CPE Catalog & Events
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Various types of penalties: Accuracy related, fraud, understatement of valuation, reporting requirement, failure to pay, and pay or deposit penaltiesRules on waiver of penalties and interestsVarious forms and procedures for requesting reliefFirst Time Abatement: Requirements and proceduresHow an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatementProcedures for requesting refund of paid penaltiesAvailable administrative options
Gamed: Why Performance Targets and Incentives Fail and How to Fix Them
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Diagnosing problems with existing performance targets and incentives Designing performance targets (that work in the real world) Designing incentives the drive the intended behaviours and outcomes Avoiding common mistakes, problems and pitfalls with performance targets and incentives
How SAS Nos. 134-145 Improve Risk-Based Audits
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Key changes to audit report elements intended to improve the understandability of the nature and results of financial statement auditsEnhanced required by-product communications with management and those charged with governance to promote more reliable financial statementsClarifications related to obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence, including significant unusual transactions, related parties, going concern uncertainty, and accounting estimatesNew definitions and requirements related to identifying and evaluating risks of material misstatementOther important matters contained in SAS Nos. 134-145
Forensic Data Analytics Supercourse for Fraud Prevention and Detection
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Forensic data analytics Fraud prevention and detection Data validation and methodologies COSO's Fraud Risk Management Guide principles Innovations in anti-fraud technology
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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TBD
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
Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Common obstacles to goal achievement The limitations of SMART goals Characteristics of effective outcome goals Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
Applying the New Expected Credit Loss Model
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Principles behind the new expectation credit loss model Acceptable methods for evaluating expected credit loss for certain financial instruments Enhanced disclosure requirements common for nonpublic entities
Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Determining an appropriate sense of quantitative and qualitative materiality Identifying the critical components of the financial statements that matter most to financial statement users Evaluating where the financial statements are most likely to contain material fraud and error, and ensuring adequate internal control and monitoring to mitigate those risks
Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Building Reports Workflow: Understand the steps for creating professional and functional reports.Gather and Organize Data: Learn best practices for compiling and cleaning data for accurate analysis.Set Calculations and Key Metrics: Apply formulas and functions to calculate meaningful insights. Format and Structure Report: Use formatting tools to create visually appealing and structured reports.Review and Validate: Verify data accuracy and troubleshoot potential errors.Share the Report: Learn methods for distributing reports effectively within your organization.
Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The consequences of upward leadership failure. Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses. Making the business case for your ideas.
Mastering Charitable Remainder Trusts and Form 5227 ComplianceCompliance
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) Types of CRTs and their Benefits Formation and Funding of CRTs Identifying Suitable Candidates for CRTs Understanding Form 5227: An Overview Line-by-Line Breakdown of Form 5227 Reporting Trust Assets and Income Distributions and Charitable Beneficiaries Compliance Updates and Recent Changes to Form 5227 Best Practices for Accurate Completion and Filing
Section 199A Rules and Forms Reporting
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
A deep-dive look at the Section 199A flow-through entities deduction Calculation of qualified business income Self-rental rule for 199A compared to self-rental rule for passive activities Differing impact on the sole proprietorship, partnerships and S corporations Forms reporting in Form 8995 and Form 8995-A 199A flowchart
Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Preparing to write: what is my purpose and objective and who is my audience When email is the appropriate communication methodology and when it’s not Common email mistakes and how to avoid them Proven techniques for writing more efficient, readable, and outcome-focused emails
Surgent's Top Business Tax Planning Strategies
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Complying with the beneficial ownership information reporting requirements The current status of the Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program Using the newly expanded access to business tax accounts for partners and shareholders of S corporations IRS guidance allowing car dealers to provide electric vehicle tax rebates upfront to qualified auto buyers Monetizing energy credits Amortization of research and experimental expenditures Dealing with the taxpayer loss in the Tax Court in Soroban Capital Partners requiring managers to pay self-employment tax on certain payments to limited partners Contributions to Roth “catch-up” plans Roth contributions to a SEP and Simple IRA Employer matching contributions to a Roth account Section 179 and bonus depreciation Roth 401(k) contributions no longer subject to RMDs during the owner’s lifetime
Surgent's Federal Tax Update
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Comprehensive coverage of the Inflation Reduction Act, including: The Clean Vehicle Credit, Credit for Previously Owned Clean Vehicles, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, Residential Clean Energy Credit, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, Premium Tax Credit, Elective Payment, Transferability, and Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Comprehensive coverage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including: Expanding Enrollment in Retirement Plans, Increase in Age for Required Beginning Date for Mandatory Distributions, and New Exceptions to Penalty-Free Withdrawal from Retirement Plans Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation The Gig Economy -- Tax implications, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification, and the 2024 DOL Final Rule Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas
The Competent Accountant - Mastering the Role of the Controller/ CFO
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization
New Mergers & Acquisitions: Tricks, Traps, & Terrors
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TBD
4.2 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization
Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies and Professional Liability in Public Accounting
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Differentiating risks faced when performing various levels of professional services, such as audits, reviews, compilations, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and similar Best practices for preventing quality control concerns that could lead to peer review deficiencies or malpractice claims Establishing an understanding with the client to minimize misunderstandings as to the nature and scope of engagements Explain situations when independence should be appropriately safeguarded when performing nonattest services
2025 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The Professional Ethics Executive Committee's updated ethics rules.An overview of recently issued ethics rules that CPAs need to know to be compliant.
Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Tour of the Power BI Desktop Interface: Understand the layout, tools, and features of Power BI Desktop.Tour of PowerBI.com Interface: Familiarize with the online environment of Power BI for report creation.Importing Power Pivot Data Model: Understand how to integrate Power Pivot models into Power BI for more complex data analysis.Building Visuals: Learn the step-by-step process to create compelling visuals and understand the importance of visual context in data storytelling.Review of Available Visuals: Explore the variety of visuals available in Power BI and their appropriate applications.Power BI Desktop Features: Delve into the advanced features of Power BI Desktop, enhancing data manipulation and visualization capabilities.Building Interactivity into Visuals: Learn to create dynamic and interactive reports that engage and inform.Publishing Reports to PowerBI.com: Gain skills in uploading and managing reports on PowerBI.com for wider access and collaboration.