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Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:Common applications related to initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement or derecognition, presentation, and disclosure of cryptocurrency and other digital assetsFeedback from the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group intended to assist auditors with opining on these digital records

SEC Case Studies: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance and Accounting

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Ethics and Ethical DilemmasEthical Codes and Professional StandardsFraud and the Fraud TriangleEthical Decision-Making ModelsFinancial Statement Manipulation TacticsCash Flow and Key Metrics Misrepresentations

Surgent's Recent Changes in Workplace Regulations: Overtime, Non-compete Agreements, and Employee/Independent Contractor

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA: the multifactor “economic reality” test; What analysis guides whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under this final rule? Can a worker voluntarily waive employee status and choose to be classified as an independent contractor? Are any of the economic reality factors adopted in this rule more important than others when evaluating a worker’s employment status? How does the final rule explain “extent to which the work performed is an integral part of the employer’s business?” The Federal Trade Commission’s Decision on Non-compete Agreements: impact on new and existing non-competes; treatment and definitional terms for senior executives; definition of a non-compete clause; definition of a “worker” New Overtime Rules: exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees; increases in the standard level and the highly compensated employee total annual compensation threshold; new mechanism allowing for the timely and efficient updating of the salary and compensation thresholds Current status of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) rules

Surgent's Tax Reporting for Executive Compensation

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) Nonqualified stock options (NQSOs) Incentive stock options (ISOs) Restricted stock/restricted stock units (RSUs) Stock appreciation rights (SARs) and phantom stock Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) Applicable tax forms and schedules Stock sale reporting Estimated taxes Filing deadlines and extensions State taxation

Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Key concepts of trusts, including recent trends; best practices; jurisdiction; and ways to avoid pitfalls Decanting Federal estate tax exemption and remaining relevance of trusts Irrevocable life insurance trusts The role of family dynamics Choice of trustee and other fiduciaries State trust-friendly considerations Charitable trusts Delaware Statutory Trusts Powers of attorney  Pet Trusts – the emerging necessities State, county, and local issues Portability QTIP issues Creditor considerations Potential IRA problems Problems with re-titling assets

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.

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

Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for 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: The true cost of turnover versus retention investment Research findings on why professionals leave or stay Whole-person retention strategies beyond compensation Work-life balance solutions that maintain productivity Career development paths for non-partner track professionals Business model transformations for sustainable staffing Technology and outsourcing strategies to reduce burnout Retention strategies specific to diverse talent and younger professionals  

ACPEN: Powerful Public Speaking

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Online

1.50 Credits

Communications

ACPEN: Understanding the 4 W's in Budgeting: Who, What, When, and Which?

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Online

2.00 Credits

Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook Budget Process

ACPEN: Section 25F Scholarship Granting Tax Credit: Planning and Compliance Strategies

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Online

2.00 Credits

Overview of Section 25F and legislative intent Eligibility requirements and qualifying contributions Credit calculation and limitations State-by-state conformity and eligibility considerations Interaction with other federal and state tax provisions Compliance, documentation, and reporting considerations Common pitfalls and audit risks

Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.

Surgent's Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding Protections provided to debtors under the Bankruptcy Code Key procedural aspects of bankruptcy The automatic stay Differences between Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases The bankruptcy discharge Proofs of claim Plans of reorganization Litigation that can arise during bankruptcy Creditor committees Bankruptcy trustees Avoidable preferences and fraudulent transfers Special rights afforded to landlords and secured creditors

Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

Auditor independence and its importance to the public accounting profession Common threats to auditor independence AICPA’s framework for assessing conflicts of interest Unique threats related to non-attest services to attest clients Common safeguards to help assure compliance with relevant rules and regulations

Surgent's Making Sense of Essential OBBBA Provisions

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Bonus and Section 179 depreciation Depreciation of qualified production property The business interest deduction Tax on excess compensation within tax-exempt organizations Excise tax on investment income of private colleges ABLE accounts and the Saver’s Credit Child Tax Credit Casualty losses Other crucial OBBBA provisions

ACPEN: Not Just Your Everyday FASB Update

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Online

4.00 Credits

Analysis of relevant GAAP provisions Reminders regarding the continuing importance of ASC 606 for revenue recognition Fresh perspectives of lease accounting in the wake of ASC 842 implementation Overview of U.S. GAAP alternatives for certain entities Summary of selected, salient standards for today’s audit, review, and compilation engagements

Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Independence requirements issued by the AICPA, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board / SEC. Common areas of confusion, nuanced differences among the frameworks, and considerations auditors should keep in mind when performing attest services for different types of clients.

ACPEN: Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides

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Online

2.00 Credits

Overview of ATGs Best practices for utilizing ATGs Salient provisions of selected ATGs Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures Nuances associated with selected industries

Accounting & Attestation for ESG

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current ESG-related initiatives and projects underway at the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and the AICPA. Types of services CPAs may provide in connection with ESG reporting, including advisory and attestation engagements.

How to Audit Expenses & Payables

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The basics of auditing expenses.Accrued liabilities and other payables.Relates audit assertions, risks, and threats to the expenses and payables balances.Substantive auditing procedures to peform.