CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Assessing the Risk of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
The fraud landscape in the United States Fraud risk procedures as updated by recently issued standards Most likely fraud types found in small to mid-sized entities Internal controls to prevent and detect fraud What to do when fraud is identified or suspected Case studies based on recent frauds Cyber fraud schemes and how to prevent and detect them Analytics that can be used as fraud risk procedures Assessing the risk of grant fraud in a Single Audit
Surgent's Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Proper planning of benefit plan audit engagements and developing audit strategy while improving overall efficiency Common pitfalls in planning and detailed audit procedures Changes affecting 401(k) plans, including recently issued SASs Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections
Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Hiring and firing issues – What questions cannot be asked in an interview; how to document employee performance; establishing an annual review system; when an employer may and may not fire an employee, and much more Employment contracts – An analysis of the legal and planning issues in structuring employment contracts; when noncompetition agreements will and will not work Employment issues in the economy – Telecommuters and other special situations Legal liability issues – Recognition of age discrimination, sex discrimination, FLSA issues, minimum wage, overtime, sexual harassment, and more Fringe benefit issues – COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act, and new developments in health care Medical plans – Who is a full-time employee?
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.
CFO Solutions to IRS Problems
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The authority of IRS in assessing and collecting taxes.The common misconceptions when dealing with IRS.Common questionable actions by business owners.How to prepare for an IRS audit.The seven options in IRS collections.Possible criminal tax violations by CFOs and small business owners.
ACPEN: Empowering HR Pros' Thriving in 2025 and Beyond
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Human Resources Business Strategy Wellbeing Professional Development
ACPEN: The New Leadership Playbook: From Stability to Agility
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The Collapse of Stability-Based Leadership The New Mandate for Leaders From Command to Connect Technology, AI, and the Human Imperative The Future Leader's Playbook Personal Leadership Reset
ACPEN: Safety Synergy: Uniting Elements for a Secure Workplace
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to evaluate physical security Increase situational awareness Simple De-escalation techniques Mental Health awareness Safe Termination Strategy Active Shooter Response Overview
ACPEN: Was It Fraud or Just Poor Audit Quality?
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Webinar
1.60 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial statement manipulation Ethics enforcement process Auditor conflicts of interest
ACPEN: K2’s Formatting Excel Spreadsheets The Right Way
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Creating and using Styles in Excel The Accounting Format and why you should use it How to Create Custom Formats Formatting dates for maximum impact The advantages of storing formats in templates
ACPEN: K2’s Getting Started With Artificial Intelligence
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understanding AI tools available today Creating accounts in AI platforms Querying data from AI platforms Customizing your AI subscriptions
ACPEN: Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Auditing Yellowbook
ACPEN: The Commonsense Approach to Auditing for Fraud
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Occupational Fraud Professional Skepticism Fraud Indicators Error vs. Fraud Fraud Risk Fraud Hypothesis Development Fraud Intent
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
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 Top 10 Celebrity Estate Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of estate planning The dangers of a Power of Attorney The most important aspect of a will Role, scope, rights, and responsibilities of an executor Benefits of incorporating a trust Bequests Caring for a pet Claims against the estate Insurance Consequences of poor estate planning
Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Lower marginal tax rates made permanent New, more generous depreciation rules for bonus and Section 179 Qualified production property and bonus depreciation Full expensing of domestic research and experimental expenditures Rev. Proc. 2025-28 and options for small taxpayers Taking advantage of the QBI deduction Taking advantage of the SALT cap and the pass-through entity tax Form 1099 reporting changes Deducting business interest and business losses Taking advantage of the new Section 1202 tax regime
ACPEN: Cybersecurity & IT Risk for IT Auditors and Financial Auditors
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Cybersecurity IT Risk Governance IT Security Framework(s)
ACPEN: The Power of a Good Story!
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The 3 elements of storytelling 3 real world examples 10 thoughts for the road
ACPEN: Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 1
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling