CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 2 (Cryptology)
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Forensic Accounting Accounting Finance Auditing
ACPEN: State of AI
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
AI Hype vs Reality AI 2025 Advancements AI Governance Structure AI Strategy Planning AI Implementation Decisions
ACPEN: Ethics - Keeping the Good from Breaking Bad
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Ethical business behavior Ethical business decisions
ACPEN: The Controllership Series: The Controllers Role in Internal Controls
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Internal Controls
ACPEN: Business Tax Update for Industry
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
“Tax-mageddon” – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Other recent Federal legislative, rules and tax developments impacting business taxpayers Current status of Research and Experimentation costs and Interest Expense Limitation Phaseout of Bonus Depreciation and MACRS issues Latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments
Get started with Power BI
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.Comparative Analysis: Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
Surgent's Incident Response and Case Studies in AI-powered Cybersecurity
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Frameworks for incident response (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework) Case studies of notable AI-powered cybersecurity incidents (e.g., ransomware, data breaches) Practical tips for financial professionals to manage crises Post-incident analysis and lessons learned Building organizational resilience through continuous improvement
Surgent's Work-Life Balance: Maximizing Productivity and Understanding Related Tax Issues
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Discuss how productivity strategies may improve work-life balance Understand the state tax consequences that may arise when working from home Identify and discuss challenges unique to financial professionals Review how some organizations are providing support to improve work-life balance Explore the role of alternative work arrangements Examine challenges unique to auditors versus tax professionals A comparison of work-life balance between public and industry accountants How work-family conflict varies among financial professionals Recommendations for improving work-life balance
ACPEN: Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The basic benefits of why The 5-15 report Curiosity and creativity
ACPEN: Triple Your Memory, Prevent Dementia and Halve Your Stress - Part 1
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why the brain can remember some things a hundred times better than others Why we typically forget names and faces, and what can be done about it How our emotions follow the motion of our body, and how that can be used to instill instant confidence How to tap into a completely relaxed and/or confident state of mind in 10 seconds or less using advanced hypnotic conditioning and Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques How to prevent dementia and brain “fog” using specific supplements and exercise How to stay motivated to use the methods outlined in this course to advance your career and achieve a higher quality of life How to use the concept of constant learning to help you maintain a balanced and fulfilling
ACPEN: The Essential Auditing Update with Renee Rampulla
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Hot Auditing Topics Fraud Group Audits Sustainability Quality Management Frequent Peer Review Matters
2026/27 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Audit
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS).Auditing and attestation developments from the AICPA, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities. Recent and upcoming standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including updates related to SSAEs, SSARSs, exposure drafts on confirmations and fraud, and changes affecting group audits.
ACPEN: Federal Tax Update – Individual & Business Current Developments
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Discuss the most recent individual and business income tax legislation passed to date Walk through major tax changes to corporations, partnerships and/or individuals and any changes to the income tax forms and other related schedules Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, §461(l) business loss limitations, §163(j) business interest deduction limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, retirement plans, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses Brush up on the individual and business income tax rates (e.g., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax) Discuss other individual income tax topics and changes to filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income and income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit) Walk through the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations Review other important IRS audit areas such as basis and at-risk limitations for S shareholders and partners, passive activity losses and real estate professionals and self-employment taxes
An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Fraudulent acts initiated from outside organizationsWhy internal fraud occursThe importance of fighting cyber-fraudSteps that verify anti-fraud activities are working
Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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.
ACPEN: Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement
Written Information Security Plans
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security.Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners.AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements.Key components of a Written Information Security Plan.Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors.Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP.FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders.Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance.
ACPEN: Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Network Forensics
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $79
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
ACPEN: The Controllership Series - Sales, Collections and Customer Credit
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1.5 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Sales Collections
ACPEN: Internal Controls That May Have Prevented Fraud
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understand what factors allowed certain frauds to occur Recognize what internal controls may have prevented the frauds Consider application of these lessons to circumstances you encounter in your professional endeavors