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Transforming Strategic & Financial Management with ChatGPT - Insights for CPAs, CFOs and Controllers

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Online

2.20 Credits

Recognize the variety of ChatGPT uses in accounting. Determine how to use ChatGPT. Identify how ChatGPT improves customer, vendor, and industry research. Recognize how ChatGPT aids in financial benchmarking. Identify how ChatGPT can assist in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:Awareness of advanced functionsCreative methods for data manipulationUsing intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentalityReal-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with ExcelUsing Excel to perform e-mail mergesMany other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolboxEnhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models

Cash Management: Strategies for Long-Term Success

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Online

2.00 Credits

Developing short-term cash flow projections How do we assure adequate cash availability without having idle cash?  Take advantage of your bank’s cash management services Working capital loans Controlled disbursement accounts Sweep accounts and other short-term investments ACH transactions Direct transfers Lock boxes Credit and collections Reconciliation frequency Managing cash short-falls

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

Surgent's Implementing Subscription Pricing to Your Practice

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The basics of subscription pricing Pricing strategies, with an eye toward a modern model for your business How to implement subscription pricing The need to look back and assess the financial impact of the implementation How to manage customer retention The optimum subscription pricing for your business

How SAS Nos. 134-145 Improve Risk-Based Audits

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in SAS Nos. 134-145

The Motives and Mystery of Ethics-Understanding the Why

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Online

2.00 Credits

Understanding yourself and others in the workplace How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions What are some of the various outlooks on ethics? Recognizing lies Managing ethics towards solutions

2025 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Professional Ethics Executive Committee's updated ethics rules.An overview of recently issued ethics rules that CPAs need to know to be compliant.

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Coworkers

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Online

1.00 Credits

Communication Negotiation Conflict Persuasion Management Leadership

Common Audit and Financial Reporting Deficiencies in State and Local Governments

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Online

2.00 Credits

Financial Statement Preparation Common Mistakes made in Preparing Financial Statements GASB Financial Statement Preparation Standards

Drive Results with Metrics

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Online

2.00 Credits

Performance Metrics Budgets  

Ethics of AI: A CPA's Guide

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:A primer on AI technology applications in the accounting professionEthical dilemmas that originate from the use of AI by CPAsPractical guidelines for using AI technology ethicallyStep by step guide for creating an AI usage policy for your organizationReview of a variety of reference materials to assist you in using AI ethically

Surgent's The Risks and Benefits of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

What are AI tools? Where are we with AI tool development? What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT – what kind of queries are possible? Copyright and intellectual property issues Benefits of AI tools Concerns with AI tools Impact on business use of AI Policy on AI tools

Create Paginated Reports with Power BI Report Builder

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to Power BI Report Builder: Overview of the tool, its interface, and integration with the Power BI ecosystem.Designing Report Layouts: Techniques for setting up professional layouts, including headers, footers, and managing pagination.Data Connection and Management: Connecting to various data sources and preparing data for reporting.Creating Visualizations: Utilizing Power BI’s visualization tools for impactful data presentation.Advanced Report Features: Exploring sub-reports, drill-through capabilities, and dynamic expressions.Publishing and Sharing: Guidelines for publishing reports to the Power BI service and sharing them with relevant stakeholders.

Cash Conversion Cycle: Tool and Techniques

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Online

2.00 Credits

Understanding the timing elements of your day’s working capital The impact of inventory on the Cash Conversion Cycle How vendors and customers can help your cash conversion cycle Planning and forecasting for a healthy cash flow Assorted management tips to control the Cash Conversion Cycle

ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologiesAutomating frequently asked questions and the onboarding processVerifying and reviewing financial recordsProviding real-time support to clientsGenerating financial reportsAutomating tax return preparation and financial planningProviding guidance on financial decision making

Resolving Ethical Conflicts

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Online

2.00 Credits

Standards and techniques for resolving ethical conflict How to have a conversation about a tough issue without having it destroy the relationship What to do when talking fails

Side-Hustle CFO

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The systems you need to start your own advisory service.Information on how to package, price and market your business.Transforming accounting knowledge into expertise you can sell.

How Culture Affects Risks

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

Communicating core values Corporate culture built upon core values Risk awareness Behavioral-based interviewing

Tactics to Find Work Life Balance in a Complex World

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:How to get more out of one's workHow to achieve greater balance between today's ever more demanding and complex demands of work without losing sight of what is important in daily routinesExample of how to develop and be challenged by your own personal bucket list