CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Employee Stock Options: What Financial Professionals Should Know When Advising Their Clients
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What stock options are and why they are growing in popularity How stock options work, including the process of conveyance and vesting How to exercise stock options and the implications from doing so The risks associated with stock options and how to manage exposure Tax consequences and updates regarding stock options Strategies for selecting the best time to exercise stock options The difference between the two types of stock options: non-qualified and incentive The basic terminology relevant to owning and exercising options
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC section 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale, and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method?
S Corporations: Comprehensive walk through of Form 1120S
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Subchapter S status election and compliance requirementsRelief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3I.R.C. §1361 and §1362 analysis for S Corporation electionsCorporate governance and formalities complianceShareholder stock and debt basis rulesBuilt-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120SSchedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirementsOfficer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defensesS Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures
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
How to Audit Accounting Estimates
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates.Common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the financial statements.Updated requirements in SAS 143.
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - September 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Profiles in Fraud
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Real life fraudsters: what they did, how they got away with it, how they finally were caughtProfiles: the characteristics the fraud perpetrators have in commonTechniques to prevent and deter these common schemes
Mastering the Art of Conflict: CPA Transformative Strategies
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Common conflicts CPAs faceThe impacts of having/not having crucial conversations Learn your conflict style and how to elevate your conflict capabilitiesIdentifying conflict triggersBest practices using an integrated approach from Crucial Conversations, Fierce Conversations, and Leading with Questions.Interviews from CPAs and real-life scenarios they faced and what crucial conversation approaches they used.
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Components of executive presenceAudience-centered elevator pitch structureProfessional value proposition frameworkStructuring a concise executive biographyAligning personal narrative with organizational valueCommon pitfalls in professional self-presentationApplication and refinement exercise
Current and Upcoming FASB Issues
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recent accounting standards updates Recognition and measurement projects Presentation and disclosure projects Post-implementation preview projects
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Three levels of listeningStrategies to remain focusedBuilding trust through listeningTactics to practice the Titanium RuleDelegating with confidenceEstablishing an accountability system
AICPA's New SSTS #4 - New Ethics Standard for Tax Resolution
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the ethical guidelines outlined in Circular 230 and the newly updated Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) #4. Gain insights into how these standards apply to real-world tax resolution scenarios, ensuring compliance and integrity in your practice.
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the payroll tax advantage of taking distributions over wagesReview key court cases that shape todays reasonable compensation landscapeHow to use court factors to stress test reasonable compensationBest practices for determining reasonable compensationReview of the IRS’s enforcement on reasonable compensation; past, present and future
Retirement Planning: Next Stage for You or Your Client
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Welcome to Your Next Stage -- Developing a new perspective on what this next stage is really all aboutIt's About Time -- Discovering a new sense of purposeMoney Matters -- Assessing your financial conditionsRelationships Matter Too -- Addressing needed or potential changes in your relationshipsHealthy Habits -- Examining new or renewed ways to stay healthyWho I Am -- Creating a new identity, and answering "So what do you do?"My Master Plan -- Figuring out what to do next
Surgent's Navigating Your Client Through the IRS Appeals Process
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Preparing a valid Appeals Protest for small case requests when tax, penalties, and interest for each period are $25,000 or less Writing and filing a Formal Protest, including required information Alternative Dispute Resolution options available to clients Negotiation and time limitations Preparing and submitting a Tax Court petition to preserve a client’s rights
Enterprise-Wide Risk Management in Accounting and Finance
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Enterprise-wide risk management best practices for identifying, evaluating, and determining how to respond to relevant risks.The importance of risk and uncertainty disclosures in the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements, including evolving risks with cybersecurity and ESG.Coordinating risk management efforts, including the required involvement of corporate governance.How to embed risk management into day-to-day accounting and finance activities.
Hot Topics Accounting Update - 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:New accounting standards.The impact on Financial Reporting.Hot topics in financial reporting.Current and emerging US GAAP requirements.
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Decision Making TheoryCompensation & Employee SatisfactionWhat benefits do employees care about?Retirement Plan BasicsHealth Insurance BasicsDisability Insurance BasicsLife Insurance BasicsFringe BenefitsSumming It Up
Surgent's Features and Benefits of SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The new Roth SEP IRAs and Roth SIMPLE IRAs created under SECURE Act 2.0 Key factors for choosing a retirement plan for a small business Key questions an advisor must ask a small business owner to help determine which retirement plan is suitable for their business Key questions an advisor must ask a small business owner to help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations How SEP and SIMPLE IRAs benefit the small business owner How SEP and SIMPLE IRAs benefit employees of small businesses The tax benefits that help to offset the cost of employer contributions How to determine which business is eligible to adopt a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA How to determine which employees must be covered
Surgent's Foundations of Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Financial professionals’ roles in cybersecurity risk management Foundational terminology and principles (e.g., risk management, threat actors) Real-world case studies of cybersecurity strategies in financial settings Integrating cybersecurity into financial reporting and compliance Understanding the dynamic cybersecurity threat environment