CPE Catalog & Events
Excel - Functions and Formula Shootout
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of formula creation best practicesDemonstration of various Excel functions to enhance calculationsUsing Excel functions to perform advanced calculations
Awful Ethical Dilemmas - Bringing it to Life, featuring J. Michael Inzina and Don Minges
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Following the letter of the Code versus following the spirit of the Code Preparing for conflicts of interest Document your analysis of the situations Five (5) case study examples
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership Customer Service
1 Hour - Introduction to Sustainability Accounting
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
History of Sustainability Accounting Sustainability Metrics for Industry Published Sustainability Standards
Cost and Pricing Models: Creating an Effective Tool
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Building computer costing models & sub models The importance of volume sensitive models Your twelve most important indirect costs Using rate tables Modeling – Professional Services Job Costs Modeling – Repetitive Manufacturing Why return on sales may be an inferior way to plan for profit
Let's End Business Ethics
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Ethics defined Are there business ethics? How to identify ethical issues Deciphering your ethical code Why ethical behavior is good for your business How to make ethical decisions
Surgent's Employee Stock Options: What Financial Professionals Should Know When Advising Their Clients
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What stock options are and why they are growing in popularity How stock options work, including the process of conveyance and vesting How to exercise stock options and the implications from doing so The risks associated with stock options and how to manage exposure Tax consequences and updates regarding stock options Strategies for selecting the best time to exercise stock options The difference between the two types of stock options: non-qualified and incentive The basic terminology relevant to owning and exercising options
Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What does practicing before the IRS mean? Who may practice before the IRS? What should a tax preparer do if he or she has knowledge of a client's omission of income from a tax return? May a tax preparer rely on the work of other tax return preparers? May a tax preparer rely on and use client-provided information? Standards associated with giving advice to clients Abolition of the disclaimer requirement When must a tax preparer examine a client’s books and records?
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?
Creating Rapid Rapport for Increased Business
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
1. How to get people to like you What leads to people liking each other Why people judge you, and how to avoid negative judgments What goes on when we first meet someone How to put someone at ease 2. The Elements of Trust Why we trust someone, and how you can create trust What leads to a "special bond" How to repair "broken trust" How to establish trust in just a few minutes 3. Mastering Non-Verbal Communication Why non-verbal communication is so important How to connect with someone in a non verbal manner How to create trust and rapport through non verbal means 4. What to Say to Establish Immediate Rapport The most effective way to instant intimacy How to handle your fear of rejection How to feel immediately confident when talking to anyone How to get almost anyone to really like you through the use of questions
Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to Schedule 530 relief, Using SS-8, Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy
KPI Bootcamp for Small Businesses
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Webinar
5.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Why measure things? The ROKS Express method Goals check - identifying your business objectives and Key Results Selecting your KPI candidates using the KPI Definition Manual Shortlisting - Picking the very best KPIs from your KPI Candidates Tuning your KPI definitions Going Live
A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Retirement Planning: Maximizing Your Clients' Financial Future
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $270
Exploring the nuances of Regular IRAs. Unleashing the potential of Roth IRAs. Unlocking the benefits of Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. Mastering the complexities of SIMPLE IRAs. Strategies for optimizing SEPs. Essential concepts and components of qualified plans. Diving deep into defined benefit pension plans. Navigating the landscape of defined contribution plans. Unveiling the potential of 401(k) plans, including Roth 401(k)s. Customizing retirement plans to meet each client's needs. Understanding the intricacies of minimum distribution rules
Partnership Preparation, Basis Calculations & Distributions - Form 1065 Schedule K & K-1 Analysis
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the partnership tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Review the Form 1065 to learn how income statement items get reported on the partnership/LLC tax return (i.e., page 1 versus Schedule K) and flow-thru to the partner/members on Schedule K-1 Analyze the Schedule K-1 line-by-line and discuss where the items get reported on the individual’s Federal income tax return and how the items affect the partner/member’s outside basis Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to partners/members needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Formation issues including the mandatory allocation of the §704(c) pre-contribution gain or losses back to the contributing partner/member Calculating the tax and §704(b) book capital accounts Reporting recourse and non-recourse debt on the Schedule K-1Tax ramifications and reporting of cash and non-cash distributions including disproportionate distributions of “hot assets” Overview of the §754 election for optional basis adjustments triggering §743 (transfer of interests) and §734 (distributions)
ACPEN Signature 2024: Single Audit and Uniform Guidance Issues Update
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
Single Audit nuts and bolts discussion Overview of the GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework and the importance of fraud risk in a Single Audit Specific audit issues arising related to Pandemic and Infrastructure funding programs Review of unique elements of the 2024 Compliance Supplement (assuming it is out by then) Proposed changes to specific Uniform Guidance rules and regulations
2024 Instant Audit? Just Add Risk Assessment
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The audit risk model Risk assessment Linking risks to audit procedures Other responses to risks Documentation
It Is Legal, But Is It Really Ethical?, featuring Rob Berry and Bob Mims
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Is ‘legal’ the same as ‘ethical’? Why or why not? The value of using the Code of Professional Conduct properly. Resolving situations where the two are divergent.
2024 Guide to Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation and developments related to depreciation and capitalization Eligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k) Discussion of the Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real property The Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real property Disposition of segments of real property Exchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rules
CFO Series: Why You Should Be a Learnaholic: Staying Ahead!
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The key mindset difference between extremely successful people and others.Different learning styles and how to effectively take advantage of your unique learning style.The 7 essential elements for lifelong learning success.Two daily habits that can make this lifestyle transition easier.A learning technique that works regardless of your personal learning style.A "How-to" guide to starting your new life as a learnaholic.
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