CPE Catalog & Events
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Get started with Power BI
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.Comparative Analysis: Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed propertyExplain the importance of shareholder loans to the entityUses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processSchedule K-1 Basis and Form 7203Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation propertyExplain how basis is impacted by sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interestDiscuss how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reportingShow how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-MakingContribution Margin and Break-Even AnalysisMargin of Safety and Its Role in Risk ManagementOperating Leverage and Financial SensitivityAnalyzing Asset Turnover for Operational EfficiencyCash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital InsightsFree Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool
2026 Washington Ethics and New Developments with Mark Hugh WEBCAST
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Washington ethics rules and recent changes, new developments, best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry, case studies, and Washington administration and enforcement.
Surgent's Engagement and Client Retention Best Practices
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Managing client expectations How automation improves client engagement Understanding the role of feedback systems Seeking referrals Building client loyalty Customer retention marketing Expanding services offered to clients Knowing when it is appropriate to enter new markets
Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
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
Fraud Case Studies: Schemes and Controls
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
Common tax deadlines and penalties, Employee Retention Credit - new developments,Beneficial ownership information reporting,Bonus depreciation changes,Form 1099 reporting and changes,Online accounts and IP PINs,Virtual currency updates, Green energy credit compliance
The Needed Focus on Cyber-Security
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
The topics discussed in this session include: Understanding cyber. Policies, procedures, and control measures to secure and enhance cyber operations.
Trump Accounts Created by OBBBA: A Comprehensive Guide for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
Establishing and administering a Trump Account, Who can make contributions to a Trump Account, Limits on contributions to a Trump Account, Employer contributions to a Trump Account, Participation in the pilot program, hat a Trump Account can invest in, Basis tracking for after-tax contributions, Taxation of distributions from a Trump Account, Rolling a Trump Account into another account, The potential advantages and disadvantages of having a Trump Account, Opting out of a Trump Account, Issues impacting a Trump Account, such as distribution, when the beneficiary turns 18
Mastering the Offer in Compromise: Strategies for Preparation and Negotiation
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
Introduction to the OIC program, Types of OICs, Eligibility criteria, Financial analysis, Offer amount calculation, Preparing Forms 656 and 433-A(OIC)/433-B(OIC), Supporting documentation and strategy, OIC submission and IRS review process, Appeals and negotiation techniques, Best practices and common pitfalls, Real-world scenarios and case studies
Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update artnered with the Oregon Society
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $400
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018, SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions, SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services, Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements, Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations, Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters
Surgent's Federal Tax Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $105
Generative AI applications in cybersecurity (e.g., threat detection, automation), AI-enabled cyber threats, including phishing, deepfakes, and malware, Real-world incidents involving AI-related cybersecurity challenges, Proactive strategies for leveraging generative AI in cybersecurity, Regulatory and ethical implications of generative AI in financial cybersecurity
2026 Washington Ethics and New Developments with Mark Hugh WEBCAST
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $185
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Washington ethics rules and recent changes, new developments, best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry, case studies, and Washington administration and enforcement.
Ethics Exam Digital - Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course for Licensure
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0.00 Credits
Member Price: $225
Key Topics- AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and its Conceptual Framework- Ethics and independence rules from the AICPA and other regulators, including the U.S. government- Activities that discredit the profession- Ethics interpretations issued by PEEC- NOCLAR- AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs)- U.S. Treasury Department’s Circular No. 230- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) penalty provisions
Surgent's 2025 Tax Update
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3.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Comprehensive coverage of individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: TCJA provisions made permanent New tip income deduction New overtime pay deduction New car loan interest deduction New temporary senior deduction Expanded SALT cap Trump Accounts Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: Bonus depreciation made permanent Increased §179 deduction Changes to §174 R&E expenditures Changes to §163(j) Form 1099/1099-K changes Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
Surgent's A Complete Guide to Offers in Compromise
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Legislative history American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and changes to IRC Section 6159 Comprehensive coverage of the three main types of OIC Doubts as to collectability (DATC) Doubts as to liability (DATL) Effective tax administration (ETA) Hybrid of DATC Detailed walk-through of the process and key terms Practical solutions and success rates Various scams
Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
When is the auditor required to follow the Yellow Book (aka Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS)? How the Yellow Book requirements relate to generally accepted auditing standards and the single audit requirements The different types of Yellow Book audit and attestation engagements that auditors may be called upon to perform The Yellow Book standards related to the qualifications of the auditor (i.e., requirements related to independence, CPE, peer review, and more) The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit The Yellow Book requirements related to attestation engagements (i.e., examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures engagements) and performance audits
Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Circumstances requiring auditors to follow the Yellow Book (Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS) Relationship of Yellow Book requirements to GAAS and single audit requirements Auditor qualifications under the Yellow Book: independence, CPE, peer review, and related requirements The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit Identifying and reporting findings under the Yellow Book The Yellow Book requirements related to attestation engagements (examinations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures) and performance audits
Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Gain exclusion and tax-free reorganization planning Gain exclusion with sales of C corporation stock – Section 1202 Deferral of gain with installment reporting Gain planning with partnerships Basis planning – basis step-up at death, gifts of interests to family Restructuring the business entity – C vs. S corporation, partnerships, LLCs Real estate planning – retention vs sales, like-kind exchanges Employee stock ownership plans – special tax incentives Employee benefit planning with ownership change Taxes other than the federal income tax – state tax, estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes, and property taxes Prospects for tax law change