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Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursuedHow to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlementWhat pitfalls may arise in finding the truthThe best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions
Driving Corporate Performance: The CFO’s Role in Competitiveness 26-27
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Online
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• Know why successful companies focus their strategy • Translate strategic initiatives into accomplishments
SSARS Codification: Preparation, Compilation and Review 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• SSARS Codification requirements • SSARS engagements: preparation of financial statements, compilation of financial statements and proforma financial information • Review of financial statements • Coverage of the amendments to the SSARS contained in SSARS 26 and SSARS 27
Form 990: Best Practices for Accurate Preparation
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $319
Primacy of the Form 990 as a "one size fits all" reporting mechanism Form 990 preparation sequencing and data gathering; and keys to getting Form 990 preparation right the first time Addressing presence of "related organizations" Identification of managers and measurements of their compensation 990 versus books-and-records financial statement detail Disclosures of governance inputs and Boards' employ of policies
Performing a Single Audit Under the Uniform Guidance
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $319
Fundamentals of a compliance audit performed under the Uniform Guidance Identifying federal awards and major programs Pass-through entities and subrecipients Schedule of expenditure of federal awards (SEFA) Using the Compliance Supplement Uniform Guidance administrative requirements and cost principles Testing internal control over compliance Writing an audit finding and reporting requirements of a single audit
Untying the Knot: Taxes & Divorce
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Filing Status: Determining the correct filing status during and after divorce.Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs): Tax implications of dividing retirement accounts.Back Taxes: Strategies for addressing unpaid tax liabilities during and after divorce.Offers-in-Compromise & Installment Agreements: Resolving tax debts with the IRS.Currently-Not-Collectible Status: Understanding when and how to use this option.Innocent Spouse & Injured Spouse Relief: Protecting clients from unfair tax liabilities.Lien Discharges & Subordinations: Managing IRS liens on property during divorce.Reasonable Compensation: Evaluating fair compensation in divorce-related business valuations.Case Studies: Explore unusual and complex tax issues in divorce through real-world examples.
Financial Accounting Standards: A Comprehensive Review 26-27
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Online
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $589
• Application of professional judgment • Codification, GAAP and the GAAP hierarchy • Recent changes in financial statement presentation • Hot Topics in financial reporting & accounting
NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:NotebookLM fundamentals: notebooks, sources, prompts, and outputsTurning financial PDFs into searchable, conversational knowledge basesAudit and assurance use cases: workpaper synthesis and issue trackingTax and regulatory research: comparing guidance across sourcesCross-referencing: tracing claims back to documents for defensibilityDrafting deliverables: memos, client notes, and executive summariesRisk controls: confidentiality, data handling, and “trust-but-verify” habits
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Congressional process in passing tax legislation. Major Tax Provisions in the House version of Big Beautiful Bill Individual General Business International Health Care Accounts Qualified Opportunity Zones Industry Specific Provisions Tax Exempt Organizations Miscellaneous Provisions
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful featuresNote: This session is taught using Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments
Fraud, Controls & Ethics: Best Practices & Case Studies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.The AICPA Code of Professional ConductOther elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards
Avoiding the Most Misapplied Audit Concepts
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Risk Assessment - Properly assessing inherent, control, and detection risk on an engagement, and linking the results to an appropriately tailored detailed audit plan based on risk assessment and client service goals, regardless of entity type.Substantive Analytics- Leveraging strong substantive analytic procedures as audit evidence to cut back on tests of details.Selecting items to test common misunderstandings related to designing, performing and concluding on tests of details, including sampling.Identifying and Evaluating Internal Control Deficiencies - Emphasizing the importance of identifying both design and operating effectiveness deficiencies during the course of the audit, and how to properly categorize deficiencies as inconsequential, significant or material for impact on the audit or required communications with management and those charged with governance.
Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation
Become a Data Analysis Expert
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.
Governmental & Not for Profit Fraud 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
• Review real-world examples of fraud schemes perpetrated against governments and not-for-profits, including misappropriations of cash, grant frauds, vendor frauds, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds • Understand and recognize fraud risk and fraud indicators • Consider types of fraud prevention programs
Driving Corporate Performance: The CFO’s Role in Competitiveness 26-27
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Online
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• Know why successful companies focus their strategy • Translate strategic initiatives into accomplishments
SSARS Codification: Preparation, Compilation and Review 26-27
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
• SSARS Codification requirements • SSARS engagements: preparation of financial statements, compilation of financial statements and proforma financial information • Review of financial statements • Coverage of the amendments to the SSARS contained in SSARS 26 and SSARS 27
Financial Accounting Standards: A Comprehensive Review 26-27
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Online
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $589
• Application of professional judgment • Codification, GAAP and the GAAP hierarchy • Recent changes in financial statement presentation • Hot Topics in financial reporting & accounting