CPE Catalog & Events
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Top cloud security threats and how to protect against themData security best practices and how to implement themTypes of cloud services and how to choose a good vendorEffective password management and multi-factor authentication for accountsHome network and device security practices
ESG 101: What is Environmental, Social and Governance?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $95
Environmental, Social and Governance concepts in today’s world Areas of accountability for ESG How ESG impacts Financial Reporting
Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud: Why Business Owners go to Prison
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:What is fraud?How business owners become vulnerable to charges for mail fraud and wire fraudWhat business leaders know about how communications can lead to criminal chargesDiscussion of actual fraud cases involving business leaders that went to prison for wire fraud.Federal sentencing guidelinesSentencing for mail fraud and wire fraud convictions
The Seven High Quality Questions that Lead to Success & Solutions
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Online
2.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Tolerations Goal setting Gratitude Setting a 'tone' of success Priorities as a means to mindful living Reflection & Planning as tools to generate clarity & intention Connecting with the wise resource often overlooked in business models
Health Insurance Planning 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The interrelationship of health, happiness and financial well-being Tax planning for health care costs The failures and successes of the Affordable Care Act Medical insurance terminology, alternatives and strategies for selecting the best option The pros and cons of health savings accounts
Tax Planning for Seniors 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Income for seniors: retirement, earnings and investments Tax Deductions: planning, bunching, strategies Planning to help family members
What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
How is fraud detected? The role of external auditors in finding fraud Revenue recognition issues Corrupt management Data mining Physical and biometric controls
Fraud, Controls & Ethics: Best Practices & Case Studies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.The AICPA Code of Professional ConductOther elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards
Auditing Standards: A Comprehensive Review-Part 1 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Efficient audit planning, documentation and research Risk assessment procedures relate control risk to substantive testing and reduce the risk of lawsuits Fraud requirements Testing management's estimates Auditing standards
Comprehensive Partnership Taxation Form 1065 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Special and Targeted allocations Proper calculation of outside and inside tax basis Tax consequences of distributions including the impact of "hot assets" Transfer of partnership interests Issuance of partnership interests to service partners
Auditing Standards: A Comprehensive Review 2024
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Online
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $589
Efficient audit planning, documentation and research Risk assessment procedures relate control risk to substantive testing and reduce the risk of lawsuits Fraud requirements Testing management's estimates Auditing standards
Audit 307: Client and Profitable Engagement Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Importance of quality control on auditsWhy engagement budgets are not used, and how to overcome the barriers to successDetermining useful budget amounts to use as a toolBetter engagement scheduling tips for improved efficiencyMaking sure the client is ready on the first day of the auditDelegating for professional development and leveraging audit hoursHandling difficult delegation scenariosBetter engagement wrap-up tips and techniques
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Leases – Topic 842 ASC 326: CECL Review of SAS 142 – Focus on Audit Evidence Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity SSARS No. 25 and other recently issued SSARS Detailed review of SAS 145 Other important A&A practice matters
A Coach Approach to Feedback: How To Have an Action Oriented Conversation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Feedback
QuickBooks - Know the Right Version for Your Client
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include: Why a Needs Assessment is the first step in deciding which software is best for your client and how to complete oneWhat are the questions to ask your client that will also assist in determining which is better - QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks OnlineA deep dive into the features of each version such as User Permissions, Bank Feed differences, Sales Tax, Reporting, as well as pricing comparisonsThe challenges of converting between versionsA look at what's new for 2020 in both Desktop and Online
Practical Insights Gleaned from the AICPA's Code of Conduct
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Evolution of relevant professional guidance Independence provisions Vernacular used in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Conflicts of interest Offering/accepting gifts or entertainment Acts discreditable to the profession
Connected Leadership: Foster and Retain an Engaged Team
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Leadership
Surgent's Excel Shortcuts for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Explore the function that sums better than the SUM function Discover a variety of time-saving features, functions, and techniques Learn the workaround to a major Excel pitfall
Surgent's Make Resilience Work for You - An Accounting Leader's Guide to a Holistic Approach for Managing Teams
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Bounce back from adversity and pressure Avoid giving up too soon Reframe challenges Learn resilience and transform from mistakes
Surgent's Time Management for Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Managing interruptions The role of activity logs, to-do lists and a priority matrix The psychology of time management Staying on track of your time management plan Controlling procrastination Blocking out time Creating an effective time management plan