CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Liquidation of Flow-Through Entities for LLCs and Partnerships
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
Tax rules governing liquidation of a partnership or S corporation Tax treatment of the shareholder/partner/member receiving a liquidating distribution in an S corporation liquidation/partnership liquidation Tax impact on the pass-through entity when the entity is liquidated Receipt of corporate liabilities in an S corporation distribution Proportionate, liquidating partnership distributions to partners, and gains and losses to a partner on a liquidating partnership distribution Tax issues associated with a partnership distribution of noncash properties in a liquidation Compliance requirements on the occasion of a liquidation of a corporation or a partnership
What's Going on at the GASB
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Online
4.00 Credits
Leases SBITAs Public Private Partnerships Revenue & Expense Recognition Financial Reporting Model
360 Budgeting: A Holistic Approach to Process and Solutions
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Online
8.00 Credits
Defining the budget process Common budgetary cultures and discussion of solutions Does your budget need an overhaul or just a tune up? How to make the budget flexible Making a better budget and maybe even a better you (or at least improving the perception of the budget work itself) How to build a flexible budget model that works? What are the steps we can take to budget for economic and external factors beyond our control? How the right Chart of Accounts can simply your work Budget and GAAP are not the same and why they are fine not to be Efficiently modeling payroll and benefits Identifying controllable and uncontrollable expense Using key variables to stress-test your budget Understanding your own leadership tendencies and applying them to your strengths? Understanding core personality types Learning what type of person you are? Managing and coping with the budget team Effectively dealing with the A, B, C and other players? Identifying the ‘Big Picture’ and your role in effective communication Communicating so others can understand us Understanding a presentation’s anatomy? Tips and tricks for budget presentations
Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of ethicsEthical values and principlesDEI working definitionsUnconscious bias, assumptions, microaggressionsStanding Up and Speaking OutDEI and Organizational Responsibility
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.
The Controllership Series - Overhead, Direct and Indirect Costs and Allocation Methods
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Online
1.00 Credits
Accounting Finance Procurement Operations
Risk Is Increasing - and Risk Management Is Evolving
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Virtual
1.00 Credits
Risk management Value stream and Plus/Delta techniques Cyber risks Black Swan events
K2's Collaboration - Best Platforms And Practices
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Online
2.00 Credits
The primary drivers of collaboration Who are the leading collaboration technology providers Why collaboration sometimes fails Best practices to facilitate collaboration Today's leading collaboration providers and tools
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - February 2026
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Virtual
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
Schedule C of Form 1040
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Online
2.00 Credits
When Schedule C applies Cash v. Accrual method Typical business deductions Business vehicle expenses Section 179 and bonus depreciation
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Three levels of listeningStrategies to remain focusedBuilding trust through listeningTactics to practice the Titanium RuleDelegating with confidenceEstablishing an accountability system
Beyond the Basics of SSARS and Nonattest Services: Are You Certain You Are in Compliance?
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Online
8.00 Credits
Preventing malpractice claims related to nonattest accounting services Identifying and safeguarding independence threats when issuing attest reports Establishing an understanding with the client regarding non-audit services Defining the varying levels of responsibility for accountants performing non-audit services Performing compilations and reviews effectively and efficiently, including nature and extent of documentation considerations Practice performing analytical review procedures appropriately, including developing proper advance expectations for review engagements Properly considering going concern, subsequent events, and other disclosure matters Common issues related to peer reviews, including recurring reporting problems Applying financial analysis best practices to help your clients better interpret their financial results
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.
The Complete Guide to the Preparation of Form 1041
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Online
8.00 Credits
Step-by-step Form 1041 preparation Key issues in decedent’s estates and trusts Understanding Subchapter J and its impact on taxation Compliance strategies for fiduciary entities Tax treatment of DNI and IRD Case studies illustrating real-world application Legislative updates affecting estate and trust taxation
IFRS Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Explore where financial statement preparers should focus the most time and attention on now when preparing interim and annual financial statements, such as: o Costs charged to PP&E in the "testing&" phase o Calculating onerous contract costs o Calculating the 10 percent test for determining substantially different cash flows Discover highlights of recently-issued IFRS pronouncements, focusing on changes with upcoming effective dates, such as: o Classification of liabilities as current o Defining accounting estimates
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools
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Online
2.00 Credits
Cost-volume-profit analysis, including target profit and break-even calculations Variable costing Relevant costs and decision-making Standard costs and variances Activity-based costing Segment reporting and analysis Capital budgeting considerations Overview of Excel capabilities for supporting managerial analysis
Exploring the New Lease Accounting Standard
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:What is a lease?Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities Impact on lessors and lesseesDisclosures and transition rulesEffective dates
Corporate Ethics Cases: Discuss Real Life Conflicts
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Online
4.00 Credits
Can you protect the public interest without violating our profession's confidentiality rules? How can a corporate world CPA get in trouble with their board of accountancy? Is a culture of fear and intimidation particularly susceptible to corporate fraud? How can using the CPA credential get a corporate accountant in trouble? Is exaggerating your CPE hours a violation of our professional codes of conduct? What are your options when your employer is clearly breaking the law? Does any legislation provide effective Whistleblower protection?
Ethics: How to Run Your Business Well
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Virtual
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The five principles of ethical intelligenceHow to make the right decisions in a range of challenging situationsThe fundamental ethical principal, "Do No Harm"
Technology Trends Update for CPAs with John Higgins
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Virtual
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of cloud computing as the foundation for all tech trendsBig data and data analytics the new frontier for CPAsWorkflow automation with RPA, ML and AI with a focus on ChatGPTBlockchain technology, the revolutionary data storage modelCryptocurrency 15 years later, an update on the market and technologyMetaverse - what's it all aboutCloud based financial and ERP software market update
