CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's 2024 Tax Changes and Year-end Planning Opportunities
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act U.S. Supreme Court overturns Chevron and Varian Medical Systems Status of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting New fiduciary rule for financial professionals, including CPAs New Department of Labor overtime rules Expansion of the IRS’ direct file program Banning of most non-compete agreements IRS Notice 2024-35: Certain Required Minimum Distributions for 2024 IRS finalizes RMD regulations Medicare changes in 2024, including IRMAA Section 179D in 2024 Proposed stock buyback regulations Health savings account changes for 2024 Transfer and direct pay of energy credits New Department of Labor definition of an “employee” Crypto update and cost basis reporting Section 72(t) changes: Notice 2024-55 Basis-shifting transactions: Notice 2024-54 IRS settlement offer letters to taxpayers who participated in syndicated conservation easement transactions Qualified charitable distributions update Status of IRS audits of Employee Retention Tax Credit claims Changes to commissions of real estate professionals IRS Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset Proceeds from Broker Transactions IRS Form 7217: Partner’s Report of Property Distributed by a Partnership Excess 529 funds contributed to a Roth IRA
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales and Like-Kind Exchanges
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
How does the IRC define an installment sale under Section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided How does the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method How to report an installment sale when related parties are involved How to calculate an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the Installment Sale Method What is a like-kind exchange as defined by IRC Section 1031 When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 1031 What types of real property are eligible for like-kind exchange treatment and what types are not What is “boot” and how does it impact the like-kind exchange deferral How to calculate a like-kind exchange including any taxable portion How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of like-kind exchanges
Achieve Competency in Three Basic Tool Categories - Master the Fundamentals
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Tools for FSA The 3 P's. The QST trifecta The integrated planning model Performance based management The value chain The balanced scorecard
Ethics - A Line in the Sand; Implications for Daily Business
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Recognize the underlying drivers of individual ethical behavior Identify the relationship between ethics and integrity Highlight ethical trends in businesses throughout the world Review high profile ethics lapses in recent years
Comprehensive Accounting and Financial Reporting Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this class include:CECL for nonfinancial institutions.Accounting for Paycheck Protection Program loans.Accounting for web-hosting services.Revenue recognition.Leases.FASB projects in progress.
Audit 202: Applying Audit Risk to the Detailed Audit Plan
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Overview of a risk-based audit processHow the individual elements of the audit risk formula interrelateEmphasis on overall risk, fraud risk, and control riskLinking the assessed risk of material misstatement to the detailed audit planDocumenting risk assessment conclusions and responses
The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major subjects that will be covered in this course include:Three levels of listeningStrategies to remain focusedBuilding trust through listeningTactics to practice the Titanium RuleDelegating with confidenceEstablishing an accountability system
Coaching & Counseling - Addressing Misconduct
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Insubordination Personality and attitude problems. Generalized disparaging comments Previously unaddressed conduct. Misconduct due to mental condition Corrective action meetings and documentation. Attendance control.
Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
What is money? What are digital assets? Understanding the what, why, and how of cryptocurrencies Understanding the what, why, and how of blockchain NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), their role and impact Explaining the crypto language
Keys to Building an Inclusive and Culturally Competent Workplace: A Guide for HR Professionals and Business Owners
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Communication Leadership Character Behavior
Moving Beyond the Basics of Excel
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Using formulas to manipulate and transform dataUsing formulas and reference formulas such as =VLOOKUPUsing pivot tablesUnderstanding Solver to perform multivariate analysis
ACPEN Signature 2024: Governmental Accounting & Auditing Update
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Webinar
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $250
GASB Pronouncements Single Audit Issues Yellow Book Issues Audit Issues Federal Funding Challenges
The ABCs of Advisory Services
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Understanding the concept of “Integrated Planning” (financial, estate, asset protection, and tax planning) Changes in the landscape of a tax practitioner’s practice The bridging of services Getting started – Where do your clients fail? Understanding the primary planning issues for all clients Estate and Gift issues Traps, pitfalls, and tips in planning Practical steps in establishing a tax advisory and wealth management services practice Domicile issues
Auditing, SSARS and Attest Update
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:Recently issued standards from the AICPA Auditing Standards Board and AICPA Accounting and Review Services CommitteeRecently issued New Quality Management StandardsHighlight of projects in progress at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and International Auditing and Assurance Standards BoardRecap of recent changes and present common peer review findings and best practices to improve practice quality
2024 The Psychology of Fraud
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
Fraud Fraud Triangle
Feeling Stressed from Change & Uncertainty? How to Stay Positive when Things Get Tough
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $49
Change management Leadership
2025 Winter Tax Rewind
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
Proposed tax law changes and fundamental tax reform discussions Tax practice and procedures, best practices and reminders Recent changes to IRS regulations and other guidance
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Expand Your Analytical Toolbox More Tools for Success
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
5 step valuation process 2 specific valuation approaches The Gordon Model 10 thoughts on banker selection Rating your bank 10 hints for keeping your toolbox full
Ethics at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Overview of ethicsEthical values and principlesDEI working definitionsUnconscious bias, assumptions, microaggressionsStanding Up and Speaking OutDEI and Organizational Responsibility