CPE Catalog & Events
Cognitive Biases for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:What are cognitive biases?Common judgment biases in the accounting professionProfessional judgment frameworksHow to use psychology to your advantageSimple and pragmatic steps to overcome bias
2024 Deep Dive into Quality Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Quality Management Risk Assessment SQMS
The Corporate Transparency Act - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Client
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
CTA Filing Deadlines: Adapt and synchronize with the new schedules Beneficial Ownership Defined: Navigating the new transparency standards The Alabama Impact: Examining the court's influence on CTA enforcement Risk Management: Strategic navigation through CTA's legal framework Leveraging Transparency: Gaining a competitive advantage through CTA insights Disclosure Obligations: Clarify reporting requirements Corporate Configuration: Comprehend the alterations in structure Avoiding Sanctions: Proactive measures for CTA compliance
NFP Reporting and Presentation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Presentation of NFP financial statements focusing on ASU 2016-14 and ASU 2016-18 with example disclosuresCommon pitfalls on functional expense reportingTips to consider on functional expense reportingWays to manage liquid resourcesPeer review findings relating to implementation of ASU 2016-14Items to consider when preparing for an audit and reviewing financial statements related to COVID-19 (underwater endowments, liquidity, going concern, subsequent events etc.)Key facts and impacts on current ASUsCybersecurity issues
2024 Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decisions
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Target profit and Break-even analysis Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Budgeting
2024 Partnership Essentials: Review & Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent legislative, rules and tax developments impacting partnerships and their partners Transfer of partnership interests TCJA §461(l) Excess Business Losses and §163(j) Business Interest Expense Importance of capital accounts Form 1065, Schedules K-1 and M-2 Schedules K-2 and K-3 update Reporting partner capital accounts Effect of the Ceiling Rule Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Tax basis capital accounts
Business Communication Essentials (Dynamic Communication in the Workplace)
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Feedback Management Leadership
2024 Nonprofit Taxation Rules and Form 990
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation and developments related to non-profit entities Special sections of Form 990 and various form related changes Nonprofit tax exemption applications “Intermediate sanctions” excise tax Excess compensation excise tax Excess parachute payment excise tax Unrelated business income tax Required profit motive The Mayo case Entertainment expenses Taxable fringe benefits (including employer-provided parking)
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
PFP Update: Income Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The personal financial planning process Relevance to income tax Retirement and estate planning concerns and solutions
Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements.
Surgent's What CPAs Should Know About Trust Instruments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Legal definitions & principals involving estates & trusts Basic principles regarding property ownership Types of trusts commonly used Trust accounting fundamentals Certain clauses that are important to understand Formula valuation clauses Requirements for a trust to be a qualified designated beneficiary of an IRA Using IRD to fund charitable bequests
Audit 104: Audit Documentation - Workpapers To Pass Review
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Proper documentation as a means of audit qualityFactors impacting the nature and extent of documentationSample workpaper index and other organization tipsUse of audit programs as means of audit documentationChecklist for self-review of workpapers and clearing review notesMultiple exercises on identifying workpaper deficiencies
2024 Independence Requirements for Auditors
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Independence Threats Safeguards
Business Writing Series: Writing and Revising for Maximum Impact 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Business writing Practice development Editing Coaching others to write well
Surgent's Auto and Energy-Related Tax Credits
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
How a purchaser of an energy-efficient clean vehicle claims a credit The energy efficient home improvement credit The Residential Clean Energy Credit The clean vehicle credit The previously owned clean vehicle credit The qualified commercial clean vehicle credit Transfers of credits to an unrelated transferee Seller report information for buyers of new and previously owned clean vehicle credits Registering a dealer for dealer reporting and Clean Vehicle Tax Credit transfers
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)
2024 Are You Up to the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
AICPA professional standards EQCR expectations Firm-specific considerations Best practices for reducing the frequency of review points Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points Examples of common EQCR deficiencies The impending influence of SQMS No. 1, SQMS No. 2, SAS 146, and SSARS 26 An interactive, hands-on EQCR simulation
2024 S Corporation Essentials: Review & Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent tax legislation, rules, and developments impacting S-corporations S corporation shareholder basis in stock and debt Schedules K-2 and K-3 reporting Basis of indebtedness S corporation open account debt Limitation of deduction of losses AAA and distributions
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigationReview of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation paymentsSuggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements