CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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
Controller Series: Insightful Financial Analysis
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $71
Reasons why it's so difficult to provide an "insightful" financial analysis What is the definition of a financial analysis The six steps of a financial analysis Key takeaways
2024 Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Employee Relations Culture Leadership Employee Retention
The Education Advantage: Strategies for Boosting Employee Retention and Engagement
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Statistics on Turnover and Engagement Professional Development Initiatives Employee Retention Educational Opportunities Available at the Individual and Organizational Level
Walkin', Talkin', Lookin' & Listenin' - Or Things Most of Us Don't Do Well
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The importance of making yourself available How to start a conversation and what to NOT talk about The art of how to listen When you don’t understand what they just said Don’t fool by equivocations when they respond to a question Materiality and perception
2024 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
NAC CECL
Audit 408: Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Different ways to appropriately motivate others for performance, including nonmonetary awardsModifying coaching style to the various specific situation, considering both task and relationship factors to give staff the support they need for successTips for engaging in difficult conversations with others, including staff, peers, supervisors and clientsGiving constructive negative feedback to staff, including creating an action plan for improvement
Business Writing Series: 10 Principles of Effective Email 2024
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Email management Email etiquette and tone Business writing
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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Webinar
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
Rules on waiver of penalties and interests Various forms and procedures for requesting relief First Time Abatement: Requirements and procedures How an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatement Procedures for requesting refund of paid penalties Available administrative options
Surgent's Taxation of the Mobile Workforce
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What states do not have an income tax? What is the relevance to employers? Where does an employer have an obligation to withhold state taxes for an employee? At what point does an employee become a resident? Where is unemployment paid for an out of state employee?
The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
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
2024 Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Preparation Compilation Review
2024 Guide to Preparing Form 1041 for Estates and Trusts
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Current rates and brackets Calculating a trust's AGI Filing requirements, deadlines and penalties 3.8% Medicare surtax on net investment income (NII) Simple vs. complex trusts Grantor Trusts: Four options to report activity Section 643 (g) Election Taxable income of trusts, estate and beneficiaries
2024 Mid-Year Business Tax Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Major changes to legislation Start-up and organizational expenses Employing a family member Health insurance issues Business use of home Profit motive Marijuana issues Depreciation issues Cryptocurrency Employee vs. Independent Contractor issues Meals and entertainment Vehicle issues Real estate issues Section 199A issues Compensation issues Retirement plan issues Penalties
2024 Partnership Checkup: Key Tax Issues & Forms Reporting
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Clarify the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basis; Impact of contributed property Explain the use of both "inside" and "outside” basis determination Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property and the sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest Comprehensive examples illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
A Review of the Uniform Guidance Requirements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key auditor requirements in a Single AuditEnhanced required reporting requirement in Single Audit related to internal control and complianceClarifications and examples of how to properly determine major federal programsKey definitions related to Single AuditOther important matters contained in the Uniform Guidance
Understanding the Form 990 and its Preparation Prerequisites
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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 Form 990's design and goals in play upon the Core Form and tack-on SchedulesAddress of the definition's key factors that make a third-party organization a "related organization"Exploring the definitions of parties who are to be disclosed as managers at Part VII-A (i.e., as a TDOKE -- a Trustee/Director (TD)/Officer (O)/Key Employee (KE) - or as a High 5) and understanding what is the definition and measure of "reportable compensation"Working with the definitions of "family member" and "independence" as same are used in Parts VI and Schedule LApplying the definition of "business relationship" as same is used in Part VISequencing of the form's preparation tasks and who to go to for informationWorking with the Board of Directors to have them understand what the completed Form 990 conveys to the public/regulators
2024 FASB Update and Review
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Review of FASB updates that will affect near-term reporting Identify future topics that may soon be addressed by the FASB
Excel - Auditing Your Spreadsheets for Maximum Accuracy
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Proofing techniquesExcel Auditing ToolsUsing the Data Validation featureTechniques to cross-foot and validate your spreadsheets
Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Complying with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements The current status of the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program Using the newly expanded access to business tax accounts for partners and shareholders of S corporations IRS guidance allowing car dealers to provide electric vehicle tax rebates upfront to qualified auto buyers Monetizing energy credits Amortization of research and experimental expenditures Dealing with the taxpayer loss in the Tax Court in Soroban Capital Partners requiring managers to pay self-employment tax on certain payments to limited partners Contributions to Roth “catch-up” plans Roth contributions to a SEP and Simple IRA Employer matching contributions to a Roth account Section 179 and bonus depreciation Roth 401(k) contributions no longer subject to RMDs during the owner’s lifetime