CPE Catalog & Events
SAS No. 122, AU 240, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The importance of professional skepticism The dangers of making assumptions How to listen and understanding the answer to a question Why it is important to leave all of your expectations at home Anticipation and why it’s so dangerous Determining materiality The fraud triangle Thinking about, given a set of circumstances, how you would steal Management and the Tone At the Top
Cultural Transformation
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is culture Why culture matters A process to change your organization’s culture
Generation Intelligence: Navigating the Generational Divide
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Generations
Employment Law 101
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Title VII Americans With Disabilities Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Family Medical Leave Act Fair Labor Standards Act Equal Pay Act National Labor Relations Act Fair Credit Reporting Act
Are Those Independent Contractors Really Independent Contractors?
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
Introduction to Ethics & Professional Skepticism
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants Yellowbook Auditing
Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Core principles of any Code of Professional Conduct applicable to all CPAs, including conflicts of interest, preparing and reporting information, competence, confidential information, and moreThe importance of maintaining independence for CPAs in public practice, especially when also performing nonattest services for the attest client Comparing and contrasting various ethical standards, including those promulgated by the AICPA, PCAOB, and international bodies
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 1
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
Internal Audit GIAS Standards Institute of Internal Auditors Accounting Auditing
LLC's & S Corporations: a Comparative Analysis
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Comparative analysis of LLCs and S CorporationsEntity formation, compliance, and operational structuresSelf-employment tax and its implications for LLCs and S CorporationsForm 2553 preparation and relief for late filingsRev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3: analysis and applicationS Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measuresCorporate governance and formalities for both entity typesShareholder stock and debt basis for S CorporationsForms 1120S, 1065, and related schedules (K-1, K-2, K-3)Officer reasonable compensation and general partner guaranteed paymentsAudit strategies, estate planning, and business continuation planning
Surgent's Key Current Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Taking a strategic perspective relative to risk management and crisis management Reviewing the impact uncertainty and risk at the operational level relative to short- and intermediate-term decision making Determining the safety and soundness of the financial plans for your organization in an uncertain economic climate specifically as it relates to capital adequacy and strategic direction Managing the debt and equity mix for your organization in a rapidly changing economic landscape Determining the impact that competing in a global marketplace has on an organization and how to take steps to become more competitive globally Evaluating the impact of federal, state, and municipal deficits and unfunded mandates as it relates to tax planning Evaluating retirement programs with Social Security funding for your employees Determining the safety and soundness of your credit and collections processes and selection of customers in an uncertain environment Influencing growth through acquisition of distressed organizations The economic way ahead for the CFO/Controller
Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Developing issues related to the 2024 Yellow Book revision and the 2024 revision to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards Key AICPA developments affecting audits of governments and nonprofits (including SAS No. 146 on quality management) Recent GASB activities directed toward state and local governments (e.g., the implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences, GASB No. 102 on certain risk disclosures, GASB No. 103 on improvements to the financial reporting model, and additional GASB projects) Critical, but sometimes overlooked, FASB ASC 958 implementation guidance and illustrations for not-for-profits)
Advanced Cybersecurity - Beyond the Basics
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cyber Threats and Risks in FinanceCybersecurity Frameworks and Best Practices for Financial ProfessionalsFinancial Data Security and Encryption TechniquesCybersecurity Auditing and Forensic InvestigationsEmerging Technologies and Trends in Financial CybersecurityLeadership and Governance in Cybersecurity for Financial Executives
Appreciation Intelligence: The New AI Elevate Culture. Deepen Loyalty. Strengthen Performance.
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Appreciation Languages of appreciation Appreciation strategies
Combatting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Sexual harassment prevention Company culture
Navigating Leaves of Absence
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Family Medical Leave Act - full time and intermittent Americans With Disabilities Act Special rules for managers Handling fraud, abuse, and performance issues in connection with a leave of absence
Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $75
When is it time to delegate What should you be delegating To whom should you be delegating it What are the benefits of creating more time to lead
1065 - Understanding Partnerships Tax Returns
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Partnership taxation Different types of partnerships Tax obligations of partners Role of the partnership agreement in tax reporting Filing deadlines of Form 1065
Donating Cryptocurrency and Avoiding Traps for the Unwary
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Differences between cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) IRS Notice 2014-12 Tax implications of contributing digital assets Gift tax rules for donating, gifting or bequeathing cryptocurrency and NFTs Substantiating charitable contributions of digital assets Traps for the unwary
Data Extraction, Transformation, Validation the Right Data Sources for Analysis
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understand various data types Structured vs. unstructured data Completeness and validation testing Selecting the right data sources for the job Risks and pitfalls to avoid
GPT Builder 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 GPT Builder platform and interface for accounting professionalsCreating accounting-specific custom instructions and knowledge basesImplementing financial data analysis capabilities through GPTsDesigning GPTs for tax preparation assistance and compliance checkingBuilding client communication tools with accounting terminologyEnhancing bookkeeping efficiency with automated GPT workflowsSecurity and confidentiality considerations for financial data