CPE Catalog & Events
Take Command of your Time
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Identify time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating themRecognize the variety of causes of procrastination and apply techniques to overcome themUse practical techniques for prioritizing workDelegation strategiesIncorporate wellness and stress management into your day in short incrementsUnderstand their energy cycles and use it to manage your scheduleLearn techniques to decrease stress in the moment (based on neuroscience)
Surgent's Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Critical concepts related to applying the new Yellow Book including when the standards are applicable; the types of engagements involved; and the relationship between the Yellow Book and other standards The new Yellow Book standards related to ethics; independence; professional judgment; competence and CPE; quality control; and peer review The new Yellow Book requirements related to performing and reporting on financial audits and how those requirements affect the audit in areas like internal control
Surgent's Federal Tax Update
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4.0 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
2023 Compliance Update on Arbitration Agreements, Severance Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Agreements
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Federal laws providing greater visibility of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims Agency rulings curtailing confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in agreements
It Is Legal, But Is It Really Ethical?, featuring Rob Berry and Bob Mims
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1.0 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.
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Coworkers
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership
Performance Targets That Deliver Results Without Burnout
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Performance target design Target testing
The Role of HR in Business Sustainability
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
What is "Sustainability" in business today? SHRM publications about sustainability Sustainability for the world, organizations and individuals Key HR opportunities for promoting sustainability to improve performance and reduce risk
Audit 104: Audit Documentation - Workpapers To Pass Review
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Proper documentation as a means of audit qualityFactors impacting the nature and extent of documentationSample workpaper index and other organization tipsUse of audit programs as means of audit documentationChecklist for self-review of workpapers and clearing review notesMultiple exercises on identifying workpaper deficiencies
Persuasive Writing 2024
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
• Persuasive writing • Business writing • Practice development • Marketing
Surgent's Top 20 Effective Strategies for Avoiding RMD Mistakes and Penalties: Updated for the Proposed RMD Regulations, SECURE Act 2.0
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Who qualifies for the waiver of the RMD excise tax for 2021, 2022, and 2023? The rollover deadline for 2023 age 73 RMD Coverage of applicable provisions of 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 required minimum distribution rules The parties that are subject to the required minimum distribution rules Exceptions and special considerations for required minimum distributions Rollover and transfer rules in an RMD year The various responsibilities for interested parties Qualified charitable distributions and how they are coordinated with RMDs and IRA contributions How the 10-year rule works for certain beneficiaries
Speaking For Impact
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Overcoming the Common Obstacles to Public Speaking Fear of rejection/ failure and how to overcome From Unconscious Incompetence to Unconscious Competence Toastmasters and practicing by video Act “As If,” Do One Breath Technique to be more relaxed Creating the Content of the Talk What are the concerns of your audience? Talks consist of a title, an introduction, an opening, a body of content, a conclusion and a closing How to Deliver a Talk Effectively The clothes you wear and how you look matter Charisma = energy Smile and act enthusiastic Use self deprecating humor Making the Talk Entertaining Vary the speed of your delivery The Power of stories Memorization and Practice Key word system and note cards Practice thru video or get feedback through others Creating Stories that Rock
ACPEN Signature 2024: Financial Statement Preparation: Compilation and Review Update
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Ethics Update Preparation Engagements Compilation Engagements Review Engagements Hot GAAP Topics New Quality Management Standards
Bitcoin Fundamentals - What Every CPA Should Know
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The evolution of money: barter, gold, paper, digital, cryptocurrencyHistory of Bitcoin, how it originated and evolved to where it is today.How Bitcoin works: origin, network, nodes, miners, transactions and the blockchain ledger.Participating in the Bitcoin network: procuring, spending, accepting and storing Bitcoin.Understanding the role of cryptocurrency exchanges and the collapse of FTX.Introduction to Ethereum, a substantial alternative to Bitcoin.Income tax implications of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Be the Sun, Not the Salt, featuring Harry Cohen and John Daly
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
What is the Heliotropic Effect? Be the Six Sun Pearls. Today is a good day to do good Be the bright spot in the room Be your own sun Do the next right thing Pet peeves bite Knowing isn't doing
Motivating the Right Way - Get the Most From Your Staff!
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The issues and alternatives of motivation.Why many motivation tactics consistently failHow to change your motivation tactics to enhance performanceThe three things that every professional wantsThe new science of effective motivationHow to motivate people todayAn action plan to enhance motivation
Social Media: The Bare Necessities
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Social Media Marketing Publicity Public Relations Business Strategy
Are Those Independent Contractors Really Independent Contractors?
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Classification of workers as employees or independent contractors
Excel - Advanced Formatting to Improve Your Spreadsheets
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Customizing cell formatting and cell stylesUsing number and custom number formattingUsing Conditional Formatting to format cells based upon a defined criteriaProtecting a worksheet and workbook to prevent changes
Become Rich Without Selling Your Soul
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
How to know your specific obstacles to becoming rich Why people use poor marketing and investment strategies, and how to overcome such limitations The most effective marketing methods, and how to implement them The power of being super motivated, and 3 methods to keep you motivated long term towards your goals Having a vision for your business and life that will keep you on the right track