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You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Microsoft Excel

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $239

The major topics covered in this course include:Excel shortcuts and time saversWorking with templates, formats, styles, and themesCustomizing and enhancing ExcelProtecting and securing workbooksFormula building and the Excel function libraryNote: This session is taught using a Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.

Implementing an AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy for Your Firm

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Module 1: Introduction to AI in Marketing   The Basics of AI – Concepts and TerminologyModule 2: Leveraging AI Tools and Technologies   Overview of AI Tools for MarketingModule 3: Practical Strategies for AI Integration   Integrating AI into Your Marketing WorkflowModule 4: Measuring AI-Driven Marketing Effectiveness   Key Metrics for Assessing AI-Driven CampaignsModule 5: Real-Life Case Studies and Success Stories   Case Studies of Firms Successfully Using AI in MarketingModule 6: Developing Your AI-Enabled Marketing Strategy   Creating a Custom AI Marketing Strategy

About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system

Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $59

Flexible Work Options Employee Engagement Talent Management Strategy

Leaders Eat Last. Why? The Characteristics of Great Leaders

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

What does "Leaders Eat Last" mean Understand human nature and how we work together or not Leadership skills can be taught True leaders care The need for trust Practical lessons from gifted leaders Steps to become a better leader

Practical Excel Topics for Today's Accountant

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Data validation Underutilized, but powerful, formulas Formulas for manipulating, transforming, and cleansing data Formulas for data analysis Reference formulas such as =VLOOKUP Pivot tables Solver as a tool for performing multivariate analysis Mail merge Custom formatting

ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the current landscape for AI in businessHistory of ChatGPT and generative AIFundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclatureABC's of how to use ChatGPTDemonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and taxA word of caution: What you should be concerned aboutDeveloping a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business

Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

What does practicing before the IRS mean? Who may practice before the IRS? What should a tax preparer do if he or she has knowledge of a client's omission of income from a tax return? May a tax preparer rely on the work of other tax return preparers? May a tax preparer rely on and use client-provided information? Standards associated with giving advice to clients Abolition of the disclaimer requirement When must a tax preparer examine a client’s books and records?

Surgent's Key Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) Rules for Funding and Tax-free Distributions

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

Funding options for Roth accounts 529 plans to Roth IRAs Backdoor Roth strategies The new Roth SEP and Roth SIMPLE IRAs Roth 401(k) contribution rules The tax impact of rolling a 401(k) to a Roth IRA Who can start the Roth IRA 5-year clock? The 5-year rules for Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs Direct and indirect Roth conversions Direct and indirect rollovers from Roth 401(k) plans The risky recapture of the 10% penalty How the ordering rules work and when they apply FIFO rules for Roth IRAs Case studies and cheat sheets to reinforce concepts

Surgent's Leveraging AI for Data Analytics in Accounting

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

Transforming data analytics with AI Understanding the impact of AI on data analytics processes How AI enhances data accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making AI tools and techniques for data analysis Overview of AI-powered data analytics tools Techniques for improving data analysis accuracy and efficiency with AI Integrating AI into existing data analytics workflows Case studies on AI implementations for data analytics Success stories of AI-driven data analytics in accounting Challenges and lessons learned from AI integration Measuring the ROI of AI in data analytics Developing AI-powered data analytics skills Hands-on lab sessions using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Excel) Practical exercises in filtering, sorting, summarizing, and visualizing data Applying AI insights to optimize data-driven decision making in accounting

Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis

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Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $400

Detailed coverage of any new legislation affecting basis computations and distributions and changes to the schedule K-1s (including the NEW Form 7203 – S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations) Line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s to determine how the items affect a S shareholder’s stock and debt basis and a partner/member’s outside basis and where the items get reported on Federal individual income tax return The three loss and deduction limitations on the owner’s individual income tax return (i.e. basis, at-risk and other Form 1040 limitations) How cash or non-cash distributions affect the basis calculations and whether or not they are taxable to the owners Compare the tax treatment of the sale of a shareholder’s stock in a S corporation and a partner’s interest in a partnership What constitutes debt basis for a S corporation shareholder under the final regulations The tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders and on open account debt How recourse and non-recourse debt effect a partner or member’s basis calculations and amount at-risk

Grading Your Auditors - Are You Getting the Most Value?

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Limitations in roles and responsibilities an auditor can accept without impairing independenceAssessing the strength of your auditor's ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively in appropriate circumstancesEvaluating your auditor's time and project management stillsGrading your auditor's communication and interpersonal skills, in exceeding your expectations on an audit

Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Disclosures

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Online

1.20 Credits

Member Price: $59

Revenue Recognition Accounting

Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.

Governmental & Not for Profit Fraud 25-26

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $175

Review real-world examples of fraud schemes perpetrated against governments and not-for-profits, including misappropriations of cash, grant frauds, vendor frauds, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds Understand and recognize fraud risk and fraud indicators Consider types of fraud prevention programs

How Recent Auditing Standards Improve Risk-Based Audits

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in recent SASs 

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax 25-26

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Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $55

Taxable terminations Mismatch between available exemption and GST, and utilizing excess GST GST elections on Form 709 and automatic allocations

Five Amazing Business Books in 100 Minutes

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $109

Five business books, including,  •   “Leaders Eat Last”, by Simon Sinek, •   “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel, •   “American Icon” by Bryce Hoffman, •   “Slide:ology” by Nancy Duarte, and •   “Brain Rules” by John Molina.

Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques

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Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Advantages of budgetingThe role of budgetingMaster budgetingFlexible budgetingStandards and variancesCapital budgeting

How AI Is Automating Internal Control

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Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

The major topics covered in this class include:An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.