CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: 2026/27 Governmental Auditing Update: Yellow Book & Uniform Guidance
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Online
2.00 Credits
2024 Yellow Book revisions and implementation updates Quality management and key audit role changes GAO implementation delay and audit planning implications Green Book updates and internal control considerations 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul Single Audit requirement updates AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide (Appendix B) changes
ACPEN: Mergers & Acquisitions: Tips and Speed Bumps to Avoid
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Online
2.00 Credits
Making strategic acquisitions Identifying potential acquisition candidates Alternatives to M&A Identifying and understanding organizational culture Understanding the keys to effective and efficient due diligence Planning and executing an effective integration Key considerations
Internal Control - Testing for Operating Effectiveness
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectivenessIdentifying key controls that may prove effective and efficient to test in a control reliance strategyResponses when deviations are discovered when evaluating the design or operating effectiveness of internal controlLeveraging audit evidence available for Service Organization Control (SOC1) ReportsGeneral computer control considerations when evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
Surgent's Section 529 Plans: A Comprehensive Guide
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
529 plan structure, requirements, and tax treatment Qualified education expenses, K–12 allowances, and student loan limits Contribution rules, gift-tax interactions, and the five-year election Distribution rules, penalties, and coordination with financial aid State tax considerations and recapture issues SECURE Act 2.0 529-to-Roth IRA rollover provisions Grandparent-owned 529 plans and FAFSA implications Multigenerational and dynasty 529 planning strategies Common challenges, risks, and practical decision frameworks
Surgent's Where To Live in Retirement
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Does continuing to live at the current location meet retirement goals and lifestyle? Are there family concerns such as an elderly parent that prevent moving away from the current location? Is the current location affordable when income from a salary ceases? What health concerns are there that would limit the ability to move to another location? Is an assisted living facility something that should be considered now or in the future and is a suitable one available? What happens if a person is disabled while retired? Are there state and local tax considerations that would encourage staying in place or moving? Are there climate and weather concerns that would encourage a person to stay in place or move to a more desirable location? Should a retiree downsize?
Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Virtual
0.00 Credits
Technology and workstation arrangements Maximizing productivity Establishing procedures that can be implemented throughout the organization Understanding the relationship between remote work and employee retention Effective communication strategies for staying connected with colleagues and clients The productivity challenges unique to working from home Time management The importance of distinguishing between the “home office” and “home” Data privacy concerns Other ethical considerations that arise when working from home
ACPEN Signature 2026: Managing the Risk of Fraud, and Artificial Intelligence
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Online
8.00 Credits
Business Fraud Fraud Risk Management and Fraud Risk Assessments Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Digital Analysis Providing Forensic Services
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.
ACPEN: Avoiding Legal Liability and Peer Review Deficiencies in Nonaudit Services, Including Bookkeeping and Preparing Financial Statements
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Online
4.00 Credits
Differentiating risks faced when performing nonaudit services, such as reviews, compilations, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and similar Best practices for preventing quality control concerns that could lead to peer review deficiencies or malpractice claims Establishing an understanding with the client to minimize misunderstandings as to the nature and scope of engagements Explain situations when independence should be appropriately safeguarded when performing nonattest services
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.
Numbers to Narrative: Storytelling in Business Communication
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of narrative in professional communicationSituation–complication–resolution frameworkNarrative arcs in business contextsIntegrating data within a structured storyDefining tension and resolution logicallyMaintaining accuracy while improving clarityApplication of storytelling framework to a workplace scenario
ACPEN: International Tax Treaties
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Online
2.00 Credits
Tax treaties Tax impact of cross-border transactions
Claude Cowork in Practice: Advanced Workflow for Accountants
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Claude Cowork advanced workflow architectureFinance Plugin and domain-specific intelligenceModel selection and token optimization strategiesVariance analysis and cross-file reasoningInvoice extraction and automation workflowsThe Sparring Partner Protocol (SPP)AI governance, risk, and performance measurement
Microsoft Outlook "Must Know" Email Tips
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Using Quick Parts to streamline message composition.Eliminating inefficient back and forth appointment scheduling with the Bookings app.Using category codes and contacts to send bulk emails.Sending emails to Teams and OneNote.Organizing your inbox with custom views, rules and folders.Mastering the search tools to find emails quickly.Review of key option settings to maximize email productivity.
ACPEN: Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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Online
8.00 Credits
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
Construction Contractors: Non-Revenue and Non-Lease Accounting Considerations
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Types of contractors Non-revenue GAAP accounting for contractors Contractor financial statements Sureties and their place in the construction relationship
ACPEN: K2’s Advanced Topics In Power BI
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Online
2.00 Credits
Creating formulas in Power BI with Data Analysis Expressions Adding Key Performance Indicators to your Power BI reports and dashboards Managing security in Power BI Publishing your reports and dashboards to Apps and Content Packs for easy sharing with other team members
ACPEN: Like-Kind Exchanges
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Online
2.20 Credits
Like-kind exchanges (LKE) Qualified third party intermediaries (QI)
Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Review of the current legal and regulatory framework surrounding non-compete agreements Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements
2026/27 Annual Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting Standards Updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.The purpose of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities.Recent developments affecting Single Audits, including the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, and recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
