CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Incident Response and Case Studies in AI-powered Cybersecurity
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Frameworks for incident response (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework) Case studies of notable AI-powered cybersecurity incidents (e.g., ransomware, data breaches) Practical tips for financial professionals to manage crises Post-incident analysis and lessons learned Building organizational resilience through continuous improvement
Surgent's Work-Life Balance: Maximizing Productivity and Understanding Related Tax Issues
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Discuss how productivity strategies may improve work-life balance Understand the state tax consequences that may arise when working from home Identify and discuss challenges unique to financial professionals Review how some organizations are providing support to improve work-life balance Explore the role of alternative work arrangements Examine challenges unique to auditors versus tax professionals A comparison of work-life balance between public and industry accountants How work-family conflict varies among financial professionals Recommendations for improving work-life balance
2026/27 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Audit
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS).Auditing and attestation developments from the AICPA, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities. Recent and upcoming standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including updates related to SSAEs, SSARSs, exposure drafts on confirmations and fraud, and changes affecting group audits.
An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Fraudulent acts initiated from outside organizationsWhy internal fraud occursThe importance of fighting cyber-fraudSteps that verify anti-fraud activities are working
Advanced ChatGPT 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 ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.
Written Information Security Plans
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security.Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners.AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements.Key components of a Written Information Security Plan.Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors.Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP.FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders.Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance.
Securing Your Data with a Password Management App - Updated
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to the world of password management apps and what makes them so secureReview and demonstration of top selling password management appsSoftware features that will be reviewedPassword generationEmergency user accessEntity vs. individual password managementDesktop vs. cloud basedMulti device synchronizationPII (personally identifiable information) forms fillerCredit card storageDigital data vault
Metrics Management: Choose and Use Key Performance Indicators 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Link long term strategy to short term financial plans Use benchmarking to determine what performance should be
Not-for-Profit Organizations: Treasury Utilizing QuickBooks 26-27
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $329
Financial entity IRS filing status Recent ASC updates affecting nonprofits Inflows and Outflows QuickBooks Desktop Setup Data entry Reporting Governance policies and budgeting
Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Entertaining lecture by a professional presenter, illustrated with relevant video clips and photographs, to cover the main points of the webinarWriting exercises, so you can see how these lessons apply to your own CPA practice and personal lifeTrue stories about CPAs and other leaders to show what can happen when apologies and criticism are done right, and the pitfalls of doing them the wrong way
2026/27 Yellow Book Update
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution.The GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning.Recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities.Overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements.
Schedule K-1: What is it & What do I do with it?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/TrustsReporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rulesQualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integrationSchedules K-2 and K-3 requirements
Exploring Internal Controls That Could Have Prevented Frauds
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented the fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios
2026/27 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recently issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) impacting NFP financial reporting, along with standard-setting projects currently in the FASB pipeline.The International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS)-the first comprehensive global accounting framework designed specifically for non-profit organizations, launched in October 2025.
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Legislation impacting individual taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Surgent's A Guide to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The basics of nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) NQDC compliance Taxation of NQDC plans Types of NQDC plans Financing/funding NQDC plans Planning strategies
Surgent's Exploring Client Advisory Services: Tax Due Dates and Penalties/Where Do I Need To File?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Estimated taxes and deadlines Tax due dates for common returns and filings Potential penalties and interest Information return penalties Penalties applicable to pass-through entities Accuracy-related penalties First-time abatement (FTA) FTA eligible returns Reasonable cause Nexus: sales tax vs. income tax Sales tax nexus with state specific examples Remote work and sales tax nexus Income tax nexus with state-specific examples Remote work and income tax nexus Sales factor: throwback rules
Surgent's Incredible Leadership Transformations in Accounting - Ways to Improve Leadership and Communication
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Explore the tenets of exemplary leadership which are requirements for highly effective leaders who achieve results and are respected by team members, peers, and other leaders Review key practices that recognize and build on leadership strengths to create a team environment that is productive, profitable, strengthens team members’ morale, and fosters positive energy in the work climate Examine SMART goals to inspire teams to tackle tough challenges and help team members reach and exceed their potential Review conflict management techniques to minimize negative attitudes and foster win/win resolutions for team members
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
Fraud & Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches
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Webinar
0.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:How organizations can find themselves defrauded due to lax oversight and weak internal controls.How the existence of the "trusted advisor" creates situations where CPAs can drop their professional skepticism.Illustrations of the issues companies should look for in preventing fraud and embezzlement.