CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication, empathy, and proactive service Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes Leveraging technology to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and deliver personalized service Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice
Surgent's Six Common Barriers to Investment Success
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Availability bias Herding Loss aversion Present bias Anchoring Home country bias
The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 - Line-by-Line
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Overview of the Federal Form 706 Overview of the Federal Form 709 How to prepare a federal estate tax return (Form 706) How to prepare a federal gift tax return (Form 709) How to comply with “Portability” Coordination of the various issues involved in the preparation of the decedent’s final federal income tax return (Form 1040) Various postmortem estate planning issues involved in the preparation of the above-mentioned tax returns
Gamed: Why Performance Targets and Incentives Fail and How to Fix Them
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
10-step ROKET-DS system, a simple structured method for designing meaningful targets and incentives which will help you ... Create targets and objectives that align with your strategy Build engagement with your target owners Test your targets and incentives rigorously for unexpected outcomes and dangerous loopholes
The Preparation of Form 706 and 709 - Understanding the Law, Line-By-Line
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Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
Understanding the basics of Estate and Gift Taxation Understanding valuation of assets Understanding what constitutes the “Gross Estate” Understanding the various deductions (funeral and administrative expenses) Understanding debts Understanding the charitable deduction Understanding the marital deduction Understanding the calculation and the various tax credits Overview of the Federal Form 706 Overview of the Federal Form 709 How to prepare a federal estate tax return (Form 706) How to prepare a federal gift tax return (Form 709) How to comply with “Portability” Coordination of the various issues involved in the preparation of the decedent’s final federal income tax return (Form 1040) Various postmortem estate planning issues involved in the preparation of the above-mentioned tax returns
The Top 5 HR Tools To Help You Do The Best Job Possible
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Provide an overview of Human Resources Solutions in the market Understand how to integrate tools if one platform is insufficient Consideration of team member experience in using HR tools
Top Employment Tools to Protect Your Business and Recommend to Business Clients
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
arbitration agreements confidentiality agreements restrictive covenants training severance agreements
Current and Upcoming FASB Issues
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $94
FASB recent accounting standards updates FASB conceptual framework projects FASB measurement projects FASB presentation and disclosure projects
CFO Series: The ROI on Your People? Maximizing Returns!
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Dealing with peopleDealing with people issues the right wayConflict management issuesHow to truly empower your employeesOrganizational culture and how to be a part of positive changeWhat are some of the 'other' employee issues that go unsaidWhat does work/life balance mean todayWhat do employees want and care about nowWhat are their priorities
ChatGPT and Complex Financial and HR Conversations
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Complex and nuanced communications related to:Budget Allocation and Negotiation TechniquesCompensation and Benefits StructuringManaging Financial Performance and LayoffsFinancial and HR Aspects of Mergers and AcquisitionsRegulatory Compliance and Ethical Financial PracticesStrategies for Financial Crisis ManagementEffective Performance Management Systems
Tax Issues for Real Estate and Homebuilding 2024
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Discussion of appropriate entity selection and small taxpayer status Walkthrough of costing methods and compliance issues under IRC 263A Analysis of IRC 461 related to economic performance Illustrative examples and analysis Sample computations for homebuilder unit costing Recent IRC 263A challenges by the IRS Update of related cases and issues-including recent tax reform
Current Nonprofit Fraud Trends
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Best practices for fraud prevention and detection.Common fraud schemes in nonprofit including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!
GASB Basic Financial Statements for State and Local Governments 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Internal controls and risk assessments using a risk-based audit approach New Pension and OPEB Standards, including GASB Statement Nos. 68 and No. 75 COSO for Smaller Entities and Governments Survey of California Cities and Counties (17th Annual) New GASB Standards updated with an emphasis on GASB 84, Fiduciary Activities and GASB 87, Leases GASB's "Big Three" Projects
Tone at the Top: Fraud and Leadership 2024
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Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
Fraud Accounting and Auditing
Audit 307: Client and Profitable Engagement Management
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Importance of quality control on auditsWhy engagement budgets are not used, and how to overcome the barriers to successDetermining useful budget amounts to use as a toolBetter engagement scheduling tips for improved efficiencyMaking sure the client is ready on the first day of the auditDelegating for professional development and leveraging audit hoursHandling difficult delegation scenariosBetter engagement wrap-up tips and techniques
Let Go and Lead: The Crucial Art of Delegation
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $71
When is it time to delegate What should you be delegating To whom should you be delegating it What are the benefits of creating more time to lead
DEI in the Remote Work Era
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
DEI Employee engagement Remote work Organizational culture Employee relations
Keys to Building an Inclusive and Culturally Competent Workplace: A Guide for HR Professionals and Business Owners
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Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Communication Leadership Character Behavior
2024 Not-for-Profit GAAP Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Accounting Standard Updates issued by the FASB.Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and the projects they are advising the FASB on.
Excel - Feature Review in 100 minutes
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Review of Excel's features and functionsWalk-through of Excel's ribbons What the Excel features and functions can do for you