CPE Catalog & Events
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
Surgent's Understanding How the IRS Rewards Whistleblowers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of the law that authorizes the IRS to reward whistleblowers who submit information leading to recovery Review of the whistleblower claim process Criteria for eligible claims Case studies of significant claim recoveries paid by the IRS to whistleblowers Issues underlying whether a practitioner should ever act as the whistleblower Addressing delays inherent in the whistleblower claim process The structure and role of the Whistleblower Office Best practices for the submission of a good whistleblower claim Working with other governmental divisions in processing whistleblower claims A brief overview of other, non-IRS whistleblower claims
Teaching CPAs to be Better Thinkers 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
How to develop a thinking system Understanding complex problem structures Conducting a thinking audit Skeptical reasoning Systems thinking Understanding memory
Collaborative Communications: Working with Diverse Styles
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $89
Communications
Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy.Feature discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment.Review of the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices.
Doing Debt Differently - Your Roadmap to Changes & Choices for Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Education that is also transformation Key Learning Objectives A word collage to clarify your starting point with debt Practical and emotional aspects of debt Your current story about debt 3 myths and 3 truths about debt that will help you start over A new philosophy on Doing Debt Differently Key concepts that lead to success in becoming debt free A petition for debt freedom Facing your debt problem and creating relief The six ways to find relief – awareness, letting go, identifying debt patterns, creating your new relationship, the alchemy process, inspired actions Creating your personal plan for debt freedom Review and tips for continued success The secret to success is support How to build your success team
IRS Strategic Plan 2023-2026 and Impacts on US Tax Pros
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the IRS Strategic Plan 2023-2026Key goals and priorities of the IRS Strategic PlanMeasures the IRS plans to take to achieve its goalsImplications of the IRS Strategic Plan for tax professionals and regulatory ethicsChanges to the way the IRS provides services and communicates with taxpayersStrategies for staying up-to-date on IRS policies and proceduresCase studies of the impacts of the IRS Strategic Plan on the accounting profession
Microsoft Teams Features Every User Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the key Teams appsEverything there is to know about composing messages in TeamsUsing Teams to manage files, email messages and other contentBest practices for structuring your teams and channelsHow to use "private" channelsHow to use Teams as your primary phone systemManaging your Teams settingsEstablishing links to other Microsoft 365 applicationsHosting a Teams meeting from A to Z
Get Known, Get Connected, Get Ahead: Personal Connection for Professional Results
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Relationships
Audit 504: Making Rain - Success with Clients and Prospects
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Continued marketing to existing clientsHow to better connect with existing and prospective clientsMotivating prospective clients to engage with your firmMethods for building value perceptions with existing and prospective clientsDifferentiating your firm from the competition, including translating features into benefitsHandling objections and closing a sale
Recruit. Retain. Engage. Mastering LinkedIn for HR Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to pro-actively find, identify, and connect with new candidates from various sources within LinkedIn.Best practices for organically attracting candidates to your company and team.Strategic talent networking opportunities.Essential considerations of employee advocacy and brand building using LinkedIn.Retention strategies such as promoting a positive work environment, and expanding employee recognition and engagement strategies.
International Tax Lunch Series 2024
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
May 2024: Foreign-Owned Real Estate Holding Structures: Corporate Structures In Depth June 2024: Foreign-Owned Real Estate Holding Structures: Trust Structures in Depth July 2024: Foreign-Owned Real Estate Holding Structures: Fixing Problems August 2024: Foreign-Owned Real Estate, the Ownership Phase: Income Taxation September 2024: Real Estate Disposition Case Study: Sale of a California Personal Residence -- Taxation, Withholding, Tax Returns October 2024: Preparing an Expatriation Income Tax Return and Form 8854 November 2024: What Kind of Trust is This? Foreign/Domestic, Grantor/Non-grantor, Simple/Complex January 2025: Foreign Grantor Trusts: Taxation, Tax Compliance, and Use Cases February 2025: Foreign Non-grantor Trusts: Taxation, Tax Compliance, and Use Cases March 2025: Foreign Non-grantor Trust Distributions to U.S. Beneficiaries
Excel for Staff Level 1 - What You Never Learned
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Navigating around worksheetsSelecting cells and rangesHow to use custom number formattingHow to leverage ViewsHow to build better formulas with referenced variables and defined namesLearn to quickly format cells with Cell StylesLearn proper worksheet structure
The Seven High Quality Questions that Lead to Success & Solutions
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Tolerations Goal setting Gratitude Setting a 'tone' of success Priorities as a means to mindful living Reflection & Planning as tools to generate clarity & intention Connecting with the wise resource often overlooked in business models
The New Psychology of Fraud with Dr. Toby Groves
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How we unwittingly assist in the production of misleading information The neuroscience of psychopathyBehavioral profilingThe new psychology of skepticismCognitive errors including attribution and overgeneralizationHow experience, intuition and assumptions can cause cognitive errors
A Coach Approach to Feedback: How To Have an Action Oriented Conversation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Feedback
If You Only Knew What Microsoft Word Could Do
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:Best practices for those creating Word documents of all typesUsing Word Styles to enhance and organize documentsWord features like PDF editing, automatic tables of contents, and cross-referencing that save time and add value
Long-Term Care Insurance: Make the Switch
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The need to fund for long-term care in AmericaClient's attitudes and misconceptionsInnovative long-term care solutions and funding
Keeping Up with the FASB
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Review of current items on the FASB agendaDiscuss the new revenue recognition standardProvide an update on the new lease accounting standardAddress U.S. GAAP alternatives for certain entities
Powerful Public Speaking: Communicate With Confidence
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Communications