CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Gaining a Competitive Advantage: Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Latest state of the economy Expense control that works Understanding our changing workforce and working environment Financial risk analysis Enterprise risk management Improving bank relationships
Surgent's Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Examine real-world misappropriations of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant frauds, benefit schemes, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds Consider and develop controls to stop fraud Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2021/22 legislation impacting business taxpayersExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions
Common Financial Statement Disclosures
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:General disclosures about the entity and its environmentCommon critical information useful to financial statement readers for making economic decisionsExplain results of operations through information that supplements the face financial statements
Anti-Money Laundering Warning Signs and Mitigation Techniques
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Warning signs of money laundering Legal services Prevention AML mitigation methods Features to look for in AML solutions Ten things in AML watchlist provider
Audit 308: Audit Reporting and General Audit Procedures
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Common reasons for modifying audit opinionsEmphasis-of-matter or other-matter explanatory paragraphsGeneral audit procedures to identify relevant transactions and events impacting financial statement presentation and disclosureDrafting relevant general footnotes, such as related party transactions, subsequent events, loss contingencies, and moreImproving the footnote drafting process
Building Your Personal Net Worth: Invest in Your Future
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Why people who appear wealthy may be living paycheck to paycheck Why a millionaire may be living in the ordinary house next door Early and mid-career strategies for accumulating wealth Where and how to invest your money Why fees and commissions should concern you Strategies for buying stocks, mutual funds and ETFs
Business Writing Series: Writing and Revising for Maximum Impact 2024
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
• Business writing • Practice development • Editing • Coaching others to write well
2024 Practical Ethics and Circular 230 Compliance for CPAs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Taxpayers' rights and protections Professional oversight in tax practice Navigating Circular 230 complexities Ethical practice before the IRS Preparer roles and responsibilities Compliance with rules on written advice Ensuring client confidentiality Upholding best practices in tax preparation
Understanding the Form 990 and its Preparation Prerequisites
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Form 990's design and goals in play upon the Core Form and tack-on SchedulesAddress of the definition's key factors that make a third-party organization a "related organization"Exploring the definitions of parties who are to be disclosed as managers at Part VII-A (i.e., as a TDOKE -- a Trustee/Director (TD)/Officer (O)/Key Employee (KE) - or as a High 5) and understanding what is the definition and measure of "reportable compensation"Working with the definitions of "family member" and "independence" as same are used in Parts VI and Schedule LApplying the definition of "business relationship" as same is used in Part VISequencing of the form's preparation tasks and who to go to for informationWorking with the Board of Directors to have them understand what the completed Form 990 conveys to the public/regulators
Bounded Ethicality: Exploring the Limits of Ethical Behavior
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Internal transparencyImplicit associationConcrete versus abstract processingTemporal biasEthical fading
Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Understanding & Appreciating Our Differences
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Emotional Intelligence Communication Teamwork
The Future of Communication: How AI and Synthetic Media Can Transform Your Business
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Communication Technology AI Synthetic Media Strategy Leadership Management Time Management/Productivity
Doing Debt Differently - Your Roadmap to Changes & Choices for Success
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4.4 Credits
Member Price: $129
Education that is also transformation Key Learning Objectives A word collage to clarify your starting point with debt Practical and emotional aspects of debt Your current story about debt 3 myths and 3 truths about debt that will help you start over A new philosophy on Doing Debt Differently Key concepts that lead to success in becoming debt free A petition for debt freedom Facing your debt problem and creating relief The six ways to find relief – awareness, letting go, identifying debt patterns, creating your new relationship, the alchemy process, inspired actions Creating your personal plan for debt freedom Review and tips for continued success The secret to success is support How to build your success team
An Ethical Framework - How It Works
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Structure of Professional EthicsThe Differences Between the Code of Professional Ethics as maintained by the AICPA, the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), Joint Ethics Enforcement Program (JEEP) and Joint Trial Board What Happens When an Ethics Complaint is ReceivedCase Studies
Senior Healthcare Strategies 2024
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
• The interrelationship of health, happiness, and financial well-being • Traditional long-term care insurance, hybrid strategies, or self insure? • Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and Medigap plans • Incapacity, elder law, Medicaid, and choosing a long-term care facility • Hospice and palliative care
Creating a Culture of Trust: Build Loyal and Engaged Teams
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $59
Culture Trust
Devious Ethics: Avoiding Snakes in Suits
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discuss psychopathy's symptoms Review accounting professional ethics standards for dealing with a boss, co-worker or client who is breaking the rules Look at precautions you should take when considering a new boss or employee Help identify someone who might con you or your company
Getting Started with ESG
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Definitions of ESGBusiness benefits of ESGReporting methodsGetting started with ESG initiatives
Long-Term Care Insurance: Make the Switch
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The need to fund for long-term care in AmericaClient's attitudes and misconceptionsInnovative long-term care solutions and funding