CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting
Surgent's Handling Difficult People
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Be familiar with the nature and sources of difficult behaviors in the workplace, as well as strategies for addressing them Understand a proven formula for handling difficult people Utilize a problem-solving model to brainstorm strategies for working effectively with challenging individuals Implement a step-by-step process to resolve conflicts between yourself and others within your organization Apply the hostility curve as a tool to maintain control in situations involving angry or upset individuals Implement new strategies for managing your emotions in difficult interactions Understand the impact of attitude on interactions with others Create a personalized action plan for applying course strategies in your workplace
ACPEN: Mastering Rapport Skills for Fun and Profit
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
1. How to get people to like you What leads to people liking each other Why people judge you, and how to avoid negative judgments What goes on when we first meet someone How to put someone at ease 2. The Elements of Trust Why we trust someone, and how you can create trust What leads to a "special bond" How to repair "broken trust" How to establish trust in just a few minutes 3. Mastering Non-Verbal Communication Why non-verbal communication is so important How to connect with someone in a non verbal manner How to create trust and rapport through non verbal means 4. What to Say to Establish Immediate Rapport The most effective way to instant intimacy How to handle your fear of rejection How to feel immediately confident when talking to anyone How to get almost anyone to really like you through the use of questions
ACPEN: Communication Miracles At Work and In Life - Part 1
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
1. Why people behave as they do, and how you can effectively motivate anyone to cooperate with you How to judge if your communication is effective in motivating someone How to get someone to really hear you How to communicate so that someone will happily do what you want 2. How to create trust and get people to like working with you The 3 most important keys for getting someone to feel rapport with you Why rapport is so important, and how to use it to profit in your work How to quickly solve problems with people once you have their rapport 3. How to handle difficult people Why some people are difficult to deal with, and what you can do about it How you can turn a difficult employee or customer into a powerful asset How to easily solve problems with people who are upset at you 4. Secret techniques that super-successful communicators use How Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton are similar, and how you can tap into their "magic abilities" The three most important keys all successful communicators use
ACPEN: Proper Financial Accounting for S Corporations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Deferred tax accounting for S Corporations S elections and terminations – dealing with deferred taxes Financial accounting for capital stock and retained earnings S corporation shareholders’ equity Tax vs financial accounting for Accumulated Adjustments Account Financial accounting for loans to and from S shareholders
ACPEN: 2026/27 Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) affecting not-for-profit organizations Introduction to and comparison of the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS) U.S. GAAP considerations for NFP financial reporting AICPA auditing and attestation updates Quality management: monitoring and remediation responsibilities Updates to SSAEs, SSARSs, and group audits
ACPEN: K2’s Mastering Advanced Excel Functions
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Powerful new functions and features in Excel, such as XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays How to use "legacy" features and functions such as AGGREGATE Creating effective forecasts in Excel
Construction Contractors: Non-Revenue and Non-Lease Accounting Considerations
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Types of contractors Non-revenue GAAP accounting for contractors Contractor financial statements Sureties and their place in the construction relationship
ACPEN: Fringe Benefits & Compensation Planning - Today and Beyond
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Fringe Benefit Planning Fundamentals Strategies Tailored for Business Owners and Employees Navigating IRC §132 Fringe Benefit Option Cafeteria Plans Demystified Tax Management in Compensation Planning Understanding the Implications of Dependent Care and Educational Assistance Plans Implementing Flexible Spending Account Plans Effectively Design Features and Regulations of Group Term Life Insurance Plans Medical Savings Accounts Regulations Financing Options for Retiree Medical Benefits Health Care Benefits: Insured Plan vs. HMO Comparison ERISA Reporting and Disclosure Requirements IRC Common Control RulesOverview of Age and Sex Discrimination Rules
ACPEN: Strategies for Guiding Clients Through Challenging Situations: Tax Insights
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Tax considerations in complex client situations Divorce and separation tax issues Filing status considerations Property division and marital property rules Child support and alimony tax treatment Bankruptcy and debt cancellation Foreclosure tax consequences Business dissolution and ownership transitions Dependency and family tax issues Refunds, deficiencies, and taxpayer obligations
Building Security and Efficiency With Internal Control
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:An overview of control frameworks and conceptsStrategic considerations that can be incorporated into control developmentUnderstanding and controlling risk that arises when organizations change or choose not toThe COSO Internal Control Framework and the COSO ERM Framework
ACPEN: Unleashing Creativity in the Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The Power of Creativity in the Workplace The Three Types of Creativity: Imagination, Creativity, Innovation Benefits of Creativity: Purpose, Productivity, Performance Applications of Creativity: Individual, Team, Organizational Culture Creative Problem-Solving Techniques (Mind Mapping, Visual Thinking) Whole Brain Thinking: Integrating Left & Right Brain Functions Creating a Culture of Innovation Measuring and Implementing Creativity for Growth
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Excel Tables: Master the use of Excel tables for efficient data management, including sorting, filtering, and structured references, to manage data more effectively.Custom Sorting: Get to grips with custom sorting options to organize data in a way that best suits your needs, enhancing data readability and analysis.XLOOKUP: Discover the power of XLOOKUP for advanced data retrieval, a game-changer for complex analysis, allowing you to extract specific data from extensive datasets with ease.SUBTOTAL: Gain proficiency in using the SUBTOTAL function, a versatile tool for calculating data in visible cells, ideal for analyses that require dynamic calculations.SUMIF(S): Explore the functionality of SUMIF and SUMIFS functions for conditional summing, crucial for precise budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.Array Formulas: Dive into array formulas to perform multiple calculations on one or more items in an array, enhancing the efficiency of complex accounting computations.Data Validations: Learn to implement data validations to ensure data integrity and prevent errors in financial data entry, a critical skill for maintaining accurate accounting records.Slicers: Learn to use slicers for interactive data segmentation in tables and PivotTables, enabling accountants to quickly filter and analyze specific subsets of financial data.Conditional Formatting: Understand how to apply conditional formatting to highlight critical financial data points, trends, and variances, making data analysis and interpretation more intuitive.PivotTables: An introduction to PivotTables, one of the most powerful Excel features, for summarizing, analyzing, and presenting large sets of financial data in a digestible format.
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.
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - The Financial Close Process
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Financial Statements
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - October 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Acquisitions for Business Growth: Strategy, Integration, and Due Diligence 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Valuing businesses Negotiate the right price Understand the keys to effective and efficient due diligence Prepare and review agreements Plan and execute an effective integration Key considerations when selling a business
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
The reasons for fraud Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
K2's Improving Productivity with Microsoft 365 Cloud Tools 26-27
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Understanding the Cloud-based options available in a Microsoft 365 environment How to use tools such as Teams, Planner, and Power Automate Storing data in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business
ACPEN: Federal Tax Update – Individual & Business Current Developments
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Discuss the most recent individual and business income tax legislation passed to date Walk through major tax changes to corporations, partnerships and/or individuals and any changes to the income tax forms and other related schedules Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, retirement plans, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on the individual and business income tax rates (e.g., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax) Discuss other individual income tax topics and changes to filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income and income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit) Walk through the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Review other important IRS audit areas such as basis and at-risk limitations for S shareholders and partners, passive activity losses and real estate professionals and self-employment taxes