CPE Catalog & Events
What's Behind the Data?
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ways in which data and information can be misleadingCommon pitfalls when encountering dataHow to re-evaluate the data to avoid those pitfalls
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2024/25 legislation impacting business taxpayersTax depreciation updateGIG workers and Form 1099-KCommercial Clean Vehicle CreditRecent business taxpayer case rulingsFINCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting update
Surgent's Fraud In Single Audits
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Study real-life misappropriations involving federal awards and how they were carried out The backgrounds, motivations and methodologies of the fraudsters Brainstorm where things went wrong that allowed the frauds to occur without prevention or detection
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Intro to Power Query & how to get started Examples of data clean up using Power Query Combining workbooks and files with Power Query
CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of budgeting toolsOverview of difference between budgeting and forecastingExamples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques
HR Investigations - Episode 2 - Interview Techniques
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Interview terminology Types of questions Levels of listening Verbal and nonverbal communications Documenting results
Surgent's Controllership Skills Update: Current Survival Skills
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Changing Role of Financial Professionals: Priorities Change in mission Valued-added actions Strategic Measurements: Common errors and guidelines for improvement Balanced scorecard Strategy development and implementation Budgeting basics and next steps Risk Management: Recent lessons, including Black Swan events Defining Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Implementation Developing a Financial Leadership Pipeline: Changing employment environment Retaining the right employees Compensation Hiring process Capital Projects: Types of projects Factors affecting capacity Valuation techniques Cash management M&A Activity: Current environment Controller’s role Strategic questions Sample transactions Due diligence Implementation Introducing Improvements/Innovation: Getting started Establishing an environment Potential first projects Organizational structure
Surgent's Top 20 Effective Strategies for Avoiding RMD Mistakes and Penalties
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
How to determine when an individual is subject to an RMD Coverage of RMD changes under SECURE Act 2.0 What is the required minimum distribution for an account owner? What is the required minimum distribution for a beneficiary IRA? Key explanations of RMD regulations The types of accounts that are subject to the RMD rules The parties that are subject to the RMD rules Exceptions and special considerations for RMDs Rollover and transfer rules in an RMD year The various responsibilities of interested parties Qualified charitable distributions and how they are coordinated with RMDs and IRA contributions How the 10-year rule works for beneficiaries
Business Longevity: Stabilize, Strengthen, and Succeed
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Strategic Planning The role of AI in Business
Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot
2025 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Auditors
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
Not for Profit Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook
Transforming Strategic & Financial Management with ChatGPT - Insights for CPAs, CFOs and Controllers
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recognize the variety of ChatGPT uses in accounting. Determine how to use ChatGPT. Identify how ChatGPT improves customer, vendor, and industry research. Recognize how ChatGPT aids in financial benchmarking. Identify how ChatGPT can assist in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Forensic and Fraud Interviewing Techniques and Skills
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Webinar
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
Become a Data Analysis Expert
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.
K2's Taking A Fresh Look At Teams
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
How Teams got to where it is today Major components in Teams Collaboration options Extending Teams functionality
Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The consequences of upward leadership failure. Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses. Making the business case for your ideas.
Navigating IRS Collections: Understanding Form 433 & Offer in Compromise
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution
K2's Saving Time With Electronic Forms
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Comparing the capabilities and costs associated with forms/data collection tools and the different approaches taken by each tool The benefits and risks associated with using each approach Examples of how tools can be used effectively, with examples
HR Investigations - Episode 3 - Gathering-Analyzing-Reporting
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Documentary evidence gathering and analysis Site visits Surveillance Analysis by comparison and contrast Analysis by quantifying and connecting Analysis by identifying patterns Written reports Testifying