CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Information Security and Privacy
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Covered entities and permitted uses and disclosures NIST framework Threat agents and attacks Cybersecurity risks Threat modeling and threat landscape Vulnerability management Layered security and defense-in-depth Protection of confidential data
Corporate Ethics Cases: Discuss Real Life Conflicts
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules? How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy? Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud? How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble? Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct? What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law? Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?
Ethics: How to Run Your Business Well
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The five principles of ethical intelligenceHow to make the right decisions in a range of challenging situationsThe fundamental ethical principal, "Do No Harm"
Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trendsBig data and data analytics the new frontier for CPAsWorkflow automation with RPA, ML and AI with a focus on ChatGPTBlockchain technology, the revolutionary data storage modelCryptocurrency 15 years later, an update on the market and technologyMetaverse - what's it all aboutCloud based financial and ERP software market update
Servant Leadership 101
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Assessing your organization’s culture The benefits of great cultures The basics of what servant leadership is, and is not How to coach using a servant leadership style
Revenue Recognition - Determine the Transaction Price - Part 1
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $59
Revenue Recognition Accounting
Creating Terrific Equity Compensation Plans: Beware of the Pitfalls
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Why most equity compensation plans fail? Complexity of GAAP accounting for equity compensation plans Tax implications of equity compensation plans Who and how an equity compensation plan should be administered? Compliance issues to consider Recommendations to design a better equity compensation plan
Topic 842: FASB's Lease Accounting Standard Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
What is a lease? Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lessees Disclosures and transition rules Effective dates
Surgent's Unique Tax Attributes of Different Entity Types
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Considerations for a small business owner Self-employment taxes Guaranteed payments to partners QBI deductions: Section 199A Built-in gains tax: S corporations Excess passive income tax: S corporations PTE elections: S corporations and partnerships Taxation of fringe benefits: S corporations Double taxation of C corporation dividends Taxation of limited liability companies Which entity to choose?
The Controllership Series - Financial Statement Preparation
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Online
2.60 Credits
Member Price: $119
Accounting Finance Financial Statement Preparation
The Preparation of Form 706 - Line-by-Line
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Overview of Form 706 and estate tax fundamentals Gross estate valuation and inclusion rules Deductions, credits, and tax computation Portability election and its implications Filing deadlines and procedural requirements Common issues and IRS audit triggers Legislative changes affecting estate taxation
Financial & Tax Accounting for Partnerships & LLCs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Review of the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Integration of these financial reporting approaches with accounting for issues in the formation of partnerships and LLCs Financial accounting issues arising from changes in ownership of partnership and LLCs Financial vs. tax accounting for partnership/LLC capital accounts Review of Section 704(b) substantial economic effect rules and their relation to financial accounting The integration of financial accounting for partnerships/LLCs with the Form 1065 Financial accounting basis for ownership interests vs. tax accounting basis for ownership interests Deferred tax accounting for partnerships/LLCs
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios
Surgent's Preparation and Compilation Engagements Under the SSARS
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Relevant sections of SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification 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. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Proposed changes to the SSARS guidance Comprehensive sample engagement work programs for preparation and compilation engagements Prescribed form, specified line item, pro forma, and other engagement variations Complete illustrations of relevant engagement letters, reporting and other required communications for preparation and compilation engagements
Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Employer Brand Talent Management Future of Work Onboarding New Hires
IFRS SMES vs IFRS
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Overview of IFRS for SMEs General pervasive similar concepts Differences with financial instruments Differences with business combinations Differences in investments in other entities Differences in intangible assets Differences in income taxes Differences in employee benefits Differences in revenue and expenses
SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Introducing SAS 145 Revisiting audit risk Risk assessment in the SAS 145 Era Analyzing SAS 145 Documentation requirements
AI FAQs for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of AI and how it differs from traditional accounting softwareGenerative AI, AI agents, and embedded AI applications in accountingAI-powered automation for routine accounting tasks and workflowsData security and privacy considerations in digital accounting environmentsStrategies for maintaining client relationships while embracing automationFuture trends including frontier AI models and embodied AI (robotics)Practical implementation of AI tools in accounting practice management
Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
2025 Tax Legislation: The One Big Beautiful Bill
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
The Congressional process in passing tax legislation Major Provisions in the House version of Big Beautiful Bill o Individual o General Business o International o Health Care Accounts o Qualified Opportunity Zones o Industry Specific Provisions o Tax Exempt Organizations o Miscellaneous Provisions