CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Compilation Engagements Under the SSARS
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Relevant sections of SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 26, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Proposed changes to the SSARS guidance Comprehensive sample engagement work programs for preparation and compilation engagements Prescribed form, specified line item, pro forma, and other engagement variations Complete illustrations of relevant engagement letters, reporting and other required communications for preparation and compilation engagements
Surgent's Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Statutory employees, independent contractors, and possible changes to §530 relief Using SS-8 Payroll Tax Penalties -- Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2, 1099, 1099-NEC, SS-8, W-4, 941, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy
Ways to Detect AI Fraud and Deception
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How AI is used for deception.Specific ways to determine when AI is being employed.Controls measures to aid in efforts to thwart AI fraud.
New Trademark Law: What CPAs and Their Clients Should Know
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Key Highlights of the TMA New Procedures brought about by the TMA Updates to Existing Procedures Takeaways
Surgent's Reasonable Suspicion
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Online
1.00 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
An In-Depth Understanding of the Generation Skipping Transfer Tax
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Overview of the GST tax and its policy purpose Direct skips, taxable terminations, and taxable distributions Skip persons and treatment of trusts as skip persons Application of the GST exemption and inclusion ratio Timely, late, and retroactive GST allocations Formula-based exemption allocations Planning strategies for GST tax minimization Filing considerations for Forms 706 and 709
Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Domain IV - Part 2
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Internal audit Standards GIAS Accounting Auditing
Navigating IRS Collections: Overview of Form 433 & Offer in Compromise
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
IRS collection process overview Initial notice and subsequent notices Enforced collection actions: liens, levies, and wage garnishments Payment options and alternatives to enforced actions Detailed review of Forms 433-A & 433-B Offer in Compromise (OIC) program: qualifications and process Advising clients on compliance and payment options
Surgent's Financial Planning: Getting Money to Small Business Owners
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
The small business owner’s problem Distributions from a C corporation Distributions from a partnership Distributions from an S corporation Reasonable compensation, rent, and loans
Surgent's OBBBA Rules Relating to Research and Experimental Expenditures
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Eligible expenses for the credit What activities do not qualify for the credit? Differences between credit and deduction Revenue Procedure 2025-28 Immediate deductions starting January 1, 2025 Deducting domestic R&E paid or incurred in tax years beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2025 Making an election to amortize domestic expenditures Elections a small business taxpayer can make Options for treating previously capitalized expenditures Interaction with the research credit Changing accounting methods Short tax year ending before July 4, 2025
The AI Revolution in 2026: What CPAs Should Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:State of AI technology in 2026: capabilities, limits, and vendor solutions landscapeEssential terminology: models, training data, prompts, agents, guardrails, and moreCPA use cases: accounting, tax, advisory, and moreRisk management and data governance: data privacy, bias, accuracy, documentationWhat’s next: near-term trends and how to evaluate new tools
Achieving Balance in Work and Life - Part 2
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Why we get off balance and how to overcome those tendencies Methods that turbo charge motivation, health and happiness The power of culture and friends to affect our lives The importance of clear intention in order to effect change that lasts
2026 Tax Season Update for Business with Steve Dilley
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Update on significant 2025-26 business tax developments and related cases and rulings Review of recent business tax provisions and their integration into tax forms Depreciation changes in Section 179 and Sec. 168(k) bonus depreciation Tax issues impacting “gig” workers, including Form 1099-K Rulings on OBBBA of 2025 business provisions
Comprehensive Audit & SSARS Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee standards update and new practice aidAICPA Auditing Standards Board standards update including recent changes to the audit and attestation standardsAICPA’s new Quality Management Standards - Overview, implementation considerations, timeline, and AICPA implementation resourcesPCAOB, IAASB standard-setting agenda and potential future AICPA ASB standards changesUpdate on AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality InitiativeTrends in audit quality including the DOL’s audit quality studyFrequent peer review findings and practice tips for achieving high practice qualityLatest on the DOL’s audit quality study
Master the Art of CPA Communication: Boost Your Influence!
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Techniques for simplifying complex financial information for clients and stakeholdersPersuasive communication principles aligned with CPA rolesBuilding and maintaining trust and credibility with diverse stakeholdersCase studies and Interviews with Finance, Accounting and CPA professionalsDeveloping empathy and emotional intelligence in communicationsBest practices for active listening to strengthen client relationshipsApplication of Influencer principles for impactful change in communication
Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Overview of supplier contractsCase studies of successful and not-so-successful supplier relationshipsRisk potentials
Supervision/Management Competencies: An Ethical Approach
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of Virtue EthicsMilgram and Zimbardo case studiesNavigating the transition from "Buddy to Boss"Self-Awareness and Regard for OthersSetting Standards and Analyzing PerformanceUnconscious BiasCommunication Skills
Generation Intelligence: Navigating the Generational Divide
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Generations
Common PCAOB Themes in ITGC Inspections
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recurring PCAOB inspection themes related to Information Technology General Controls.ITGC audit approaches.Inspection patterns tied to evidence quality, professional skepticism, control clarity, scoping decisions, SOC reliance, and reviewer judgment. How inspectors evaluate ITGC workpapers.How recurring signals of weak documentation or unsupported assumptions increase inspection risk.
Functional Approach to Employee Benefits
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
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