CPE Catalog & Events
CFO Series: Do Creative Accountants Belong in Prison?
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Should accountants be creative?The pros and cons of creativityThe inherent problems of creativity; creativity is not an excuse!The tangled correlations between creativity, ethics and dishonestyThe interrelationship between the Code of Professional Conduct and creativityCitations from the Code of Professional Conduct.What is the impact of creative accounting on our constituencies?How to effectively and ethically harness creativity
Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore research for common answers to "what does ethics mean to you?" and examine whether those are valid.Identify common ethical barriers - reflecting the latest from the ACFE Report to the Nations.Discover ways to improve ethical response.Practice, using practical advice from leading thinkers in ethics.
Supervision/Management Competencies: An Ethical Approach
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Virtue EthicsMilgram and Zimbardo case studiesNavigating the transition from "Buddy to Boss"Self-Awareness and Regard for OthersSetting Standards and Analyzing PerformanceUnconscious BiasCommunication Skills
Ethics, AI, and Music: What Every CPA Must Know
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Four key aspects of artificial intelligence that are relevant to CPAs: machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and GPT.The role that five powerful principles—the principles of ethical intelligence—play in using AI the right way. Short, focused writing exercises (30 seconds each) designed to deepen understanding of the topic. Real-world case studies about the use of AI in music as well as accountingAnswers to several crucial questions about how to use artificial intelligence with ethical intelligence.
Ethics, Tax Practice & Understanding Circular 230
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Importance of ethics in tax practiceOverview of Circular 230 and its application to tax practitionersCommon ethical violations and penaltiesProcedures to promote compliance with ethical standardsReal-life scenarios illustrating ethical decision-making in tax preparationCircular 230 provisions related to tax return preparation and representationBest practices for maintaining professional integrity and compliance
Money Laundering Awareness for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Money laundering overviewRole of tax examiners and auditorsTax return examinationPre-audit indicatorsAudit flagsReal estate issuesCash indicatorsInternational trade signalsLoan considerationsProfessional service provider concernsMoney laundering and ethics
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Auditor independence and its importance to the public accounting profession Common threats to auditor independence AICPA’s framework for assessing conflicts of interest Unique threats related to non-attest services to attest clients Common safeguards to help assure compliance with relevant rules and regulations
Noble Leadership: An Ethical Approach
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Leadership DefinitionVirtue EthicsRelationship of Virtue Ethics to LeadershipCharacteristics of the Noble LeaderActions to create a culture of respect and dignity
2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC)Recent developments shaping ethical requirements for the professionProposed and ongoing projects on PEEC's agenda
Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals
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Webinar
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?
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Independence requirements issued by the AICPA, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board / SEC. Common areas of confusion, nuanced differences among the frameworks, and considerations auditors should keep in mind when performing attest services for different types of clients.
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding ethical implications of AIData privacy and security considerationsCompliance with regulations and professional standardsDeveloping ethical AI policies and procedures
Surgent's Ethics for the Industry Accountant
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Core values of being a CPA Critical thinking errors as they relate to ethical dilemmas Objectivity, professional skepticism, and subordination of judgment Professional code of ethics and conduct AICPA Ethics Codification Ethics enforcement process Impact of ethical and unethical conduct on the CPA profession Real disciplinary cases to illustrate critical points
Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies
Ethics and Technology for CPAs
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The foundational ethical principles CPAs are required to follow and how these principles apply to audit quality, data privacy and security, and the use of emerging technologies.The profession's need to change to meet its ethics standard in a technology-centric environment.Changes being considered by the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy that could impact the profession.
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Webinar
0.00 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
Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How accountant liability is a very real threat in today's litigious society.A discussion of scenarios in which accounting professionals can find themselves inadvertently involved in a lawsuit.Pitfalls in which the accountant may find him- or her- self while dealing with clients.Real-life examples from the speaker's extensive experience as a practitioner and as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases.
The Ethic of Recruitment and Selection
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Discussion of ethical and effective recruiting strategiesSelection processes that foster diversity and inclusionHow to increase talent pools to ensure hiring success
Surgent's Shades Of Gray – Practicing Before The Internal Revenue Service – Circular 230 –Current State
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Office of Professional Responsibility – Authority and Procedures Current status of the regulations governing tax practice before the IRS (Circular 230 Rev. 6/2014) In depth coverage of the various Due Diligence obligations of tax professionals Overview of other key Circular 230 provisions Practitioner responsibilities to their clients and to the Tax Administration System Best Practices for all tax professionals
The Bookkeeper Goes to Prison
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation