CPE Catalog & Events
CFO & Controller Critical Skills: Budgeting & Forecasting
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of budgeting toolsOverview of difference between budgeting and forecastingExamples of various budgeting and forecasting techniques
K2's Taking Another Look At Power BI
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Getting started with Power BI Creating effective visualizations in Power BI Publishing Power BI reports to dashboards Optimizing dashboards for viewing on mobile devices
Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot for CPAs
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot featuresAutomating tasks with AI assistanceEnhancing content creation and data analysisCollaboration tools powered by AIBest practices for maximizing Copilot's benefits
Surgent's Privacy and Security Training: Obligations of Confidentiality and Safekeeping
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Obligations of confidentiality and safekeeping Security best practices to apply beyond work Likely causes and effects of a large-scale cyberattack Email security best practices Remote work security Mobile device security Internet of Things (IoT) risks Public Wi-Fi risk and the importance of using a VPN Recognizing and avoiding text message/phone call phishing Data loss prevention (DLP)
Surgent's The Accountant as the Expert Witness
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TBD
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
Mastering Rapport Skills for Fun and Profit
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
1. How to get people to like you What leads to people liking each other Why people judge you, and how to avoid negative judgments What goes on when we first meet someone How to put someone at ease 2. The Elements of Trust Why we trust someone, and how you can create trust What leads to a "special bond" How to repair "broken trust" How to establish trust in just a few minutes 3. Mastering Non-Verbal Communication Why non-verbal communication is so important How to connect with someone in a non verbal manner How to create trust and rapport through non verbal means 4. What to Say to Establish Immediate Rapport The most effective way to instant intimacy How to handle your fear of rejection How to feel immediately confident when talking to anyone How to get almost anyone to really like you through the use of questions
Fraud Busters: Controls to Prevent & Detect Fraud
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fraud motivators - the fraud triangle, typical profiles of fraud perpetratorsRevisiting the basics of controls - design vs effectiveness, preventative vs. detectiveEntity-wide controls and how they can assist in fraud deterrenceSpecific fraud types and the controls that could prevent and detect them
Surgent's Managing People Through Motivation
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
What it means to engage people; discuss the meaning of motivation by getting to the core of what impacts your employees’ productivity Get your employees charged; find out what makes them tick through examining and understanding some of the classics in motivational theory Learn how to drill down to what truly motivates your employees Using the C.A.R.E. model to improve employee motivation through case studies
Surgent's Reasonable Suspicion
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TBD
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $59
The psychosocial, physiological, and behavioral aspects of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace The impact of drug and alcohol abuse on workplace safety The possible connection between performance issues and drug or alcohol abuse The role of documentation in reasonable suspicion testing Confidentiality concerns in the testing process
Governmental Accounting 101
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Fund Types Budgetary Accounting Financial Reporting Requirements Single Audit Act Audit Standards and Procedures Best Practices in Governmental Accounting
Walkin', Talkin', Lookin' & Listenin' - Or Things Most of Us Don't Do Well
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
The importance of making yourself available How to start a conversation and what to NOT talk about The art of how to listen When you don’t understand what they just said Don’t fool by equivocations when they respond to a question Materiality and perception
Businesses Receiving Government Assistance
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
What is Yellow Book? What is different because of Yellow Book? When might Yellow Book apply to a business? Common application of concepts to businesses Answers to common questions
Erase the Mark: Best Practices in Penalty Abatement
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The authority of the IRS in assessing tax penalties.The types of penalties that can be removed.The process the IRS uses to evaluate penalty abatements.How to request penalty abatements.Best practices in asking for penalty abatement, including using appeals.
S Corporations - Overview
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
Overview of S Corporation election and compliance requirements Comparison of S Corporations with other business entities Preparing Form 2553 and addressing late filing relief Shareholder stock and debt basis considerations Form 1120S and Schedule K-1: key aspects and reporting requirements Officer reasonable compensation requirements and IRS audit strategies Introduction to Schedules K-2 and K-3 Compliance with corporate formalities and taxable fringe benefits
Surgent's Real Estate for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Rental income and expense calculation and reporting Deciphering Schedule E (Form 1040) Nuances of vacation home rules Passive activity loss rules: foundations and implications Active vs. material participation in rental activities Tax reporting: how to group passive activities Limitations on passive losses: at-risk rules and deductions Classifying rental real estate activities Navigating exceptions in rental real estate taxation
Surgent's Advising a Client Regarding the Tax Consequences Associated with Buying or Selling a Business
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TBD
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Asset sales and stock sales and their attendant results to buyers and sellers Section 1060 and using the residual method Consequences of making a Section 754 election with adjustments under Sections 743(b) and 734(b) Section 338 and Section 338(h)(10) elections Allocating some of the purchase price of a business to personal goodwill Partnership distributions to retiring partners under Section 736(a) and 736(b) Consulting agreements and employment agreements as between buyers and sellers Advantages of a C corporation having Section 1202 stock
Mastering the Art of Conflict: CPA Transformative Strategies
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TBD
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Common conflicts CPAs faceThe impacts of having/not having crucial conversations Learn your conflict style and how to elevate your conflict capabilitiesIdentifying conflict triggersBest practices using an integrated approach from Crucial Conversations, Fierce Conversations, and Leading with Questions.Interviews from CPAs and real-life scenarios they faced and what crucial conversation approaches they used.
2025 Individual Federal Tax Update - Navigating the Current Tax Landscape
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $225
Form 1040: Precise Tax Submissions Recent Tax Code Changes: Updated Filings IRC Sections Analysis: Understanding Tax Regulations Updates in Income Taxation: Compliance Assurance New Credits and Deductions: Maximizing Benefits Complex Income Issues: Tailored Strategies Itemized Deductions: Informed Client Benefits Health Considerations: Maximizing Financial Benefits Regulatory Shifts: Implications on Tax Strategies Tax Planning Strategies: Client Financial Success
Tax Season Update with Steve Dilley
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TBD
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $129
Update and integration of recent tax legislation impacting 2025 returns and significant individual and business tax developments related to cases and rulings Individual tax changes including the earned income credit, child credit, and child and dependent care credit; Partnership and S corporation developments Section 199A changes and reporting, losses and forms Depreciation update: Section 179 and 168(k) 2025 and 2026 tax rate schedule and other inflation adjusted items Tax forms update: individual, S corporation, and partnerships
Leverage PowerBI.com to Create Data Analysis for Others
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TBD
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Tour of the PowerBI.com Interface: An in-depth walkthrough of the PowerBI.com environment, focusing on user interface elements, navigation, and customization.PowerBI.com Concepts: Fundamental concepts of PowerBI.com, including its architecture, data handling capabilities, and integration features.Connecting to Data: Techniques for connecting various data sources to PowerBI.com, ensuring seamless data integration and synchronization.Visualizations and Dashboards: Creating impactful visualizations and assembling informative dashboards to present data compellingly.Q&A Feature: Explore the interactive Q&A feature to derive insights through natural language queries.Sharing Datasets, Reports, Dashboards: Best practices for sharing datasets, reports, and dashboards with different audiences so they can leverage your data analysis work.Creating Apps: Learn how to package reports and dashboards into apps for easy distribution and consumption.