CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Introduction to AI in Accounting
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Understanding narrow AI vs. general AI Machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), neural networks Natural language processing (NLP) and its role in accounting AI applications in accounting and finance Automated data entry and processing Expense management automation AI-driven audit support and compliance monitoring Financial forecasting and risk assessment Benefits and challenges of integrating AI Enhancing efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes Ethical considerations and risk management in AI adoption Overcoming resistance to AI implementation within firms Lessons learned from AI-driven transformations in finance departments Predicting AI's influence on the future of the accounting profession Preparing for the evolving role of accountants in an AI-enhanced environment
Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting
Surgent's Introduction to Single Audit
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
How single audits differ from financial statement audits Unique single audit concepts — the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, major program determination, the schedule of findings and questioned costs Testing internal controls over compliance and compliance testing
Surgent's Introduction to Yellow Book
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
What Yellow Book financial audits do and do not include The auditor qualification requirements contained in the Yellow Book The additional performance and reporting requirements for a Yellow Book financial audit
Surgent's Introduction to the Audit Process and Risk Assessment
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
History of the financial statement audit Objective of a financial statement audit Audit Process and Linkage Management and the Auditor’s Responsibilities Evaluating Audit Risk Risk Assessment Process Risk Assessment Procedures Documentation
Surgent's Key Partnership and S Corporation Tax Planning Strategies
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Tax consequences of retiring partners seeking liquidating distributions/redemptions and S corporation shareholders seeking the redemption of their shares At-risk and passive activity loss considerations Basis planning Related party transactions: making them work Income splitting and shifting with family can create considerable benefits Sale of ownership interest and NIIT considerations
Surgent's Key Partnership and S Corporation Tax Planning Strategies
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Tax consequences of retiring partners seeking liquidating distributions/redemptions and S corporation shareholders seeking the redemption of their shares At-risk and passive activity loss considerations Basis planning Related party transactions: making them work Income splitting and shifting with family can create considerable benefits Sale of ownership interest and NIIT considerations
Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Developing issues related to the 2024 Yellow Book revision and the 2024 revision to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards Key AICPA developments affecting audits of governments and nonprofits (including SAS No. 146 on quality management) The implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences GASB No. 103 addressing improvements to the financial reporting model The application of GASB No. 102 on certain risk disclosures and GASB No. 104 on disclosure of certain capital assets Key issues related to nonprofit financial reporting (e.g., presenting a measure of operations, various disclosures, etc.)
Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Developing issues related to the 2024 Yellow Book revision and the 2024 revision to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards Key AICPA developments affecting audits of governments and nonprofits (including SAS No. 146 on quality management) The implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences GASB No. 103 addressing improvements to the financial reporting model The application of GASB No. 102 on certain risk disclosures and GASB No. 104 on disclosure of certain capital assets Key issues related to nonprofit financial reporting (e.g., presenting a measure of operations, various disclosures, etc.)
Surgent's Latest Developments in Governmental Accounting and Auditing
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Developing issues related to the 2024 Yellow Book revision and the 2024 revision to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards Key AICPA developments affecting audits of governments (including SAS No. 146 on quality management) The implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences GASB No. 103 addressing improvements to the financial reporting model The application of GASB No. 102 on certain risk disclosures and GASB No. 104 on disclosure of certain capital assets
Surgent's Latest Developments in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Developing issues related to the 2024 Yellow Book revision and the 2024 revision to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards Key AICPA developments affecting audits of nonprofits (including SAS No. 146 on quality management) Key issues related to not-for-profit financial reporting (e.g., presenting a measure of operations, various disclosures, etc.) Key challenges encountered in not-for-profit accounting (e.g., conditional contributions, restricted contributions, contributed services, membership dues, noncash contributions, etc.)
Surgent's Lease Accounting: The Impact of Changing Standards on Both Lessors and Lessees
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Outcomes of the recent FASB and IASB Joint Project related to Leases Differentiating between accounting and reporting requirements for operating and finance leases Evaluating possible material misstatement related to lease recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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1.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Surgent's Lessons Learned from Successful Companies
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Creating a visionary company Traits of successful, visionary companies Goal setting to create a successful organization The role of experimentation and failure in achieving success How successful organizations emphasize learning new skills The role of effective communication in achieving corporate success The importance of emotional intelligence in building corporate culture How leadership can direct a company toward success
Surgent's Lessons Learned: What a $53 Million Fraud Can Teach Us
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Background of the Dixon, IL fraud case Internal control weaknesses related to the $53 million fraud Lessons learned from this case
Surgent's Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
An in-depth walkthrough of the PowerBI.com environment, focusing on user interface elements, navigation, and customization Fundamental concepts of PowerBI.com, including its architecture, data handling capabilities, and integration features Techniques for connecting various data sources to PowerBI.com, ensuring seamless data integration and synchronization Creating impactful visualizations and assembling informative dashboards to present data compellingly The interactive Q&A feature to derive insights through natural language queries Best practices for sharing data sets, reports, and dashboards with different audiences so they can leverage your data analysis work How to package reports and dashboards into apps for easy distribution and consumption
Surgent's Leveraging AI for Data Analytics in Accounting
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2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Transforming data analytics with AI Understanding the impact of AI on data analytics processes How AI enhances data accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making AI tools and techniques for data analysis Overview of AI-powered data analytics tools Techniques for improving data analysis accuracy and efficiency with AI Integrating AI into existing data analytics workflows Case studies on AI implementations for data analytics Success stories of AI-driven data analytics in accounting Challenges and lessons learned from AI integration Measuring the ROI of AI in data analytics Developing AI-powered data analytics skills Hands-on lab sessions using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Excel) Practical exercises in filtering, sorting, summarizing, and visualizing data Applying AI insights to optimize data-driven decision making in accounting
Surgent's Life After Adoption: Applying Topic 606 to Revenue Contracts on an Ongoing Basis
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers The FASB’s new five-step revenue recognition model, including hands-on examples and illustrations of the new guidance Presentation and disclosure requirements and examples Industry-specific implementation issues and guidance Best practices, lessons learned and opportunities to improve on the reporting of revenue under Topic 606 going forward Accounting considerations related to COVID-19-driven changes to revenue recognition processes
Surgent's Life After Adoption: Applying Topic 606 to Revenue Contracts on an Ongoing Basis
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers The FASB’s new five-step revenue recognition model, including hands-on examples and illustrations of the new guidance Presentation and disclosure requirements and examples Industry-specific implementation issues and guidance Best practices, lessons learned and opportunities to improve on the reporting of revenue under Topic 606 going forward Accounting considerations related to COVID-19-driven changes to revenue recognition processes
Surgent's Limited Liability Companies: Losses, Liquidations, Terminations, Continuations, and Sales
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
When are distributions taxable? Miscellaneous issues, including the critical difference between §736(a) and §736(b) payments Sales of an LLC interest -- holding period and hot asset issues