CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Federal Tax Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, including: The Clean Vehicle Credit, Credit for Previously Owned Clean Vehicles, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, Residential Clean Energy Credit, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, and Premium Tax Credit Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including: Expanding Enrollment in Retirement Plans, Increase in Age for Required Beginning Date for Mandatory Distributions, and New Exceptions to Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Retirement Plans Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Bonus depreciation Section 174 Research and Experimental Expenditures New FinCEN reporting requirements in 2024 Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
Peer Reviewer Forum Q3
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $71
Discussion of recent Peer Review Board activity Update on Enhancing Audit Quality (EAQ) initiatives
The Future of Work - Building a New Model of Work - Micro-Credential Series Part 2
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Talent Strategy Recruitment Retention Compensation Enagegement Alumni Strategy Work Architecture
Foundations for a Strong Internal Audit Department
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $85
Internal audit definition challenges Independence challenges Charter challenges Authority challenges Actions Reporting challenges Introduction to risk-based auditing Risk-based auditing: steps and understanding Identifying, responding and concluding on risk Independence of audit plan When management says NO
Audit 306: Reviewing Workpapers - A Role in Quality Control
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Documentation as a means of audit qualityResponsibilities of the workpaper reviewerAppropriate review notes at various phases of the engagement, including before and after audit report date and report releaseImportant tips for providing reviews notes that will promote an effective and efficient financial statement audit
Business Writing Series: Planning and Organizing Your Writing 2024
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Business writing Planning writing projects Project management Proposal writing
Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Common instances of accounting malpractice Current claim trends Frequent defenses to claims Statute of limitations Damages Claims by practice area
Auditing For Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing Fraud
Surgent's Tax Loss Limitations Imposed on Individuals and Pass-through Entities
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
How to calculate a partner or S corporation shareholder’s basis Form 7203 and an S corporation shareholder’s basis The at risk basis rules and Form 6198 The passive activity loss limits The Section 461(l) loss rule The net operating loss limitation rules The Section 163(j) business interest limitation
Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 1
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
ACPEN Signature 2024: Business Fraud Update and Managing the Risk of Fraud
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Business Fraud Fraud Risk Management Fraud Risk Assessments Data analytics Digital analysis
Change: Embrace & Enjoy - It Is Inevitable
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Examples of how the rate of change has morphed over timeExamples of the many changes in accountingHow to enhance your adaptability so you can thrive in a world of change
The Future of Work - Winning Talent Strategies - Micro-Credential Series Part 3
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
Recruiting Engagement Leadership Compensation Culture Communication Career Paths Talent Development
Inventory, Expense and Payroll Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Methods of committing inventory, expense and payroll fraud What to look for when observing inventory Detection of inventory fraud How to recognize fictitious expenses How to recognize altered expenses Indicators of fake documentation The three main reason we ask for documentation Detection and prevention of ghost employees
Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigationReview of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation paymentsSuggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements
Communicating Financial Data to Non-Financial Audiences
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this class include:Key barriers when communicating financial informationHow to overcome those barriersKey tips on effectively communicating financial information to non-financial audiences
DEI in the Remote Work Era
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Webinar
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
DEI Employee engagement Remote work Organizational culture Employee relations
What's New: DOL's Proposed Changes to the Salary Exemption and Best Practices
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Discussion of the FLSA overtime exemptions consideration, including duties tests, salary threshold, and dispelling exemption myths. Overview of the proposed updated FLSA salary regulations Compliance tips and tools, including consideration of use of salaries, bonus structures, timekeeping, and usage of exempt employee safe harbor. Best practices for organizations/practitioners to stay compliant, including job duty structuring, financial and practical implications of modifying prior exemptions, employment practices insurance considerations, and assisting clients with these considerations as a trusted advisor.
Common Findings in Single Audits
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Single AuditConsequences of NoncomplianceOverview of findings and observations by compliance requirementSingle Audit findings and observations from AICPA Peer Review and OIGWays to prevent findings