CPE Catalog & Events
Hot Topics Accounting Update
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:New accounting standards.The impact on Financial Reporting.Hot topics in financial reporting.Current and emerging US GAAP requirements.
K2's AI - Better Prompts, Better Results
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Online
1.00 Credits
Components of effective AI prompts The pros and cons of a single large prompt versus multiple small prompts Using prompts to format AI-generated output
Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Mental Wellness: Explore how the brain functions and the connection between mental and physical wellness. Learn how stress impacts brain health and overall well-being.Practical Strategies for Balanced Living: Discover techniques for improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support mental wellness. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and building meaningful connections.Recognizing and Managing Support Needs: Identify when to seek additional support and learn how to integrate self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health.
Surgent's Food, Beverage, and Entertainment Expensing
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The 50% deduction for meals that are ordinary and necessary in carrying on a trade or business Elimination of the temporary rules that applied for 2021 and 2022 which allowed for 100% deductibility for ordinary and necessary business-related meals When meals are still 100% deductible IRS rules relating to the nondeducibility of activities considered entertainment or amusement What constitutes entertainment/amusement for tax purposes? When employers may deduct food and beverages provided to employees 50% deductibility for occasional employee meals and for overtime meals 50% deductibility for business meals during business meetings Business meals incurred during business travel Invoice meals separately from entertainment
Retirement Planning: Next Stage for You or Your Client
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Welcome to Your Next Stage -- Developing a new perspective on what this next stage is really all aboutIt's About Time -- Discovering a new sense of purposeMoney Matters -- Assessing your financial conditionsRelationships Matter Too -- Addressing needed or potential changes in your relationshipsHealthy Habits -- Examining new or renewed ways to stay healthyWho I Am -- Creating a new identity, and answering "So what do you do?"My Master Plan -- Figuring out what to do next
Surgent's Real Estate Taxation: Critical Considerations
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The impact of recent tax legislation on the real estate industry Depreciation and recapture Determining the basis when acquiring real estate Passive activity losses Calculation of gain or loss on sale of real estate Rental operations Installment sales
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools
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Online
2.00 Credits
Cost-volume-profit analysis, including target profit and break-even calculations Variable costing Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Capital budgeting considerations Overview of Excel capabilities for supporting managerial analysis
Generative AI in Practice-Boost Efficiency and Profitability
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Implementing AI for accounting automationEnhancing auditing processes with AI toolsAI applications in tax complianceLeveraging AI for business advisory services
Real Estate Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments impacting real estate owners and investors Section 179 for qualified real property Section 179 for non-residential roofs, HVAC fire protection and security systems Section 163(j) interest expense limitation, including electing out and ADS depreciation Introduction to opportunity zones
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
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
New Client Ethical Challenges: The CPAs Guide
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Online
2.00 Credits
How the CPA can meet the challenges presented by a new client AICPA Code of Professional Conduct AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services IRS Circular 230 Case study illustration of how to bring the new client into ethical, proper financial and tax compliance
Topic 842: FASB's Lease Accounting Standard Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
What is a lease? Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lessees Disclosures and transition rules Effective dates
The Ethic of Teamwork
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Virtue ethicsTeam dynamicsCharacteristics of highly effective teamsMeeting managementTeam communicationDecision making
The Controllership Series - Financial Statement Preparation
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Online
2.60 Credits
Accounting Finance Financial Statement Preparation
Mastering Partnership Basis: Inside and Outside Basis
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the use of both "inside" and "outside” basis determination.How to calculate tax basis capital accounts, including when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property.Clarify the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basis.Explanation of how basis is impacted distributions and by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest.Comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process.
Eight Biggest Threats to your business and introducing Three Pillars of Cybersecurity
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Online
1.00 Credits
Technology Cybersecurity
Clean, Transform & Load Data in Power BI
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power Query in Power BI: Understanding the interface and basic functionalities.Data Cleaning Techniques: Removing duplicates, handling null values, and data type conversions.Data Transformation: Advanced methods for manipulating data, including pivoting, merging, and appending queries.Data Loading: Efficiently loading data into the Power BI data model.Document the Process Steps: Setting up details for each step in the process so you can document what is happening and why.
Learning to Teach "Tax" as a Second Language
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting as a foreign languageCommonly misunderstood conceptsCommunicating tax mattersClient-practitioner interactionsInteracting with tax authorities
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Procurement Function
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Online
1.20 Credits
Accounting Finance Procurement
