CPE Catalog & Events

Surgent's Applying Lessons Learned To Assure a Successful ASC 842 Adoption - On-Demand Webcast

ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) Implementation challenges in adopting ASC 842 Common pitfalls and errors in applying ASC 842 Best practices in implementing ASC 842 Use of lease accounting software for successful implementation and ongoing accounting

Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit - Download

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Critical concepts related to applying the new Yellow Book including when the standards are applicable; the types of engagements involved; and the relationship between the Yellow Book and other standards The new Yellow Book standards related to ethics; independence; professional judgment; competence and CPE; quality control; and peer review The new Yellow Book requirements related to performing and reporting on financial audits and how those requirements affect the audit in areas like internal control

Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit - On-Demand Webcast

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Critical concepts related to applying the new Yellow Book including when the standards are applicable; the types of engagements involved; and the relationship between the Yellow Book and other standards The new Yellow Book standards related to ethics; independence; professional judgment; competence and CPE; quality control; and peer review The new Yellow Book requirements related to performing and reporting on financial audits and how those requirements affect the audit in areas like internal control

Surgent's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals - On-Demand Webcast

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What is artificial intelligence? What are the different forms of artificial intelligence? The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning The types of problems artificial intelligence can solve The role of algorithms How artificial intelligence will affect accounting and finance careers Data governance, security, and privacy How accounting firms are using AI today The role of artificial intelligence in asset management

Surgent's Audit Documentation Requirements - On-Demand Webcast

Proper documentation as a means of audit quality Factors impacting the nature and extent of documentation Illustrative workpapers and exercises Use of practice aids and other mechanisms as means of audit documentation Checklist for self-review of workpapers

Surgent's Audit Quality Update - On-Demand Webcast

2017-2020 peer review results Common sources of peer review deficiencies AICPA Peer Review Program areas of focus for peer reviews

Surgent's Audit Quality and Peer Review Update - On-Demand Webcast

AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Feedback from peer reviews, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Best practices in documentation

Surgent's Auditing Accounting Estimates - On-Demand Webcast

Common accounting estimates Accounting guidance related to loss and gain contingencies Audit guidance related to auditing accounting estimates Overview of the requirements of SAS 143

Surgent's Auditing Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Debt - On-Demand Webcast

Accounting basics for accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt Risk associated with accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt Key controls related to accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt Procedures commonly used to audit debt, including compliance with restrictive covenants

Surgent's Auditing Accounts Receivable: An Overview - On-Demand Webcast

•     Risks of material misstatement associated with auditing accounts receivable •     Internal controls associated with accounts receivable •     Substantive procedures used in auditing accounts receivable •     External confirmation audit considerations, including evaluating responses for propriety •     Evaluating the valuation of accounts receivable •     The AICPA’s new SAS on auditing estimates

Surgent's Auditing Not-for-Profit Entities: Superior Skills for an Effective and Efficient Audit - Download

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Refining key planning and general auditing considerations to the not-for-profit environment Characteristics of not-for-profit financial statements that require special attention The auditor’s consideration of fraud in auditing a not-for-profit entity Audit procedures to become comfortable with management’s recording and reporting of contributions and promises to give Auditing how a not-for-profit entity gets from natural expenses to functional expenses Auditing considerations and techniques related to net assets, compliance with tax laws and regulations, collections and split-interest agreements Considerations related to Yellow Book and single audits

Surgent's Auditing Property, Plant, & Equipment - On-Demand Webcast

Assessing risk Internal control related to property and equipment Audit procedures for property and equipment Construction of assets including capitalizing interest Lease accounting requirements and disclosure of right of use asset Disclosure of property and equipment

Surgent's Auto and Energy-Related Tax Credits (AEC2) On-Demand Webcast

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The Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Credit Residential Clean Energy Credit The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit Comparison of Section 25C and Section 25D credits Changes to the Section 179D deduction Prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements The new Energy Efficient Home Credit The Clean Vehicle Credit The Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit The Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit Application of written binding contracts Transfers of certain credits to an unrelated transferee Increase in Research Credit against payroll tax for small businesses What special rules apply to auto credits purchased after enactment How a purchaser of an energy-efficient auto claims the credit Transition rule for vehicles purchased before August 16, 2022

Surgent's Avoiding Deficiencies in Peer Reviews: Focus on Engagement Quality - Download

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AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Best practices in documentation

Surgent's Avoiding Deficiencies in Peer Reviews: Focus on Engagement Quality - On-Demand Webcast

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AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Best practices in documentation

Surgent's Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes That Can Wipe Out Retirement Savings - On-Demand Webcast

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Coverage of applicable rules from SECURE Act 2.0 The 10% penalty Net unrealized appreciation of employer securities Roth IRA conversions Rollovers and the limitations Direct rollovers vs indirect rollovers, and tax withholding  Beneficiary portability rules When a Roth IRA distribution is qualified to be tax-free Excess contributions and the 6% excise tax

Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times - On-Demand Webcast

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Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Plans of reorganization Litigation that can arise during bankruptcy Creditor committees Bankruptcy trustees Avoidable preferences and fraudulent transfers Special rights afforded to landlords and secured creditors

Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Consumer Bankruptcy Process - On-Demand Webcast

Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Bankruptcy trustees Special rights afforded to secured creditors

Surgent's Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting - Download

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The key requirements, options, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today’s core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to effectively and efficiently apply them How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit’s financial statements and disclosures

Surgent's Build Professional Relationships to Enhance Your Career-Authentic Networking - On-Demand Webcast

The psychology of perception Preparation checklist for networking Presenting your best self Perception management Preparing oneself for networking Setting expectations and limits  Seamless self-introductions How to introduce others Overcoming anxiety How to start conversations Situational questions   The art of conversation flow Listening skills Topics to avoid Graceful exits Body language Navigating large events/conferences One-on-one meetings Cocktail party etiquette Remembering names Strategies for introverts Follow up recommendations How to maintain and sustain relationships long term