CPE Catalog & Events

Ethics in the Real World - Living Values for Today

Four root causes of unethical business behavior Eight steps to create an ethical business environment                 1.  Establish a code of conduct and make it public                 2.  Hire and promote people with a well-grounded sense of  personal ethics                 3.  Interpret your code for ordinary circumstances                 4.  Communicate expectations for employees to act in an ethical manner                 5.  Lead by example                 6.  Teach employees the basic tools of ethical decision making                 7.  Back your code with enforcement                 8.  Factor values into every important organizational activity and  decision The financial manager’s responsibility to lead and implement good ethics in his/her organization

What Does Fraud Look Like?

Why auditors fail to detect fraud Usual vs an unusual transaction Why fraud and stupid often look exactly the same The importance of establishing the Perception of Detection The number one reason fraud occurs Looking for things that should be there Looking for things that should not be there

2024 Yellow Book Update

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Yellow Book engagements.Independence requirements in GAGAS.Quality management in Yellow Book. Common deficiencies found in Yellow Book engagements.

Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 7: Date Driven Workbooks and Concatenation

Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 7: Date Driven Workbooks and Concatenation

Gamed: Why Performance Targets and Incentives Fail and How to Fix Them

10-step ROKET-DS system, a simple structured method for designing meaningful targets and incentives which will help you ... Create targets and objectives that align with your strategy Build engagement with your target owners Test your targets and incentives rigorously for unexpected outcomes and dangerous loopholes  

Coaching & Counseling - Performance Management

Setting and resetting performance expectations. On-the-spot counseling. Addressing erratic performance. Drafting and presenting performance appraisals.

Planning for clients with $1M to $15M in net worth

Planning for clients with net worth between $1M and $15M. Personal financial planning ideas in the areas of tax, retirement, estate, investment, and risk management. Considerations in an election year and the impending sunset of TCJA.

Asset Misappropriation - Let Me Count the Ways

Identifying opportunity The three most common behavioral red flags that we should always look for The many ways to commit check fraud (it’s so easy) Why inventory is such a good place to hide theft of assets How to cover up inventory fraud Accounts Receivable Fraud and how it works How to count inventory that’s not there

Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)

NFT basics Classification of NFTs Current Legislative and Policy Environment Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs.

Compilations, Reviews, and Audits: How They Differ

The major topics covered in this class include:Review of differences of compilation, review and audit engagementsCompare and contrast major considerations of each type of engagementProvide practical tips and strategiesProfessional standards that govern each type of engagement

How to Innovate When Your Boss Says 'No'

Major disruptions that are affecting the accounting and finance world A three-step plan for becoming future-ready in an age of disruption A blueprint for how to overcome the objections of skeptical managers and executives

Managing with a CEO Mentality

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Developing a CEO Mindset: Sharrin will discuss how to cultivate the mindset necessary for effective leadership, emphasizing the qualities and thought processes that define successful CEOs.Strategic Thinking: The session will cover how to think strategically, which is crucial for making decisions that benefit the long-term objectives of an organization.Decision Making: Sharrin will share insights into making informed decisions that align with a company's goals, ensuring that each choice contributes to the bigger picture.Inspiring and Motivating Teams: Leadership is as much about leading people as it is about managing business operations. Sharrin will provide techniques for inspiring teams, motivating them towards common goals, and fostering a positive work environment.Fostering a Culture of Accountability: Understanding how to create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for their actions and contributions is vital. This part of the session will focus on building accountability within teams.Driving High Performance: Lastly, Sharrin will share strategies to drive high performance in organizations, ensuring that both leaders and their teams are operating at their best.

Keeping Up with the FASB

The major topics covered in this class include:Review of current items on the FASB agendaDiscuss the new revenue recognition standardProvide an update on the new lease accounting standardAddress U.S. GAAP alternatives for certain entities

Surgent's Getting Ahead: The Art of Marketing for CPAs

Challenges of marketing CPA firms Developing marketing strategy  Elements of a marketing plan Example: CPA firm marketing plan Marketing regulatory/AICPA issues Picking the right marketing channels  Marketing channel statistical analysis  Developing marketing metrics

Fraud, Controls & Ethics: Best Practices & Case Studies

The major topics covered in this course include:Examination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.The AICPA Code of Professional ConductOther elements of professional conduct and compliance with professional standards

Building Security and Efficiency With Internal Control

The major topics covered in this course include:An overview of control frameworks and conceptsStrategic considerations that can be incorporated into control developmentUnderstanding and controlling risk that arises when organizations change or choose not toThe COSO Internal Control Framework and the COSO ERM Framework

Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response

What is ransomware? The growing threat of ransomware — statistics Remote working and COVID-19 Ransomware infection process Incident response protocol Business considerations Legal considerations Breach notification obligations Steps to protect against malware Tabletop exercise

2022 Tax Legislation: the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 The new 15% corporate AMT Electric Vehicle Credits Clean Commercial Vehicle Credits 1% tax on the repurchase of corporate stock Excess Business Losses Clean Energy Tax Credits Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D) New Credits Research Credits for Small Businesses Excise Taxes on Fossil Fuels Green Property Depreciation Additional Funding for the IRS Transfers of certain credits to an unrelated transferee Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act of 2022

Auditing For Fraud

Auditing Fraud