CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Preparation and 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
Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Employer Brand Talent Management Future of Work Onboarding New Hires
IFRS SMES vs IFRS
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Overview of IFRS for SMEs General pervasive similar concepts Differences with financial instruments Differences with business combinations Differences in investments in other entities Differences in intangible assets Differences in income taxes Differences in employee benefits Differences in revenue and expenses
SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Introducing SAS 145 Revisiting audit risk Risk assessment in the SAS 145 Era Analyzing SAS 145 Documentation requirements
AI FAQs for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Fundamentals of AI and how it differs from traditional accounting softwareGenerative AI, AI agents, and embedded AI applications in accountingAI-powered automation for routine accounting tasks and workflowsData security and privacy considerations in digital accounting environmentsStrategies for maintaining client relationships while embracing automationFuture trends including frontier AI models and embodied AI (robotics)Practical implementation of AI tools in accounting practice management
Profitability Pricing: Boost your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Competitive bids Achieving target profitability
2025 Tax Legislation: The One Big Beautiful Bill
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Online
2.20 Credits
Member Price: $79
The Congressional process in passing tax legislation Major Provisions in the House version of Big Beautiful Bill o Individual o General Business o International o Health Care Accounts o Qualified Opportunity Zones o Industry Specific Provisions o Tax Exempt Organizations o Miscellaneous Provisions
The Preparation of Forms 706 and 709 - Understanding the Law
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Legal framework of estate and gift taxation IRS regulations and compliance requirements Portability, lifetime exemption, and tax minimization strategies Case law and IRS rulings affecting estate and gift tax planning Postmortem estate planning considerations Common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them Legislative updates and policy changes from the new administration
Leadershift: Drive Results Through Ethical Performance Mgmnt
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:How Inspirational leadership is the foundation that ethically drives results.Simplify the complex: Walk through the Results Model and discover practical how-to examples of execution.Hacks for getting great results with specific examples you can leverage in your business:The How: Empower your people to feel like an owner, managing difficult conversations well, leading with empathy and what that looks like, how it should feel, motivational coaching techniques to get your employee relationships back on track, and unleashing the power of appreciation and gratitude.The What: Powerful score-carding, transformational goal-setting conversations, and positive accountable follow- up.
Grading Your Auditors - Are You Getting the Most Value?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Limitations in roles and responsibilities an auditor can accept without impairing independenceAssessing the strength of your auditor's ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively in appropriate circumstancesEvaluating your auditor's time and project management stillsGrading your auditor's communication and interpersonal skills, in exceeding your expectations on an audit
Revenue Recognition Determine the Transaction Price Part 2
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Revenue Recognition Accounting
The Controllership Series - The Controllers Role in Procurement Function
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Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $59
Accounting Finance Procurement
The Controllership Series - The Role of the Controller in ESG
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Accounting Finance SG Operations
Hold Your Horses! Could Tighter Reins Have Prevented a Landmark Fraud?
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Key aspects of Rita Crundwell's theft Internal controls that could have prevented the theft Internal controls that could have detected the theft in a timely manner Independence in both fact and appearance Lessons for CPA firms Lessons for government agencies
Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
NFT basics Classification of NFTs Current Legislative and Policy Environment Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs
Surgent's Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Core components of a cybersecurity risk management program Overview of key policies, controls, and procedures for financial organizations Applicability of global compliance standards, like the EU AI Act and GDPR, in the U.1`S. financial landscape Case studies: financial implications of breaches and mitigation strategies Best practices for integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting
Financial & Tax Accounting for S Corporations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Review of the AICPA "small&" GAAP rules The impact of the entity's tax status history on its financial accounting Deferred tax accounting for S corporations Required S status financial accounting disclosures Financial accounting impact of the C to S election and the S to C election The relationship of financial accounting and the Form 1120S Financial and tax accounting for the S corporation shareholder equity account Financial vs. tax accounting for loans to and from S corporations and their shareholders
The Role of Internal Control in the Risk-Based Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Specific matters auditors should consider when obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client's internal control system Development of a tailored audit approach that considers the potential reliance on internal controls Guidance for establishing an adequate basis for reliance on internal controls of less formal, smaller clients
OBBA 2025 Unpacked: Impact for Taxpayers and Business Owners
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
An overview of provisions of existing law extended, made permanent without substantial change and/or WITH substantial changes, including casualty losses, individual tax rates, alternative minimum tax, bonus depreciation, Sec. 179 immediate expense deduction, deduction of research and experimentation expenses New law provisions for individuals and businesses Review of existing law provisions that have been repealed, including electric car credit, home energy credits, commercial clean vehicle credit and electric car charger credit
Ethical AI Practices for CPAs: Ensuring Responsible Use
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding ethical implications of AIData privacy and security considerationsCompliance with regulations and professional standardsDeveloping ethical AI policies and procedures