CPE Catalog & Events
Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The 4 perspectives of optimization The Two Circle Analysis. The What The How. The Leadership 10 The Fatal 13 5 thoughts for a healthy work environment
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.
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.
CFO Career Upgrade with LinkedIn
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Essential elements of a compelling LinkedIn profile for a CFOHow to build a strategic career networkFive ways that CFOs can leverage LinkedIn as leaders of an organizationHow to get referred to new job opportunitiesEssential LinkedIn do's and don'ts for CFOs
2024 S Corporation Essentials: Stock & Loan Basis Reporting
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Basis of stock and debt Form 1040, Schedule E Shareholder basis of indebtedness Limitation of deduction of losses AAA and distributions
2024 Yellow Book Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Yellow Book engagements.Independence requirements in GAGAS.Quality management in Yellow Book. Common deficiencies found in Yellow Book engagements.
Surgent's Managing Millennials
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Understanding who millennials are and what distinguishes them from other sectors of the workforce Changes millennials seek in the workplace Suggestions on engaging and developing millennials Best practices by organizations who have successfully integrated millennials Expectations as to learning, development and training Work environments and schedules School to work transitions Views on salary, benefits and corporate ethics Whether millennials’ expectations are significantly different from any other generation Strengths millennials offer which set them apart from others Common myths pertaining to millennials Definitions of success
2024 Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Update on significant 2023-24 business tax developments related to cases and rulings Review of recent business tax provisions and legislation Depreciation changes in Section 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Tax issues impacting “gig” workers, including Form 1099-K The Schedules K-2 and K-3 of Forms 1065 and 1120S related to foreign transactions
2024 Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analytics; Introduction of popular software tools Examine the AICPA’s Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement
Inventory, Expense and Payroll Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Methods of committing inventory, expense and payroll fraud What to look for when observing inventory Detection of inventory fraud How to recognize fictitious expenses How to recognize altered expenses Indicators of fake documentation The three main reason we ask for documentation Detection and prevention of ghost employees
Planning for Small Business Success
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
The integrated planning model The strategic plan Linkage with Performance Based Management Tracking success Real world examples
ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review the history of ChatGPTTour of the ChatGPT app and how to use itSetting up a ChatGPT account (free & premium)Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxA look under the hood at how ChatGPT worksCaution - how to avoid risks in using ChatGPTA look into the future potential for AI in business
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
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why should I be thinking about inclusion? Does racism impact my workplace at all? Where might I be vulnerable and unaware?
Contract and Procurement Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Procurement phases Fraud schemes Fraud red flags Fraud control activities and safeguards
2024 Depreciation: Guide to Capitalizing Tangible Property
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Qualified improvement property Section 179, including inflation adjustments Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business Update on recent developments
Payroll Essentials: De-mystifying Form W-4
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Form W-4, Employee Withholding Certificate changesUnderstanding what an employer can, and cannot do with regards to Form W-4
2024 S Corporation Checkup: Key Tax Issues & Forms Reporting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process Schedules K-2 and K-3 Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property Explain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest S corporation losses and how they impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculation
Professional Skepticism
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The Professional Skepticism "Mind Set"Recent PronouncementsProfessional Skepticism as DiligenceCases and ControversiesConclusion
Surgent's Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Elements of inventory cost and full-absorption costing Valuation methodologies, including LIFO, FIFO, weighted average, and specific identification Obsolescence reserves LIFO accounting Differences between book and tax cost capitalization and related income tax accounting Retail inventory valuation methodology Physical inventory observation approaches Accounting issues related to consigned inventory Other challenging issues related to inventory accounting