CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Client Advisory Services (CAS): A Guide to the Variety of Offerings Professionals Can Provide
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Details on CAS: new services or rebranding? Review the value of timely accurate automated accounting Review the three levels of service Discuss technology options Assess your client base for who would benefit most from CAS Staffing requirements for CAS The value of servicing a niche
Excel - Using Charts for a Non-Financial Audience
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Selecting the right chart type Creating dynamic chartsChoosing data to display as a chart Customizing charts with all the various chart options Printing and sharing your charts
Asset Misappropriation - Let Me Count the Ways
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Identifying opportunity The three most common behavioral red flags that we should always look for The many ways to commit check fraud (it’s so easy) Why inventory is such a good place to hide theft of assets How to cover up inventory fraud Accounts Receivable Fraud and how it works How to count inventory that’s not there
Managing the Accounting Department
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Accounting Leadership Management
2024 Accounting & Auditing Update for Small Businesses
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
FRF for SMEs Quality Management Private Company Council
Managing with a CEO Mentality
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Developing a CEO Mindset: Sharrin will discuss how to cultivate the mindset necessary for effective leadership, emphasizing the qualities and thought processes that define successful CEOs.Strategic Thinking: The session will cover how to think strategically, which is crucial for making decisions that benefit the long-term objectives of an organization.Decision Making: Sharrin will share insights into making informed decisions that align with a company's goals, ensuring that each choice contributes to the bigger picture.Inspiring and Motivating Teams: Leadership is as much about leading people as it is about managing business operations. Sharrin will provide techniques for inspiring teams, motivating them towards common goals, and fostering a positive work environment.Fostering a Culture of Accountability: Understanding how to create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for their actions and contributions is vital. This part of the session will focus on building accountability within teams.Driving High Performance: Lastly, Sharrin will share strategies to drive high performance in organizations, ensuring that both leaders and their teams are operating at their best.
Coaching & Counseling - Performance Management
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.
Coaching & Counseling - Addressing Misconduct
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Insubordination Personality and attitude problems. Generalized disparaging comments Previously unaddressed conduct. Misconduct due to mental condition Corrective action meetings and documentation. Attendance control.
Building Flexible Budgeting Models: Walking Through and Crunching The Numbers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Understanding and Preventing Budget Calamities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Avoiding Budget People Issues: Managing Budgeting's Soft Side
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Budget defining, Budget cultures Tacticle budget issues Ideas for budget solutions and process solutions Understanding people in the budget process Communicating your budget to non financial types
Why Auditors Fail To Detect Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Reasons auditors fail to detect fraud Willful Ignorance SAS No. 82 Additional documentation How and who to talk to Determining the Tone At the Top How to Determining Intent If you expect it, you will see it
Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The Rise of Business Intelligence (BI), Business Analytics (BA), and Big Data Why the interest in BI and BA? The analytics continuum How BA can provide a competitive advantage The difference between BI and BA The difference between forecasting and predictive analytics Fundamentals of analytical techniques Examples for the CFO and accounting function Benefits from applying analytics The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession
2024 All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Fraud Professional Skepticism Report To The Nation Fraud Schemes Prevention
2024 Not-for-Profit Accounting Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
NAC CECL Leases
Building Your Personal Net Worth: Invest in Your Future
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Why people who appear wealthy may be living paycheck to paycheck Why a millionaire may be living in the ordinary house next door Early and mid-career strategies for accumulating wealth Where and how to invest your money Why fees and commissions should concern you Strategies for buying stocks, mutual funds and ETFs
2024 A Guide to Sampling - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Sampling ICFR Single Audit Sampling
Cash Conversion Cycle: Tool and Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the timing elements of your day’s working capital The impact of inventory on the Cash Conversion Cycle How vendors and customers can help your cash conversion cycle Planning and forecasting for a healthy cash flow Assorted management tips to control the Cash Conversion Cycle
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
Independence and Conflicts of Interest
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this class include:AICPA Code of Conduct: Independence, Conflicts of Interest, Case Study: OlympusCase Study: Buca di Beppo