CPE Catalog & Events

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
Surgent's Getting Ahead: The Art of Marketing for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Challenges of marketing CPA firms Developing marketing strategy Elements of a marketing plan Example: CPA firm marketing plan Marketing regulatory/AICPA issues Picking the right marketing channels Marketing channel statistical analysis Developing marketing metrics
Contract and Procurement Fraud
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Procurement phases Fraud schemes Fraud red flags Fraud control activities and safeguards
Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Data Modeling Essentials: Understanding the core concepts of data modeling in Power BI, including integration of various data sources.Building Relationships: Techniques to establish and manage relationships between different data sets.Calculated Columns and Basic DAX Measures: Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and its application in creating calculated columns and basic measures.Calculated Columns vs Measures: Insights into when to use calculated columns and when to opt for measures.Explicit vs Implicit Measures: Understanding the difference and appropriate application of explicit and implicit measures in data analysis.Hierarchies in Data: Creating and utilizing hierarchies to enhance data analysis and reporting.Using Pivot Tables to Validate Measures: Practical skills in using pivot tables within Power BI to validate and refine measures.
Building Personal Leadership Skills
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place
Surgent's Key Current Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Taking a strategic perspective relative to risk management and crisis management Reviewing the impact uncertainty and risk at the operational level relative to short- and intermediate-term decision making Determining the safety and soundness of the financial plans for your organization in an uncertain economic climate specifically as it relates to capital adequacy and strategic direction Managing the debt and equity mix for your organization in a rapidly changing economic landscape Determining the impact that competing in a global marketplace has on an organization and how to take steps to become more competitive globally Evaluating the impact of federal, state, and municipal deficits and unfunded mandates as it relates to tax planning Evaluating retirement programs with Social Security funding for your employees Determining the safety and soundness of your credit and collections processes and selection of customers in an uncertain environment Influencing growth through acquisition of distressed organizations The economic way ahead for the CFO/Controller
Accounting Update in a Post COVID-19 World
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Risk assessment Government assistance Pandemic-related accounting pronouncements Learning to be an auditor in a pandemic environment Financial statement disclosures Exploring liquidity options
Inventory Accounting GAAP, Software and Recognizing Variances
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Inventory accounting GAAP Methods for dealing with variances
ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review the history of ChatGPTTour of the ChatGPT app and how to use itSetting up a ChatGPT account (free & premium)Variety of hands-on case study examples for accounting, finance and taxA look under the hood at how ChatGPT worksCaution - how to avoid risks in using ChatGPTA look into the future potential for AI in business
Estate Planning Strategies: Advanced Techniques and Tools
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $295
Legislative and regulatory changes in estate and gift taxation Wealth transfer strategies under the new administration Charitable deduction planning and compliance requirements Advanced estate planning tools, including split-interest trusts Using closely held stock for charitable contributions Generation-skipping transfer tax planning Strategic use of life insurance in estate planning
Excel for Accounting Professionals Session 7: Date-Driven Workbooks and Concatenation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
EOMONTH MONTH and YEAR DATE CONCAT basics SUMIFS with CONCAT
Managing Your Money in Retirement
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Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Social Security Retirement Asset allocation Fraud
Lease Implementation for Private Entities 25-26
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Analysis of requirements for lease accounting under ASC 842, including detailed schedules showing journal entries and computations Analysis of internal control and fraud risk aspects Identification of high-risk areas of lease accounting and reporting Suggested audit and review procedures for identified risks
Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Identifying the acquirer and the acquisition date Recognition and measurement issues on the acquisition date Intangible assets Deferred income taxes Stock options
Ethics Case Studies: Remaining Ethical in the Age of Oversharing
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Risks Associated with Social MediaSections of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct That Might Be Violated Using Social MediaCase Study Discussions
2025 A&A Update With Technology Implementation
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Deep dive into the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) effective in 2025.Insights from the FAF's 2024 PCC Review.Overview of FASB's Invitation to Comment - Agenda Consultation.The essential changes in quality management standards that firms must implement by the end of 2025. Common deficiencies identified by the DOL in EBP (Employee Benefit Plan) engagements and provide a peek at upcoming projects from the Auditing Standards Board (ASB).
Two Types of Goals You Need to Be Successful
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Common obstacles to goal achievement The limitations of SMART goals Characteristics of effective outcome goals Process Goals: The Roadmap to Achievement Integrating Outcome and Process Goals for Maximum Impact
Analytical Procedures: Practical Applications and Standards
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Analytical procedures in audit and review engagements Practical examples and illustrations of analytical procedures The order of operations for accomplishing analytical procedures
The New Quality Management Standards - What Everyone Needs to Know
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Overview of the new quality management standards Focus on the most important elements of a quality management system Implementation tips that everyone in the firm should know Audit and attest standards impacted