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ACPEN: A Practitioner’s Guide to IRAs and Qualified Retirement Plans

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Online

8.00 Credits

Traditional and Roth IRAs: Understanding retirement savings options SEP and SIMPLE IRAs: Exploring retirement plans for small businesses Qualified Plans: Navigating employer-sponsored retirement plans Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans: Comparing retirement plan structures 401(k) Plans: Maximizing benefits with employer-sponsored options Retirement Plan Selection: Choosing the best plan for individual client needs Minimum Distribution Rules: Ensuring compliance and understanding withdrawal regulations Tax Implications: Analyzing the tax consequences of retirement plan decisions Retirement Planning Strategies: Implementing effective strategies for client financial goals

Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations

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Virtual

4.00 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 SSARS No. 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation, and review engagements

Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025

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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: Understanding why the traditional pyramid structure is failing firms The inverted pentagon framework and its talent retention advantages Impact of technology and AI on entry-level accounting roles The 6 Ps of Business Model Transformation implementation Accelerating specialized skills acquisition in your workforce Effective knowledge transfer through mentorship and job rotation Technology-driven training and development strategies Best practices from other industries for workforce transformation Building and retaining specialized middle layers of expertise Strategic pricing models to support the pentagon structure

ACPEN: The CFO Series-Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Financial Leaders and CFOs

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Online

2.00 Credits

AI Evolution: How has AI evolved and where does it stand today Generative AI: What exactly is & generative AI; and how is it different AI Limitations: What AI can't, shouldn't or won't do AI Applications: How can I practically use AI right now AI Ethics: What are the ethical implications of incorporating AI in my work

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

How to Audit Inventory

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Auditing Inventory.Related Audit assertions, risks, and threats to inventory.Substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform.

Surgent's Data at 30,000 Feet: Traveling Smart with Client and Personal Information

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

CPA responsibilities for client data Understanding the risks while traveling Legal and regulatory landscape CPA-specific considerations Data protection techniques and tools Policy and technical safeguards Pre- and post-travel protocols Employee education and compliance

Surgent's Strategies for Maximizing Social Security Benefits

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Eligibility rules for retirement, spousal, divorced spouse, survivor, and family benefits Understanding the new age of deemed filing How dual entitlement is calculated and how it affects benefit outcomes Key factors in deciding when to claim Social Security benefits Coordinating work and benefits, including the earnings test and its effect on income Managing Social Security to maximize after-tax cash flow, avoid higher Medicare premiums, and protect the survivor Updates related to recent legislation, including the SSFA and the OBBBA

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

Surgent's Federal Tax Update

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Comprehensive coverage of individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: TCJA provisions made permanent New Tip Income Deduction New Overtime Pay Deduction New Car Loan Interest Deduction New Temporary Senior Deduction Expanded SALT Cap Trump Accounts Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: Bonus Depreciation made permanent Increased §179 deduction Changes to §174 R&E Expenditures Changes to §163(j) Form 1099/1099-K changes Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion  The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges and employer reporting responsibilities Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas

Reviewing S Corporation Tax Returns: What Are You Missing?

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Common errors made involving the following tax forms: Form 1120-S Schedule K-1 Schedules K-2 and K-3 Schedule L Schedules M-1 and M-2 Form 4562 Form 4797

ACPEN: Federal Tax Update - C & S Corporations, Partnerships & LLCs (Forms 1120, 1120S & 1065)

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Online

8.00 Credits

Discuss the most recent business income tax legislation passed to date Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on issues related to compensation, distributions, liquidations, self-employment taxes and retirement plan Look at any changes to the Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065 and other related schedules and forms

COSO's Internal Control Framework Essentials

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Virtual

3.50 Credits

Components and principles of internal control Concepts associated with the COSO framework Management responsibilities versus auditor responsibilities Common significant accounting processes Tools and techniques used for internal control documentation

ACPEN: The Ethics Hour: Accounting Scandals: What Happened and Why? Can We Prevent Them?, featuring Tracy Cooper and Don Minges

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Online

1.00 Credits

Why do some choose to deceive, cheat and steal Can accounting scandals be prevented A brief history of accounting scandals What to look for What should ethical professionals like you do

Beyond the Basics: Financial Ratios You Might Be Overlooking

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Cost Behavior and Its Impact on Decision-MakingContribution Margin and Break-Even AnalysisMargin of Safety and Its Role in Risk ManagementOperating Leverage and Financial SensitivityAnalyzing Asset Turnover for Operational EfficiencyCash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital InsightsFree Cash Flow Yield as a Valuation Tool

ACPEN: K2’s Excel’s Best New Features

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Online

2.00 Credits

Learn how to work with Dynamic Arrays Using Excel's new XLOOKUP and XMATCH feature Improvements to Power Query and why they matter to you New collaboration and commenting options in Excel

Critical Thinking and Skepticism in AI-Augmented CPA Work

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Professional skepticism and existing CPA standardsSix traits of the skeptical professional mindAutomation bias and other AI-related cognitive biasesEvidence and verification rules for AI outputsPractical questioning and challenge techniquesVendor claims, benchmarks, and AI due diligenceReview, documentation, accountability, and skeptical firm culture 

Ethics and Technology for CPAs

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:The foundational ethical principles CPAs are required to follow and how these principles apply to audit quality, data privacy and security, and the use of emerging technologies.The profession's need to change to meet its ethics standard in a technology-centric environment.Changes being considered by the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy that could impact the profession.

Surgent's Mastering the Offer in Compromise: Strategies for Preparation and Negotiation

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Introduction to the OIC program Types of OICs Eligibility criteria Financial analysis Offer amount calculation Preparing Forms 656 and 433-A(OIC)/433-B(OIC) Supporting documentation and strategy OIC submission and IRS review process Appeals and negotiation techniques Best practices and common pitfalls Real-world scenarios and case studies

Surgent's Advising a Client Regarding the Tax Consequences Associated with Buying or Selling a Business

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Virtual

3.00 Credits

Due diligence checklist items Asset sales and stock sales and their attendant results to buyers and sellers Section 1060 and the residual method Selling sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations Consequences of making a Section 754 election with adjustments under Sections 743(b) and 734(b) Section 338 and Section 338(h)(10) elections Allocating some of the purchase price of a business to personal goodwill Partnership distributions to retiring partners under Section 736(a) and 736(b) Consulting agreements and employment agreements as between buyers and sellers Advantages of a C corporation having Section 1202 stock