CPE Catalog & Events
Schedule C of Form 1040
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
When Schedule C applies Cash v. Accrual method Typical business deductions Business vehicle expenses Section 179 and bonus depreciation
Surgent's A Complete Guide to Reporting Form 1099-DA
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Definition of a digital asset for purposes of Form 1099-DA What is a sale of a digital asset affected by a broker on behalf of another person? Mandatory 2025 reporting of gross proceeds information and voluntary reporting of basis information Treatment of sales of digital assets Who is a broker for purposes of Form 1099-DA? Information required to complete Form 1099-DA Reporting closing transactions and covered securities Who is a processor of digital asset payments? How many transactions to report on each Form 1099-DA and how many forms to file for each transaction Optional reporting methods for digital asset transactions Substitute statements for the Form 1099 Reporting a disposition of digital assets held by a widely held fixed investment trust
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control system Development of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controls Guidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook SSARS
AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Prompt Engineering: Basics of structuring effective prompts for meaningful AI responses.Understanding AI's "Lazy" Defaults: Why LLMs provide basic answers and how to push them to deliver richer insights.Multi-Layered Prompting: Techniques to encourage AI to provide responses across beginner to expert levels.Candid and Contrarian Responses: Using prompts that elicit honest and balanced insights, even on controversial topics.Ripple Effect and Cobra Effect: Probing the broader impacts and unintended consequences of financial decisions.Avoid Stupidity Checklist: A practical prompt for reducing mistakes in AI-assisted accounting tasks.Role-Based Perspective Prompts: Crafting prompts that guide AI to respond from specific professional viewpoints.Automation Ideas: Leveraging AI to optimize repetitive accounting tasks.Emotion-Driven Prompting: Exploring how emotion-focused prompts can enhance AI performance and engagement.Practical Applications in Accounting: How to apply prompt engineering in real-world financial analysis and decision-making.
ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Definition of De-Escalation Recognizing Anger Situational Awareness LOWLINE Technique MR EBS Technique Posturing Controlling the Environment
Accommodation Requests - Substance Abuse - Contagious Infections
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accommodation requests - religious practices Accommodation requests - disabilities Substance Abuse - constructive confrontation Substance Abuse - duty to accommodate as a disability Disclosures of potentially contagious infections
Digging Deep with Excel Pivot Tables
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Data preparation and cleansing Pivot table creation Pivot table customization Navigating Excel’s PivotTable Analyze tab
Effective Communication Skills
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Confidence Leadership
Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of the IRS collection process.Taxpayer rights and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.Collection due process and appeals.Installment agreements and offers in compromise.Wage garnishments, levies, and liens.Penalties and interest.
Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Importance of tax basis capital accounts Reporting negative tax basis Tax accounting for property contributed to a partnership Effect of the Ceiling Rule Allocation of depreciation to partners Alternative and Remedial Methods Effect on financial capital accounts Form 1065, Schedule K-1
Tax Practice Ethical Challenges and Circular 230
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Circular 230 (IRS) rules for conducting a "best" tax practice How to avoid tax return preparation penalties Recent developments impacting today's tax practice Review of tax return preparer's registration rules Explanation of the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Contingent fees
The Preparation of Form 709 - Line-by-Line
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions Completing Form 709 accurately Gift-splitting and its tax implications Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations Valuation of gifted assets Common filing mistakes and IRS audits Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation
The Controllership Series - Sales, Collections and Customer Credit
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Sales Collections
Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook COVID-related funds
The Controller Function - Cash and Investments
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Webinar
1.40 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
Devious Ethics: Avoiding Snakes in Suits
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discuss psychopathy's symptoms Review accounting professional ethics standards for dealing with a boss, co-worker or client who is breaking the rules Look at precautions you should take when considering a new boss or employee Help identify someone who might con you or your company
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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Webinar
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.
Strategic Government Budgeting: Tools for Long-Term Sustainability
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forecasting & Budgeting Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook
Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation, and review engagements