CPE Catalog & Events
The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues
An Ethical Framework - How It Works
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Structure of Professional EthicsThe Differences Between the Code of Professional Ethics as maintained by the AICPA, the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), Joint Ethics Enforcement Program (JEEP) and Joint Trial Board What Happens When an Ethics Complaint is ReceivedCase Studies
Surgent's Real Estate for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
Rental income and expense calculation and reporting Deciphering Schedule E (Form 1040) Nuances of vacation home rules Passive activity loss rules: foundations and implications Active vs. material participation in rental activities Tax reporting: how to group passive activities Limitations on passive losses: at-risk rules and deductions Classifying rental real estate activities Navigating exceptions in rental real estate taxation
Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors, and Executives
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Unconscious bias, including the five defining characteristics of unconscious bias The real-world impacts of unconscious biases, including impacts on racial minorities, women, and older workers The concept of microaggressions, with examples An effective strategy for adult learning that can be applied to change unconscious biases, which can also be used to learn other skills A framework for handling mistakes and using them to build trust and respect in the workplace. We call this the “oops, did I just say that?” section.
The Updated Nuts and Bolts of IRC Section 1031 Exchanges
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Complete explanation of IRC §1031 Understand when to use a tax-deferred exchange Changes made to the technique in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Advantages and disadvantages of paying the tax versus using an exchange Understand the definition of like-kind property Understand what a qualified intermediary is Understand the need for an exchange accommodation title holder Understand a reverse exchange Understand a build-to-suit exchange Understand the forty-five-day rule and how to calculate it Precautions for property identification Investment property versus property held for sale
What's New in Excel
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:New features and tools in ExcelUpdates to the Excel Function Library
Big Picture Mega-Trends, Big Data, and World We Now Face
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
On-going world economic trends Demographic changes and their impact on the economy Global technology influences Post Covid workplace Big data understanding and where is it going Learn to adapt to changing situations
2024 Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Discussion of circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence Review the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct Provide best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters
Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Auditor independence and its importance to the public accounting profession Common threats to auditor independence AICPA’s framework for assessing conflicts of interest Unique threats related to non-attest services to attest clients Common safeguards to help assure compliance with relevant rules and regulations
DEI From the Inside Out: Part 2
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Understanding Growth Mindset and Its DEI Application: Delving into the concept of a growth mindset and exploring its practical application within the context of DEI Fostering Team Adoption: Strategies for encouraging team members to embrace a growth mindset and align it with DEI objectives Benefits to DEI Goals: Recognizing the positive impact of a growth mindset on the attainment of DEI goals and objectives Building a Why for Your DEI Initiative: Establishing a connection between motivation and the foundational "why" of your DEI endeavors Power of Motivation in Strategic Analysis: Recognizing the transformative impact of motivation in the strategic analysis process for DEI Motive-Action Connection: Highlighting the critical link between motivation and subsequent action (Motive-Action) in the realm of DEI Analysis: Delving into the process of fostering universal acceptance of DEI among all employees and elucidating its significance Culture Challenges: Engaging in a discussion about the intricacies of culture, exploring challenges, setbacks, and breakthrough moments Integration: Analyzing the integration of DEI into the workplace and delineating the concluding steps of the program
2024 Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Employee Relations Culture Leadership Employee Retention
2024 The AB5s of Employees and Independent Contractors
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Four ways to classify a worker IRS 20 Factors 20% Section 199A deduction Cost of misclassifying an employee Section 530 relief Game changing impact of the Dynamex case and AB5
Blockchain Technology: What Every CPA Should Know
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The specific topics that will be presented include:An explanation of what blockchain isReview of the nomenclature associated with blockchain technologyThorough review of the components of a blockchain applicationReview of current and potential applications for blockchain and its impact on commercePotential impact on the CPA profession in accounting and auditing
Ethics: How Successful CPAs Use AI The Right Way
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics covered in this course include:Four key aspects of artificial intelligence that you need to know as a CPA: machine learning, generative AI, large language models, and GPTThe role that five powerful principles - the principles of ethical intelligence - play in using AI the right wayShort writing exercises (30 seconds each) that will deepen your understanding of the topicAnswers to several crucial questions about how to use artificial intelligence with ethical intelligence
2024 Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Awareness of advanced functions Creative methods for data manipulation Real-life examples of innovative ways to analyze and report data with Excel Using Excel to perform e-mail merges Many other functions and techniques that inspire you to continue exploring the depths of Excel and its seemingly bottomless toolbox
Combating Internal Fraud 2024
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understand why internal fraud occurs Review policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud
Financial Acumen for the HR Professional
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Financial Statement Insight Trend Analysis Financial Benchmarks
The Ethics Hour: Thinking Through Decisions and Recognizing the Consequences
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The high volume of ethical decisions we face every day The true value of paying attention Understanding how each decision we make will have consequences Are you prepared for the consequences?
The Ethics Hour: I Can't Believe This Really Happened - Real World Ethics Stories
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Understanding how to make ethical choices How to solve problems compassionately Dealing with bad behavior Learning from real world situations
2024 Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Flexible Work Options Employee Engagement Talent Management Strategy