CPE Catalog & Events
Audit 407: Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of contingencies and related disclosuresIdentifying and determining proper accounting treatment for litigation, claims and assessmentsEvaluating the sufficiency of attorney's letter responses for audit evidenceEvaluating substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of timeAuditing managements assumptions in making the going concern evaluationProper application of the liquidation basis of accounting
A Coach Approach to Feedback: How To Have an Action Oriented Conversation
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Feedback
Individual Tax Update: Recent Developments
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2021/22 legislation impacting individual taxpayersExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Forensic Data Analytics Supercourse for Fraud Prevention and Detection
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Forensic data analytics Fraud prevention and detection Data validation and methodologies COSO's Fraud Risk Management Guide principles Innovations in anti-fraud technology
Documentation Methods for Internal Control Processes
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Introduction to Proper Documentation Responsibilities for Internal Control Exploring What to Document Documentation Types, Flowcharts, & Narratives Policy and Procedures and IC Questions Risk Control Matrices Establishing A Defined Documentation Process Flow Chart Symbols Other Documentation Maturity Model & Issue Tracker Other Documentation Testing Processes Other Documentation Internal Audit Formal Reports & Summary Proper Documentation
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools for CPAs
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Target profit analysisBreak-even analysisRelevant costs and decision-makingStandard costs and variancesActivity-based costingSegment reporting and analysis
Leases: Miscellaneous Topics 2024
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
• FASB ASC 842, Leases • All recently released updates to ASC Topic 842, Leases
Surgent's The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Definitions of key terms under the FMLA, including covered employer, eligible employee, and serious health condition Timing and types of leave under the FMLA Calculating leave time under the FMLA Employer and employee notice requirements The definition of a “disability” under ADA An employer’s obligation to provide employees with a reasonable accommodation under the ADA Guidance on engaging in the interactive process Dos and don’ts of medical certifications The interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
Surgent's Understanding How the IRS Rewards Whistleblowers
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of the law that authorizes the IRS to reward whistleblowers who submit information leading to recovery Review of the whistleblower claim process Criteria for eligible claims Case studies of significant claim recoveries paid by the IRS to whistleblowers Issues underlying whether a practitioner should ever act as the whistleblower Addressing delays inherent in the whistleblower claim process The structure and role of the Whistleblower Office Best practices for the submission of a good whistleblower claim Working with other governmental divisions in processing whistleblower claims A brief overview of other, non-IRS whistleblower claims
The Seven High Quality Questions that Lead to Success & Solutions
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TBD
2.5 Credits
Member Price: $79
Tolerations Goal setting Gratitude Setting a 'tone' of success Priorities as a means to mindful living Reflection & Planning as tools to generate clarity & intention Connecting with the wise resource often overlooked in business models
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations 2024
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• The reasons for fraud • Fraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizations • Methods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Surgent's Inventory Management, Control and Analysis: Best-in-Class Tools to Achieve Success
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Inventory management vs. inventory control Inventory analysis methods and KPIs Top inventory management trends Inventory analysis: methods and KPIs Inventory management trends for retailers Inventory management and supply chain management Top trends in warehouse management Supply chain inventory optimization
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful featuresNote: This session is taught using Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.
The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Self-Esteem: What is it?Belief systemsBenefits of High Self EsteemMinimizing traps of low Self EsteemComponents of High Self Esteem
Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals
Negotiation Strategy: What to do Before, During and After
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TBD
1.8 Credits
Member Price: $69
negotiation
Audit 408: Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Different ways to appropriately motivate others for performance, including nonmonetary awardsModifying coaching style to the various specific situation, considering both task and relationship factors to give staff the support they need for successTips for engaging in difficult conversations with others, including staff, peers, supervisors and clientsGiving constructive negative feedback to staff, including creating an action plan for improvement
Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Will Social Security be there for me? How is my benefit calculated? Can I claim my benefit and work too? When do I stop paying Social Security taxes? Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced? Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later? What is my breakeven? Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse? What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits? … and more!
K2's Ethics And Technology
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• Understanding the differences between ethics, morals, and laws • Key technology issues that can impact ethical behavior in businesses • Examples of potential ethical conflicts precipitated by modern technologies
2024 Mid-Year Individual Tax Update
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Major changes to legislation Status issues Divorce issues Death of a taxpayer issues Military issues Income and deduction planning ideas Non-resident and resident alien issues Foreign related reporting issues Cryptocurrency Compensation and fringe benefits Social Security issues Capital gains Deduction issues Kiddie Tax Various credits