CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
What is ransomware? The growing threat of ransomware — statistics Remote working and COVID-19 Ransomware infection process Incident response protocol Business considerations Legal considerations Breach notification obligations Steps to protect against malware Tabletop exercise
Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Technology and workstation arrangements Maximizing productivity Establishing procedures that can be implemented throughout the organization Understanding the relationship between remote work and employee retention Effective communication strategies for staying connected with colleagues and clients The productivity challenges unique to working from home Time management The importance of distinguishing between the “home office” and “home” Data privacy concerns Other ethical considerations that arise when working from home
Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to Copilot in ExcelAutomating Tasks and Enhancing ProductivityAdvanced Data Insights with Copilot
Common Yellow Book & Single Audit Deficiencies
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Auditing Yellowbook COVID-related funds
ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Major topics covered in this course include:Introduction to ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologiesAutomating frequently asked questions and the onboarding processVerifying and reviewing financial recordsProviding real-time support to clientsGenerating financial reportsAutomating tax return preparation and financial planningProviding guidance on financial decision making
Getting SASsy - A Look at Recent Auditing Standards
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Revised audit report layout Various auditing standards that will soon be effective Selected-procedures engagements and other attestation developments
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Neurodiversity
Audit Risk Assessment in Plain English
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of Audit Risk Assessment AICPA's clarified Risk Assessment Standards SAS 145 Assessing the Entity's Environment
ProActive Response: Active Shooter Training - Recognize. Respond. Survive.
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Early Warning Signs Concerning Behavior Changes Getting out Barricading your area Fighting for survival Disarming the assailant Tourniquets (commercial and improvised) Pressure Dressings Chest Seals
Recruit. Retain. Engage. Mastering LinkedIn for HR Success
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to pro-actively find, identify, and connect with new candidates from various sources within LinkedIn.Best practices for organically attracting candidates to your company and team.Strategic talent networking opportunities.Essential considerations of employee advocacy and brand building using LinkedIn.Retention strategies such as promoting a positive work environment, and expanding employee recognition and engagement strategies.
Contract and Procurement Fraud
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Procurement phases Fraud schemes Fraud red flags Fraud control activities and safeguards
Bumper Sticker Ethics v. Professional Ethics
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TBD
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
The Controllership Series - The Treasury Function Part 1 - Cash and Investing
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance Cash Investments
Preparation, Compilation and Review Engagements
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Auditing Yellowbook
Spring Tax Update for Individuals with Steve Dilley
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recent legislative developments, cases and rulings impacting individual taxpayers Disaster Relief Act of 2024 Expiring TCJA provisions SECURE Act 2.0 Individual income items, itemized deductions and credits Updated tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items Implications for self-employed taxpayers of various legislation
The Controllership Series - Overhead, Direct and Indirect Costs and Allocation Methods
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Accounting Finance Procurement Operations
Learning to Teach "Tax" as a Second Language
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting as a foreign languageCommonly misunderstood conceptsCommunicating tax mattersClient-practitioner interactionsInteracting with tax authorities
Ethics in Communicating & Reporting
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fundamentals of ethical communication 4 must-have communication skills How to improve your ethical communication skills Problems related to unethical behavior in reporting & communication
Revenue Recognition - Allocate the Transaction Price
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TBD
1.8 Credits
Member Price: $59
Revenue Recognition on Contracts with customers
Travel Expenses and Taxes: How to Maximize Deductions and Stay Compliant
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses Deductibility of meals Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures The four steps to analyze business expenses The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings