CPE Catalog & Events
2025 Annual Update for Governmental Accountants & Auditors
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.GASB 101, Compensated Absences.Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements.Yellow Book independence requirements.Changes to the Uniform Guidance.2024 Compliance Supplement and the common deficiencies identified by the federal agencies and peer reviewers.
Surgent's Preparing C Corporation Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Preparation of a reasonably complicated Form 1120, “U.S. Corporate Income Tax Return,” from trial balance to completed return The importance of Schedule M-1, including adjustments in reconciling book income to tax income and items staff may look for on all business returns New tax-planning strategies for depreciation deductions, including changes to §179 and first-year depreciation under §168(k) as a result of new tax legislation Methods of accounting In-depth analysis of Form 4797 dealing with depreciation recapture Deductible expenses, including rules on meals and entertainment Section 163(j) Computation of tax liability Overview of common business deductions – deductibility and Schedule M-1 How to practically handle uniform capitalization and inventory accounting for a small manufacturing concern And more!
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologiesAutomating frequently asked questions and the onboarding processVerifying and reviewing financial recordsProviding real-time support to clientsGenerating financial reportsAutomating tax return preparation and financial planningProviding guidance on financial decision making
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation.The key documents to review (In a sea of thousands of documents).Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
Surgent's Excel Lookups: Moving Beyond VLOOKUP Limitations
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Using lookup functions as an alternative to direct cell references Understand the limitations of the VLOOKUP function Discover ways to move beyond these limitations
Surgent's Liquidation of Flow-Through Entities for LLCs and Partnerships
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Tax rules governing liquidation of a partnership or S corporation Tax treatment of the shareholder/partner/member receiving a liquidating distribution in an S corporation liquidation/partnership liquidation Tax impact on the pass-through entity when the entity is liquidated Receipt of corporate liabilities in an S corporation distribution Proportionate, liquidating partnership distributions to partners, and gains and losses to a partner on a liquidating partnership distribution Tax issues associated with a partnership distribution of noncash properties in a liquidation Compliance requirements on the occasion of a liquidation of a corporation or a partnership
Surgent's Taxation of the Mobile Workforce
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
What states do not have an income tax? What is the relevance to employers? Where does an employer have an obligation to withhold state taxes for an employee? At what point does an employee become a resident? Where is unemployment paid for an out of state employee?
Defining Where and Why Internal Controls are Needed
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Control design basicsAreas or segments of an enterprise to controlControls to reduce riskControls to drive operations
Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Entertaining lecture by a professional presenter, illustrated with relevant video clips and photographs, to cover the main points of the webinarWriting exercises, so you can see how these lessons apply to your own CPA practice and personal lifeTrue stories about CPAs and other leaders to show what can happen when apologies and criticism are done right, and the pitfalls of doing them the wrong way
Navigating IRS Collections: Overview of Form 433 & OIC
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of the IRS collection process and enforcement actions.Initial notices, taxpayer rights, and IRS timelines.When to use Forms 433-A or 433-B and required documentation.Offer in Compromise (OIC): criteria, process, and practical considerations.Payment options: installment agreements, partial payment plans, and OIC.Advising clients on IRS collections and avoiding penalties.Compliance strategies for minimizing tax liabilities.Real-world scenarios and examples for tax debt resolution.
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
Ethical Considerations of the New AICPA SSTS Rules
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax ServicesReorganization of SSTS by type of work performedDiscuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
Partnership Tax Updates (2025)
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Court decisions covering partnership issues such as TEFRA, Statute of Limitations, Economic Substance, and Sec. 754 Elections.IRS procedural updates on passthrough entities.New developments on conservation easements.
Using e-Signature Software to Process Agreements-Updated
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Review of the digital document signing process.Key features to evaluate in selecting a solution.Review and distinguish top selling e-signature applications.Best practices for deploying e-signature software in your practice or business.
Risk Assessment Under SAS No. 145: The Key to Audit Quality?
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The topics that will be covered in this class include:New concepts due to the issuance of SAS No. 145Revised requirement to separately assess inherent risk and control riskA new definition of significant risk New emphasis on IT controls and risk of material misstatementNew guidance on maintaining professional skepticismRevised requirements to evaluate the design of certain controlsRevised requirements regarding audit documentationNew guidance on scalability
Surgent's Controllership Skills Update: Current Survival Skills
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Changing Role of Financial Professionals: Priorities Change in mission Valued-added actions Strategic Measurements: Common errors and guidelines for improvement Balanced scorecard Strategy development and implementation Budgeting basics and next steps Risk Management: Recent lessons, including Black Swan events Defining Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Implementation Developing a Financial Leadership Pipeline: Changing employment environment Retaining the right employees Compensation Hiring process Capital Projects: Types of projects Factors affecting capacity Valuation techniques Cash management M&A Activity: Current environment Controller’s role Strategic questions Sample transactions Due diligence Implementation Introducing Improvements/Innovation: Getting started Establishing an environment Potential first projects Organizational structure
Surgent's Excel Tables and Conditional Summing
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Using the Table object to store data Using the conditional summing function to aggregate Table data Using the Table object to create mapping tables
Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Use of the budget reconciliation process to enact major tax legislation Whether the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expires after 2025 Elimination of income taxation on tips, Social Security payments, and overtime Changes in marginal tax rates after 2025, including 15% rate on corporations for domestic manufacturing Section 163(j) — deduction limitation based on EBIT rather than EBITDA Various tariff proposals ranging from 10% to 200% Reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation Changes in research and development expensing Increased tax-free benefits for commuting, health, and child care
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
Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursuedHow to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlementWhat pitfalls may arise in finding the truthThe best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions
