CPE Catalog & Events
Creating an Ethical Work Environment
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Ethical Values and PrinciplesHuman Factors impacting ethical choicesProfessional and organizational responsibilities in creating an ethical work environmentTools for ethical decision making
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Various types of penalties: Accuracy related, fraud, understatement of valuation, reporting requirement, failure to pay, and pay or deposit penaltiesRules on waiver of penalties and interestsVarious forms and procedures for requesting reliefFirst Time Abatement: Requirements and proceduresHow an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatementProcedures for requesting refund of paid penaltiesAvailable administrative options
Surgent's Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
How SECURE Act 1.0 and SECURE Act 2.0 changed the RMD rules What is an RMD? Who is subject to RMDs? The types of accounts subject to RMDs How to calculate an RMD How to determine if a distribution can be an RMD How to determine which life expectancy table must be used when calculating an RMD The rollover and transfer rules during an RMD year IRS penalties for non-compliance with RMD regulations Applying RMD strategies to different plan types When RMDs can and cannot be aggregated How to correct an RMD shortfall How to get a waiver of the excise tax on an RMD failure The tax implication of an RMD How to donate an RMD tax-free How to determine the RMD rules that apply to a beneficiary
Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Key concepts of trusts, including recent trends; best practices; jurisdiction; and ways to avoid pitfalls Decanting Federal estate tax exemption and remaining relevance of trusts Irrevocable life insurance trusts The role of family dynamics Choice of trustee and other fiduciaries State trust-friendly considerations Charitable trusts Delaware Statutory Trusts Powers of attorney Pet Trusts – the emerging necessities State, county, and local issues Portability QTIP issues Creditor considerations Potential IRA problems Problems with re-titling assets
Public Speaking Secrets That Wow Audiences
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Overcoming the Common Obstacles to Public Speaking Fear of rejection/ failure and how to overcome From Unconscious Incompetence to Unconscious Competence Toastmasters and practicing by video Act “As If,” Do One Breath Technique to be more relaxed Creating the Content of the Talk What are the concerns of your audience? Talks consist of a title, an introduction, an opening, a body of content, a conclusion and a closing How to Deliver a Talk Effectively The clothes you wear and how you look matter Charisma = energy Smile and act enthusiastic Use self deprecating humor Making the Talk Entertaining Vary the speed of your delivery The Power of stories Memorization and Practice Key word system and note cards Practice thru video or get feedback through others Creating Stories that Rock
How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding ethicsAvailable tools to aid in ethical decision makingThe role of bias in making ethical decisionsApplication through case studies
Surgent's Basics of Employment Law for Non-HR Professionals
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
How the application of policies and employment laws within the workplace can reduce employee complaints, and protect your company from claims of discrimination or wrongful behavior Examining wage and pay practices, FMLA examples, and other challenging workplace questions, to insure actions are consistent with laws/policies Key functions of employment including recruitment, interviewing and selection
How AI Is Automating Internal Control
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
The Ethics Hour: Deceit and the Whys Behind the Lies: Understanding Ethics
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding yourself and others in the workplace How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions What are some of the various outlooks on ethics? Recognizing lies Managing ethics towards solutions
Controller Series: Insightful Financial Analysis
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $75
Reasons why it's so difficult to provide an "insightful" financial analysis What is the definition of a financial analysis The six steps of a financial analysis Key takeaways
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)
Financial Acumen for the HR Professional
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Financial Statement Insight Trend Analysis Financial Benchmarks
Analytical Procedures for Nonprofits
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
How to leverage preliminary and substantive analytic procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial statement audits The required elements of a substantive analytic procedures to address detection risk Tips and traps of applying an analytic approach to satisfy audit objectives Explaining the usefulness of analyzing diverse trends and ratios in a nonprofit environment to meet the needs of various financial statement users Common ratios and trends to assess liquidity, operating efficiency, leverage, and more
2025 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update (VBOA Approved)
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Ethics Yellowbook Code of Professional Conduct
The CFO Series-Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Financial Leaders and CFOs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
AI Evolution: How has AI evolved and where does it stand today Generative AI: What exactly is & generative AI; and how is it different AI Limitations: What AI can't, shouldn't or won't do AI Applications: How can I practically use AI right now AI Ethics: What are the ethical implications of incorporating AI in my work
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace
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Webinar
4.00 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
Using e-Signature Software to Process Agreements-Updated
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Review of the digital document signing process.Key features to evaluate in selecting a solution.Review and distinguish top selling e-signature applications.Best practices for deploying e-signature software in your practice or business.
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
Emotional Intelligence
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Emotions Relationships
The Role of HR in Business Sustainability
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
What is "Sustainability" in business today? SHRM publications about sustainability Sustainability for the world, organizations and individuals Key HR opportunities for promoting sustainability to improve performance and reduce risk