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Accounting and Tax Ethics: Standards, Issues, & Case Studies 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
• AICPA Code of Professional Conduct • Threats to compliance with Code of Ethics • Updated Statement of Standards for Taxpayer Services (SSTS) • Ethical challenges in selecting appropriate GAAP alternatives
Consolidation Accounting 26-27
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
• Consolidation accounting framework • Voting control • Variable Interest Entities • Business combinations • Control case examples • Business combination case examples • Disclosures
Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews
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Online
2.00 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.
Controls to Secure the Growing Digital Footprint
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Securing individual documentsProtecting information resident in the CloudSecuring data stored on or accessed by mobile devices
Numbers to Narrative: Storytelling in Business Communication
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Role of narrative in professional communicationSituation–complication–resolution frameworkNarrative arcs in business contextsIntegrating data within a structured storyDefining tension and resolution logicallyMaintaining accuracy while improving clarityApplication of storytelling framework to a workplace scenario
Microsoft Outlook "Must Know" Email Tips
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Using Quick Parts to streamline message composition.Eliminating inefficient back and forth appointment scheduling with the Bookings app.Using category codes and contacts to send bulk emails.Sending emails to Teams and OneNote.Organizing your inbox with custom views, rules and folders.Mastering the search tools to find emails quickly.Review of key option settings to maximize email productivity.
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
Construction Contractors: Non-Revenue and Non-Lease Accounting Considerations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $139
Types of contractors Non-revenue GAAP accounting for contractors Contractor financial statements Sureties and their place in the construction relationship
Written Information Security Plans
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Introduction to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its impact on data security.Circular 230 compliance and due diligence for practitioners.AICPA Statements of Standards relevant to WISP requirements.Key components of a Written Information Security Plan.Training requirements for employees, staff, and contractors.Practical guidance for drafting and implementing a WISP.FTC enforcement of data security standards for PTIN holders.Best practices for maintaining and updating WISP compliance.
Ethics, Spirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ethical FrameworksEthical Dilemmas and Decision MakingSpirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace and their influence on Workplace Conduct
Form 1041 Advanced Series Part 2: Cash & Property Distribution Issues 26-27
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
• Calculating DNI & the Distribution Deduction • Determining Types of Distributions and Whether a Distribution "Carries Out" DNI • In-Kind Distributions & the Impact on the Distribution Deduction • Depreciation and the Distribution of In-Kind Property • Distributions that Result in "Kenan Gain" • Funding a Pecuniary Bequest with Depreciated Property • IRC Sec. 643(e)
Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Review of the current legal and regulatory framework surrounding non-compete agreements Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements
2026/27 Annual Update for Governments and Not-for-Profits
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting Standards Updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.The purpose of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit entities.Recent developments affecting Single Audits, including the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, and recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Get started with Power BI
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Overview of the Power BI Tools: Introduction to the Power BI ecosystem, including Excel’s Power BI features (Power Pivot and Power Query) and standalone tools (Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Power BI Report Builder and Power BI Report Server).Tour of the Tools: Introduction to the interfaces of Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI Desktop and Power BI Services.Comparative Analysis: Understand the strengths and limitations of Excel’s Power BI features versus standalone Power BI tools.Strategic decision-making on when to use each tool for optimal efficiency and accuracy in data analysis tasks.
Surgent's Management Fundamentals
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
What it takes to be effective as a manager Exploring the challenges that get in the way Looking at the driving forces that have evolved how managers engage with employees today Motivating employees of multi-generations Twelve practices that can be adopted to influence employees to become more engaged Identifying what it takes to develop employees Delegation and accountability
Forensic Accounting: When The Office Is A Crime Scene
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:A step-by-step process from the initial client phone call to you writing a report of your findings for any civil or criminal actions that may be pursuedHow to advise your client in approaching an allegation of embezzlementWhat pitfalls may arise in finding the truthThe best practices to ensure that the evidence is preserved properly for potential civil or criminal actions
Beyond the Numbers: Success Strategies for Female CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How to increase your visibility instead of flying under the radar.Critical time management techniques that allow you to focus and prioritize the right strategic initiatives.How your inner critic operates and how to silence it.How to build a network of community support and mentoring.What impostor syndrome is and how it may be holding you back.
ChatGPT and Advanced Accounting Research
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The accounting research transformation: Comparing Google vs. AI methodologiesAI ecosystems and specialized models for accounting applicationsAdvanced prompt engineering techniques for financial and tax researchAI-powered search engines and deep research platforms for accounting professionals AI as an ideation and thinking partner for complex accounting problems Specialized accounting research tools and AI superstoresPersona priming and P&P stacking methodologies for optimal AI interactionsEthical considerations and limitations of AI in accounting researchThe compliance chess effect: AI's impact on tax planning and regulatory responseAI-driven automation for regulatory updates and compliance monitoring
Surgent's Data at 30,000 Feet: Traveling Smart with Client and Personal Information
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
CPA responsibilities for client data Understanding the risks while traveling Legal and regulatory landscape CPA-specific considerations Data protection techniques and tools Policy and technical safeguards Pre- and post-travel protocols Employee education and compliance
Surgent's Understanding Partnership Taxation: PTE Elections, 754 Elections, and Selling a Partnership Interest
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Notice 2020-75: PTE elections What is a 754 election? What if a 754 election is not in effect? Tax implications of a partnership interest sale on the seller Look-through provisions