CPE Catalog & Events
Performance Management in Challenging Times
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Building trustProviding valuable feedbackTechniques for active listening
Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Common applications related to initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement or derecognition, presentation, and disclosure of cryptocurrency and other digital assetsFeedback from the AICPA's Digital Assets Working Group intended to assist auditors with opining on these digital records
Surgent's Employee Stock Options: What Financial Professionals Should Know When Advising Their Clients
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Online
2.00 Credits
What stock options are and why they are growing in popularity How stock options work, including the process of conveyance and vesting How to exercise stock options and the implications from doing so The risks associated with stock options and how to manage exposure Tax consequences and updates regarding stock options Strategies for selecting the best time to exercise stock options The difference between the two types of stock options: non-qualified and incentive The basic terminology relevant to owning and exercising options
Surgent's Excel: Mastering PivotTables
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Online
2.00 Credits
Explore PivotTable capabilities and functionality Retrieve data from a database and feed it into the PivotTable Pull web tables from web pages into Excel
Ethics: IRS Criminal Investigations: Key Lessons for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Snapshot of IRS Criminal InvestigationsGeneral tax fraudAbusive tax schemesRefund fraudEmployment tax fraudIdentity theftData compromisesMoney launderingPublic corruptionCorporate fraudGeneral fraudsCyber crimesGlobal tax and economic crimesNarcotics, counter-terrorism and transnational organized crimeSelected Field Office Case Files from Across USNew EnglandMiddle AtlanticEast NorthCentralWest North CentralSouth AtlanticEast South Central West South CentralMountainPacificHow accountants can add value to their operations by aiding law enforcement and fighting economic crime
Audit 302: Planning Effective and Efficient Audits
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the audit processLinking risk of material misstatement to the detailed audit planTailoring standard audit programs based on assessed riskEngagement team discussion agenda items and best practicesEvaluating the appropriateness of audit evidenceCommon efficiency considerations by audit area
2024 Single Audit Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single AuditsReview of the changes to the Uniform GuidanceReview of common audit deficiencies found in Single Audits
Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:How to calculate the basis when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed propertyExplains the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determinationClarifies the importance of partnership capital accounts and partnerships debt on partner's tax basisComprehensive example to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination processExplanation of how basis is impacted by distributions of partnership property and sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest
Top 10 Payroll Questions You Didn't Even Know You Had
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics in this class include:Questions and answers for 10 of the most commonly asked questions employers and business owners have about payrollPayroll taxes and payroll return requirements for employersPayroll-related requirements affecting employers, including overtime and bonus withholding.Federal and state requirements related to common payroll issues, including pay stub and pay frequency.Organizational and business strategies that employers should consider when running payroll, including frequency of pay, who is running payroll, how best to pay your employees, and record retention policies.
Advanced Negotiations: Beyond Getting to Yes
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:What happens when you are in a negotiationPreparing to negotiateGet your counterpart to solve the problemNegotiation JujitsuReading your counterpart
Office 365 Teams App - Optimizing Your Setup & Configuration
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Defining your teams and channel structure - best practicesStep-by-step guide on how to create and manage teams and channelsHow to organize your Teams navigation panelConfiguring your notification settingsConnecting Teams to external appsUnderstanding how Teams integrates with SharePoint, OneNote and Planner appsTracking your Teams app usage analyticsArchiving and deleting Teams and related content
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
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Online
8.00 Credits
Audit requirements for ERISA §103(a)(3)(C) audits An annual update of the changes affecting 401(k) plans Compliance issues associated with eligibility and enrollments, remittances, lack of oversight, compensation, vesting, and other topics Best practices for engagement planning, internal controls, risk assessment, and detailed testing Avoiding common mistakes while performing audit procedures Plan mergers and acquisitions Common audit reporting and disclosure issues
Walter Haig's SSARS Prep, Comp and Review Update
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Online
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Analysis of the ''Preparation of Financial Statements'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with detailed implementation guidance.Analysis of the ''Compilation'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with implementation guidance.Analysis of the ''Review'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with detailed implementation guidance.Common mistakes made in SSARS engagements as identified in peer reviews and in litigation.
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Online
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
Ethics: Get Rich, Lose Weight, and Enjoy True Love
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Online
2.00 Credits
We will begin with a "What would you do?" quiz with five challenging scenarios. You'll be asked to choose among several options in each situation (don't worry, we won't collect the results).Next we'll do a deep dive into the five principles of ethical intelligence:Do No HarmMake Things BetterRespect Others (by keeping confidences, telling the truth, and keeping your promises)Be FairCareComplete a few fun writing exercises (optional) during the webinar. After which, Bruce shows how the principles of ethical intelligence reveal which option in each scenario is best.We'll conclude with a Call to Action so that some of the lessons from this webinar can be put into practice immediately. Even doing one of the things Bruce suggests will enrich your accounting practice and your life.
LinkedIn Profile Secrets for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Effective branding and LinkedIn profile positioning for CPAsBest practices and tips for each profile featureOptimizing language and words to attract clients: Your headline, essay, descriptions, and keywordsSizzle elements: Your headshot, background banner, videos, and mediaEssential LinkedIn settings and privacy for CPAs
Excel - Feature Review in 100 minutes
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of Excel's features and functionsWalk-through of Excel's ribbons What the Excel features and functions can do for you
Microsoft 365 Deployment Bootcamp for Your Practice
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Online
4.00 Credits
Specific topics that will be covered:Understanding the full potential of Microsoft 365 to drive efficiency in your practiceBest practices for deploying Microsoft 365 in accounting, tax and advisory firmsDesign your Teams app setup to meet the unique attributes of your practiceUse SharePoint and OneDrive to organize your files and share them securely with your clientsOrganize your thoughts, meeting notes and other content centrally in OneNoteTrack your client engagements and internal projects efficiently and effectively with the Planner appUse Microsoft 365 to document processes, improve client services and increase productivityStep-by-step guide for deployment of Microsoft 365 in your firm based on best practices
Audit 303: Internal Controls - Required Communications
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:The required communication of internal control matters noted on an auditEvaluating the severity of identified deficiencies, including consideration of qualitative considerationsImportance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisorAnticipating and preventing internal control issues related to reliable financial reporting, operational efficiency or complianceComponents of a well-written internal control commentBetter writing tips and techniques
Becoming Conflict Competent
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Online
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