CPE Catalog & Events
Microsoft 365 for CPAs: Unlocking Hidden Productivity Tools
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Round robin review of lesser known M365 appsReduce / eliminate internal email communications with Teams and SharePointCollaborate on spreadsheet and documents with your colleagues in real timeGet control of your appointment schedule with the Bookings appTap the full potential of OneNote as your primary repository for notes, correspondence and moreReplace email attachments with secure file sharing linksDocument business processes with the Stream appLeverage the power of AI in M365 with Copilot
Advanced Cost Accounting: Eliminate Calculation Distortions
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Online
2.00 Credits
Cost Accounting
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Recently issued ASUs covering derivatives, credit losses under ASC 326, government grants, and expense disaggregation FASB Final PIR Report for Leases (Topic 842) Statement on Quality Management Standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3 Proposed SAS on the auditor’s responsibility relating to fraud Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity Recently issued PCAOB standards and SEC rulemaking activities Other important A&A practice matters
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: The true cost of turnover versus retention investment Research findings on why professionals leave or stay Whole-person retention strategies beyond compensation Work-life balance solutions that maintain productivity Career development paths for non-partner track professionals Business model transformations for sustainable staffing Technology and outsourcing strategies to reduce burnout Retention strategies specific to diverse talent and younger professionals
Communicating in a Virtual and Live Environment - Numbers Matter But So Do Words
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Online
2.00 Credits
Tackling the emotions of presenting Use of visuals in presentations Telling stories Who is your audience and why is it crucial? Defining presentations in a virtual and live world dynamic Discuss the overarching themes of effective presentations Building out a presentation with a roadmap order Discuss the types of presentations, including the good and the bad Tips on the right considerations in being effective in virtual presentations
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking courseGain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automationNavigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability
Accounting for Digital Assets under US GAAP: Classification, Measurement, and Recognition
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Brief overview of digital assets. How to account for investments in crypto assets, like bitcoin. How to account for the receipt of digital assets when received as consideration from a contract with a customer. How to apply the intangible asset accounting model to holdings of digital assets. How to account for the sale of digital assets. Factors that custodians or depositors of digital assets may consider to determine when to recognize ownership of digital assets.
Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain
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Online
2.00 Credits
What is money? What are digital assets? Understanding the what, why, and how of cryptocurrencies Understanding the what, why, and how of blockchain NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), their role and impact Explaining the crypto language
Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm's Data and Reputation
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Assessment of the current cybersecurity threat level and vulnerabilitiesDeveloping your WISP (Written Information Security Program) Deploying a password management app (PMA) to fortify the security of your login credentialsImplementing an incident response plan to minimize the damage from a cybersecurity attackUnderstanding the role of cybersecurity insurance
Partnership/LLC Taxation: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Discuss the impact of the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction on partnerships and their partnersThe meaning of a "tax basis capital account"How the financial accounting and tax capital accounts differ from one anotherDetermine a partner's share of the partnership's liabilitiesDistinguish "recourse" loans from "nonrecourse" loansWhat are "qualified nonrecourse financing" loans and how they affect partnersSection 704 "built-in gain or loss" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reportingSection 4655 "at risk" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reporting
Surgent's Annual Update for Defined Contribution Plans
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Common risks and pitfalls associated with defined contribution plans Nuances of the fair value disclosures New reporting and disclosure requirements for the current year Results of DOL Audit Quality Study
Surgent's Marijuana: A Generalized Business Viewpoint
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
An overview of current state and federal laws governing marijuana A review of state boards of accountancy regarding marijuana How some financial professionals are capitalizing on the marijuana industry Providing auditing and tax services within the marijuana industry How accountants and other financial professionals can manage risk within this industry IRC Section 280E’s prohibition of deductions involving controlled substances A summary of various state taxation laws on marijuana Ethical issues for accountants who work in the marijuana industry Relevant banking regulations Growth projections
Surgent's Taxation of Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
$12,500 deduction per individual for qualified overtime pay Payment of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Calculating the “premium portion” of the extra half-time pay Social Security and Medicare withholding Employer furnishing the record of qualified overtime compensation to employees Definition of a qualified tip IRS list of traditionally-tipped occupations $25,000 deduction for reported tips The transition rule allowing employers to indicate the approximate amount designated as tips or overtime State tax issues relating to tips and overtime Changes in the W-2 reflecting new employer reporting responsibilities
Surgent's Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Late S Corporation Elections, Disproportionate Distributions, and Selling Shares
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Making an S corporation election and late filing relief Disproportionate distributions Selling S corporation shares Redemption rules
Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Health Care, Retirement, and Fringe Benefit Tax Issues
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
ERISA compliance: employee welfare plans and qualified plans Fringe benefit issues: COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act, and new developments in health care Health care plans: HRAs, HSAs, and other employer-sponsored plans Qualified plan requirements: eligibility, coverage, and vesting
Smart Formula Selection in Excel: What to Use When
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Strategic Formula Use:Why choosing the right formula matters: clarity, performance, and maintenanceCommon traps: overusing IF, defaulting to familiar tools, ignoring modern functionsHow Excel offers multiple ways to solve the same problem and how to pick wiselyConditional Logic and Branching Tools:IFS vs SWITCH vs nested IF: comparing readability and structureWhen to simplify logic and how to avoid nested nightmaresSummarizing Data:SUMIFS vs SUMPRODUCT: multiple conditions, weighted sums, totalsFiltering and Output Control:FILTER vs IF + INDEX: dynamic data extraction with vs without Excel 365Trade-offs in backward compatibility and ease of useCustom Output and Decision Trees:CHOOSE vs SWITCH vs LOOKUP: logic trees and category mappingEmbedded Variables and Reusability:LET vs named ranges: clarity and efficiency for long formulasUsing LAMBDA with LET to create custom functionsSimplifying and documenting complex calculationsBest Practices for Formula Selection:Criteria for deciding: readability, flexibility, future maintenanceTips for avoiding overengineering and formula bloat
COSO's Internal Control Framework Essentials
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Virtual
3.50 Credits
Components and principles of internal control Concepts associated with the COSO framework Management responsibilities versus auditor responsibilities Common significant accounting processes Tools and techniques used for internal control documentation
Surgent's You’ve Got This: An Introduction to Yellow Book and Single Audits
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Virtual
0.00 Credits
What’s included (and excluded) in a Yellow Book audit Key qualification, performance, and reporting standards under the Yellow Book How single audits differ from financial statement audits, plus core concepts like the SEFA, major program determination, and findings reporting Fundamentals of testing internal controls over compliance and performing compliance testing
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.
Mastering The Three Pillars of Cybersecurity: Exploring the Technology Pillar
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Online
1.00 Credits
Technology Cybersecurity