CPE Catalog & Events
How SAS Nos. 134-145 Improve Risk-Based Audits
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in SAS Nos. 134-145
Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, including: The Clean Vehicle Credit, Credit for Previously Owned Clean Vehicles, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, Residential Clean Energy Credit, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Elective Payment, Transferability, and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including: Expanding Enrollment in Retirement Plans, Increase in Age for Required Beginning Date for Mandatory Distributions, New Exceptions to Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Retirement Plans, and recent IRS guidance Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Form 1099-K reporting requirements Detailed analysis and examples of Sale of Pass-through Entity Interest and Net Investment Income Tax The Gig Economy -- Tax implications, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification, and the 2024 DOL Final Rule New FinCEN reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act in 2024 Employee Retention Tax Credit updates Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year -- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates,retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
Exchange Transactions vs. Contribution for NPOs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key changes from recent accounting standard updates affecting the determination of an exchange transaction versus a contributionEnhanced disclosure and reporting requirements for contributionsClarifications related whether a contribution is restricted or conditionalNew definitions related to barriers and right of return or right of release related to conditional contributionsOther important matters contained in ASU Nos. 2014-09 and 2018-08
Measuring Audit Risks
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The planning process – When it starts and when it ends Determining the audit objectives The importance of the nature, timing and extent of the audit process The importance of professional skepticism The preliminary engagement activities Documentation of audit risk Determining materiality
Prevention & Detection of Fraud In Small Businesses
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The importance of the control environment The three most common behavioral red flags exhibited by perpetrators Why it is much more cost effective to prevent fraud than it is to detect fraud The reason why the small business owner/auditor should think about how they would steal Who steals and why Common myths about stealing that are not true Understanding the concept of risk management
Anti-Bullying and Sensitivity
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Taking credit for someone else’s work. Repeatedly belittling a co-worker. Withholding essential information. Failing to invite someone to an essential meeting. Ignoring a coworker with the intent to harm or control. Engaging in ongoing passive-aggressive behavior in which words and actions appear harmless but have the intent to harm or control. Constant and unfair criticism. Social bantering and teasing. Yelling, shouting and screaming. Insults and behind-the-back put-downs. Hostile glares and other intimidating gestures. Malicious gossiping. Monopolizing supplies and other resources. Aggressive e-mails or notes. Overt threats and aggression or violence Am I the bully?
Combatting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Sexual harassment prevention Company culture
What's Your Brand Reputation? Determine and Drive How Others See You
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $89
Presence
Partnership/LLC Taxation: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Discuss the impact of the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction on partnerships and their partnersThe meaning of a "tax basis capital account"How the financial accounting and tax capital accounts differ from one anotherDetermine a partner's share of the partnership's liabilitiesDistinguish "recourse" loans from "nonrecourse" loansWhat are "qualified nonrecourse financing" loans and how they affect partnersSection 704 "built-in gain or loss" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reportingSection 4655 "at risk" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reporting
Take Your PowerPoint From Mess to Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Image-based slides One idea per slide Effectiveness of bullets Effectiveness of slide titles Slides vs. handouts
Payroll Essentials: Getting to Know Payroll Taxes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:The various types of payroll taxes related to compensationPayroll calculations related to the various of payroll taxesIntroduction to common payroll formsResources, recommendations, and guidance on compensation and payroll related topics
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace to Prevent Violence
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Mental Health Awareness
Tired of Feeling Drained by Complainers? Build Your Immunity to People's Negativity
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Emotional Intelligence Management Skills Teamwork Customer Relations
The Art of Conversation: A Relationship Approach to Networking
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Networking Relationship Management
The Value of Conflict: A Strategic Approach to Dealing with Difficult People
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Conflicts
How AI and Synthetic Media Can Transform Your Communication
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
AI Fundamentals for HR Strategic HR Communication Synthetic Media in Onboarding Dynamic Content Management AI-Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement Innovative Training with AI
Feeling Stressed from Change & Uncertainty? How to Stay Positive when Things Get Tough
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $49
Change management Leadership
Up Your Influence: How To Get What You want
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $89
Persuasion Influence
Top 10 Business Myths and How to Avoid Them
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
What are the ten most common business myths? Why do so many leaders ignore the risks? Steps you can take to prevent these myths from damaging your organization Recommendations from successful businesses