CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Applying the CECL Credit Loss Standard to Non-Banking Situations
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Overview of ASC 326, Credit Losses Application of ASC 326 to non-lending institutions CECL transition and disclosures Audit considerations related to the adoption and ongoing accounting for CECL
The Ethics Hour: Thinking Through Decisions and Recognizing the Consequences
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
The high volume of ethical decisions we face every day The true value of paying attention Understanding how each decision we make will have consequences Are you prepared for the consequences?
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
Internal Audit: Keys to Managing an Effective Function
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Role of today's internal audit leadership Building effective relationships with management and Audit Committee Keys to staffing and training internal audit The synergy of internal audit with other processes and close
The Corporate Transparency Act - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Client
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
CTA Filing Deadlines: Adapt and synchronize with the new schedules Beneficial Ownership Defined: Navigating the new transparency standards The Alabama Impact: Examining the court's influence on CTA enforcement Risk Management: Strategic navigation through CTA's legal framework Leveraging Transparency: Gaining a competitive advantage through CTA insights Disclosure Obligations: Clarify reporting requirements Corporate Configuration: Comprehend the alterations in structure Avoiding Sanctions: Proactive measures for CTA compliance
2024 Single Audit Update
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsReview of the changes to the Uniform GuidanceReview of common audit deficiencies found in Single Audits
Audit 102: Professional Skepticism - Finding Fraud and Error
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The importance of professional skepticism, especially when performing audit or other attest servicesSpecific fraud responsibilities in a financial statement auditThe varying levels of persuasiveness of evidence to support assurance conclusions or opinions
Surgent's Contract Law for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Contract formation The necessary components of an enforceable contract Common defenses to enforcement Legal capacity requirements Contract interpretation
Vexing Issues Facing Not-for-Profit Accountants
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Determining whether a transaction is a revenue versus a gain or an expense versus a loss and why that is important for proper financial reportingClarifications related to agency transactions, including when variance power is presentNew definitions and requirements related to contributed services and gifts in kindComparing the proper reporting for comparative versus summarized financial reportingClarifications regarding the options available for reporting special eventsA greater understanding of the unique features of the statement of cash flows for NFPsClarifications related to joint costs and their allocation
Defending Your Workplace Culture: Tackling the 4 Biggest Threats to Your Team Engagement and Cohesion
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Workplace Culture Team Culture Employee Engagement Employee Experience Communication Leadership
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
K2's Best Word, Outlook, And PowerPoint Features
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• Creating Word and PowerPoint documents with greater ease and efficiency • Enabling critical Outlook options for improved productivity • Best practices for working with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Like-kind Exchanges in Real Estate Transactions
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Like-kind exchanges have been hailed as one of the few "legal tax shelters" still available for real property investments, but it is really a result of favored tax policy.These relatively straight-forward concepts can help a company significantly improve cash flow by deferring its tax liability.These concepts will be illustrated by real-life examples that present a novel approach to like-kind exchanges as a useful and practical tax-planning idea.
The Ethics Hour: I Can't Believe This Really Happened - Real World Ethics Stories
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding how to make ethical choices How to solve problems compassionately Dealing with bad behavior Learning from real world situations
Financial Accounting for Related Party Transactions
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:FASB codification provisions for transactions with related parties, including business owners and special purpose entities.Compare and contrast those rules with the AICPA financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized entities.Review the tax accounting related taxpayer standards.Real-life examples applying the various authoritative standards. Consequences of failing to comply with the standards.
Assessing Independence Under the New Yellow Book
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Threats and safeguardsIndependence RulesGAGAS
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
2024 Mid-Year Business Tax Update
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Major changes to legislation Start-up and organizational expenses Employing a family member Health insurance issues Business use of home Profit motive Marijuana issues Depreciation issues Cryptocurrency Employee vs. Independent Contractor issues Meals and entertainment Vehicle issues Real estate issues Section 199A issues Compensation issues Retirement plan issues Penalties
The Ethics Hour: Deceit and the Whys Behind the Lies: Understanding Ethics
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding yourself and others in the workplace How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions What are some of the various outlooks on ethics? Recognizing lies Managing ethics towards solutions
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)