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ACPEN: Shorten Month-End - Closing Best Practices

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Online

4.00 Credits

Trends in financial statement closings including the Quick Close, Soft Close and Virtual Close Review and discuss information systems headaches that slow you down Work through examples of close cycle "time killers" and how to resolve them Get inventory and cost of sales under control Identify the improvement projects that will yield the biggest benefit

Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting

Corporate Finance Technology Selection: Practical Frameworks

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The changing finance technology landscape: continuous processing, modular ecosystems, automated controls, and real-time visibility (and the risks these shifts introduce)Technology trends and “AI” definitions: automation vs. machine learning vs. generative AI vs. agentic AI—what each means for governance and auditabilityFive common challenges in finance tech projects and how to address them:Cutting through vendor claims and AI hypeIntegration complexity and hidden costsChange management and proving ROIData quality readiness for AI and automationRisk, security, and governanceVendor Evaluation Scorecard: 20 criteria across five categories, including control “deal-breakers” (audit trails, segregation of duties, logging, SOC reporting, error handling)Five-Year Total Cost Framework: software, implementation, data migration/cleanup, integration build & maintenance, internal costs, training, and ongoing operations (plus common underestimates)Industry-specific considerations (manufacturing, distribution/wholesale, SaaS/tech, professional services)Four-phase implementation roadmap with checkpoints and red flags: Assessment & Planning; Selection & Negotiation; Implementation & Testing; Optimization & Ongoing GovernanceWorking with external advisers (CPA/auditor involvement, implementation partner expectations, and common deficiencies to avoid)

Don Farmer's Loss Limitations: §461(l), Basis, At-Risk & PAL Coordination

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

* Overview of Federal Loss Limitation Framework * Order and Coordination of Loss Limitation Rules * Excess Business Loss Rules Under IRC S461(l) * Basis and At-Risk Limitations * Passive Activity Loss (PAL) Rules * Loss Carryforwards and Release Events * Compliance and Reporting Considerations

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

Current Audit Environment and ASB Activity

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Virtual

2.50 Credits

Current environment and implication for audit planning Key risk issues Audit challenges Recent Statements on Auditing Standards (SASs). ASB workplan SQMS No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 SSARS No. 26

2026/27 Annual Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting Standards Updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.The purpose of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities.Recent developments affecting Single Audits, including the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, and recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 

AI & Accounting in Construction

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI adoption in constructionPredictive analytics and risk managementAI-integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM)Real-time compliance and financial reportingTaxation challenges in AI-driven constructionAI in project scheduling, supply chains, and quality controlRegulatory frameworks and ethical AI use in audits

ACPEN: IRS Cybersecurity Checklist

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Online

2.00 Credits

Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap

Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.

Surgent's Agentic AI Foundations for Finance and Accounting

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Virtual

0.00 Credits

Evolution from RPA to agentic AI (PRAL cycle: perceive, reason, act, and learn) Use cases in financial reporting and decision support Platform overview: simulating agents with ChatGPT; enterprise examples from IBM watsonx, Microsoft Copilot, and UiPath Global regulation: EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Order, AICPA Code of Conduct Ethical considerations and professional skepticism in autonomous systems

Surgent's Top Individual Tax Planning Strategies

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Extension and enhancement of reduced rates and the standard deduction The temporary senior deduction Extension and enhancement of increased Child Tax Credit Extension and enhancement of increased estate and gift tax exemption amounts Contributions to ABLE accounts and benefitting from the Saver’s Credit Increased SALT deduction Deduction for car loan interest Using Trump Accounts Extension and enhancement of paid family and medical leave credit Enhancement of Adoption Credit, the dependent care assistance program and the child and dependent care tax credit Tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations Additional expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts Individual charitable contributions Health savings account related tax changes

Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Mental Wellness: Explore how the brain functions and the connection between mental and physical wellness. Learn how stress impacts brain health and overall well-being.Practical Strategies for Balanced Living: Discover techniques for improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support mental wellness. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and building meaningful connections.Recognizing and Managing Support Needs: Identify when to seek additional support and learn how to integrate self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health.

ACPEN: Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation

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Online

2.00 Credits

Alternatives to adopting Topic 842 Short-term lease and related-party leasing arrangements Identifying lease agreements under the new rules Proper treatment of lease incentives, leasehold improvements, and lease modifications 

Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation

ACPEN: Keys of SOC Reports - Following SSAE 18 Requirements

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Online

2.00 Credits

Move from SAS 70 and SSAE 16 to SSAE 18 Types of Service Organizations SOC 1 Engagements Control Objectives Reporting SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting SOC 3 Reports Preparing for SOC Engagement SOC Comparisons

ACPEN: Advanced Cost Accounting: Eliminate Calculation Distortions

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Online

2.00 Credits

Cost Accounting

CONFERENCE: Accounting and Auditing

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Virtual

16.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this conference include:Strategy updatesHot topics and news in the accounting industryCritical accounting topics

Accounting & Auditing Conference (Day 1)

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Virtual

8.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Strategy updatesHot topics and news in the accounting industryCritical accounting topics

ACPEN: Effective Governance for Nonprofit Success

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Online

1.00 Credits

Yellowbook Accounting and Auditing Nonprofit