CPE Catalog & Events
Measuring Audit Risks
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The planning process – When it starts and when it ends Determining the audit objectives The importance of the nature, timing and extent of the audit process The importance of professional skepticism The preliminary engagement activities Documentation of audit risk Determining materiality
Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
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Online
4.20 Credits
Member Price: $159
Recognize the underlying drivers of individual ethical behavior Identify the relationship between ethics and integrity Highlight ethical trends in businesses throughout the world Review high profile ethics lapses in recent years
Complete Guide to Analyze Data with Excel PivotTables
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to PivotTables: Gain a solid understanding of what PivotTables are, their benefits in Excel, and how to prepare your data for creating effective PivotTables.Creating and Customizing PivotTables: Learn step-by-step how to build and format PivotTables, including filtering, sorting, and customizing layouts for optimal data analysis. Focus on Using PivotTables to Analyze Data: Explore techniques to summarize, group, and compare data with PivotTables, uncovering trends and insights for better decision-making.Advanced PivotTable Features: Discover advanced tools such as slicers, timelines, and using PowerPivot for deeper analytical capabilities. Data Visualization with PivotCharts: Learn to create PivotCharts from your PivotTables and customize them to visually present data insights effectively to stakeholders.
Internal Control - Testing for Operating Effectiveness
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectivenessIdentifying key controls that may prove effective and efficient to test in a control reliance strategyResponses when deviations are discovered when evaluating the design or operating effectiveness of internal controlLeveraging audit evidence available for Service Organization Control (SOC1) ReportsGeneral computer control considerations when evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
2025 Business Tax Credits
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
Research & Development Tax Credit Work Opportunity Tax Credit COVID-19 Tax Credits Opportunity Zones GO-Biz Incentives Employment Training Panel
PowerPoint: Tips & Tricks for Today's Accountant
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Exploration of tabs within PowerPoint’s ribbon Initial creation of a slide deck Using slide masters Utilization of external content SmartArt Alignments and layouts Tips and tricks for efficiency Best practices for effective presentation delivery Other creative uses for PowerPoint
Nonprofit Taxation Rules and Form 990
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Recent tax legislation and developments related to non-profit entities Special sections of Form 990 and various form related changes Nonprofit tax exemption applications Excess compensation excise tax Excess parachute payment excise tax Unrelated business income tax Required profit motive
Ethics and Technology for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The foundational ethical principles CPAs are required to follow and how these principles apply to audit quality, data privacy and security, and the use of emerging technologies.The profession's need to change to meet its ethics standard in a technology-centric environment.Changes being considered by the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy that could impact the profession.
Surgent's Successfully Completing an Estate Tax Return -- Form 706
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Changes to the IRS Form 706 How to successfully navigate the form The ins and outs of the “portability” rules, including how the rules actually work using common examples Income tax consequences How to avoid malpractice traps Overlooked GST issues
Surgent's Tax Research
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Tax code hierarchy Organization of an Internal Revenue Code section Special rules for IRC citation Citing other primary authority Private letter rulings Primary vs. secondary authority Secondary sources of authority Steps in the tax research process Research memoranda
Global IIA Standards (GIAS) Fundamentals and Domain I and II - PART 1
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $109
Accounting Internal Audit Internal Control GIAS Standards Internal Audit Standards
Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Individual
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Form 1040 essentials: filing requirements, due dates, and key schedulesFiling status, dependency rules, and taxable income sources (wages, investment income)Adjustments to income, deductions and tax credits (standard vs. itemized deductions, EITC, Child Tax Credit, Education Credits)Preparer due diligence, Circular 230 compliance and taxpayer rightsIRS cybersecurity considerations and best practices for taxpayer data securityLegislative updates
Practical Tools and Tips to Help CPAs Manage Risk (Tax Services Focus)
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
AICPA Professional Liability Insurance Program claim data Client and engagement acceptance Engagement letters and fee management Client continuance and termination Firmwide quality control and team management Causes of loss Risk management tips to assist claim defense when providing tax and client accounting services Data security
HR Investigations - Episode 3 - Gathering-Analyzing-Reporting
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Documentary evidence gathering and analysis Site visits Surveillance Analysis by comparison and contrast Analysis by quantifying and connecting Analysis by identifying patterns Written reports Testifying
Walkin', Talkin', Lookin' & Listenin' - Or Things Most of Us Don't Do Well
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
The importance of making yourself available How to start a conversation and what to NOT talk about The art of how to listen When you don’t understand what they just said Don’t fool by equivocations when they respond to a question Materiality and perception
Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
Surgent's Tax Loss Limitations Imposed on Individuals and Pass-through Entities
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
How to calculate a partner or S corporation shareholder’s basis Form 7203 and an S corporation shareholder’s basis The at risk basis rules and Form 6198 The passive activity loss limits The Section 461(l) loss rule The net operating loss limitation rules The Section 163(j) business interest limitation
Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Target profit and Break-even analysis.Relevant costs and decision-making.Standard costs and variances.Activity-based costing.Segment reporting and analysis.Budgeting.
Best Non-Google Search Tools for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Why Advanced Search Skills Are So Critical for AccountantsWhy You Need More than Google to Search the InternetGARP: Generally Accepted Research PrinciplesAlternatives to GoogleAdvisory SearchSocial SearchSpecialty searchSearch Engine resourcesWhat's Ahead in Search
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain II - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Internal Audit Standards GIAS Accounting Internal Controls