CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Eliminating Busy Season: Transforming Your Practice to Year- Round Advisory Services
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Online
2.00 Credits
Limitations of the traditional busy season model Building a year-round advisory practice Transitioning existing clients Attracting higher-value clients Integrating tax, financial, and estate planning Workflow restructuring and operations Pricing and value communication Implementation challenges
Managing Current Fraud Trends in a Shifting Environment
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Virtual
8.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Summary of the impact of fraud on entities worldwide.Common fraud schemes and typical median losses that result.How smaller entity fraud risk differs from those of larger entities.The statistical profile of the most common fraud perpetrator.The most effective methods for preventing and detecting fraud.Cybersecurity risk management trends and best practices.
Introduction to Risk Assessment
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements.Inquiries, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection techniques. Understanding how risk assessment drives engagement planning and supports the development of appropriate audit responses.
ACPEN: Scaling at the Speed of Trust: How to Grow Without Losing What Makes You Great
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Online
1.20 Credits
Talent Strategy Culture Employer Branding Leadership Growth
Partnership/LLC Taxation: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Discuss the impact of the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction on partnerships and their partnersThe meaning of a "tax basis capital account"How the financial accounting and tax capital accounts differ from one anotherDetermine a partner's share of the partnership's liabilitiesDistinguish "recourse" loans from "nonrecourse" loansWhat are "qualified nonrecourse financing" loans and how they affect partnersSection 704 "built-in gain or loss" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reportingSection 4655 "at risk" rules and how they impact Schedule K-1 reporting
ACPEN: Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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Online
2.00 Credits
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment
ACPEN: Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Auditing Yellowbook
AI & Accounting in Manufacturing
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Intelligent automation and dark factoriesPredictive maintenance and real-time cost trackingAI-enabled financial reporting and dashboardsContinuous auditing and anomaly detectionTax compliance automation and transfer pricing AIData governance and cybersecurity in financial systemsWorkforce reskilling and AI-augmented financial roles
Surgent's Tax and Advisory with Agentic AI
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Virtual
0.00 Credits
Agent use in transfer pricing, tax compliance automation, and M&A due diligence Examples of agent deployment in global accounting firms Regulatory frameworks Governance and controls for autonomous tax tools Strategic advisory with agent-based scenario planning
ACPEN: Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
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Online
4.00 Credits
Accounting Leadership Management
2026/27 Yellow Book Update
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution.The GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning.Recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities.Overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements.
The Future of Audit: Technology, Talent & Transformation
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: Explore AI, blockchain, and data analytics impact on audits Address talent crisis through retention and upskilling strategies Navigate PCAOB standards and regulatory sandbox concepts Expand audits to include ESG and nonfinancial metrics Implement technology solutions for firms of all sizes
ACPEN: The New AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services
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Online
2.00 Credits
Review of the new AICPA Statement on Standards for Tax Services Reorganization of SSTS by type of work performed Discuss new standards on data protection, reliance on tools and representation of tax clients before taxing authorities
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
ACPEN: Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions
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Online
4.00 Credits
The basic benefits of why The 5-15 report Curiosity and creativity
ACPEN: Ultimate Small Business HR Guide: Essential Tips for Success
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Online
1.00 Credits
Small Business Management
Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Legislation impacting individual taxpayersThe One Big Beautiful Bill ActExtenders legislation updateChild tax and dependent care creditsSection 199A deductionCapital gains and lossesRental real estateOther passive activities losses
Microsoft Copilot Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Getting started with Microsoft CopilotTour of the Copilot app and how to use itVariety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxProtecting your data privacy in Microsoft CopilotAdvanced Microsoft Copilot features reviewIntegration with Microsoft 365 apps
Surgent's Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Quality management standards SAS 146, SSARS No. 26, and SSAE 23 Risk assessment, which forms the basis of the SQM Monitoring and evaluating the SQM
ACPEN: Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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Online
2.00 Credits
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Qualified improvement property Section 179, including inflation adjustments Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits Rev. Proc. 87-57 and MACRS ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business Update on recent developments
