures Statement on Quality Management Standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3 Post-Implementation Review Report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and best practices in applying ASC 606 Fraud case studies Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity Recently issued PCAOB standards and SEC rulemaking activities Other important A&A practice matters
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
Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy Tax Issues
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Characteristics of a gig economy Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor? Form 1099-NEC and reporting of non-employee compensation Reporting on Form 1099-K Gig workers and the requirement to pay self-employment tax throughout the year State tax implications of remote work for the business owner and workers How remote work creates state tax nexus Tax implications of employee telecommuting for the employer The “convenience of the employer” rule Drivers of both people and of meals or other products Section 199A deduction Implications of the Vizcaino case
Surgent's Improving Your Profits: Identifying Cost Cutting Opportunities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What keeps companies from becoming streamlined? Behavioral biases Information processing biases Emotional biases How to deal with behavioral biases Connecting behavioral biases to cost cutting Creating a culture of cost cutting Rules of thumb for cost cutting Managing headcount Post-COVID common areas of excess cost Budgeting techniques Budget variances Benchmarking Common size financial statements Horizontal analysis Negotiation and contracting techniques Cash flow and the business cycle
Surgent's Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication, empathy, and proactive service Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes Leveraging technology to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and deliver personalized service Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice
Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a "best" tax practice How to avoid tax return preparation penalties Recent developments impacting today's tax practice Review of tax return preparer's registration rules Explanation of the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Contingent fees
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.40 Credits
Member Price: $109
Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation. Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments. Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain V - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Internal audit Standards Institute of Internal Auditors GIAS IPPF
Exploring Internal Controls That Could Have Prevented Frauds
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented the fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios
The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 1
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting and Finance
Real Estate Professionals: Passive Activity Rules
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Definition, pros and cons of being a real estate professional Integration of the real estate professional rules with reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E Real estate professionals and indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) entity's reporting on Form 1040 How "real estate business" is interpreted under the Section 199A rules and how it integrates with the passive activity rules
Fiduciary Accounting Part 3: Special Accounting Elections & Distributions 25-26
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Analyze a traditional fiduciary accounting situation Determine the use of the reserve for depreciation Become acquainted with the special accounting rule for business assets Review the accounting treatment of distributions from entities
Treasury Circular 230 for EAs and Other Tax Preparers
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $109
Circular 230 Conflicts of interest Loving case RTRP Other Ethical Issues Fees Qualifying continuing education
Firm Ethics: A Practical Approach 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Ethics requirements for CPA firms
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Target profit and Break-even analysis.Relevant costs and decision-making.Standard costs and variances.Activity-based costing.Segment reporting and analysis.Budgeting.
Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Foundation and principles for the use and application of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) General requirements for complying with the Yellow Book Ethics, independence and professional judgment Competence and continuing professional education Quality control and peer review
Securing Your Data with a Password Management App - Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secureReview and demonstration of top selling password management appsSoftware features that will be reviewedPassword generationEmergency user accessEntity vs. individual password managementDesktop vs. cloud basedMulti device synchronizationPII (personally identifiable information) forms fillerCredit card storageDigital data vault
Cryptocurrency Transactions: Navigating Federal Tax Rules
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Review existing reporting rules Broker reporting requirements and Form 1099-DA Reporting crypto transactions Basis Safe Harbor Illustrative example
How Culture Affects Risks
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $75
Communicating core values Corporate culture built upon core values Risk awareness Behavioral-based interviewing
Advanced ChatGPT 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 ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.