CPE Catalog & Events
Predictive Accounting - Driver-Based Budgeting and Rolling Financial Forecasts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The shift to “predictive accounting” for Decision Making, Planning, and Budgeting Problems with traditional annual budget processes Develop a driver-based “operational budget” based on resource capacity planning Classify resource capacities and their expenses as sunk, fixed, step-variable, and variable Create closed loop capacity plans Forecast demand for budgeting and rolling financial forecasts Integrating enterprise risk management (ERM) with management accounting Applying target costing for cost estimating
2026/27 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
2024 Yellow Book revisions and implementation updates Quality management and key audit role changes GAO implementation delay and audit planning implications Green Book updates and internal control considerations 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul Single Audit requirement updates AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide (Appendix B) changes
Accounting for Credit Losses - Getting to Know CECL
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of ASU 2016 13 Introduction to the CECL model Differences between CECL and prior GAAP Methods for applying CECL Application of CECL to loans Application of CECL to trade receivables Presentation requirements Disclosure requirements Coordination between accounting and finance functions
Inside Cost Seg: What the IRS Engineer Actually Looks For
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Cost segregation study fundamentals Depreciation methods used in cost segregation Technical and compliance considerations for cost segregation studies IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) Section 1245 property Section 1250 property Classification of Section 1245 versus Section 1250 property Cost allocation methodologies Engineering documentation requirements Supportable cost estimates Key elements of a well-prepared cost segregation report Documentation supporting cost segregation conclusions Common cost segregation study deficiencies Red flags that may trigger IRS scrutiny Audit-defensible cost segregation reports Remedies for strengthening study credibility Audit resilience of cost segregation studies
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
Mergers & Acquisitions: Tips and Speed Bumps to Avoid
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Making strategic acquisitions Identifying potential acquisition candidates Alternatives to M&A Identifying and understanding organizational culture Understanding the keys to effective and efficient due diligence Planning and executing an effective integration Key considerations
Real World Business Ethics Scenarios
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
The Angry Boss Financial Close Dilemma Petty Cash Fund Management Incentives I Need My Job
Surgent's Section 529 Plans: A Comprehensive Guide
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
529 plan structure, requirements, and tax treatment Qualified education expenses, K–12 allowances, and student loan limits Contribution rules, gift-tax interactions, and the five-year election Distribution rules, penalties, and coordination with financial aid State tax considerations and recapture issues SECURE Act 2.0 529-to-Roth IRA rollover provisions Grandparent-owned 529 plans and FAFSA implications Multigenerational and dynasty 529 planning strategies Common challenges, risks, and practical decision frameworks
Surgent's Where To Live in Retirement
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Does continuing to live at the current location meet retirement goals and lifestyle? Are there family concerns such as an elderly parent that prevent moving away from the current location? Is the current location affordable when income from a salary ceases? What health concerns are there that would limit the ability to move to another location? Is an assisted living facility something that should be considered now or in the future and is a suitable one available? What happens if a person is disabled while retired? Are there state and local tax considerations that would encourage staying in place or moving? Are there climate and weather concerns that would encourage a person to stay in place or move to a more desirable location? Should a retiree downsize?
Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Technology and workstation arrangements Maximizing productivity Establishing procedures that can be implemented throughout the organization Understanding the relationship between remote work and employee retention Effective communication strategies for staying connected with colleagues and clients The productivity challenges unique to working from home Time management The importance of distinguishing between the “home office” and “home” Data privacy concerns Other ethical considerations that arise when working from home
Creating A Coaching Leadership Style
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
What the Coaching Leadership Style Coaching Leadership Style Competencies Solution Focused Coaching Framework Leadership Competency Pillars Historical and Current Views of Coaching Coaching Culture Definition and Framework Coaching Results Measuring Success of Coaching
Ethics: Critical Thinking, Case Studies, and Fraud
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Ethical decision-making in finance Professional codes of ethics and conduct Real-world case studies on ethical dilemmas Impact of ethics on the financial profession
Project Management for Tax Preparers: Improving Workflow, Efficiency, and Client Service
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Project management in tax practices Client onboarding and initiation Workflow and execution strategies Monitoring and risk management Communication and collaboration
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.
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Intro to Power Query & how to get started Examples of data clean up using Power Query Combining workbooks and files with Power Query
Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding Common Excel Errors: Gain insights into the most common types of errors encountered in Excel, including formula errors, reference errors, and logic errors.Advanced Formulas and Functions: Learn to use advanced Excel functions and formulas that are crucial for error detection and data analysis.Data Validation Techniques: Master the art of data validation to prevent errors before they occur. This includes setting up data validation rules and using conditional formatting to highlight potential inaccuracies.Error Tracing and Auditing Tools: Delve into Excel's auditing tools to trace and fix errors. Learn to use Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, and the Error Checking tool effectively.
Financial Planning: Auto & Homeowners Insurance
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of Insurance types Overview of Insurance policies and contract sectionsExamples of types of policies and coverages
The Controllership Series - Addressing Budgeting Uncertainty
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
ProActive Response: Active Shooter Training - Recognize. Respond. Survive.
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Early Warning Signs Concerning Behavior Changes Getting out Barricading your area Fighting for survival Disarming the assailant Tourniquets (commercial and improvised) Pressure Dressings Chest Seals