CPE Catalog & Events
2024 Fringe Benefit Planning - Today and Beyond
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
Steps to Stop External Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Types of external fraudConsiderations as organizations work to reduce fraud riskExternal fraud and known parties/External fraud unknown perpetrators
Public Speaking and Confident Communication in Business
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Communication Public Speaking Presentation Skills
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - February 2025
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Surgent's Excel Lookups: Moving Beyond VLOOKUP Limitations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Using lookup functions as an alternative to direct cell references Understand the limitations of the VLOOKUP function Discover ways to move beyond these limitations
Tackling Turnover: Key Reasons Your Staff Are Leaving What to Do About It 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Practice Management Factors that Cause Turnover Boosting Engagement and Retention
Risk Assessment When Auditing Private Entities 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Review of applicable auditing standards for risk assessment Update for SAS #145 Identification and discussion of high-risk audit areas Discussion and analysis of control risk vs. inherent risk Practical approach to auditing companies where controls are minimal or not adequately documented Detailed discussion and examples of risk assessment procedures and alternative approaches
2024 The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 - Line-by-Line
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Federal Form 706: Overview and Preparation Federal Form 709: Understanding and Compliance Portability in Estate Tax Planning Coordinating Issues for Decedent's Final Income Tax Return Postmortem Estate Planning Strategies Recent Legislative Changes: Impact on Estate and Gift Taxation Integrating Tax Planning into Client Services
What's Changing in A&A for Governmental Entities (2024)
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:A look at the GASB standards that are effective this yearGASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error CorrectionsGASB 101, Compensated Absences The impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsChanges to the Uniform Guidance.Common deficiencies found in Single Audits.
Audit 201: Fraud Risk - Minimum Audit Requirements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The expectation gap with financial statement users regarding the auditor's responsibilities for preventing and detecting fraudFraud inquiries and engagement team discussion pointsFraud risk on an auditTesting journal entries and other tests for management overrideRequired fraud and noncompliance communications by various auditing, including communications required by Government Auditing Standards, PCAOB Audit Standards, and International Standards on Auditing
Addressing Common Documentation Deficiencies
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Documentation Deficiencies
Becoming a Fraud Investigator
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Core concepts of fraudCommon workplace fraud schemesRed flags of occupational fraudEvaluating fraud tipsSkills of a fraud investigatorPlanning the fraud investigationBudgets, fees, and engagement letters
Preparing Mistake Free Financial Statements: Government 2024
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Transmittal and MD&A Restricted Net Position-Fund Financial Statements to Government-Wide Financial Statements Classification of Fund Balance under GASB 54 Special Revenue Funds Notes Disclosures Component Units Fund Balance Revenue Stabilization Arrangements Internal Service Funds Fiduciary Fund Reporting
The Competent Accountant - Mastering the Role of the Controller/ CFO
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Business Management Organization
2024 Estate and Financial Planning for the Older Client
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Medicare and Health Insurance Options Life Insurance Strategies for Elders Social Security Planning Considerations Medicaid Planning and Trusts Retirement Account Optimization Techniques Tailored Estate Planning for Older Clients Long-Term Care and Housing Alternatives Gifting Strategies in Estate Planning Unique Financial Challenges of Aging Clients
Sustainability: Doing Well by Doing Good
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Triple bottom lineSustainable business practicesincorporating sustainability into every business decision
The Future of Communication: How AI and Synthetic Media Can Transform Your Business
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Communication Technology AI Synthetic Media Strategy Leadership Management Time Management/Productivity
Surgent's Guide to Understanding the At-Risk Basis Rules and Forms 6198 and 7203
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Basis and at-risk basis How to calculate the amount of annual at-risk basis Forms 6198 and 7203 When activities may be aggregated for at-risk purposes Qualified nonrecourse financing
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Excel Tables: Master the use of Excel tables for efficient data management, including sorting, filtering, and structured references, to manage data more effectively.Custom Sorting: Get to grips with custom sorting options to organize data in a way that best suits your needs, enhancing data readability and analysis.XLOOKUP: Discover the power of XLOOKUP for advanced data retrieval, a game-changer for complex analysis, allowing you to extract specific data from extensive datasets with ease.SUBTOTAL: Gain proficiency in using the SUBTOTAL function, a versatile tool for calculating data in visible cells, ideal for analyses that require dynamic calculations.SUMIF(S): Explore the functionality of SUMIF and SUMIFS functions for conditional summing, crucial for precise budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.Array Formulas: Dive into array formulas to perform multiple calculations on one or more items in an array, enhancing the efficiency of complex accounting computations.Data Validations: Learn to implement data validations to ensure data integrity and prevent errors in financial data entry, a critical skill for maintaining accurate accounting records.Slicers: Learn to use slicers for interactive data segmentation in tables and PivotTables, enabling accountants to quickly filter and analyze specific subsets of financial data.Conditional Formatting: Understand how to apply conditional formatting to highlight critical financial data points, trends, and variances, making data analysis and interpretation more intuitive.PivotTables: An introduction to PivotTables, one of the most powerful Excel features, for summarizing, analyzing, and presenting large sets of financial data in a digestible format.
The Many Faces of Fraud Shedding Light on the Tactics of Modern Day Swindlers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Understanding Fraud Psychology and Motivation of Fraudsters Detection and Prevention Strategies Real World Case Studies Effective Fraud Management