CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 1
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $99
Internal Audit GIAS Standards Institute of Internal Auditors Accounting Auditing
ACPEN: Getting On Top of It All: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $298
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
ACPEN: K2’s Business Intelligence, Featuring Microsoft’s Power BI Tools
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
The importance of Business Intelligence in today's business climate Differentiating between Power BI licensing options A hands-on approach to creating effective Power BI reports and dashboards
ACPEN: A Practical Guide to Trusts
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Trustee responsibilities and trust administration Strategies for probate avoidance and efficient asset distribution Tax treatment of revocable living trusts Marital deductions and bypass trusts Uses of irrevocable trusts in estate planning Benefits of irrevocable life insurance trusts Multi-generational wealth planning with dynasty trusts Overview of estate planning tools: GRIT, GRAT, GRUT, and QPRT
ACPEN: The Single Audit from Beginning to End Update
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Introduction Applicable AICPA standards Applicable OMB Circular Gathering information - determining the major programs Identifying risk – identifying the applicable compliance requirements Assessing risk – considering the internal controls over compliance requirements Designing procedures that are responsive to assessed risks – the tests of internal controls and compliance Evaluating single audit evidence
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The accounting research transformation: Comparing Google vs. AI methodologiesAI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applicationsAdvanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax researchAI-powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstoresPersona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactionsEthical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting researchThe compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory responseAI-driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Testing internal ControlsAlign internal controls with specific compliance requirementsThe misidentification of controls and the confusion between compliance and control processes
ACPEN: Emotional Intelligence for Professionals: Mastering the Human Side of Success
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Emotions Relationships Emotional Intelligence Communication
ACPEN: Behind the Rx: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Management and Creating Transparency
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
PBM
ACPEN: Ethical Tax Practice Strategies in a Crisis World
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
"Tales from the Front" - practice issues CPAs are dealing with in these extraordinary times Review of AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Review of IRS Circular 230 Review of client tax return disclosure rules (Sec. 6103) Crisis impacts on engagement letters, contingent fees, independence, consulting services, attest and non-attest services, billing, and collections
ACPEN: Common Sense CFO: Crisis Management, Innovation, and Other Expectations Put on CFOs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Championing the role of innovation in the workplace Crisis management What does it mean? What is our role? The roles we take on and differences between the roles we are assigned? Current and future trends and expectations for financial leaders and CFOs Top ten crucial skills for 2035 from the Far Side’s wisdom
ACPEN: Section 199A Compliance: Rules and Reporting After OBBA
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
A deep-dive look at the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction Calculation of qualified business income Application to rental real estate - "safe harbor" rule and aggregation rules Self-rental rule for 199A compared to self-rental rule for passive activities Differing impact on the sole proprietorship, partnerships and S corporations Forms reporting in Form 8995 and Form 8995-A Section 199A flowchart
How AI Fits into the Accounting World 26-27
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
An overview of AI constructs. How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today. Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of IRS Power of Attorney (POA) rules.Form 2848: Authority to Represent Clients before the IRS.Form 8821: Accessing Tax Information Without Representation.Identifying errors and compliance risks in POA filings.Rules for revoking or updating POA authorizations.Managing authorizations through the CAF system.Electronic submissions and the IRS online authorization process.Ethical responsibilities when holding a POA.
SSARS 27 - Alternative Preparations 26-27
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
General requirements for SSARS engagements Unique opportunities for preparation engagements New opportunities created with SSARS 27 The AICPA Consulting Standards The relevance of Peer Review on SSARS and Consulting engagements
Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting
Surgent's Introduction to Charitable Gifting for Individual Taxpayers
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Fundamentals of charitable gifting Income and estate tax considerations for charitable giving Charitable deduction rules and limitations Structuring charitable contributions for maximum tax efficiency Advanced charitable gifting techniques Compliance and documentation requirements
Surgent's Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
S corporation earnings layers Observations on earnings layers S corporation basis calculation IRC 351 transactions Four loss tiers Appreciated property distributions
Surgent's Update on the SECURE 2.0 Act
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Mandatory automatic enrollment for new plans Part-time worker eligibility expansion Higher catch-up limit to apply at age 60, 61, 62, and 63 Change in the credit for small employer pension plan startup costs $2,000 saver’s match Changes in pooled employer plans Multiple employer 403(b) plans Increase in age for required beginning date for mandatory distributions Indexing IRA catch-up limit Treatment of student loan payments as elective deferrals for purposes of matching contributions Application of credit for small employer pension startup costs to employers who join an existing plan Small immediate financial incentives for contributing to a plan Withdrawals for certain emergency expenses Starter 401(k) plans for employers with no retirement plans Recovery of retirement plan overpayments Tax treatment of IRAs involved in a prohibited transaction Clarification of substantially equal periodic payment rule
Surgent's Ethics for the Industry Accountant
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Core values of being a CPA Critical thinking errors as they relate to ethical dilemmas Objectivity, professional skepticism, and subordination of judgment Professional code of ethics and conduct AICPA Ethics Codification Ethics enforcement process Impact of ethical and unethical conduct on the CPA profession Real disciplinary cases to illustrate critical points