CPE Catalog & Events
Ethics, Tax Practice & The Cannabis Industry
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Ethical challenges in the cannabis industry Circular 230 and its application Federal case law and cannabis-related tax disputes Preparer due diligence in cannabis tax scenarios State vs. federal legal conflicts in tax reporting IRS Office of Professional Responsibility guidance Board of Accountancy standards and enforcement Risk management for cannabis-related tax clients
Form 1120S - Preparation and Analysis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
S corporation taxation fundamentals Income and deductions for S corporations Shareholder basis calculation Reporting requirements for Form 1120S Advanced tax planning strategies
Let's End Business Ethics
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Ethics defined Are there business ethics? How to identify ethical issues Deciphering your ethical code Why ethical behavior is good for your business How to make ethical decisions
Understanding the New Forms K-2 and K-3
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Introduction to Schedules K-2 and K-3Review the filing requirementsDiscuss the different parts of the schedules and what needs to be included
Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
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4.2 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recognize the underlying drivers of individual ethical behavior Identify the relationship between ethics and integrity Highlight ethical trends in businesses throughout the world Review high profile ethics lapses in recent years
Complete Guide to Analyze Data with Excel PivotTables
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to PivotTables: Gain a solid understanding of what PivotTables are, their benefits in Excel, and how to prepare your data for creating effective PivotTables.Creating and Customizing PivotTables: Learn step-by-step how to build and format PivotTables, including filtering, sorting, and customizing layouts for optimal data analysis. Focus on Using PivotTables to Analyze Data: Explore techniques to summarize, group, and compare data with PivotTables, uncovering trends and insights for better decision-making.Advanced PivotTable Features: Discover advanced tools such as slicers, timelines, and using PowerPivot for deeper analytical capabilities. Data Visualization with PivotCharts: Learn to create PivotCharts from your PivotTables and customize them to visually present data insights effectively to stakeholders.
Strategies for Guiding Clients Through Challenging Situations: Tax Insights
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $245
Tax considerations in divorce, including support obligations and property division Bankruptcy, debt cancelation, and financial hardship tax implications Tax treatment of cohabitation, premarital agreements, and exemptions Child support, alimony, and dependency issues Business dissolution and tax consequences Filing status options and tax rate comparisons Head of household qualifications and tax advantages Impact of refunds, deficiencies, and marital property rules
Unlocking Deep Secrets: Case Studies in Financial Analysis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of financial statement analysisThe impact of GAAP on financial analysisOverview of the Balance SheetOverview of the Income StatementThe importance of the Statement of Cash FlowsCommon Size AnalysisTrend AnalysisProfitability Ratio AnalysisLiquidity Ratio AnalysisSolvency Ratio Analysis
Tax Implications of Retirement Plan Distributions
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Required minimum distributions for a deceased’s heirs2025 retirement plan contribution limitsRequired minimum distributions and contributions to charityKey provisions of Secure Act 2.0
Preparing to be a Forensic Accountant - Focus on Computer Forensics - Part 1
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Forensic Accounting Accounting Auditing Finance
AI Revolution: The Big Picture for CPAs
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of AI and its evolution in businessDeep dive into generative AI and its applicationsImpact of AI on accounting, tax and finance sectorsFuture trends and opportunities for CPAsPreparing for the AI-driven business environment
Navigating Tax Court for Non-Lawyers 25-26
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Determining when filing a Tax Court case can be a strategic benefit Learn how to file the case Understand the steps and deadlines in the Tax Court process Review the settlement process Know when the case gets to the point where you need help
Surgent's Home Office Rules
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Calculating the home office deduction Actual expense method Simplified expense method Definition of a home for purposes of the home office deduction Whether working-from-home employees can claim a home office deduction What is a “separate, identifiable space?” The “regularly and exclusively used” rule Defining a “principal place of business” Meeting clients, patients, and customers More than one trade or business Special rules that apply to daycare providers Separate, free-standing structures Depreciating the home
Surgent's The Accountant as the Expert Witness
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Becoming qualified as an expert witness Best practices for testifying at trial Understanding the different roles accountants can play in litigation Working with attorneys to prepare and present a case at trial The role of experts in commercial versus personal injury litigation Confidentiality orders Compensation for expert witnesses Preparing for and attending depositions Daubert challenges to experts Expert reports The role of experts in antitrust, securities litigation, and professional liability cases Credibility as a witness
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales and Like-Kind Exchanges
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
How does the IRC define an installment sale under Section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method How to report an installment sale when related parties are involved How to calculate an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the Installment Sale Method What is a like-kind exchange as defined by IRC Section 1031 When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 1031 What types of real property are eligible for like-kind exchange treatment and what types are not What is “boot” and how does it impact the like-kind exchange deferral How to calculate a like-kind exchange including any taxable portion How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of like-kind exchanges
Ethics Based Leadership for Women
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:The State of Women in Leadership in the United StatesLeadership DefinedVirtue EthicsInternal and External Challenges for Women in LeadershipCreating a Culture of Safety and Caring
Surgent's Accountability and Action
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
Defining three critical elements: responsibility, empowerment and accountability, and how they work together to create results Designing and using clear agreements that provide clarity Skills for holding yourself and others accountable for results, no matter what Knowing where you are in the accountability game... what you do/don’t do well
How to Audit Prepaid Expenses
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Pre-paid Expenses Auditing Yellowbook
Taking a Global View of Professional Ethics
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
What is “Ethics”? Interaction between Law and Ethics Principles and Best Practices: AICPA Code of Professional Conduct IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants Case Study: Ardent Harmony Fund v. BDO Trinity
Why Auditors Fail To Detect Fraud
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Reasons auditors fail to detect fraud Willful Ignorance SAS No. 82 Additional documentation How and who to talk to Determining the Tone At the Top How to Determining Intent If you expect it, you will see it