CPE Catalog & Events
Business Longevity: Stabilize, Strengthen, and Succeed
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Strategic Planning The role of AI in Business
K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
• Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings • Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues • Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate, and Zapier
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Defining Federal Income TaxesComputing federal income tax liabilityCalculating adjusted gross incomeDefining Qualifying ChildDetermining filing statusCalculating the Kiddie TaxStandard deductionTax Rates for ordinary income, capital gains, and qualified dividend incomeCash v. Accrual MethodFiling deadlines and obtaining extensions
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for the CPA
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Examine the CPA's role in today's economy Compare similarities and differences between individual and business ethics Explore the link between ethics, integrity and scruples Discuss the basic attributes of ethics and professional conduct Review the history of the CPA profession and the CPA's requirement to adhere to ethics policies and codes of conduct Review the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and a CPA's responsibilities to the public, clients and colleagues Discuss the common rules and statutes faced daily in the CPA profession. Case studies may also be utilized to present potential ethical dilemmas CPAs may face during their careers Review CPA Independence violations by current legal case examples
Leaders Eat Last. Why? - 1 Hour Session
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Why building trust is essential How trusting relationships makes us more effective Steps to build trust
Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Compliance Supplements Yellowbook Accounting
The Ethics Hour: Heartfelt Leadership: How Ethical Leaders Build Trust, featuring John F. Levy, MBA, CPA, CIA and Don Minges, MBA
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
What are the three components of ethical leadership Ethical prescriptions and ethical proscriptions How to become a trusted leader
FASB Update and Review
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
FASB updates that will affect near-term reporting Future topics that may soon be addressed by the FASB
Surgent's Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes That Can Wipe Out Retirement Savings
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Coverage of applicable rules from SECURE Act 2.0 The 10% penalty Net unrealized appreciation of employer securities Roth IRA conversions Rollovers and the limitations Direct rollovers vs indirect rollovers, and tax withholding Beneficiary portability rules When a Roth IRA distribution is qualified to be tax-free Excess contributions and the 6% excise tax
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
Critical Technical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
A methodical approach to business and strategic planning Overview of The Balanced Scorecard approach to creating key performance metrics Common metrics for analyzing financial statements and trends Accounting and finance role in Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM)
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Excel Tips & Tricks for the Non-Accountant
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the workbook and worksheet environment Obtaining and utilizing data Editing and formatting The “Insert” Menu The “Page Layout” Menu The “View” Menu Selecting and using formulas Shortcuts and tricks
Shortcuts that Excel Users Love
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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.
K2's Effective Automation And Outsourcing
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Overview of how firms and businesses currently use automation and outsourcing Discussion of the management and regulatory compliance issues with offshore and onshore outsourcing use in small and mid-size organizations Review of which tasks are best suited for offshoring, which solutions are best for onshore outsourcing, and which solutions can be solved with technology Discussion of specific solution providers which provide solutions for tax and accounting firms as well as internal accounting departments
Maximizing the Tax Benefits of an Installment Sale
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $29
Installment sale treatment eligibility When to elect out of installment sale treatment Installment sales of business assets Installment sale default and the rules for personal property vs real property Depreciation recapture
Five Amazing Business Books in 100 Minutes
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Five business books, including, • “Leaders Eat Last”, by Simon Sinek, • “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel, • “American Icon” by Bryce Hoffman, • “Slide:ology” by Nancy Duarte, and • “Brain Rules” by John Molina.
Develop Your Emotional Intelligence to Be More Successful in Life and Leadership
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Leadership Building Stronger Workplace Relationships Creating and Leading High-Performing Teams Navigating Change with Emotional Intelligence
Inspector Gadget Technology Update 25-26
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Emerging technologies AI and RPA Blockchain and 5G Gear & Gadgets Internet-of-Things
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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