CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's The CMA’s Guide to Project Management
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Establishing a system: identifying forces that support the status quo; setting milestones and goals; the role of the CMA Necessary first steps: set a framework for the project’s activities; identify needed resources; obtain support; decide on a structure; establish a team for a specific project; identify necessary team skill sets Project evaluation: analytical tools, strategic evaluation; sources of risk Maintaining focus: monitoring and measuring results; keeping to the project’s scope Avoiding frequent traps: sunk costs; financing pitfalls; project creep; tunnel vision; failure to integrate the team’s work internally and/or the final project with the remaining organization Introduction and examples of analytical tools throughout the session: mapping; CPM; Gantt charts; benchmarking; Pareto analysis; PESTLE analysis; valuation techniques; post-completion evaluations
ACPEN: Foundations of IT Audit for CPAs
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3.5 Credits
Member Price: $109
IT Audit Fundamentals ITGCs, Risk Assessment Application Controls
ACPEN: Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Tools for FSA The 3 P's. The QST trifecta The integrated planning model Performance based management The value chain The balanced scorecard
ACPEN: Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $298
Why important things don’t get done on a timely basis, and what to do about it Five ways to increase productivity that almost no one ever uses The four proven ways to keep yourself and your staff motivated to consistently work at the highest level How to avoid feeling stressed out—even though your “to do” list is endless The three time management techniques that you’re not using that are critical to your success How to know and avoid what is a poor use or waste of your time How to set goals that excite you, and how to guarantee they actually get done Three ways to elicit help from others that ensure their cooperation and help The smart things to do with the extra time you’ll have when you’re on top of it all
ACPEN: The CPA as Strategic Advisor: Leading the Client Advisory Team
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The CPA as team leader Roles of key advisory professionals Identifying cross-disciplinary planning opportunities Coordinating planning strategies Communication and collaboration Structuring advisory relationships Risk and professional responsibility
ACPEN: Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
ACPEN Signature 2026: Governmental Accounting & Auditing Update
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
GASB Pronouncements Single Audit Issues Yellow Book Issues Audit Issues Federal Funding and Single Audit Challenges
Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters
ACPEN: The Head and Heart of Ethics - Featuring Bob Mims and Don Minges
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices. Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas. The value of trust. How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues.
ACPEN: K2's Introducing Artificial Intelligence To Human Resources Pros
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to get started with AI Today's major AI platforms How to use AI tools AI risks that we must manage
ACPEN: Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Qualified improvement property Section 179, including inflation adjustments Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits Rev. Proc. 87-57 and MACRS ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business Update on recent developments
ACPEN: Employees Today and Tomorrow : Are Employees Assets?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
GAAP vs economic value of employees The changing landscape of work The need to change management tactics Different generations and demographics Understanding the differences What issues do they present? How do we improve our understanding? Employee engagement/assessment surveys and what they should tell us Successful tactics for today's workforce
ACPEN: Indirect Cost Rates 2026: What Nonprofits Must Know to Build NICRA-Proof Proposals
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Impact of Fall 2025 Shutdown and DOGE on HHS Cost Accounting Services Maneuvering in the new HHS ICAS Portal What to do if your provisional indirect rate expires Thinking out of the box
Fraud Misstatements & Financial Reporting 26-27
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
A case study approach to financial statement fraud Cases on misrepresentation of assets, including cash, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, goodwill and reserves Common methods of deceiving users of financial statements Red-flags in fraud
ACPEN: K2’s Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Power Automate, and Zapier
Audits of 401k Plans 26-27
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6.0 Credits
Member Price: $259
SAS 136 audit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits Update of the changes affecting 401k plans Compliance issues commonly encountered in 401k plan audits Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing Common audit reporting and disclosure issues
Divorce Concerns: Taxes, Valuation, Finances, Retirement, & Obligations 26-27
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
Divorce and ongoing payment issues dealing with alimony and child support Documents protecting a client going forward, including pre-nuptials, cohabitation agreements, post-nuptials and many others Advanced income tax issues, including like-kind exchanges, filing status issues, credits and asset sales Advanced retirement issues, including dissecting qualified, personal retirement, and nonqualified plans, QDROs, past and defunct plans, and using retirement assets to equalize assets High-level valuation issues, including closely held business, stock redemptions, partnership redemptions and stock options
Driving Corporate Performance: The CFO’s Role in Competitiveness 26-27
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
Know why successful companies focus their strategy Translate strategic initiatives into accomplishments
ACPEN: Federal Tax Update - C & S Corporations, Partnerships & LLCs (Forms 1120, 1120S & 1065)
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Discuss the most recent business income tax legislation passed to date Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on issues related to compensation, distributions, liquidations, self-employment taxes and retirement plan Look at any changes to the Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065 and other related schedules and forms
ACPEN: Written Information Security Plans
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements Key components of a Written Information Security Plan Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance