CPE Catalog & Events
Accounting and Reporting Long-Term Debt
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Online
2.00 Credits
Debt terms that impact classification of debt, such as due on demand and subjective acceleration clauses, and more! Proper treatment of short-term obligations that are expected to refinance within the next 12 months "Revolving" credit agreements, where short-term debt is automatically replaced with other short-term debt for a specified period of time Differentiating between debt modifications and troubled debt restructuring Debt covenant compliance special considerations, including the proper form of waiver of rights to call the debt for violation
Common Sense CFO: Decoding and Mitigating Internal and External Risks
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Online
2.00 Credits
Defining risk as it impacts organizations Understanding external and internal risks Examples of these risks How do we identify and assess? What can be done about the risks? Developing a risk mitigation strategy Monitoring and mitigating risk
Deep Dive into Quality Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
SQMS 1 and 2 Auditing Yellowbook
Governmental Accounting 101
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Online
2.00 Credits
Fund Types Budgetary Accounting Financial Reporting Requirements Single Audit Act Audit Standards and Procedures Best Practices in Governmental Accounting
Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits
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Online
2.00 Credits
Required disclosure related to liquidity and other significant uncertainties for fair presentation of financial statements Evaluating the need for going concern and other uncertainty disclosures in the current environment
It Is Legal, But Is It Really Ethical?, featuring Rob Berry and Bob Mims
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Online
1.00 Credits
Is ‘legal’ the same as ‘ethical’? Why or why not? The value of using the Code of Professional Conduct properly. Resolving situations where the two are divergent.
Individual Tax Update: Recent Developments
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Online
2.00 Credits
Recent tax legislation, rulings and developments impacting individual taxpayers Credits (child, dependent care, earned income, health) Key rulings and regulations affecting individual taxpayers, including the Section 199A deduction, capital gains and losses, rental real estate and other passive activities losses, and other topics
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:The power of keyboard shortcutsOft used features with more capability than meets the eyeNew helpful featuresNote: This session is taught using Hands-On methodology. We provide practice files that tie to the examples in the course materials so participants can undertake all the steps in unison with the instructor.
Surgent's Auditing 401(k) Plans: Critical Issues and Annual Update
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
Key requirements of recently issued SASs Changes affecting 401(k) plans Audit strategy and improving overall efficiency Common mistakes as noted in peer reviews and DOL inspections
Complete Guide to Analyze Data with Excel PivotTables
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to PivotTables: Gain a solid understanding of what PivotTables are, their benefits in Excel, and how to prepare your data for creating effective PivotTables.Creating and Customizing PivotTables: Learn step-by-step how to build and format PivotTables, including filtering, sorting, and customizing layouts for optimal data analysis. Focus on Using PivotTables to Analyze Data: Explore techniques to summarize, group, and compare data with PivotTables, uncovering trends and insights for better decision-making.Advanced PivotTable Features: Discover advanced tools such as slicers, timelines, and using PowerPivot for deeper analytical capabilities. Data Visualization with PivotCharts: Learn to create PivotCharts from your PivotTables and customize them to visually present data insights effectively to stakeholders.
2025 Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Technology Hot Topics for Audits.Accounting Standard UpdatesProjects identified by the FASB's Invitation to Comment: Agenda Consultation.Year 2 considerations for leases including modification accounting.The impact of the changes to auditing group auditsThe status of the AICPA's quality management project management.The current work of the ASB.
About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
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Virtual
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
2025 Accounting & Auditing Update for Small Businesses
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that are most likely to impact small businesses.ASUs initiated by the Private Company Council (PCC).Alternative reporting options to GAAP including FRF for SMEs and IFRS for SMEs.Audit standards that small business auditors will need to implement.
Performance Auditing Made Easy
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Online
1.50 Credits
Performance audit standards Performance audit types Performance audit objectives
Ethics for CPAs: The Practical and the Possible
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Online
2.00 Credits
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and its interpretations New developments in regulation at the national and state level Best practices, case studies, and disciplinary actions
Introduction to Forensic Data Analytics
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Online
2.00 Credits
Data analytics Key fraud risk management guidance documents Data analytics frameworks Leading techniques and innovations for preventing and detecting fraud
Adobe Acrobat Tips for Working with PDF Files
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of all that Adobe Acrobat has to offerOrganizing your PDFs with bookmarks, links, file attachments and moreFormatting the presentation of PDFs with headers, footers and watermarksCreating and processing fillable formsProcessing documents for e-signatureTips for converting email messages, documents and spreadsheets into PDF formatCombining multiple PDF files into a single binder Utilizing the security features of Adobe Acrobat to protect document confidentiality
Surgent's Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
How SECURE Act 1.0 and SECURE Act 2.0 changed the RMD rules What is an RMD? Who is subject to RMDs? The types of accounts subject to RMDs How to calculate an RMD How to determine if a distribution can be an RMD How to determine which life expectancy table must be used when calculating an RMD The rollover and transfer rules during an RMD year IRS penalties for non-compliance with RMD regulations Applying RMD strategies to different plan types When RMDs can and cannot be aggregated How to correct an RMD shortfall How to get a waiver of the excise tax on an RMD failure The tax implication of an RMD How to donate an RMD tax-free How to determine the RMD rules that apply to a beneficiary
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
Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting Explained
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Online
8.00 Credits
Discussion of financial reporting risks increased by the current economic environment, including increased uncertainty related to critical financial statement amounts and significant disclosures Executive summary of recent Accounting Standards Updates Overview of fair value disclosure requirements and implementation issues Discussion of issues related to donor-restricted endowment funds Classification of net assets and reclassifications Endowments, including accounting, disclosures and UPMIFA Noncascontributions Contributions received and receivable Expense recognition issues Reporting expenses by function and nature Other relevant matters unique to the nonprofit environment
