CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Applying ASC 820: The Basics of Fair Value Accounting
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Applicability of the use of ASC 820 The “exit price” approach Examples of market, cost, and income approaches to estimating fair value Use of Level 1, 2, and 3 inputs in determining fair value
Surgent's Section 199A: Schedule K-1 Reporting by Relevant Pass-Through Entities
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The latest guidance from the IRS provided through regulations or administrative announcements Reporting requirements for all relevant pass-through entities Reporting for multiple activities within one entity Allocating common items among multiple activities Section 199A Schedule K-1 reporting for tiered entities Calculating and reporting qualified wages and the unadjusted basis immediately after acquisition of qualified property Allocating §199A relevant amounts to beneficiaries of trusts using DNI Handling separately stated items for which qualified business income status is determined at the shareholder or partner level The effects of ownership changes on §199A reporting on Schedule K-1 Reporting publicly traded partnership income and REIT income to the partners or shareholders Reporting aggregated activities Allocating §199A amounts to partners when special allocations have been made by the partnership
Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursuedHow to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlementWhat pitfalls may arise in finding the truthThe best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions
Driving Corporate Performance: The CFO’s Role in Competitiveness 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Know why successful companies focus their strategy Translate strategic initiatives into accomplishments
SSARS Codification: Preparation, Compilation and Review 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
SSARS Codification requirements SSARS engagements: preparation of financial statements, compilation of financial statements and proforma financial information Review of financial statements Coverage of the amendments to the SSARS contained in SSARS 26 and SSARS 27
Form 990: Best Practices for Accurate Preparation
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $319
Primacy of the Form 990 as a "one size fits all" reporting mechanism Form 990 preparation sequencing and data gathering; and keys to getting Form 990 preparation right the first time Addressing presence of "related organizations" Identification of managers and measurements of their compensation 990 versus books-and-records financial statement detail Disclosures of governance inputs and Boards' employ of policies
Performing a Single Audit Under the Uniform Guidance
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $319
Fundamentals of a compliance audit performed under the Uniform Guidance Identifying federal awards and major programs Pass-through entities and subrecipients Schedule of expenditure of federal awards (SEFA) Using the Compliance Supplement Uniform Guidance administrative requirements and cost principles Testing internal control over compliance Writing an audit finding and reporting requirements of a single audit
Untying the Knot: Taxes & Divorce
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Filing Status: Determining the correct filing status during and after divorce.Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs): Tax implications of dividing retirement accounts.Back Taxes: Strategies for addressing unpaid tax liabilities during and after divorce.Offers-in-Compromise & Installment Agreements: Resolving tax debts with the IRS.Currently-Not-Collectible Status: Understanding when and how to use this option.Innocent Spouse & Injured Spouse Relief: Protecting clients from unfair tax liabilities.Lien Discharges & Subordinations: Managing IRS liens on property during divorce.Reasonable Compensation: Evaluating fair compensation in divorce-related business valuations.Case Studies: Explore unusual and complex tax issues in divorce through real-world examples.
Financial Accounting Standards: A Comprehensive Review 26-27
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Webinar
16.00 Credits
Member Price: $589
Application of professional judgment Codification, GAAP and the GAAP hierarchy Recent changes in financial statement presentation Hot Topics in financial reporting & accounting
NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:NotebookLM fundamentals: notebooks, sources, prompts, and outputsTurning financial PDFs into searchable, conversational knowledge basesAudit and assurance use cases: workpaper synthesis and issue trackingTax and regulatory research: comparing guidance across sourcesCross-referencing: tracing claims back to documents for defensibilityDrafting deliverables: memos, client notes, and executive summariesRisk controls: confidentiality, data handling, and “trust-but-verify” habits
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 tax legislation
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Congressional process in passing tax legislation. Major Tax Provisions in the House version of Big Beautiful Bill Individual General Business International Health Care Accounts Qualified Opportunity Zones Industry Specific Provisions Tax Exempt Organizations Miscellaneous Provisions
ACPEN: State of Privacy
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
State of Privacy Findings Staffing Trends Budget Forecasts Privacy by Design AI Impact
ACPEN: Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 2 (Cryptology)
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Forensic Accounting Accounting Finance Auditing
ACPEN: Conducting Human Resource Investigations
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Research Analysis Interviewing Documenting Reporting Results
ACPEN: The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Internal Controls
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Internal Controls
ACPEN: Business Tax Update for Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
“Tax-mageddon” – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Other recent Federal legislative, rules and tax developments impacting business taxpayers Current status of Research and Experimentation costs and Interest Expense Limitation Phaseout of Bonus Depreciation and MACRS issues Latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful featuresNote: This session is taught using 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.
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments
ACPEN: Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Tools for FSA The 3 P's. The QST trifecta The integrated planning model Performance based management The value chain The balanced scorecard