CPE Catalog & Events
How Much Are Your Ethics Worth?
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding ethicsAvailable tools to aid in ethical decision makingThe role of bias in making ethical decisionsApplication through case studies
Enact Retaliation Abatement and Monitoring Measures
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Online
1.00 Credits
Retaliation prevention Retaliation monitoring Speak up culture Ethical culture
Surgent's Getting Ahead: The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Challenges of marketing CPA firms Developing marketing strategy Elements of a marketing plan Example: CPA firm marketing plan Marketing regulatory/AICPA issues Picking the right marketing channels Marketing channel statistical analysis Developing marketing metrics
Master the Art of CPA Communication: Boost Your Influence!
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholdersPersuasive communication principles aligned with CPA rolesBuilding and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholdersCase studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionalsDeveloping empathy and emotional intelligence in communicationsBest practices for active listening to strengthen client relationshipsApplication of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication
Real Estate Tax Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments impacting real estate owners and investors Section 179 for qualified real property Section 179 for non-residential roofs, HVAC fire protection and security systems Section 163(j) interest expense limitation, including electing out and ADS depreciation Introduction to opportunity zones
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of IRS Power of Attorney (POA) rules.Form 2848: Authority to Represent Clients before the IRS.Form 8821: Accessing Tax Information Without Representation.Identifying errors and compliance risks in POA filings.Rules for revoking or updating POA authorizations.Managing authorizations through the CAF system.Electronic submissions and the IRS online authorization process.Ethical responsibilities when holding a POA.
Key Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Understanding the current economic issues for the CFO/Controller to include: Strategic, operational planning and risk management Regulatory, Fiscal and Monetary policies impact on the organization Managing the finances of the organization during periods of rapid changes Managing risk in an uncertain economic climate
Building Your Own Library of Anti-fraud & Continuous Monitoring Tests
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Online
1.00 Credits
Build your own forensic data analytics tests around vendors, customers or employees Expand your knowledge and library of available anti-fraud tests and behavioral algorithms Align the right tests to the appropriate risks Practical applications and use cases
The Controllership Series - The Treasury Function Part 1 - Cash and Investing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Accounting Finance Cash Investments
Ethics Based Leadership for Women
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:The State of Women in Leadership in the United StatesLeadership DefinedVirtue EthicsInternal and External Challenges for Women in LeadershipCreating a Culture of Safety and Caring
Lessee and Lessor Accounting
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Lessee and lessor accounting models Lease and non-lease components Lease classifications Initial and subsequent measurement of leases
Ethics: What a CPA in Business & Industry Needs to Know
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Ethics for Members in Business: Why Bother?Re-Introducing the AICPA Code of Professional ConductThe Basic Ethics Rules for Members in BusinessThe Conceptual Framework: Avoiding the Risk of NoncomplianceCase Analysis: Members in Business
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
Google Gemini AI for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Google Gemini Quick StartGemini Standalone ChatbotMobile AppGemini integration with:WorkspaceGmailDocsSheetsSlidesUser Tips
The Controllers Role in Data Analytics and Big Data
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Online
1.50 Credits
Accounting Finance Financial Statements
Accounting of the Soul: Making the World a Better Place
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Virtue Ethics and the Common GoodProfessionalismThe Virtue of CompassionGossip in the WorkplaceGratitude
Ethical Leadership: Guiding Principles When Others Falter
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Online
2.00 Credits
Understanding yourself and others in the workplace How emotion plays a vital role in ethical dilemmas and in solutions What are some of the various outlooks on ethics? Recognizing lies Managing ethics towards solutions
S Corporations: How to Calculate Shareholder Basis
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Online
2.00 Credits
Discuss the calculation of basis when the entity is formed including the impact of contributed property Explain the importance of shareholder loans to the entity Uses a comprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process Discuss how basis is impacted by distributions of corporation property and sale/or liquidation of the S corporation interest Explain how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting Show how to get from the Schedule K-1 information to the basis calculations
Surgent's Business Law for Small Business Owners
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Contract principles Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Real property law
