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Schedule K-1: What is it & What Do I Do with It?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/Trust Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040 Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integration Case studies highlighting real-world application of Schedule K-1 reporting Proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 and beyond Best practices for avoiding errors and ensuring compliance
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
Best-in-Class Internal Controls: Best Practices for Finance Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
Define and explore the basic concepts, myths and facts of internal controls Examine typical control types Identify why controls fail Identify a framework to develop the right balance of internal controls Discuss Internal Controls in the Digital Age Examine the variances and considerations of automated vs. manual controls Evaluate the concept of IT controls
Public Procurement Basics: Protecting the People's Money
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Guidelines and requirements that will help lead you to public procurement success.Guidance on how governments can meet complicated procurement needs.Best practices to protect public and Federal funds.
Surgent's Build an AI Agent With ChatGPT: A Hands-on Lab for Financial Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Agentic simulation using prompt design and structured interaction Flipped agent/user roles in ChatGPT (autonomy emulation) Use case walkthroughs: audit Q&A bot, tax helper, financial planning agent Risk scenarios: hallucinations, scope creep, prompt hacking Governance, professional skepticism, and documentation best practices
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision Making
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Target profit and Break-even analysis Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Budgeting
Using ChatGPT with Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to ChatGPT and other AI (Artificial Intelligence) language modelsDiscussion of best practices for using ChatGPT with ExcelUse ChatGPT to create, debug and explain formulasUse ChatGPT to learn how to use Excel featuresUse ChatGPT to automate repetitive tasks in ExcelUse ChatGPT to easily create macros
Understanding the Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Required minimum distributions for a deceased's heirs 2025 retirement plan contribution limits Required minimum distributions and contributions to charity Key provisions of Secure Act 2.0
The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance Auditing
Businesses Receiving Government Assistance
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What is Yellow Book? What is different because of Yellow Book? When might Yellow Book apply to a business? Common application of concepts to businesses Answers to common questions
The Three Million Dollar Ribbon
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal Controls Fraud Prevention Fraud Detection Fraud Investigation
Business Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent legislation impacting business taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions
Eat, Drink & Maybe Deduct: Mastering IRC 274
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:IRC § 274 meals and entertainment rules Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes affecting meals and entertainment Deductible versus nondeductible expenditures Definition of “entertainment” Definition of “business associate” Reimbursement arrangements Exceptions under IRC § 274(e) Compensation-related exceptions Recreational activity exceptions Public availability exceptions Goods or services sold to customers Separately stated food and beverage costs Employer-provided meals Per diem reimbursements Compliance and documentation requirements
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The shift from volume to precision hiringWhy firms are moving to targeted, competency-based hiringTalent market impacts and competitive hiring realitiesAI in recruiting: practical use cases and implicationsWhere AI tools commonly support hiring workflowsBenefits and limitations of AI-enabled screening and assessmentThe skills mismatch in accounting hiringWhy critical thinking and professional communication gaps persistWhy traditional hiring methods miss these competenciesThe new competency hierarchy for high performersDefining and prioritizing the competencies that drive resultsAI ethics awareness and professional judgment in an AI-enabled workplaceAssessment methods for precision hiringStructured behavioral interviewing and scoring rubricsWork simulations, case presentations, and client scenariosUsing AI-enabled assessments responsibly and consistentlyMetrics and ROI: evaluating successQuality-of-hire measures (performance, ramp time, manager satisfaction)Retention and turnover measuresEfficiency measures (time-to-fill, cost-to-fill) and how to balance themImplementation roadmapA phased approach to adopting precision hiring (foundation → expansion → optimization)– Building governance, documentation, and consistency for scalability
The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 2
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting and Finance
Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Pervasive best practices for effective communication Specific strategies for written materials Unique considerations for verbal presentations The importance of recursive revision Tips for success Pitfalls to avoid
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Historical context of U.S. taxation Industrial hemp vs. marijuana Income definitions under I.R.C. §61 Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471 State-specific marijuana laws Cash management in cannabis businesses Federal court case analysis
Introduction to Yellow Book
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
Advanced Negotiations: Never Split the Difference
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Negotiations Business Management
2026/27 Yellow Book Update
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution.The GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning.Recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities.Overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements.