CPE Catalog & Events
Audit 401: Critical Traits of a Thinking Auditor
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Improving a firm's financial resultsImproving effective and efficient auditsTransforming the audit through creative thinkingManaging change for positive outcomesRetaining client through ensuring exceptional serviceDeveloping other professional through mentoring, counseling, and delegation
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
Federal Tax Update: Business Comprehensive 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings Review of recent modifications to tax forms Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes Review of retirement plan changes Overall review of tax practice and procedures
Implementing and Maintaining an Internal Control System 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Considerations for the maintenance of an internal control system The types of policies and procedures organizations should utilize Reviewing and testing control measures Updating controls and implementing control changes
Preparation, Compilations and Reviews-A Practical Workshop 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Preparation, Compilations and Reviews
2024 Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Internal Controls Over Compliance Compliance Single Audits
2024 Risk Assessment & Internal Control
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Risk Assessment Internal Controls Common Deficiencies
Payroll Essentials: Payroll Returns Done Right
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Introduction to common payroll taxes and related payroll formsFiling out, reconciling, and filing payroll returnsDue dates and filing requirements
2024 Practical Ethics and Circular 230 Compliance for CPAs
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Taxpayers' rights and protections Professional oversight in tax practice Navigating Circular 230 complexities Ethical practice before the IRS Preparer roles and responsibilities Compliance with rules on written advice Ensuring client confidentiality Upholding best practices in tax preparation
The Controller Function - Strategic and Annual Planning
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance Auditing
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Network Forensics
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
Surgent's Implementing the New Risk Assessment Standard
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The performance of risk assessment procedures to attain the knowledge needed to assess risk How the auditor identifies and assesses the risks of material misstatement The new “stand-back” requirements related to risk assessment
Surgent's Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to §530 relief Using SS-8 Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy
Audit 402: Audit Quality Control - Avoid Peer Review Issues
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Common peer review deficiencies that quality control reviewers should be alert toImportant considerations of second-level and other upper-level reviewersLessons learned from various regulatory oversight reviewsStatement of Quality Control Standards requirements specific to financial statement audits, and other regulatory oversight considerations
Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals
Financial Acumen for the HR Professional
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Financial Statement Insight Trend Analysis Financial Benchmarks
To Verify or Let It Fly: What to Do About Questionable Tax Return Information
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Clear Reflection of Income: Really? The Verification Drill Tax Ethics and the Conceptual Framework The Tax Uncertainties Dance (Tax and Financial Reporting) Cases and Controversies Blanco v. United States U.S. v. Fairchild Conclusion
Mental Models for CPAs: How to Use Cognitive Frameworks
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to mental modelsExamples of mental models and their applications in behavioral ethicsBuilding a latticework of mental modelsLimitations of mental modelsHow to apply mental models to the accounting professionCase studies demonstrating the use of mental models in financial decision-makingStrategies for continuing to learn and expand your mental model toolkit
Performing Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $118
Definition of an engagement Forms, checklists and other documentation for preparing, compiling and reviewing engagements Explanation of the differences between compilation and preparation engagements Criteria of a compilation engagement and the entities where compilations can be performed Criteria of a review engagement Changes in level of service
Excel - Feature Review in 100 minutes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of Excel's features and functionsWalk-through of Excel's ribbons What the Excel features and functions can do for you