CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Communicating Financial Results to Stakeholders: A Guide for Client Advisory Services
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Communicating financial results The role of the accountant in communication The challenges accountants face in communication Creating better awareness of a company’s financials Behavioral biases of stakeholders Tips for staying on-point in communication Case study
Surgent's Excel Budgeting Ideas
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Set up an in-cell drop-down list of budget methods Change the calculations in the cells based on the selected budget method Use names in worksheets
Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Review of the current legal and regulatory framework surrounding non-compete agreements Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements
Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers for Higher Quality Audits
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
The primary purpose of workpaper documentation, and minimum documentation requirements for workpaper preparers Best practices for documenting complex and subjective procedures and conclusions, such as estimates, substantive analytic procedures, etc. that impact the nature and extent of audit documentation needed to support audit conclusions Discussing the financial statement audit risk concept, including how proper application better ensures a higher quality audit Tips for an efficient workpaper review process that complies with relevant standards
The Competent Accountant - Mastering the Role of the Controller/ CFO
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization
New Mergers & Acquisitions: Tricks, Traps, & Terrors
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4.2 Credits
Member Price: $129
Business Management Organization
AI for CPAs - How it Works and How to Apply it
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of machine learning and AI algorithmsHow generative AI models like ChatGPT functionPractical examples of generative AI in accounting, finance and taxKey terminologies and concepts simplifiedAI Agents for process automation
Partnership Preparation, Basis Calculations & Distributions - Form 1065 Schedule K & K-1 Analysis
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
Extensive review of the partnership tax laws with an emphasis on any new legislative changes Review the Form 1065 to learn how income statement items get reported on the partnership/LLC tax return (i.e., page 1 versus Schedule K) and flow-thru to the partner/members on Schedule K-1 Analyze the Schedule K-1 line-by-line and discuss where the items get reported on the individual’s Federal income tax return and how the items affect the partner/member’s outside basis Look at detailed Schedule K-1 information reporting to partners/members needed for the qualified business income (QBI) deduction, 3.8% net investment income tax and business interest expense limitations Formation issues including the mandatory allocation of the §704(c) pre-contribution gain or losses back to the contributing partner/member Calculating the tax and §704(b) book capital accounts Reporting recourse and non-recourse debt on the Schedule K-1Tax ramifications and reporting of cash and non-cash distributions including disproportionate distributions of “hot assets” Overview of the §754 election for optional basis adjustments triggering §743 (transfer of interests) and §734 (distributions)
A Practical Guide to Trusts
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $245
Trustee responsibilities and trust administration Strategies for probate avoidance and efficient asset distribution Tax treatment of revocable living trusts Marital deductions and bypass trusts Uses of irrevocable trusts in estate planning Benefits of irrevocable life insurance trusts Multi-generational wealth planning with dynasty trusts Overview of estate planning tools: GRIT, GRAT, GRUT, and QPRT
Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $245
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
Integrate ChatGPT into Your Client Advisory Services-Updated
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:ChatGPT and generative AI technology primerBuilding your generative AI vocabularyDig deeper into your engagement research to develop a higher quality advisory servicePolish your client reporting with the help of ChatGPTDeveloping your ChatGPT client advisory servicesStart with client education. You don’t need to be a technical expert to be an educatorUse AI to help your clients automate their workflows / business processesBuild better spreadsheets with ChatGPT and ExcelHelp your clients identify, evaluate and select applications for their business
K2's Excel Charting And Visualizations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Understanding the best types of visualizations to use in specific situations Creating compelling visualizations using Excel Adding interactivity to your Excel-based visualizations
K2's Six Essential Teams Features
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Create a filing system that does not include endless sub-folders Manage staff delegation and follow-ups with ease Define what Lists need to be available to your Team Discover how to create automatic Flows that can notify others of update Utilize survey Forms or questionnaires from within Teams
The Art of Accountability: Effective Strategies for Tough Conversations
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Conflict management Accountability Employee engagement
Fiduciary Accounting Part 1: Fiduciary Duty Basics & Authority 25-26
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
What is fiduciary duty, and how does it apply to a trustee or personal representative What are the state statutory accounting rules, and where can you find them What is fiduciary accounting income What is fiduciary account principal How does fiduciary accounting impact fiduciary taxation
From Numbers to Narrative: Effectively Presenting Your Budget and Reporting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Identifying the ‘Big Picture’ and your role in effective communication Communicating so others can understand us Understanding a presentation’s anatomy? Tips and tricks for budget presentations
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
The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Self-Esteem: What is it?Belief systemsBenefits of High Self EsteemMinimizing traps of low Self EsteemComponents of High Self Esteem
Not-For-Profit Organizations: Financial Update 25-26
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $139
Financial entity IRS filing status Recent ASC updates affecting nonprofit entities
Tax Practice Conduct Standards: Circular 230 and AICPA Statements 25-26
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
Federal and California statutory and regulatory standards governing tax preparers: Preparer penalty provisions, Circular 230 and; AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services Tax shelter and reportable transaction issues in depth Attorney-client, Sec. 7525 and work product privilege issues and Kovel arrangements