CPE Catalog & Events
How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding ethicsAvailable tools to aid in ethical decision makingThe role of bias in making ethical decisionsApplication through case studies
The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
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Online
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance
Nonprofit A&A Series Part 1: Financial Statement Presentation & Disclosure 25-26
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of required financial statements Unique considerations in the nonprofit environment Presentation options for reserves, restrictions, functional expenses and liquidity. Common pitfalls and little-known alternatives Recognize financial statement presentation requirements for nonprofits
Tax Practice Conduct Standards: Circular 230 and AICPA Statements 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Federal and California statutory and regulatory standards governing tax preparers: Preparer penalty provisions, Circular 230 and; AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services Tax shelter and reportable transaction issues in depth Attorney-client, Sec. 7525 and work product privilege issues and Kovel arrangements
Spring Tax Update for Individuals with Steve Dilley
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Recent legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayers Disaster Relief Act of 2024 Expiring TCJA provisions SECURE Act 2.0 Individual income items, itemized deductions and credits Updated tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items Implications for self-employed taxpayers of various legislation
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.
Titans Annual Federal Tax Planning Individual Update 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Explanation of legislation enacted in 2025 along with reminders for 2024 from legislation of recent years California tax law changes Income inclusions, exclusions and deductions Property transaction updates Passive activities, hobbies and other losses Guidance and planning on energy credits Significant IRS developments affecting practice and compliance procedures California's major developments for individuals and conformity to federal law changes for 2025 Filing status, credits and retirement plan developments Expired and expiring provisions Inflation adjustments for 2026 Due diligence and planning reminder
Creative Strategies for Buying, Selling, or Gifting a Business
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Valuation methods for business interests Stock purchase versus asset purchase Estate transfer and tax considerations Gifting strategies for business interests Trusts and partnerships in business transfers Self-canceling installment notes in transactions Transferring S corporation stock to trusts Business interest transfer with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers - Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards Understanding the quality control standards and guidance related to a CPA firm’s responsibilities for its system of quality control Explain the importance of establishing, applying, and monitoring quality control policies and procedures related to audit documentation
Introduction to Yellow Book: 8-Credit Boot Camp
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook Uniform Guidance
Ethical Intelligence for Artificial Intelligence
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in the accounting professionSelecting and utilizing artificial intelligence resourcesApplying professional skepticism to resultsMaintaining independence while utilizing artificial intelligenceUpholding client confidentialityData security and retentionCitation of sources and related reporting considerationsApplication of the AICPA Code of Professional ConductEthical considerations when crafting policies and establishing best practices
Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement
What Does Fraud Look Like?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Why auditors fail to detect fraud Usual vs an unusual transaction Why fraud and stupid often look exactly the same The importance of establishing the Perception of Detection The number one reason fraud occurs Looking for things that should be there Looking for things that should not be there
Communicate Financial Concepts to Non-Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
The math literacy barrier The financial literacy barrier What to say and how to say it Communicating ideas graphically
AICPA Town Hall Series (Rebroadcast of 12/18/2025)
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Online
1.00 Credits
Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities
Nonprofit A&A Series Part 2: Revenue Recognition 25-26
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Pledges and contributions Restrictions and conditions Special concerns with governmental funding Donated goods and services Special events Revenues earned through sales and services to customers, including the application of CECL
Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting
Surgent's Introduction to Charitable Gifting for Individual Taxpayers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Fundamentals of charitable gifting Income and estate tax considerations for charitable giving Charitable deduction rules and limitations Structuring charitable contributions for maximum tax efficiency Advanced charitable gifting techniques Compliance and documentation requirements
Surgent's Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
S corporation earnings layers Observations on earnings layers S corporation basis calculation IRC 351 transactions Four loss tiers Appreciated property distributions