CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's U.S. Taxation of Foreign Corporations: A Case Study Approach
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Understand how to approach and analyze the U.S. taxation of foreign corporations Using an example, calculate GILTI, Subpart F, and PFIC income inclusions for an individual and C corporation Determine how much foreign tax credit can be claimed against such income inclusions Determine how subsequent dividend distributions from the foreign corporation are taxed Calculate capital gain on the disposition of the foreign corporation Discuss the impact of Section 962 election Compare different outcomes under GILTI, Subpart F, and PFIC regimes for individuals and corporations Identify basic strategies for managing tax liabilities related to foreign corporations
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.
KPI Bootcamp for Small Businesses
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Online
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
Turning strategy into KPIs KPI shortlisting and selection KPI definition KPI implementation KPI deployment
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
Transforming Strategic & Financial Management with ChatGPT - Insights for CPAs, CFOs and Controllers
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $109
Recognize the variety of ChatGPT uses in accounting. Determine how to use ChatGPT. Identify how ChatGPT improves customer, vendor, and industry research. Recognize how ChatGPT aids in financial benchmarking. Identify how ChatGPT can assist in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Lessons on Fraud Prevention from Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:What starts a government investigation for white-collar crime?What is an indictment?What is extradition?What are pre-trial proceedings?What is a mitigation strategy?What is a plea agreement?What is discovery in a criminal case?What factors influence a sentence in a white-collar crime?What collateral consequences follow for people convicted of business-related crime?
Clean, Transform & Load Data in Power BI
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power Query in Power BI: Understanding the interface and basic functionalities.Data Cleaning Techniques: Removing duplicates, handling null values, and data type conversions.Data Transformation: Advanced methods for manipulating data, including pivoting, merging, and appending queries.Data Loading: Efficiently loading data into the Power BI data model.Document the Process Steps: Setting up details for each step in the process so you can document what is happening and why.
Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Types of sampling and sampling risk Differentiating statistical and nonstatistical sampling approaches Attribute testing for tests of controls and compliance Variables sampling for substantive audit assurance when performing tests of details Determining sample sizes in a compliance audit in conformance with Uniform Guidance
AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to AI R&D in Accounting: Why internal AI research is essential for modern firms.Theory to Practice: Moving quickly from speculative AI concepts to actionable strategies.Managing Exponential Change: Understanding the urgency of adapting to AI’s rapid evolution.Proactive AI Engagement: Conducting in-house AI benchmarks, research, and hackathons.The Dual Role in AI Development: Balancing innovation with data security and ethical responsibilities.Internal AI Tools Creation: Encouraging accountants to develop AI solutions tailored to their needs.Data Security and Cyber Threats: Addressing AI-enabled cybercrime and protecting against internal risks.Mitigating AI Misuse: Recognizing abuse patterns and implementing safe practices.Challenges in AI Integration: Handling resistance, management concerns, and rapid technological shifts.Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Building a resilient, R&D-focused AI culture in accounting.
Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Disclosures
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $59
Revenue Recognition Accounting
Tax Strategies Under H.R. 1 Conference (Day 1)
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Details for this conference are subject to change, please follow this link to see the most up to date information: https://cpacrossings1.box.com/s/l494i59jh2qif90xxp4cjw1n69zc0rbgDecember 16th, 2025 - IndividualsSession 1: The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 Tax Legislation for Individuals Allison McLeod, LL.M., JD, CPACredits: 1 - TaxesThe President signed on July 4, 2025, one of most consequential tax legislation in recent years. The well-informed tax practitioner will want to stay abreast of these developments! This course will start with a short background of this legislation as it made its way through Congress and to the President's desk. We will then review the final provisions that was approved by the Senate and passed by the House. Session 2: OBBBA Changes and Tax Planning StrategiesBen Henry-Moreland CFP, EA Credits: 2 - TaxesIn this session, Kitces Senior Financial Planning Nerd Ben Henry-Moreland will provide a detailed overview of the changes brought about by the OBBBA and discuss tax planning strategies that clients of financial advisors can implement now that the law is finalized. He'll be covering the OBBBA's tax-related provisions including the increased SALT deduction, additional deduction for seniors age 65+, increased gain exclusion for qualified small business stock, renewed qualified opportunity zone investments, and new 529 plan eligible expenses. He'll also cover planning implications of the new bill, ranging from new considerations for individuals making Roth conversions, changes to charitable deduction strategies, estate planning techniques, and more!
Financial Accounting for Related Party Transactions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
FASB codification provisions for transactions with related parties, including business owners and special purpose entities Compares and contrasts those rules with the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities Reviews the tax accounting related taxpayer standards Several real-life situations illustrate the various authoritative standards and discuss the consequences of failing to comply with those standards
Surgent's Understanding and Testing Control and Compliance in a Single Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The essential internal control concepts applied in a single audit How the auditor obtains an understanding of controls over compliance and then tests the effectiveness of those controls in a single audit How the auditor plans and performs tests of compliance in a single audit The identification and reporting of control and compliance findings
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.
Tax Planning for Small Businesses - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Starting a business - the tax life of a business Selecting a business entity type SECURE Act 1.0 and 2.0 Section 199A and the qualified business income deduction Accounting methods Compensation of owners - hiring family members Reasonable compensation Depreciation, Section 179 and bonus depreciation Transactions with owners Buy-sell and noncompete agreements Exiting the business - special exit techniques
CONFERENCE: Tax Strategies Under H.R. 1
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $399
Details for this conference are subject to change, please follow this link to see the most up to date information: https://cpacrossings1.box.com/s/l494i59jh2qif90xxp4cjw1n69zc0rbgTo sign up for individual days, follow the links below:Day 1: Tax Strategies Under H.R. 1 Conference (Day 1)Tax Legislation for IndividualsOBBBA Changes and Tax Planning StrategiesDay 2: Tax Strategies Under H.R. 1 Conference (Day 2)Tax Legislation for BusinessesResearch and Corporate Tax Credits Post-OBBBACorporate Tax Strategy in the OBBBA Era
Comprehensive Pass-Through Owners? Basis and Distribution Rules 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Understand the four loss limitation rules applied on the owner s individual income tax return (i.e., basis, at-risk, passive, and excess business loss limitations) Determine how to calculate an owners initial tax basis of his pass-through entity Learn how to correctly make annual adjustments to a pass-through owners tax basis Identify what constitutes a debt basis for an S corporation shareholder Learn the tax ramifications of repaying loans to S corporation shareholders
Retirement Distributions: Planning Options 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Roth IRA: The right choice Income tax treatment of distributions from retirement plans of all types Laws, regulations and IRS rulings concerning plan distributions Avoiding penalty on distributions that happen too early or too late Beneficiary choices - eligible or not Self-directed IRA investment problems
Statement of Cash Flows: Preparation and Analysis Workshop 25-26
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Major provisions of GAAP Codification Topic No. 230 Statement classification issues Reporting operating cash flows: Direct and indirect methods Preparing the statement: Workpaper techniques Useful cash flow ratios Bankruptcy prediction using the statement of cash flows