CPE Catalog & Events
ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Financial Modeling with ChatGPT IntegrationAdvanced Ratio Analysis TechniquesRisk Assessment and Scenario AnalysisValuation Methods and ChatGPT ApplicationsUtilizing Performance Metrics in Financial AnalysisData Analysis and Interpretation with AIInvestment Analysis Enhanced by ChatGPT
Profiles in Fraud
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Real life fraudsters: what they did, how they got away with it, how they finally were caughtProfiles: the characteristics the fraud perpetrators have in commonTechniques to prevent and deter these common schemes
Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Required minimum distributions for a deceased’s heirs2025 retirement plan contribution limitsRequired minimum distributions and contributions to charityKey provisions of Secure Act 2.0
All About Fraud - Examples, Prevention and Auditing
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Recently issued ASUs covering derivatives, credit losses under ASC 326, government grants, and expense disaggregation FASB Final PIR Report for Leases (Topic 842) Statement on Quality Management Standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3 Proposed SAS on the auditor’s responsibility relating to fraud Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity Recently issued PCAOB standards and SEC rulemaking activities Other important A&A practice matters
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Discussion of key individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, such as TCJA provisions made permanent, new tip income deduction, new overtime pay deduction, Trump accounts, and the expanded SALT cap 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 Excess Business Loss Limitation Section 1244 Small Business Stock and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock treatment and applicability Principles and considerations for nonresident withholding, composite payments, and passthrough entity taxes Partnership Distributions, Form 7217, and S Corporation Redemptions Thinking beyond §163(j) -- Interest Allocation Rules, Original Issue Discount, Applicable High Yield Discount Obligations, Convertible Corporate Debt Instruments, and Debt-Financed Distributions Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Selected Practice and Reporting Issues: What’s new? A review of recent cases and tax law changes and IRS guidance affecting S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding ethical implications of AIData privacy and security considerationsCompliance with regulations and professional standardsDeveloping ethical AI policies and procedures
Independence for Auditors - AICPA, PCAOB, GAO & DOL
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook AICPA, GAO, DOL and PCAOB
2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC)Recent developments shaping ethical requirements for the professionProposed and ongoing projects on PEEC's agenda
Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Business Advisory Services
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its applications in the business advisory contextIn-depth exploration of enterprise evaluation methodologies like SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7S Model, Ansoff Matrix, etc.Practical case studies demonstrating application of ChatGPT in accounting business analysisKey challenges faced by accounting firms and how ChatGPT can help overcome theseBest practices for implementing AI tools in the accounting sectorFuture opportunities and trends in AI-enhanced business advisory services
Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook SSARS
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
Interview Techniques & Detecting Deception
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Online
2.00 Credits
Interview techniques Signs of Verbal and Non-verbal communication Planning and preparing for an interview
Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of financial statement analysisThe impact of GAAP on financial analysisOverview of the Balance SheetOverview of the Income StatementThe importance of the Statement of Cash FlowsCommon Size AnalysisTrend AnalysisProfitability Ratio AnalysisLiquidity Ratio AnalysisSolvency Ratio Analysis
Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Components of executive presenceAudience-centered elevator pitch structureProfessional value proposition frameworkStructuring a concise executive biographyAligning personal narrative with organizational valueCommon pitfalls in professional self-presentationApplication and refinement exercise
Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook COVID-related funds
Annual Update on the 2024 Revised Uniform Guidance And Time & Effort Reporting
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Online
2.00 Credits
The definitions in 2 CFR 200.1 are the building blocks of the regulation and so we will provide you the impactful revisions to the citation language This session will provide you the precise wording changes, showing parts that were changed or new requirements that were added We will discuss universal wording changes as well as the effective date for implementation We will discuss impactful changes and how it will affect compliance The session will cover a new requirement for whistle blower protection We will discuss a unique insight of how time reporting is a claim and how claims can have detrimental consequences if not aware What should an organization do if they did not keep time records for a grant A "war" story when a university did not take the time reporting requirements seriously
Deep Dive into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook GAAS
Employee Theft: Understanding the Why and Preventing the Loss with Terry Shulman
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Online
2.00 Credits
Employee Theft Prevention
Auditing For Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Fraud
