CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: Shorten Month-End - Closing Best Practices
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Trends in financial statement closings including the Quick Close, Soft Close and Virtual Close Review and discuss information systems headaches that slow you down Work through examples of close cycle "time killers" and how to resolve them Get inventory and cost of sales under control Identify the improvement projects that will yield the biggest benefit
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
Comprehensive Update: FASB, AICPA (SAS, SQMS, SSARS & Ethics) 26-27
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
ASU effective in 2024 and beyond Recent SAS Selected ethics interpretations
Federal Tax Update: Individual Form 1040 26-27
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
Review of recent federal legislation and administrative rulings Review of recent modifications to tax forms Review of small business tax law and administrative update changes Review of retirement plan changes Overall review of tax practice and procedures
How Changes in Business Methods Affects Internal Control 26-27
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
How is business changing. What is driving the change and how long will it last. How specifically is an organizations control system important. What steps are needed to "keep up" with the upheaval.
ACPEN: Shortcuts to Personal and Professional Success
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $500
1. What really leads to success in the modern world The five things that correlate with fulfillment The five skills that lead to personal success Why "inner technology" is so important to succeed 2. Mastering the Art of Communication Why communication is so important The five mistakes people often make when they communicate How to solve problems without bruising egos How to get people to want to work with you 3. The Magic of Motivation: The key to success is consistency Why people normally don't stay motivated, and how to overcome this Why procrastination is a problem, and how it can be easily handled How to motivate other people 4. Overcoming Your Fears Why people have fears, and how they can be overcome The three skills needed to overcome any fear Identifying the fears that stop you, and creating a plan to overcome them 5. What makes people really happy—and what doesn’t The 3 most important things you can do to increase both happiness and productivity How to handle stress in under two minutes How to tap into a greater sense of purpose and meaning How to use positive psychology principles to help your business
AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:ABCs of how generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini workWhat inherent risks are associated with this powerful technologyActionable steps you can take to mitigate the risksPractical examples of how AI can be applied in accounting, auditing, tax, and finance services
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates, PCC Update, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda Recently issued ASUs covering derivatives, credit losses under ASC 326, government grants, and expense disaggregation FASB Final PIR Report for Leases (Topic 842) Statement on Quality Management Standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3 Proposed SAS on the auditor’s responsibility relating to fraud Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity Recently issued PCAOB standards and SEC rulemaking activities Other important A&A practice matters
Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Resistance to resilience in embracing new technologiesOvercoming barriers and ensuring successful implementationCutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automationInsights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
ACPEN: Compensation Fundamentals and Pay Transparency: Driving Fairness & Engagement
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Compensation
ACPEN: Revenue Recognition - Topic 606 Disclosures
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1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revenue Recognition Accounting
ACPEN: Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment
ACPEN: Fraud Risk Management
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Fraud risk management Fraud risk assessments Data analytics Fraud risk management tools
ACPEN: Accounting & Auditing for Cryptocurrency
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Accounting and auditing issues related to cryptocurrency ASU 2023-08 and related FASB developments FASB discussions, Invitation to Comment, and research agenda updates Case study application of cryptocurrency accounting guidance Accounting for cryptocurrency transactions and balances Audit considerations for cryptocurrency engagements
Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The common weaknesses in a criminal tax investigation.The key documents to review (In a sea of thousands of documents).Crafting questions to recommend in court proceeding.
ACPEN: Measuring Audit Risks
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3.0 Credits
Member Price: $109
Audit Risk Material Misstatement Error vs. Fraud Risk Assessment Audit Documentation Audit Procedures Auditing Standards
ACPEN: Everything You Need to Know About the Pass-Through Entity Rules: IRC §199A The Code and Regulations
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Understanding the term “QBI” (qualified business income) Understanding the terms “SSTB” (specified service trade or business) Understanding the term “QTB” (qualified traded or business) Calculate the 199A deduction Understanding the phaseouts Understanding “aggregation” Rental property as a trade or business Identify how your clients can maximize the deduction Planning ideas Understand the Section 199A Regulations
ACPEN: Leading and Managing the Accounting Department
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Accounting Leadership Management
ACPEN: Estate and Financial Planning for the Older Client
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Medicare and Health Insurance Options Life Insurance Strategies for Elders Social Security Planning Considerations Medicaid Planning and Trusts Retirement Account Optimization Techniques Tailored Estate Planning for Older Clients Long-Term Care and Housing Alternatives Gifting Strategies in Estate Planning Unique Financial Challenges of Aging Clients
ACPEN: Tactical CFO Series - Make Your Business Process Work For You
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8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
Tactical Budgeting – Moving Beyond Traditional Budgets to Manage Performance Major Subject: Budgeting as a tactical management tool to improve organizational performance. Tactical Business Systems – Getting the Most from Information Systems and ERP Major Subject: Strategic and tactical use of information systems and ERP in finance leadership. Tactical Data Management – Turning Data into Actionable Information Major Subject: Transforming organizational data into actionable insights for better decision-making. Tactical Finance Leadership – Building the Finance Team of Tomorrow Major Subject: Developing tactical leadership skills to build and lead high-performing finance teams.