CPE Catalog & Events
Installment sales: Maximize Tax Benefits and Stay Compliant
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Installment sale treatment eligibilityWhen to elect out of installment sale treatmentInstallment sale of business assetsInstallment sale default and the rules for personal property versus real propertyInstallment sales and depreciation recapture
AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services: Ethical Considerations
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
Surgent's Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Elements of inventory cost and full-absorption costing Valuation methodologies, including LIFO, FIFO, weighted average, and specific identification Obsolescence reserves LIFO accounting Differences between book and tax cost capitalization and related income tax accounting Retail inventory valuation methodology Physical inventory observation approaches Accounting issues related to consigned inventory Other challenging issues related to inventory accounting
All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook
Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot
2025 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Auditors
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC).Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs).Year 2 considerations of the leases standard.Common nonprofit deficiencies identified in peer review.What's going on at the AICPA.
Surgent's Industry Accountant Key Performance Metrics
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $279
Key tools used by businesses and financial professionals across the globe to measure performance Detailed, real-world examples of businesses utilizing these tools
Google Gemini AI for Accountants
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Google Gemini Quick StartGemini Standalone ChatbotMobile AppGemini integration with:WorkspaceGmailDocsSheetsSlidesUser Tips
Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Overview of controls Preventative controls Detective controls Controls for SMEs
HR's Role in Business Evolution: Strategy, Finance, and Growth
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Corporate Culture Strategic Planning Leadership Staff Development Use of Generative AI
ProActive Response: Active Shooter Training - Recognize. Respond. Survive.
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Early Warning Signs Concerning Behavior Changes Getting out Barricading your area Fighting for survival Disarming the assailant Tourniquets (commercial and improvised) Pressure Dressings Chest Seals
Drive Results with Metrics
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Performance Metrics Budgets
Ethics and Civility in the Workplace
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is civility and how it is tied to the bottom line?Principles of CivilityGiving the Benefit of the DoubtInclusivityCommunication Review of ethical values and principles with an emphasis on:RespectCourageCompassionHonor Accountability
Surgent's Establishing State Residency and Saving Your Clients Money
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Typical provisions in state statutes regarding domicile and residency In depth analysis of domicile and residency definitions Issues regarding one’s permanent abode Analysis of jurisdiction where taxpayer has the greatest connections Detailed discussion of criteria used to establish domicile and residency
SAS No. 122, AU 315, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement
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TBD
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
How the effect of a misstatement due to error effects the scope of our audit vs a misstatement due to fraud Inquires of management …….. and others The audit planning process; when we start and when we stop The importance of brainstorming and what two things should a talk about Revisions of our risk assessment Determining materiality
Deep Dive into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook GAAS
Allison McLeod's Federal Tax Updates for Business Entities - 4 Hour
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Current business entity tax issues Any current tax legislation occurring during the period Other issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues
Federal Tax Update for Individuals with Doug Van Der Aa
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
"Tax-mageddon" - the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Recent legislative, judicial, and IRS developments impacting individual taxpayers 2025 Tax rates and inflation-adjusted figures Cryptocurrency reporting and new Form 1099-DA Form 1099-K and previously unreported income Review of significant changes in individual tax forms Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings affecting income of individual taxpayers
Federal Tax Update - Individuals (Form 1040)
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Discuss the most recent individual income tax legislation passed to date Review numerous individual income tax provisions related to business (i.e., sole proprietors and owners in pass through entities) including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) interest deduction limitations and depreciation. Cover issues related and any changes to the various taxes (i.e., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax) Brush up on other topics such as income filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income, rentals, passive activity rules and individual income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit) Walk through the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Look at any changes to the Form 1040 and other related schedules and forms
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers - Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards Understanding the quality control standards and guidance related to a CPA firm’s responsibilities for its system of quality control Explain the importance of establishing, applying, and monitoring quality control policies and procedures related to audit documentation