CPE Catalog & Events
ACPEN: IRS Cybersecurity Checklist
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Defining Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Implications of Cybercrime Cyber Attack Trends Landscape of Cyberattacks Laws and Regulations Security Standards and Frameworks Cybersecurity Roadmap
ACPEN: K2's Choosing Your CPA Firm Tech Stack
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Evaluating suite vs. best-in-breed software ecosystems Understanding and applying AI-driven tools for firm efficiency Measuring ROI and integration effectiveness across the tech stack
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.Common peer review findings.Practice tips for high-quality engagements.
Surgent's Agentic AI Foundations for Finance and Accounting
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
Evolution from RPA to agentic AI (PRAL cycle: perceive, reason, act, and learn) Use cases in financial reporting and decision support Platform overview: simulating agents with ChatGPT; enterprise examples from IBM watsonx, Microsoft Copilot, and UiPath Global regulation: EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Order, AICPA Code of Conduct Ethical considerations and professional skepticism in autonomous systems
Surgent's Top Individual Tax Planning Strategies
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Extension and enhancement of reduced rates and the standard deduction The temporary senior deduction Extension and enhancement of increased Child Tax Credit Extension and enhancement of increased estate and gift tax exemption amounts Contributions to ABLE accounts and benefitting from the Saver’s Credit Increased SALT deduction Deduction for car loan interest Using Trump Accounts Extension and enhancement of paid family and medical leave credit Enhancement of Adoption Credit, the dependent care assistance program and the child and dependent care tax credit Tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations Additional expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts Individual charitable contributions Health savings account related tax changes
The Ethic of Teamwork
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Virtue ethicsTeam dynamicsCharacteristics of highly effective teamsMeeting managementTeam communicationDecision making
Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Mental Wellness: Explore how the brain functions and the connection between mental and physical wellness. Learn how stress impacts brain health and overall well-being.Practical Strategies for Balanced Living: Discover techniques for improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support mental wellness. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and building meaningful connections.Recognizing and Managing Support Needs: Identify when to seek additional support and learn how to integrate self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health.
ACPEN: The Essential FASB Update with Renee Rampulla
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4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
Hot GAAP topics Income Tax Disclosures Crypto Assets Governmental Grants Interim Reporting Lease Standard Post Implementation Review
ACPEN: The Radar Phenomenon
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Internal Controls Fraud Prevention Fraud Investigation
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accounting and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 4: Managing Supply Chain Risks, Data Analytics, and
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Third-party risks Supply chain Data analytics Risk management Operational resilience
ACPEN: Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Alternatives to adopting Topic 842 Short-term lease and related-party leasing arrangements Identifying lease agreements under the new rules Proper treatment of lease incentives, leasehold improvements, and lease modifications
ACPEN: Partnerships: How to Calculate Partner Basis
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Calculation of basis when the entity is formed, including the impact of contributed property How to calculate partnership tax basis capital accounts Explains the use of both "inside" and "outside" basis determination Clarifies the how partnership debt impacts tax basis Discusses how distributions affect basis Explains how basis is impacted by sale and/or liquidation of the partnership interest Comprehensive examples to illustrate the mechanics of the basis determination process
IRS Penalties and Abatements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Various types of penalties: Accuracy related, fraud, understatement of valuation, reporting requirement, failure to pay, and pay or deposit penaltiesRules on waiver of penalties and interestsVarious forms and procedures for requesting reliefFirst Time Abatement: Requirements and proceduresHow an individual taxpayer qualifies for Reasonable Cause abatementProcedures for requesting refund of paid penaltiesAvailable administrative options
ACPEN: Internal Controls for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
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1.0 Credits
Member Price: $39
Overview of controls Preventative controls Detective controls Controls for SMEs
Corporate Storytelling in Financial Reporting
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Purpose of Management Commentary (IFRS): Understanding the foundational objectivesPurpose of MD&A (AAP): SEC-mandated narrative disclosure requirementsHistorical Context: Past and present frameworks and the limitationsRecent Revisions: Key enhancements and ESG integrationPractical Examples: Real-world applications and improvementsConvergence & Guidance: Frameworks, comparisons, and implementation
ACPEN: Emerging Risks and Resilience - How Accountants and Finance are Leading the Way - Part 5: Governance, Culture, and Regulatory Risk Pressur
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
Risk Management culture Governance processes Workforce management Corporate Financial management Regulatory changes
ACPEN: Mastering Charitable Remainder Trusts and Form 5227 Compliance
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Introduction to Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) Types of CRTs and their Benefits Formation and Funding of CRTs Identifying Suitable Candidates for CRTs Understanding Form 5227: An Overview Line-by-Line Breakdown of Form 5227 Reporting Trust Assets and Income Distributions and Charitable Beneficiaries Compliance Updates and Recent Changes to Form 5227 Best Practices for Accurate Completion and Filing
ACPEN: Keys of SOC Reports - Following SSAE 18 Requirements
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $85
Move from SAS 70 and SSAE 16 to SSAE 18 Types of Service Organizations SOC 1 Engagements Control Objectives Reporting SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting SOC 3 Reports Preparing for SOC Engagement SOC Comparisons
ACPEN: Advanced Cost Accounting: Eliminate Calculation Distortions
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2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
Cost Accounting
CONFERENCE: Accounting and Auditing
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0.0 Credits
Member Price: $779
The major topics that will be covered in this conference include:Strategy updatesHot topics and news in the accounting industryCritical accounting topics