CPE Catalog & Events
Project Management: Planning Skills - Supervisors & Managers
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Methods to breakdown a project into milestones so specific due dates and areas of responsibility are identifiedCommunication strategies to stay abreast of status and avoid conflicts early on in the project
Using e-Signature Software to Process Agreements-Updated
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Review of the digital document signing process.Key features to evaluate in selecting a solution.Review and distinguish top selling e-signature applications.Best practices for deploying e-signature software in your practice or business.
Coping With the Growth of Online Fraud
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:The actuation of online and other cyber fraudsFraudulent acts that are initiated electronicallyAutomated and employee driven methods that can reduce cyber-fraud risk
Auditing Standards: A Comprehensive Review-Part 1 2024
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
• Efficient audit planning, documentation and research • Risk assessment procedures relate control risk to substantive testing and reduce the risk of lawsuits • Fraud requirements • Testing management's estimates • Auditing standards
K2's QuickBooks For Accountants
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
• New features in QuickBooks Desktop and Online • Enhancing internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments • Improving financial and operational reporting when using QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online • Best practices for setting up companies
A Practical Guide to Trusts
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
The role of the trustee and how to avoid problems How to use trusts to avoid probate How revocable living trusts are affected by income, gift, and estate taxes Marital deductions and marital and bypass trusts How an irrevocable trust can be the center of an estate plan Advantages of an irrevocable life insurance trust How to create a dynasty trust Why a GRIT, GRAT, GRUT, or QPRT can be a good estate planning tool Trust options to provide security for older clients Advantages, tax consequences, and limits on charitable contributions and private foundations Charitable remainder and charitable lead trust issues How trusts can serve as asset protection devices Business trust issues
Auditing Standards: A Comprehensive Review 2024
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TBD
16.0 Credits
Member Price: $589
• Efficient audit planning, documentation and research • Risk assessment procedures relate control risk to substantive testing and reduce the risk of lawsuits • Fraud requirements • Testing management's estimates • Auditing standards
Audit 303: Internal Controls - Required Communications
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The required communication of internal control matters noted on an auditEvaluating the severity of identified deficiencies, including consideration of qualitative considerationsImportance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisorAnticipating and preventing internal control issues related to reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency or complianceComponents of a well-written internal control commentBetter writing tips and techniques
2024 Risk Assessment - A Common Deficiency
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Risk Assessment Common Deficiencies
Inventory, Expense and Payroll Fraud
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Methods of committing inventory, expense and payroll fraud What to look for when observing inventory Detection of inventory fraud How to recognize fictitious expenses How to recognize altered expenses Indicators of fake documentation The three main reason we ask for documentation Detection and prevention of ghost employees
QuickBooks DESKTOP- Monthly Closeouts and Year-End Cleanups
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Examine the process of closing out the accounting financials every month in your QuickBooks Desktop version and why this practice can make life so much easier at the end of the year. Learn the beginning steps to evaluate, close out, and clean up QuickBooks files monthly and at year-end for accurate reporting and tax return preparation. Identify why substantiating the numbers in QuickBooks on both the Profit & Loss Statement, as well as the Balance Sheet, can ensure an accurate tax return that will stand up against an IRS audit.
K2's 2023 Implementing Internal Controls In Quickbooks Environments
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Critical risks in QuickBooks environments Internal control options that can mitigate risk to prudently acceptable levels Enabling alternative control measures to improve internal controls in QuickBooks environments
K2's 2023 Technology For CPAs - Don't Get Left Behind
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Emerging technologies all business professionals should know Considerations associated with upgrading to Windows 11 Practical options for protecting your data New features in commonly-used applications such as Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC
2024 Annual Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Compensated Absences Financial Reporting Model 2024 Compliance Supplement Yellow Book Quality Management
2024 PowerPoint: Tips & Tricks for Today's Accountant
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Exploration of tabs within PowerPoint’s ribbon Initial creation of a slide deck Using slide masters Utilization of external content SmartArt Alignments and layouts Tips and tricks for efficiency Best practices for effective presentation delivery Other creative uses for PowerPoint
K2'S 2022 Options To Automate Your Tax Preparation Workflow
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Tax automation software options Learn about the best client collaboration options Leave with a checklist of tools to consider your tax practice
How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding ethicsAvailable tools to aid in ethical decision makingThe role of bias in making ethical decisionsApplication through case studies
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments
The CFO Who Went to Prison
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The importance of valuesIdentifying successEthical dilemmasMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsPersonal accountability strategies
Surgent's Select Estate and Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Changes to the lifetime estate tax exemption in light of proposed regulations SECURE 2.0 updates More than 20 documents that should be reviewed that are neither a will nor trust Provisions you need in a will Trusts and other arrangements for children Durable powers of attorney for healthcare and for financial matters Realistic retirement goals Developments relative to estate tax, and the implications for planning