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AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Prompt Engineering: Basics of structuring effective prompts for meaningful AI responses.Understanding AI's "Lazy" Defaults: Why LLMs provide basic answers and how to push them to deliver richer insights.Multi-Layered Prompting: Techniques to encourage AI to provide responses across beginner to expert levels.Candid and Contrarian Responses: Using prompts that elicit honest and balanced insights, even on controversial topics.Ripple Effect and Cobra Effect: Probing the broader impacts and unintended consequences of financial decisions.Avoid Stupidity Checklist: A practical prompt for reducing mistakes in AI-assisted accounting tasks.Role-Based Perspective Prompts: Crafting prompts that guide AI to respond from specific professional viewpoints.Automation Ideas: Leveraging AI to optimize repetitive accounting tasks.Emotion-Driven Prompting: Exploring how emotion-focused prompts can enhance AI performance and engagement.Practical Applications in Accounting: How to apply prompt engineering in real-world financial analysis and decision-making.

Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Copilot in ExcelAutomating Tasks and Enhancing ProductivityAdvanced Data Insights with Copilot

Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation

ACPEN: Section 174: New Rules for R&E and OBBA Update

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Online

1.00 Credits

Revised rules for tax years 2022-2024 How to change from amortizing R&E to immediately expensing R&E Analysis of the Revenue Procedure related to changes in accounting method Options available to change accounting methods Comprehensive example of how to make the accounting method change Distinction between R&E expense and R&E credit

ACPEN: Individual Tax Update: Key Considerations for 2026

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Online

8.00 Credits

Individual tax provisions compared for 2025 and 2026 reporting Recent legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayers ACA premium tax credit Passive activities - complete disposition 2027 inflation rates FBAR update Virtual currency and enforcement Property transactions Gross income and deductions

ACPEN: Mergers & Acquisitions: Tips and Speed Bumps to Avoid

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Online

2.00 Credits

Making strategic acquisitions Identifying potential acquisition candidates Alternatives to M&A Identifying and understanding organizational culture Understanding the keys to effective and efficient due diligence Planning and executing an effective integration Key considerations

Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk.Describe how to avoid malware and other security threats

Overcoming Tech Adoption Challenges in 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: Five critical technology adoption challenges facing CPA firms today Digital maturity assessment models and implementation frameworks AI integration strategies for tax, audit, and advisory services Cybersecurity considerations and risk management protocols Case studies of successful technology transformations in accounting firms

ACPEN: Predictive Accounting – Driver-Based Budgeting and Rolling Financial Forecasts

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Online

2.00 Credits

The shift to “predictive accounting” for Decision Making, Planning, and Budgeting Problems with traditional annual budget processes Develop a driver-based “operational budget” based on resource capacity planning Classify resource capacities and their expenses as sunk, fixed, step-variable, and variable Create closed loop capacity plans Forecast demand for budgeting and rolling financial forecasts Integrating enterprise risk management (ERM) with management accounting Applying target costing for cost estimating

ACPEN: K2’s Data Security And Privacy Issues And Solutions

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Online

2.00 Credits

Understanding the differences between data security and data privacy The major types of security and privacy breaches  Key steps you can take to mitigate your risks of becoming another victim

ACPEN: The Preparation of Form 709 – Line-by-Line

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Online

2.00 Credits

Gift tax fundamentals and exclusions Completing Form 709 accurately Gift-splitting and its tax implications Lifetime exemption and GSTT considerations Valuation of gifted assets Common filing mistakes and IRS audits Updates on new legislation impacting gift taxation

Business Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Recent legislation impacting business taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateMeals and entertainment expense reportingPartnership and S corporation updateIncome and deductions

Surgent's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

What artificial intelligence is and how it differs from automation Current AI technologies: generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and machine learning How AI enhances accounting financial analysis, auditing, tax compliance, and client advisory services Risks and limitations of AI: bias, data integrity, and over-reliance on automation Data governance, security, and privacy in AI-enabled systems Case studies of how accounting firms and finance teams are implementing AI today Future skills for accounting and finance professionals in an AI-driven environment

Surgent's Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

S corporation earnings layers Observations on earnings layers S corporation basis calculation IRC 351 transactions Four loss tiers Appreciated property distributions

ACPEN: Creating A Coaching Leadership Style

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Online

3.00 Credits

What the Coaching Leadership Style Coaching Leadership Style Competencies Solution Focused Coaching Framework Leadership Competency Pillars Historical and Current Views of Coaching Coaching Culture Definition and Framework Coaching Results Measuring Success of Coaching

Surgent's Ethical Considerations for the CPA

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

Examine the CPA's role in today's economy Compare similarities and differences between individual and business ethics Explore the link between ethics, integrity and scruples Discuss the basic attributes of ethics and professional conduct Review the history of the CPA profession and the CPA's requirement to adhere to ethics policies and codes of conduct Review the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and a CPA's responsibilities to the public, clients and colleagues Discuss the common rules and statutes faced daily in the CPA profession. Case studies may also be utilized to present potential ethical dilemmas CPAs may face during their careers Review CPA Independence violations by current legal case examples

Surgent's Fundamentals of Public Charity Taxation and Form 990

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Organization and structure of Form 990 Form 990  and its various schedules Form 990 filing requirements The public support tests Taxation of unrelated business income Compensation-related reporting issues Potential changes in the income taxation of not-for-profit organizations

Construction Contractors: Auditing Considerations

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Auditing contractor accounting and revenue from contracts with customers Planning and risk assessment for construction contractors Key controls Substantive procedures for long-term contractors

Become a Data Analysis Expert

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.

Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Criteria that the IRS uses to select returns for examination Substantiation requirements for travel, charitable contributions, vehicles, meals, virtual currency considerations, and tax-related identity theft Understanding worker classification determinations on who is an employee and who is an independent contractor Distinguishing S corporation officer’s reasonable compensation issues How the IRS holds persons other than an employer liable for unpaid payroll taxes, a.k.a., the trust fund recovery penalty Tax-related identity theft procedures