CPE Catalog & Events
I Spy with My Little Eye ... an Illegality
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Are Accountants the Conscience of Business?Today’s Ethical Duty of ConfidentialityIESBA NOCLAR PronouncementWhere We Go from Here (No Clarity?)Case Discussion and AnalysisConclusion
Everything There is to Know About Summonsing
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The ingredients that make up an IRS summons.The IRS' legal authority to summons.How to comply with a summons.Whether to appear in response with your client or not.Common errors the IRS can make that will invalidate a summons.Following DOJ summons referral process; all based on an actual case.
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
Create Measures in Power BI that Define Your Metrics
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Introduction to DAX: Understanding the fundamentals of DAX and its role in Power BI.Advanced DAX Formulas: Delving into complex DAX functions and formulas for creating sophisticated measures.Time Intelligence in DAX: Exploring time-based functions to analyze data over different periods.Validating Measures with DAX: Techniques for ensuring accuracy and reliability in your DAX measures.Using PivotTables for Measure Validation: Employing PivotTables in Power BI to test and confirm the effectiveness of DAX measures.
Surgent's Latest Developments in Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing
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Online
8.00 Credits
Developing issues related to Yellow Book audits and single audits Key AICPA developments affecting audits of governments and nonprofits (including SAS No. 145 on risk assessment) Recent GASB activities directed toward state and local governments (e.g., the implementation of GASB Nos. 100 and 101, and additional GASB projects) Lessons learned by nonprofits (and lessons remaining) from the implementation of FASB ASC 842, Leases and ASU No. 2020-07 related to contributions of nonfinancial assets Other issues related to nonprofits
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
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:Awareness of advanced functionsCreative methods for data manipulationUsing intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism to develop a problem-solving mentalityReal-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with ExcelUsing Excel to perform e-mail mergesMany other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolboxEnhance creativity in your approach to developing Excel models
Implementing System Changes: Success Planning & Leadership
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Setting the stage for a successful implementationAssigning the right resourcesCreating and utilizing a project planCommunicating effectivelyProviding post implementation supportRecognizing the winsCapturing lessons learned
Surgent's Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Achieving Success in a Worker Classification Audit
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Online
2.00 Credits
The 20 common law factors in a worker classification audit that are used to distinguish an employee from an independent contractor How disgruntled independent contractors can use IRS Form 8919 against a former employer When and how to use §530 as a defense in worker classification audits What is "industry practice" for §530 purposes Common sense steps that will avoid the recharacterization of workers treated as independent contractors to employees The IRS’s Voluntary Classification Settlement Program — advantages and disadvantages
Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors, and Executives
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Online
2.00 Credits
Unconscious bias, including the five defining characteristics of unconscious bias The real-world impacts of unconscious biases, including impacts on racial minorities, women, and older workers The concept of microaggressions, with examples An effective strategy for adult learning that can be applied to change unconscious biases, which can also be used to learn other skills A framework for handling mistakes and using them to build trust and respect in the workplace. We call this the “oops, did I just say that?” section.
Professional Skepticism
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Online
2.00 Credits
The Professional Skepticism ƒ?oMind Setƒ??Recent PronouncementsProfessional Skepticism as DiligenceCases and ControversiesConclusion
Monthly Federal Tax Updates - July 2024
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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
How Fraud Can Affect Smaller Organizations
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Online
4.00 Credits
The major topics included in this course include:The reasons for fraudFraudulent acts that are initiated against smaller organizationsMethods to stop fraud attempts against small businesses
Audit 403: Fraud Trends - Applying Real-Life Lessons
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Online
2.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this course include:Fraud trends per the most recent Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Annual Report on Fraud and AbuseReal-life examples of fraud in nonpublic entity and nonprofit environments.Cyber-security risks of fraud
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
The specific topics that will be presented include:An explanation of what blockchain isReview of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technologyThorough review of the components of a blockchain applicationReview of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commercePotential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing
Introduction to the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry
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Online
1.00 Credits
The major topics covered in this class include:The unique regulatory world of insuranceDifferences from other industriesDifferences within the industryTypes of accountingInvolvement of specialistsTax considerations
Ethics: How to Ensure Zombie Ethics Won't Kill Your Business
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Online
2.00 Credits
Weƒ?Tll closely examine several myths about ethical leadership that continue to plague businesses like yours. Youƒ?Tll learn why these ideas deserve to be put to rest for good and what should take their place. This will be an ethics webinar unlike any you have ever takenƒ?"because it will be both entertaining and rich in content!
New Quality Management Standards: A Practical Approach to Risk Assessment and Response
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Online
2.00 Credits
Quality management Peer review Audits Risk assessment
Surgent's Stock vs. Asset Acquisitions of C Corporations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Advantages and disadvantages to buyer and seller of an asset acquisition and a stock acquisition Tax treatment of consulting agreements and covenants not to compete Sale of personal goodwill associated with an asset acquisition Tax consequences associated with a stock acquisition and an asset acquisition Acquisitive reorganizations Non-tax issues that must be considered when a corporation is acquired
Surgent's Top 20 Questions Advisors Ask About the SECURE Acts and Other IRA Rules
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Online
2.00 Credits
SECURE Acts and the 10-year rule Roth IRA beneficiary options Where the stretch IRA really ends The new limitations for spouse IRA beneficiaries The new spouse options for spouse beneficiaries New RMD rules for Roth 401(k)s Overriding the 10-year rule for an eligible designated beneficiary How the age of death affects beneficiary options The new early distribution penalty exceptions Rollovers vs. transfers for spouse beneficiaries Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) for owners and beneficiaries The “at least as rapidly” (ALAR) rule New reduced rate for excess accumulation penalty on RMD failures How to avoid unlimited accrual of the 6% excise tax How to avoid unlimited accrual of the 25% excise tax Clarifying the definition of disability for an exception to the 10% additional tax 529 to Roth: who, what, when, and how The new starting ages for RMDs Designated vs. eligible designated beneficiaries and their options Catch-up contributions for ages 50 and over Catch-up contributions for ages 60 to 63 When the 60-day deadline is missed When the one-per-year rollover limit is about to be broken Retaining qualifications for exceptions to the 10% additional tax