CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Asset Misappropriation You Have It – They Want It
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Asset Misappropriation Fraud Opportunities Internal Control Weaknesses Fraudster Mindset Concealment Methods Fraud Risk Assessment Investigative Procedures
ACPEN: Procurement Standards 2026: What You Need To Know
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Updated micro purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds as of October 2025 General procurement standards under 2 CFR S200.318 Informal and formal procurement methods under S200.320 Competition requirements under S200.319 Domestic preference requirements under S200.322 Contractor oversight and procurement documentation requirements
ACPEN: Strategic Use of Trump Accounts: Planning Opportunities for Tax Professionals
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Trump Account structure and purpose Eligibility and contribution limitations Tax treatment and reporting considerations Planning strategies for individuals and businesses Common pitfalls and audit considerations
Microsoft 365 for CPAs: Unlocking Hidden Productivity Tools
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Round robin review of lesser known M365 appsReduce / eliminate internal email communications with Teams and SharePointCollaborate on spreadsheet and documents with your colleagues in real timeGet control of your appointment schedule with the Bookings appTap the full potential of OneNote as your primary repository for notes, correspondence and moreReplace email attachments with secure file sharing linksDocument business processes with the Stream appLeverage the power of AI in M365 with Copilot
Surgent's Defending Firms: Email Fraud, Cloud Risks, Cyber Insurance, and Remote Work Security
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Email fraud Phishing attacks Cloud security risks Cyber insurance Securing remote work environments
ACPEN: 10 Keys to Outstanding Service and More Referrals
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Communicate more powerfully with clients and other CPA's by understanding human behavior • How to judge if your communication is effective in motivating someone • How to get someone to really hear you and how to really hear what someone else is “not saying.” • How to communicate so that someone will happily do what you want How to create trust and get people to like working with you – inside and outside the firm • The 3 most important keys for getting someone to feel rapport with you • Why rapport is so important, and how to use it to profit in your work • How to quickly solve problems with people once you have their rapport Secret techniques that super-successful communicators use • How to persuade people without them knowing they are being persuaded • How Ronald Reagan, Oprah and Bill Clinton are similar, and how you can tap into their "magical abilities." • The three most important keys all successful communicators use How outstanding service can lead to more promotions and/or client development • The art of getting more referrals and turning referrals into clients • Why great service is better for your business in the long run • How to know what’s most important to your client or boss—so you can focus on that
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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TBD
0.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control systemDevelopment of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controlsGuidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
ACPEN: Eliminating Busy Season: Transforming Your Practice to Year- Round Advisory Services
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Limitations of the traditional busy season model Building a year-round advisory practice Transitioning existing clients Attracting higher-value clients Integrating tax, financial, and estate planning Workflow restructuring and operations Pricing and value communication Implementation challenges
You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Microsoft Excel
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $239
The major topics covered in this course include:Excel shortcuts and time saversWorking with templates, formats, styles, and themesCustomizing and enhancing ExcelProtecting and securing workbooksFormula building and the Excel function libraryNote: This session is taught using a 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.
Power Skills: Professionalism and Client Interactions
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices when communicating with the client.Complicated scenarios for practice.
ACPEN: Small Business Risk Avoidance
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
New perspective on corporate governance ERM overviewERM-small business approach; 10 steps to take NOW!
ACPEN: Optimize Your Staff's Performance
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The 4 perspectives of optimization The Two Circle Analysis. The What The How. The Leadership 10 The Fatal 13 5 thoughts for a healthy work environment
ACPEN: The Controller Function - Inventory Part 1
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TBD
1.8 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Operations
ACPEN: Depreciating & Expensing Business Assets
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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
ACPEN: Defining Lines: Advanced Professional Boundaries
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Best practices for personal and professional boundaries 3 types of workplace boundaries 6 fail-safe ways to implement your boundaries at work Understanding interference & how to manage related stress Developing flexibility for efficiency & ease
ACPEN: Group Audits: Who is Responsible for What?
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Responsibilities of the group audit engagement team, including the group engagement partner Clarifying roles and responsibilities of component auditors and reference auditors in audits of group financial statements Special considerations on audit planning and audit reporting in a group audit
ACPEN: Indirect Cost Rates 2026: What Nonprofits Must Know to Build NICRA-Proof Proposals
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Impact of Fall 2025 Shutdown and DOGE on HHS Cost Accounting Services Maneuvering in the new HHS ICAS Portal What to do if your provisional indirect rate expires Thinking out of the box
Become a Data Analysis Expert
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Analysis Process Flow: An introduction to the Data Analysis Process Flow and how it is your pathway to becoming a Data Analysis Expert.Data Modeling: A comprehensive discussion of building a data model and calculating metrics.Data Visualizations: An understanding how visualizations can present data in a more insightful and impactful manner.
Preparation, Compilation and Review Issues - Highlights 26-27
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
AR-C 60 AR-C 70 AR-C 80 and AR-C 90
Fraud—How to Find, How to Prevent 26-27
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $175
Fraud and its impact on our clients Fraud prevention Internal controls Fraud risks Fraud prevention tips