CPE Catalog & Events
Ethics: How to Give and Receive Criticism the Right Way
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Online
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
Surgent's Progressive Discipline and Termination
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Online
2.00 Credits
Defining progressive discipline, including typical steps in any progressive discipline process The importance of a fair disciplinary process When and how progressive discipline should be used, including using progressive discipline in the lead-up to termination Documentation best practices Limitations on at-will employment, including contracts and laws regarding discrimination and retaliation Avoiding key risks in the termination process Best practices for legally compliant termination procedures
Adobe Acrobat - Increase Your Productivity With PDF Files
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Navigating Adobe Acrobat DCCreating PDF files from other applicationsOrganize PDF files and pages within a PDFUsing the annotation tools to review and markupA PDF filesPreparing your PDF for printingCreating links to pages, files and websitesSecuring your PDF filesSearching PDF filesCreating fillable formsAdobe Acrobat integration with Office 365
Engagement Management with the Microsoft 365 Planner App
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the Planner app features and functionalityStep-by-step review and demonstration of how to deploy Planner in your practiceCreating a plan from scratch or use a templateCreating tasks with checklistsAssigning tasksScheduling tasksSetup recurring tasksAttach files to a taskMaintain a task activity journalManage task views with buckets and tagsIntegrate plan schedules with your Outlook calendar.Detailed review of plan / task progress reporting featuresUsing plan templates for recurring engagements
Excel for Staff Level 1 - What You Never Learned
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Navigating around worksheetsSelecting cells and rangesHow to use custom number formattingHow to leverage ViewsHow to build better formulas with referenced variables and defined namesLearn to quickly format cells with Cell StylesLearn proper worksheet structure
Audit 304: Auditing Basic Investments - Common Risks
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the most common investment typesTypical audit risks and related audit procedures for common investmentsThe basics of accounting for equity investments in other entitiesUnderstanding common 'plain vanilla' derivatives, like interest rate swapsFair value disclosure, including applying the fair value hierarchy
Critical Thinking Masterclass
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Cognitive biasConducting a ƒ?othinking auditƒ??MetathinkingProfessional skepticismDecision mappingHabit replacementEmotional intelligenceMemory enhancement
Surgent's The Accountant as the Expert Witness
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Online
2.00 Credits
Becoming qualified as an expert witness Best practices for testifying at trial Understanding the different roles accountants can play in litigation Working with attorneys to prepare and present a case at trial The role of experts in commercial versus personal injury litigation Confidentiality orders Compensation for expert witnesses Preparing for and attending depositions Daubert challenges to experts Expert reports The role of experts in antitrust, securities litigation, and professional liability cases Credibility as a witness
PPP Fraud and Financial Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Ethical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and its Applications in Accounting.Custom Instructions (CI) for Persistent Context in Financial Conversations.Analyzing Financial Statements and News Releases using ChatGPT.Exploring Business Opportunities through Hyper-Local and Sectoral Analysis.Advanced Data Analysis for Financial Comparisons and Capital Asset Audits.Image Analysis for Asset, Space, and User Interface Design.Voice Interaction with ChatGPT for Enhanced User Experience and Accessibility.
Compilations, Reviews, and Audits: How They Differ
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Review of differences of compilation, review and audit engagementsCompare and contrast major considerations of each type of engagementProvide practical tips and strategiesProfessional standards that govern each type of engagement
Long-Term Care Insurance: Make the Switch
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The need to fund for long-term care in AmericaClient's attitudes and misconceptionsInnovative long-term care solutions and funding
Motivating the Right Way - Get the Most From Your Staff!
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Online
2.00 Credits
The issues and alternatives of motivation.Why many motivation tactics consistently failHow to change your motivation tactics to enhance performanceThe three things that every professional wantsThe new science of effective motivationHow to motivate people todayAn action plan to enhance motivation
Surgent's Introduction to Forensic Accounting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Review of the different aspects of forensic accounting The civil litigation process as it relates to forensic accounting Litigation services provided by forensic accountants Fraud detection and prevention Various types of fraud Training and certifications in forensic accounting Forensic accounting in bankruptcy proceedings Forensic accounting in family law proceedings Calculating damages for use in litigation Valuations Ethical issues pertinent to forensic accounting
What's Going on at the GASB (2024)
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.GASB 101, Compensated Absences.GASB standards coming down the pike.
Transform Your Organization With Office 365 and Teams
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Online
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Orientation to the Office 365 ecosystemStrategic value of deploying Office 365Using the Teams app as the central hub for your online communications and collaborationSetting up your file management system with SharePoint and OneDriveLeveraging the Office 365 mobile apps to take your office on the roadUsing the Planner app to track and manage team projectsHarnessing the Forms app to convert your forms to digitally fillable online formsOrientation to the Office 365 Admin appLightning round review of all the Office 365 apps so that you will be aware of all that Office 365 has to offerTips and best practices for developing your Office 365 deployment strategy
Synchronize Your Files to the Cloud with SharePoint -Updated
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of the OneDrive Sync app functionalityStep-by-step review and demonstration of how to deploy this appInstalling the Sync app on your local devicesConfiguring the files and folders to synchronize toy your local deviceManage the locally stored filesBest practice tips for using the Sync app and avoiding common mistakes
An Ethical Framework - How It Works
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Online
2.00 Credits
Structure of Professional EthicsThe Differences Between the Code of Professional Ethics as maintained by the AICPA, the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), Joint Ethics Enforcement Program (JEEP) and Joint Trial Board What Happens When an Ethics Complaint is ReceivedCase Studies
Internal Control Changes for Remote Workers
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:The benefits and pitfalls of remote employees.How to maximize the value provided by distance workers.Policies, procedures, and control measures designed for a more geographically dispersed workforce.
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - March 2025
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Current individual tax issuesCurrent business entity tax issuesAny current tax legislation occurring during the periodOther issues affecting the profession, including IRS procedure, current cases, payroll, and other federal tax issues