CPE Catalog & Events
Data Analytics: Practical Insights for Today's Accountant
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Explore new tools and client engagement techniques using data analyticsIntroduction of popular software toolsExamine the AICPA's Five-Step Approach to data analytics in an audit engagement
Surgent's Depreciation Rules for Bonus and Section 179 Expensing
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Bonus depreciation for acquisitions and construction History of qualified property categories and QIP The CARES Act and related Rev. Procs. Section 179 expensing Energy incentives The tangible property regulations 1031 exchanges Strategic hierarchy
Surgent's Employee Stock Options: What Financial Professionals Should Know When Advising Their Clients
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2.0 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 Implementing the New Risk Assessment Standard
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
The performance of risk assessment procedures to attain the knowledge needed to assess risk How the auditor identifies and assesses the risks of material misstatement The new “stand-back” requirements related to risk assessment
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
How does the IRC define an installment sale under IRC Sec 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Sec 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method?
Measuring Audit Risks
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
The planning process – When it starts and when it ends Determining the audit objectives The importance of the nature, timing and extent of the audit process The importance of professional skepticism The preliminary engagement activities Documentation of audit risk Determining materiality
Business Consulting for CPAs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
What is Business Consulting? Identify the types of Management services your firm could offer. How to become the trusted advisor – identification of client’s needs? Learn how client expectations may create different performance and understanding levels for CPAs in business consulting engagements. Know what it takes to create a valuable outcome for the client. Understand the competitive advantages/disadvantages that your firm has versus non-CPA business consultants. Learn techniques to become a more effective consultant. Professional standards application
The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Why marketing and self promotion are so important today What keeps people from learning this skill, and how to overcome those obstacles How to get people (your boss, co-workers or clients) to like working with you How to sell someone on your services in a single minute How to attract more clients or the attention of your boss in a way that "wows" them How to get referrals from your clients or glowing reviews from your boss The 3 communication skills every business person needs to master, and why The 3 principles that really lead to more success in the business world, and how you can use those principles for you company and career
IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
Excel - Auditing Your Spreadsheets for Maximum Accuracy
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Proofing techniquesExcel Auditing ToolsUsing the Data Validation featureTechniques to cross-foot and validate your spreadsheets
2024 SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Introducing SAS 145 Revisiting audit risk Risk assessment in the SAS 145 Era Analyzing SAS 145 Documentation requirements
2024 Individual Tax Update with Steve Dilley
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation, rulings and developments impacting individual taxpayers Credits (child, dependent care, earned income, health) Key rulings and regulations affecting individual taxpayers, including the Section 199A deduction, capital gains and losses, rental real estate and other passive activities losses, and other topics
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - September 2024
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
How AI Is Automating Internal Control
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:An explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Specific ways AI is replacing human cognition. What is on the internal control horizon related to AI and other technologies.
The Impact of ESG Matters on Financial Reporting and Audits
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of the impact environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters have on the financial worldEvolving guidance from the AICPA and other stand-setters related to ESG mattersRisks of material misstatement in financial statements and related disclosures emerging from ESG matters
Take Your PowerPoint From Mess to Success
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Image-based slides One idea per slide Effectiveness of bullets Effectiveness of slide titles Slides vs. handouts
The Great Divide - Successful Collaboration Across Generations for HR Professionals
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Diversity Inclusion Generations Leadership Engagement
Maintaining a Harmonious Working Environment
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Disassociating yourself and your employer from discriminatory comments. Scripts for addressing potential and actual sexual harassment situations. Consensual relationships between leaders and their subordinates. Effective violence prevention measures Survival tactics in active violence situations.
Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial Statement Preparation Common Mistakes made in Preparing Financial Statements GASB Financial Statement Preparation Standards
2023 Taking a Global View of Professional Ethics
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
What is “Ethics”? Interaction between Law and Ethics Principles and Best Practices: AICPA Code of Professional Conduct IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants Case Study: Ardent Harmony Fund v. BDO Trinity