CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Taxation of Judgements and Settlements
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Online
2.40 Credits
Types of damages or remedies that can be awarded or agreed upon pursuant to litigation. Review of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations governing the taxation of various types of litigation payments. Suggestions for drafting pleadings or settlement agreements.
ACPEN: Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Determining an appropriate sense of quantitative and qualitative materiality Identifying the critical components of the financial statements that matter most to financial statement users Evaluating where the financial statements are most likely to contain material fraud and error, and ensuring adequate internal control and monitoring to mitigate those risks
ACPEN: Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand
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Online
1.00 Credits
Employer Brand Talent Management Future of Work Onboarding New Hires
ACPEN: Behind the Rx: Demystifying Pharmacy Benefit Management and Creating Transparency
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Online
2.00 Credits
PBM
ACPEN: AI Risk Fundamentals: Understanding Emerging Tech Threats
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Online
1.00 Credits
AI Landscape Risks Core AI Technologies Security Vulnerabilities Privacy Concerns Assessment Frameworks
ACPEN: Leveraging Analytical Procedures to the Fullest on Audits - Case Studies in Strengthening Audit Evidence
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Online
2.00 Credits
How well-designed analytic procedures enhance audit quality Elements of strong analytic procedures Selecting the proper analytic, and altering the strength for the intended purpose Evaluating the data used in generating expectations Improving documentation, including evaluating sufficiency and appropriateness of the audit evidence obtained
ACPEN: Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers – Essential Tips for Avoiding Deficient Audit and Other Attest Engagements
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Online
8.00 Credits
Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards Understanding the quality control standards and guidance related to a CPA firm’s responsibilities for its system of quality control Explain the importance of establishing, applying, and monitoring quality control policies and procedures related to audit documentation
ACPEN: Generation Intelligence: Navigating the Generational Divide
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Online
1.00 Credits
Generations
ACPEN: Decoding Medical Plan Structures: Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded
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Online
2.00 Credits
Benefits Medical Plan Types
ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 1 – Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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Online
1.00 Credits
Investigation terminology Assessment skills Investigative methodology
ACPEN: Audit Skills for Beginners
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Online
4.00 Credits
Professional skepticism – Creating a mindset for finding fraud and error Audit documentation basics – Creating workpapers that pass review The audit risk model – Understanding the foundational principles Internal control fundamentals - Satisfying the requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting
ACPEN: Let's End Business Ethics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Ethics defined Are there business ethics? How to identify ethical issues Deciphering your ethical code Why ethical behavior is good for your business How to make ethical decisions
ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 2 – Interview Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Interview terminology Types of questions Levels of listening Verbal and nonverbal communications Documenting results
ACPEN: Claims Management Essentials: Cost-Saving Strategies for Employees and Employers
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Online
2.00 Credits
Medical Claims
ACPEN: Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
ACPEN: State of AI
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Online
1.00 Credits
AI Hype vs Reality AI 2025 Advancements AI Governance Structure AI Strategy Planning AI Implementation Decisions
Surgent's Engagement and Client Retention Best Practices
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Virtual
0.00 Credits
Managing client expectations How automation improves client engagement Understanding the role of feedback systems Seeking referrals Building client loyalty Customer retention marketing Expanding services offered to clients Knowing when it is appropriate to enter new markets
ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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Online
4.00 Credits
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
ACPEN: Grow Your Business from Within – Striking the Right Balance Between a CPA Firm's Financial, People, and Client Success
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Online
8.00 Credits
How to become a value-added business advisor to successfully grow the firm from within Best practices for leveraging engagement team discussions to better understand the entity and its environment, identify risk of material misstatement, and provide value-added business advice in audit and other attest services Critical traits of a thinking auditor, tips for stretching yourself beyond the basics Tips for value pricing and other ways to improve a CPA firm's financial success Managing change and promoting creative thinking Choosing between varying levels of client service
ACPEN: Beyond the Basics of SSARS and Nonattest Services: Are You Certain You Are in Compliance?
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Online
8.00 Credits
Preventing malpractice claims related to nonattest accounting services Identifying and safeguarding independence threats when issuing attest reports Establishing an understanding with the client regarding non-audit services Defining the varying levels of responsibility for accountants performing non-audit services Performing compilations and reviews effectively and efficiently, including nature and extent of documentation considerations Practice performing analytical review procedures appropriately, including developing proper advance expectations for review engagements Properly considering going concern, subsequent events, and other disclosure matters Common issues related to peer reviews, including recurring reporting problems Applying financial analysis best practices to help your clients better interpret their financial results
