CPE Catalog & Events
Ethics Aren't for the Byrdes in Ozark
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Online
1.00 Credits
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions Ethical management decisions Ethical decisions in human resource management
The Ethics Hour: The Single Best and Most Overlooked Source of Fraud
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Online
1.00 Credits
One key area to look for fraud? It is right in front of you, but some auditors fail to see it Recognize the signals Look for those who exploit or and game the system(s)
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Advantages of budgeting The role of budgeting Master budgeting Flexible budgeting Standards and variances Capital budgeting
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:The role of TIGTA in the US tax systemAuditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operationsIdentifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax lawsPromoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax systemResponding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholdersUpholding ethical standards in the accounting professionBuilding trust and confidence in the tax system
Construction Contractors: Auditing Considerations
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Auditing contractor accounting and revenue from contracts with customers Planning and risk assessment for construction contractors Key internal controls Substantive procedures for long-term contractors
Lessons on Fraud Prevention from Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:What starts a government investigation for white-collar crime?What is an indictment?What is extradition?What are pre-trial proceedings?What is a mitigation strategy?What is a plea agreement?What is discovery in a criminal case?What factors influence a sentence in a white-collar crime?What collateral consequences follow for people convicted of business-related crime?
K2'S Supercharging Your Spreadsheet Collaboration
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Online
1.00 Credits
Collaboration methods using Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Ways to track changes to sheets and compare different versions of a file Tools for sharing and responding to comments among a team from within a file
Tech It to the Next Level: Slim Your Team for Max Efficiency
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to leverage tech and automation to fill workflow gaps, How to build a strong tech stack, and connect tools seamlessly.How one proven tech stack replaced more than half a traditional team while improving client satisfaction and reducing overhead.
The Controllership Series - The Treasury Function Part 1 - Cash and Investing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Accounting Finance Cash Investments
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
Surgent's Exploring Client Advisory Services: Tax Due Dates and Penalties/Where Do I Need To File?
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Estimated taxes and deadlines Tax due dates for common returns and filings Potential penalties and interest Information return penalties Penalties applicable to pass-through entities Accuracy-related penalties First-time abatement (FTA) FTA eligible returns Reasonable cause Nexus: sales tax vs. income tax Sales tax nexus with state specific examples Remote work and sales tax nexus Income tax nexus with state-specific examples Remote work and income tax nexus Sales factor: throwback rules
Surgent's Purchase and Sale of a Residence: Critical Tax Issues
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
General rules relating to the sale of a residence under § 121 Sale of a taxpayer’s main home Qualifying for a partial exclusion of gain on the sale of a home How a taxpayer meets the residence requirement Meeting the look-back requirement Separated, divorced, and widowed taxpayers Work-related moves and unforeseeable events Inherited homes and homes received in a divorce Impact of business or rental use of home on the gain exclusion Reporting gain or loss on the sale of a home
Surgent's Resilience: The Ultimate Leadership Skill for Accountants - How to Build it in Yourself and Others
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Bounce back from adversity and pressure Avoid giving up too soon Reframe challenges Learn resilience and transform from mistakes
Surgent's Successfully Completing a Gift Tax Return -- Form 709
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Taxpayers who do not file gift tax returns but should The annual exclusion rules for gifts to trusts including required Crummey notices What should be disclosed on the return for purposes of running the statute of limitations The reporting of installment sales and split-interest Valuations and valuation discounts for gifts of closely held businesses The utilization of Generation Skipping Transfer Tax and the related automatic allocation rules Reporting the use of a deceased spouse’s unused exclusion exemption amount (DSUEA) A line-by-line explanation of Form 709
Estate & Trust Primer - Tax Staff Essentials
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Types of trusts Trustee powers Recognition and realization of income Elements of an estate Taxation of trusts and estates Basic concepts of estate planning
Practical Tools and Tips to Help CPAs Manage Risk (Audit & Attest Services Focus)
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
AICPA Professional Liability Insurance Program's claims data Client and engagement acceptance Engagement letters and fee management Client continuance and termination Team management and firmwide quality control Causes of loss Risk management tips to assist claim defense Data security
Retaining Talent in a Competitive Marketplace
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Decision Making TheoryCompensation & Employee SatisfactionWhat benefits do employees care about?Retirement Plan BasicsHealth Insurance BasicsDisability Insurance BasicsLife Insurance BasicsFringe BenefitsSumming It Up
Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Array Formulas: This segment establishes the foundation by differentiating array formulas from regular Excel formulas and explaining their significance.Using Array Formulas: This section focuses on the practical application of array formulas, teaching participants how to effectively implement and utilize these formulas in a variety of common Excel tasks and scenarios.Dynamic Arrays and Spill Functions: This part covers the utilization of dynamic arrays and spill functions, highlighting their role in modern Excel data handling.Advanced Array Functions: Participants will delve into complex functions such as SUMPRODUCT, UNIQUE, SORT, and FILTER, focusing on multi-condition summing and data management.Using Array Constants: This section teaches how simplify the use of static values called Array Constants
Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Criteria that the IRS uses to select returns for examination Substantiation requirements for travel, charitable contributions, vehicles, meals, virtual currency considerations and tax-related identity theft Understanding worker classification determinations on who is an employee and who is an independent contractor Distinguishing S corporation officer’s reasonable compensation issues How the IRS holds persons other than an employer liable for unpaid payroll taxes, a.k.a., the trust fund recovery penalty Tax-related identity theft procedures
Surgent's Performing an Effective Audit Risk Assessment
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Audit process and planning Materiality, performance materiality, and tolerable misstatement Assessing the risk of material misstatement Understanding internal controls and when the auditor must evaluate the design and implementation of internal controls Designing procedures to test the effectiveness of controls Issues noted related to performing substantive procedures Documentation Communication with the Client and Governance
