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All Events 10966 Centennial Events 0 Conferences 3 GWSCPA Originals 17 On Demand 651 Section Meetings 12 Webinars 10299

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Surgent's Inventory Management, Control and Analysis: Best-in-Class Tools to Achieve Success

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Inventory management vs. inventory control Inventory analysis methods and KPIs Top inventory management trends Inventory analysis: methods and KPIs Inventory management trends for retailers Inventory management and supply chain management Top trends in warehouse management Supply chain inventory optimization

Tax Planning for Small Businesses - Tax Staff Essentials

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Starting a business - the tax life of a business Selecting a business entity type SECURE Act 1.0 and 2.0 Section 199A and the qualified business income deduction Accounting methods Compensation of owners - hiring family members Reasonable compensation Depreciation, Section 179 and bonus depreciation Transactions with owners Buy-sell and noncompete agreements Exiting the business - special exit techniques

Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expenseStrategies to deduct business entertainment expensesDeductibility of mealsSituations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reductionHow to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parkingProper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expendituresThe four steps to analyze business expensesThe latest federal legislation, cases and rulings

Surgent's Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

Examine real-world misappropriations of cash, check frauds, vendor scams, credit card abuse, grant frauds, benefit schemes, inventory thefts, and payroll frauds Consider and develop controls to stop fraud Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit

Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trendsBig data and data analytics the new frontier for CPAsWorkflow automation with RPA, ML and AI with a focus on ChatGPTBlockchain technology, the revolutionary data storage modelCryptocurrency 15 years later, an update on the market and technologyMetaverse - what's it all aboutCloud based financial and ERP software market update

Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

Each week’s topics will change based on the most critical issues affecting financial professionals

2025 Yellow Book Update

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Yellow Book engagements.Independence requirements in GAGAS.Quality management in Yellow Book. Common deficiencies found in Yellow Book engagements.

Budget Mastery: The Human Side of Budgeting-Navigating People's Issues with 360 Insight

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Online

2.00 Credits

Understanding your own leadership tendencies and applying them to your strengths? Understanding core personality types Learning what type of person you are? Managing and coping with the budget team Effectively dealing with the A, B, C and other players?

Surgent's Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

What is artificial intelligence? What are the different forms of artificial intelligence? The difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning The types of problems artificial intelligence can solve The role of algorithms How artificial intelligence will affect accounting and finance careers Data governance, security, and privacy How accounting firms are using AI today The role of artificial intelligence in asset management

Surgent's Six Common Barriers to Investment Success

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Availability bias Herding Loss aversion Present bias Anchoring Home country bias

Topic 842 - Implementing Leases Workshop

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Online

4.00 Credits

Accounting Yellowbook Leases Standards ASC 842

ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

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Virtual

4.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review the history of ChatGPTTour of the ChatGPT app and how to use itSetting up a ChatGPT account (free & premium)Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxA look under the hood at how ChatGPT worksCaution - how to avoid risks in using ChatGPTA look into the future potential for AI in business

Steps to Stop External Fraud

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics covered in this course include:Types of external fraudConsiderations as organizations work to reduce fraud riskExternal fraud and known parties/External fraud unknown perpetrators

AICPA Town Hall Series (11/20/2025)

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Virtual

1.00 Credits

Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities

SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to Know

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Online

1.00 Credits

Expanding Automatic Enrollment in Retirement Plans Increased Age for RMDs Higher Catch-up Contribution Limit Emergency Expense Penalty-Free Withdrawals “Starter” 401(k)s for Certain Employers Part-time Worker Improved Coverage

Surgent's Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Quality management standards SAS 146, SSARS No. 26, and SSAE 23 Risk assessment, which forms the basis of the SQM Monitoring and evaluating the SQM

Using AI to Instantly Transform Ideas into Revenue Streams

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:AI-powered ideation and opportunity identification techniquesDigital asset creation workflows using generative AI toolsAudio and video content generation using AI avatars and synthesisE-commerce integration and product development strategiesAI-driven presentation and visual content creationSocial media content optimization and distributionMulti-format content transformation (articles, songs, comics, storyboards)

Becoming Conflict Competent

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

Major topics covered in this course include:Levels of conflictStrategies to de-escalate conflictDistinction between miscommunication and conflictResponses to conflictTactics to address, rather than avoid, conflict

Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets

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Virtual

2.00 Credits

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Understanding Common Excel Errors: Gain insights into the most common types of errors encountered in Excel, including formula errors, reference errors, and logic errors.Advanced Formulas and Functions: Learn to use advanced Excel functions and formulas that are crucial for error detection and data analysis.Data Validation Techniques: Master the art of data validation to prevent errors before they occur. This includes setting up data validation rules and using conditional formatting to highlight potential inaccuracies.Error Tracing and Auditing Tools: Delve into Excel's auditing tools to trace and fix errors. Learn to use Trace Precedents, Trace Dependents, and the Error Checking tool effectively.

Disaster Relief Act of 2024

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Online

1.00 Credits

Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024 Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualties When to claim casualty losses How to postpone casualty gains Business casualty gains and depreciation recapture