CPE Catalog & Events
Fraud Case Studies: 21st Century Professional Misbehavior
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Salient provisions the AICPA Code of Professional ConductExamination of actual fraudsDiscussion of internal controls that could have prevented or mitigated actual fraudsContemplation of epiphanies for your own professional scenarios.Implications for professional conduct and compliance with professional standards
Performance Auditing Made Easy
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Online
1.50 Credits
Performance audit standards Performance audit types Performance audit objectives
How AI Fits into the Accounting World
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:An overview of AI constructs.How artificial intelligence is being used by accountants today.Accounting-centric AI developments on the horizon.
Determining Reasonable Compensation for Owner Employees
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:An analytical framework for analyzing and opining on reasonable replacement compensation for owner-employees of closely held businesses and professional practices in the context of tax planning, compliance, management consulting and business appraisal assignmentsExecutive compensation components, including the valuation of non-qualified plans and restricted stock units
The Current and Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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Online
2.00 Credits
AI Auditing & Accounting Yellowbook
K2's Securing Your Data: Practical Tools For Protecting Information
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Online
4.00 Credits
Understanding today’s cybersecurity risks Identifying major cybersecurity risks Implementing specific steps to reduce risk
ChatGPT: What Every CPA Should Know-Updated
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the current landscape for AI in businessHistory of ChatGPT and generative AIFundamentals of generative AI technology and related nomenclatureABC's of how to use ChatGPTDemonstration of practical ChatGPT applications for accounting, finance and taxA word of caution: What you should be concerned aboutDeveloping a ChatGPT usage policy for your firm / business
Introduction to Yellow Book
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Online
2.00 Credits
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Accounting & Auditing Yellowbook
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
Casualty Losses: Disaster Relief Act of 2024
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Federal Disaster Relief Act provisions enacted in December, 2024Comparison of personal use casualties with business/investment casualtiesWhen to claim casualty lossesHow to postpone casualty gainsBusiness casualty gains and depreciation recapture
Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand
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Online
2.00 Credits
Circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence AICP's Code of Professional Conduct Best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters
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.
Economic Lessons With Lewis - October
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Surgent's A Complete Guide to Form 1099-K
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
What Form 1099-K is designed to do Filing thresholds for the Form 1099-K Who sends and who receives Form 1099-K Form 1099-K reporting thresholds Personal payments from family and friends Personal items sold at a gain or a loss Reporting provisions for gig workers, partnerships, and corporations Mistaken receipt of a Form 1099-K What to do when the Form 1099-K has a mistake Situations when the gross amount on a Form 1099-K must be shared How to handle the receipt of multiple Forms 1099-K
Surgent's S Corporation Taxation: Advanced Issues
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Detailed rules governing basis in the shareholder’s debt and stock AAA Built-in gains incurred from the sale of assets Redemptions and liquidations Compensation planning for shareholders, including planning strategies under the SECURE Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the various stimulus acts, as applicable
Partnership & S Corporations: How to Calculate Basis
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Online
4.00 Credits
Calculation of basis when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property How to calculate partnership tax basis capital accounts; Clarifies the how partnerships and S corporations debt impacts tax basis Discusses how distributions affect basis Explains how basis is impacted by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership or S-corporation interest Discusses how S corporation losses impact Form 1040 Schedule E reporting Comprehensive examples to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy.Feature discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment.Review of the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices.
K2's Case Studies in Fraud and Technology Controls - 8 Hours
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Online
8.00 Credits
Key fraud risks impacting businesses today Examples of fraud and the monetary impact on victims How to create, implement, and assess technology-based internal controls to reduce the probability of becoming a fraud victim
Implementing and Maintaining an Internal Control System
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Control creation and implementation basicsImplementation and update procedures for an Internal Control systemMaintaining existing internal controls
Surgent's Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
Contract principles Partnerships and limited liability entities Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Intellectual property Real property law Bankruptcy basics Environmental Law Merger basics
