CPE Catalog & Events
Basic Individual Taxation Course
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TBD
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
Effectively Responding to IRS Letters
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence Real-world examples of successful IRS communications Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them
Data & Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence for Controllers/CFOs
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
DA and BI relationship to accountant value. Current trends in BI and DA, including the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT. The changing accountant roles: data analyst, data scientist, and data storyteller, with an emphasis on how ChatGPT can be utilized in these capacities. Obtaining datasets to compare and contrast with their organization's data, and how ChatGPT can assist in analyzing and interpreting this data. BI tools and the inclusion of AI technologies such as ChatGPT to streamline processes and improve analytical capabilities.
K2's Small Business Internal Controls, Security, and Fraud Prevention and Detection
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Common challenges associated with implementing appropriate internal controls in small business environments Fraud in small business environments Internal control options in small business accounting software Understanding the need for application controls and general controls
Supervision/Management Competencies: An Ethical Approach
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Virtue EthicsMilgram and Zimbardo case studiesNavigating the transition from "Buddy to Boss"Self-Awareness and Regard for OthersSetting Standards and Analyzing PerformanceUnconscious BiasCommunication Skills
Bumper Sticker Ethics v. Professional Ethics
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction: "Bumper Sticker Ethics" Thinking About Ethics: Digging a Little DeeperCompare: Principles of Professional Ethics in AccountingCase Study: Frank v. Dana Corp.Conclusion: The Conceptual Framework as an Ethics Resource
K2's After QuickBooks, What's Next?
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Transitioning from QuickBooks Pro and Premier – challenges and opportunities Overview and comparison of leading accounting software solutions Implementation strategies and best practices for modern accounting platforms
Providing Ethical Leadership: Learning to be the Best Version of Yourself
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Examining the lives of ordinary people whose moral courage had a significant impact on those around them. How anyone, irrespective of their role in an organization, can inspire others to embrace ethical attitudes. Showing how even simple actions can outsized effect on a person’s sphere of influence.
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
Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Recent tax legislation, rules and developments related to capitalization and depreciation Qualified improvement property Section 179, including inflation adjustments Section 168(k) 100% bonus deduction Depreciation of automobiles, including new luxury auto limits Rev. Proc. 87-57 and MACRS ADS depreciation for electing farm and real estate business Update on recent developments
Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Leadership foundations Leading downward Leading upward Practical leadership tools
Statements on Quality Management Standards 1-3: What the Standards Require 25-26
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
SQMS 1 A Firm s System of Quality Management SQMS 2 Engagement Quality Reviews SQMS 3 Amendments to SQMS 1 and 2
Surgent's Virtual Currency: Keeping Up with the Tax Code
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Overview of virtual currency Property transactions with virtual currency Receiving virtual currency as payment Paying using virtual currency Charitable donations with virtual currency Gifting of virtual currency Form 8300 reporting
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Eligibility for Medicare How to apply for Medicare Introduction to Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare Payments for Parts B and D of Medicare: the higher costs imposed on higher income beneficiaries Late enrollment penalties Medicare Advantage in lieu of original Medicare The Affordable Care Act’s impact on Medicare Legislative and regulatory developments
What's Behind the Data?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ways in which data and information can be misleadingCommon pitfalls when encountering dataHow to re-evaluate the data to avoid those pitfalls
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
Business Tax Update: Recent Developments
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:2024/25 legislation impacting business taxpayersTax depreciation updateGIG workers and Form 1099-KCommercial Clean Vehicle CreditRecent business taxpayer case rulingsFINCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting update
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
Surgent's Fraud In Single Audits
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Study real-life misappropriations involving federal awards and how they were carried out The backgrounds, motivations and methodologies of the fraudsters Brainstorm where things went wrong that allowed the frauds to occur without prevention or detection
Excelling at Excel: The Magic of Power Query
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Intro to Power Query & how to get started Examples of data clean up using Power Query Combining workbooks and files with Power Query