CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Tools for FSA The 3 P's. The QST trifecta The integrated planning model Performance based management The value chain The balanced scorecard
ACPEN: Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
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.
ACPEN Signature 2026: Not-for-Profit Accounting, Auditing & Tax Update
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Auditing Update Ethics and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Update FASB Update Not-for-Profit Tax Update
ACPEN: Tactical CFO Series - Make Your Business Process Work For You
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Tactical Budgeting – Moving Beyond Traditional Budgets to Manage Performance Major Subject: Budgeting as a tactical management tool to improve organizational performance. Tactical Business Systems – Getting the Most from Information Systems and ERP Major Subject: Strategic and tactical use of information systems and ERP in finance leadership. Tactical Data Management – Turning Data into Actionable Information Major Subject: Transforming organizational data into actionable insights for better decision-making. Tactical Finance Leadership – Building the Finance Team of Tomorrow Major Subject: Developing tactical leadership skills to build and lead high-performing finance teams.
ACPEN: The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Introduction Applicable AICPA standards Applicable OMB Circular Gathering information - determining the major programs Identifying risk – identifying the applicable compliance requirements Assessing risk – considering the internal controls over compliance requirements Designing procedures that are responsive to assessed risks – the tests of internal controls and compliance Evaluating single audit evidence
Multi Year Failure to File: Getting into Compliance
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Process-from client onboarding and transcript analysis.Risk assessment, ethical considerations, and resolution strategies.Manage cases involving individuals, married couples, businesses, payroll taxes, and S corporations.Real-world examples, IRS references, and best practices are integrated throughout to ensure confidence and compliance.
Surgent's Audit Skills Training Level 1: Developing Critical Skills for Success in Public Accounting
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Webinar
7.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Each module includes a lecture followed by in-class group case studies and activities. In this two-day course, the following two-hour modules will be presented: Day 1: Transitioning to the accounting profession Code of ethics – Importance of professional skepticism and independence Quality management standards Risk assessment basics Internal control fundamentals Compilations and reviews – The contrasting nature of preparation engagements, compilations, and reviews Day 2: Auditing cash and cash equivalents Auditing property, plant, and equipment Auditing accounts payable and debt Documentation Basics
Surgent's Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Updates related to HR 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, incorporated throughout the course Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms Coverage of Form 7203 Coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest, original issue discount, etc. Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basis issues Self-employed person issues Schedule C deductions including depreciation Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow to the tax forms Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems Charitable contributions substituting for taxes, IRS says – No! Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions Tax computations – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits Individual problems illustrated by form preparation for various items, with numerous “practice tips” Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
Generative AI Strategy for Accountants
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Evolution and current state of AI technologies in accountingDevelopment of comprehensive AI usage policies and guidelinesImplementation frameworks for integrating AI into accounting workflowsStrategic approaches to AI-driven process automation and optimizationMethods for identifying and capitalizing on AI opportunitiesBest practices for human-AI collaboration in accountingRisk management and ethical considerations for AI implementation
ACPEN: Understand Yours and Other People's Styles: Meet Them in the Middle and Be More Effective in Generating Great Results!
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communications Self-Awareness Leadership
Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Resistance to resilience in embracing new technologiesOvercoming barriers and ensuring successful implementationCutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automationInsights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Future Role of the Controller Part 1
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting and Finance
ACPEN: Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Not-for-Profit Accounting Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
ACPEN: Schedule K-1: What is it & What Do I Do with It?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/Trust Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040 Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integration Case studies highlighting real-world application of Schedule K-1 reporting Proposed changes to Schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021 and beyond Best practices for avoiding errors and ensuring compliance
ACPEN: K2's Tech Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
AI's practical maturity has come of age with generative AI, Copilot in Microsoft 365, and AI-powered audit or CAS tools-now standard in mid-sized firms While still in the initial stages, quantum computing developments in quantum cryptography and long-range R&D investments demonstrate potential Interoperability is improving with MPC, Open API ecosystems, integrated platforms, and data portability as core decision-making factors Cybersecurity and AI governance underscore the importance of zero-trust architectures, AI usage policies, and compliance with FTC/IRS data security requirements
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.
ACPEN: Managerial Accounting: Your Prescription for Better Decision Making
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Target profit and Break-even analysis Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Budgeting
ACPEN: The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why marketing and self promotion are so important today What keeps people from learning this skill, and how to overcome those obstacles How to get people (your boss, co-workers or clients) to like working with you How to sell someone on your services in a single minute How to attract more clients or the attention of your boss in a way that "wows" them How to get referrals from your clients or glowing reviews from your boss The 3 communication skills every business person needs to master, and why The 3 principles that really lead to more success in the business world, and how you can use those principles for you company and career
Capitalized Costs & Depreciation - Tax Staff Essentials
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Webinar
5.50 Credits
Member Price: $189
Tax basis of property acquisitions Initial basis of property acquired in an exchange transaction Materials, supplies, repairs, and improvements Accounting method changes Depreciation: MACRS, Section 179 and bonus Intangible assets and amortization Organization and startup costs Research and experimental expenditures H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA