CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Four Tiers of Loss Limitations: A Guide to the Rules for Pass-Through Entities
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Tier 1: Basis limitations for S corporation shareholders and partners Tier 2: Section 465 at-risk limitations for S corporation shareholders and partners, including the impact of debt, indemnities, guarantees, and shareholder/partner agreements Tier 3: Section 469 passive loss limitations and exceptions to the limitations Tier 4: The excess business loss limitation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (new §461(l)), American Rescue Plan Act, and Inflation Reduction Act
Common Deficiencies in Employee Benefit Plans
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
EBP Auditing Yellowbook
Listening to the Statement of Cash Flows
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Preparation of the statement of cash flows Importance of identifying sources and uses of cash in financial reporting Financial statement analysis Cash-related financial statement disclosures
Ethical Considerations of the New AICPA SSTS Rules
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax ServicesReorganization of SSTS by type of work performedDiscuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
Surgent's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
What is artificial intelligence? What are the different forms of artificial intelligence? The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning The types of problems artificial intelligence can solve The role of algorithms How artificial intelligence will affect accounting and finance careers Data governance, security, and privacy How accounting firms are using AI today The role of artificial intelligence in asset management
Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
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
Coping With the Growth of Online Fraud
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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
ACPEN Signature 2025: The Risk of Fraud in State & Local Government
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Risk assessment Internal controls Forensic accounting Reporting mechanisms
Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Entertaining lecture by a professional presenter, illustrated with relevant video clips and photographs, to cover the main points of the webinarWriting exercises, so you can see how these lessons apply to your own CPA practice and personal lifeTrue stories about CPAs and other leaders to show what can happen when apologies and criticism are done right, and the pitfalls of doing them the wrong way
Surgent's Data Security: Best Practices to Protect Your Business and Yourself
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $59
Ethical duty to safeguard employee, client, and litigant data Common threats, including phishing, ransomware, and bad password management Security management of business and personal electronic devices Best practices for creating and securing passwords Insight into how our personal information is exploited in our daily lives
Best-In-Class Recruiting Strategies
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Recruiting & Retention Talent Management Employee Engagement
The Controllership Series - Addressing Budgeting Uncertainty
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance
The Controllership Series - Addressing Cash Flow and Forecasting Uncertainty
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $49
Accounting Finance Cashflow
Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence AICP's Code of Professional Conduct Best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters
Introverts Have Real Power, Why Quiet Leaders are So Successful
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
What are the signs of an Introvert? Why do we seek out extroverts? How do we communicate? Introvert characteristics Secrets of public speaking for Introverts How to help your Introverted child? Playing to an introvert’s strengths
What's Going on at the FASB (2025)
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standard Updates effective in 2024 for public entities, private entities, and nonprofits. Review year 2 implications of the leases standard including modification accounting. A look at the projects identified by the FASB's Invitation to Comment: Agenda Consultation.
2025 Not-for-Profit Accounting & Auditing Update
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Yellowbook Auditing Accounting
Real Estate Tax Issues: Passive Activity, Self-Rental and Section 199A
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Integration of the real estate professional rules with reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E Real estate professionals and indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) entity's reporting on Form 1040 How "real estate business" is interpreted under the Section 199A rules and how it integrates with the passive activity rules Real estate professionals and the Form 8582 (Passive Activities) How to make the "grouping" election for passive activities and the flow-through deduction Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469 Reporting using Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1 and 2 Self-rental property and the Form 8582 (passive activity)
Shortcuts to Personal and Professional Success
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
1. What really leads to success in the modern world The five things that correlate with fulfillment The five skills that lead to personal success Why "inner technology" is so important to succeed 2. Mastering the Art of Communication Why communication is so important The five mistakes people often make when they communicate How to solve problems without bruising egos How to get people to want to work with you 3. The Magic of Motivation: The key to success is consistency Why people normally don't stay motivated, and how to overcome this Why procrastination is a problem, and how it can be easily handled How to motivate other people 4. Overcoming Your Fears Why people have fears, and how they can be overcome The three skills needed to overcome any fear Identifying the fears that stop you, and creating a plan to overcome them 5. What makes people really happy—and what doesn’t The 3 most important things you can do to increase both happiness and productivity How to handle stress in under two minutes How to tap into a greater sense of purpose and meaning How to use positive psychology principles to help your business
AI Privacy, Security, and Compliance Masterclass
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction: What is AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC)?Why AI Security, Privacy and Compliance (AISPC) is Increasingly Important for AccountantsAISPC Policy Best PracticesKey Tactical Questions for Addressing Data Security and PrivacyOpenAI and Compliance with Government RegulationsOpenAI and Two-Factor AuthenticationOther OpenAI Security, Privacy and Compliance ConsiderationsBest Practices for Secure Data Sharing with GPT How to Create a GenAI and ChatGPT Usage Policy for Your OperationsGeneral AI Policy Do’s and Don’tsAI Copyright Compliance & Protection GuideDeepfakes and Synthetic Media: A New Frontier for Fraud and MisinformationFrom Financial Oversight to AI Governance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Legacy and Accountants' New Frontier in AI Security, Privacy, Compliance and EthicsKey Takeaways