CPE Catalog & Events
2024 Revision to Government Auditing Standards Impact
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key changes made by the 2024 Revision to Government Auditing StandardsReview when the GAGAS requirements are applicable to a financial statement auditWhen reporting on key audit matters may apply in a GAGAS auditClarifications related to the independence requirements in a financial statement audit imposed by the 2024 Yellow BookReview the impact of the Quality Management Standards to a financial statement audit conducted under the 2024 Revision to Government Auditing StandardsOther important matters contained in the 2024 Government Auditing Standards related to financial statement audits
Surgent's Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services -- 2018 SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service, including attesting on personal financial statements, prescribed form, special purpose framework and other engagement variations Other communication requirements, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters
Surgent's Individual and Financial-Planning Tax Camp
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE Act 2.0 Understanding the environment: what’s new, what’s expired or expiring, and what’s likely to change Reading a tax return for developing client-specific tax strategies Changes to the lifetime estate tax exemption in light of proposed regulations The net investment income tax: planning for compliance Family income-splitting strategies that need to be considered Income tax issues: impact on timing of other income Selling a principal residence Two principal residences at the same time Use of life insurance to protect families: Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Universal Life Insurance, and Variable Life Insurance Using Roth IRAs and Roth contribution programs to best advantage Conversions: do they still make sense? Taking distributions: matching timing to client requirements Qualified plan contributions to reduce current income and Social Security tax: implications for business owners and self-employed Social Security solvency issues Incentive Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan considerations What to do about itemized deductions Trans-generational planning: conversions, income, and gain-splitting Tax benefits of HSAs and other tax-advantaged accounts Identifying tax opportunities: reviewing the prior-year return to develop a plan for the future Planning for middle-income taxpayers: financial planning for the young, the working, and those approaching or in retirement Best financial planning ideas for young people
K2's AI - Security And Privacy Issues
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Online
1.00 Credits
Major provisions of security and privacy policies Key risks associated with using commercial AI tools Steps to take to mitigate AI security and privacy risks
Integrity, Objectivity and Judgment: Values in Action
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:AICPA Code of Conduct: Integrity and ObjectivityCase Study: Mortgage crisis of 2007-2010Case Study: World Com
Microsoft Outlook "Must Know" Email Tips
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Using Quick Parts to streamline message composition.Eliminating inefficient back and forth appointment scheduling with the Bookings app.Using category codes and contacts to send bulk emails.Sending emails to Teams and OneNote.Organizing your inbox with custom views, rules and folders.Mastering the search tools to find emails quickly.Review of key option settings to maximize email productivity.
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
Effectively Responding to IRS Letters
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Online
2.00 Credits
Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence Real-world examples of successful IRS communications Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them
Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Use of the budget reconciliation process to enact major tax legislation Whether the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires after 2025 Elimination of income taxation on tips, Social Security payments, and overtime Changes in marginal tax rates after 2025, including 15% rate on corporations for domestic manufacturing Section 163(j) — deduction limitation based on EBIT rather than EBITDA Various tariff proposals ranging from 10% to 200% Reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation Changes in research and development expensing Increased tax-free benefits for commuting, health, and child care
Using AI to Instantly Transform Ideas into Revenue Streams
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:AI-powered ideation and opportunity identification techniquesDigital asset creation workflows using generative AI toolsAudio and video content generation using AI avatars and synthesisE-commerce integration and product development strategiesAI-driven presentation and visual content creationSocial media content optimization and distributionMulti-format content transformation (articles, songs, comics, storyboards)
K2's Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - 4 Hours
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Online
4.00 Credits
Key fraud risks impacting businesses today Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim
K2's Working Remotely- The New Normal
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Online
4.00 Credits
Key technologies that facilitate remote work options Cybersecurity issues impacting remote work environments How to communicate and collaborate when working remotely
Microsoft 365: Save More Time, Make More Money
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Appreciate the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your businessLearn best practices for harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 Design your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your businessUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely internally and externallyOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteManage your projects, large and small, with the Planner appDeploy the Stream app to document processes efficiently and effectively Bonus Content: Understand how to harness the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot
Annual Update for Controllers and Finance Managers: Driving Business Value
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Virtual
7.00 Credits
Economic trends and their effect on business Ways to drive operational efficiency Leveraging technology in finance Cash management and working capital Effective talent management Sustainability and corporate responsibility
Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (199A) - The Ins & Outs
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Online
8.00 Credits
Detailed coverage of calculating the combined qualified business income amount (i.e., QBI component and REIT/PTP component) Determine what trade or businesses under §162 are eligible for the QBI deduction (i.e., rentals and specified service trades or businesses (SSTB)) Discuss how the 20% QBI deduction (i.e., QBI component) is subject to a wage/capital limitation and SSTB income is phased-out for taxpayers with taxable income above the inflation adjusted threshold amounts Walk through the simplified QBI Form 8995 (i.e., taxpayers below the TI threshold amounts) and detailed Form 8995-A and related schedules Determine what wages and unadjusted basis immediately after acquisition (UBIA) are for those subject to the wage and capital limitations Look at what the definition of QBI is and what items are effectively connected with that trade or business (i.e., self-employment tax, health insurance, retirement plans) Review the aggregation rules for the QBI computation and both the entity and individual level Walk through the reporting responsibilities of partnerships and S corporations to their owners on the Schedule K-1s Explain how the modifications to the net operating losses (NOLs) and §461(l) excess business loss limitations affect the QBI computation
AHI: Level I - Basic Staff Training
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Virtual
24.00 Credits
Role of New Staff Understanding Audit Objectives Accounting Data Analytics Working Paper Techniques/Cash Analytical Procedures Compilation and Review Services Tax Recognition and Research Techniques Auditing/Reviewing Selected Accounts
Improve Spreadsheets by Building Controls in Excel
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Learn best practices when designing your spreadsheets How to create a proper worksheet structureLearn to use Excel's built in features to find errorsHow to create your custom controls to prevent and find errorsUsing links to quickly move to controlsUsing Conditional Formatting to highlight errors
K2's QuickBooks for Accountants
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Online
8.00 Credits
New features in QuickBooks Desktop and Online Enhancing internal controls in QuickBooks-based environments Improving financial and operational reporting when using QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online Best practices for setting up companies
Revenue Recognition - Recognize Revenue
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Online
1.00 Credits
Revenue Recognition Accounting
Hot Topics Audit & Attest Update
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARsOther matters that should be on your radar
