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10 Best Practices in QBO
- Online
- Event Code: RSAPBPQ1-74420
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Computer Software & Applications
Use QuickBooks Online more effectively! You’ll learn how to avoid (and fix) common mistakes in QBO bank feeds, how to properly classify transactions, and best practices for recordkeeping. After working with hundreds of business owners and bookkeeping professionals, Alicia has seen all kinds of crazy bookkeeping. She’s managed to distill ... More Info
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WLS01226: Surgents’s Individual Tax Planning Ideas (ITP4)
- Online
- Event Code: 7172a2eb1dad-CR
- External ID: WLS01226
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
With the far-reaching changes brought about by recent tax reform, careful planning takes on new importance. This course presents the most important income tax planning ideas wealthy clients and closely held business owners need to consider this year to take advantage of the present and plan for the future. It ... More Info
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ChatGPT and Advanced Financial Analysis for Accountants
- Online
- Event Code: GWGWFAA2-64677
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Overview
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This course provides a concise overview of how to utilize ChatGPT for advanced financial analysis in accounting. The session reveals how to combine sophisticated evaluation and interpretation of financial data with the cutting-edge AI capabilities of ChatGPT. Aimed at enhancing the understanding of an entity’s performance, predicting future financial health, ... More Info
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Common Financial Statement Disclosures
- Online
- Event Code: ESJLCFS2-66015
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
- Yellowbook
Financial statement disclosures are important to provide the information necessary for financial statement users to make economic decisions. Disclosures further explain and clarify information provided in the basic financial statements, but also provide critical information about subsequent events, litigation risk, and other concerns. This course focuses on the most common ... More Info
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Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases
- Online
- Event Code: NCRNIDC4-70874
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce, forensic accountants are frequently used in uncovering hidden income and assets. It is not uncommon for one spouse to hide money from another, sometimes for nefarious reasons. As a CPA, your services are valued by high-net-worth individuals who hire attorneys in their ... More Info
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How Changes in Business Methods Affects Internal Control
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEBMA8-69005
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
New Technology, the move toward telecommuting, the widespread adoption of electronic documentation, and a wide range of other factors have significantly and forever changed the way business is conducted. It should go without saying that changes in tools and methods lead to upheaval in any organizations internal control system. In ... More Info
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Preparing Not-for-Profit Financial Statements
- Online
- Event Code: ENFP-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 8
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting (Governmental)
Accurate and effective financial reporting is essential for every not-for-profit organization, and it requires a solid understanding of today’s reporting requirements. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate not-for-profit accounting standards. You’ll learn how requirements are applied in financial statements, explore available reporting options, and ... More Info
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Technical Business Practice Issues and Tax Forms for Experienced Practitioners
- Online
- Event Code: ATFB-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 8
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Don’t let the title frighten you. It is critical that staff be trained on the increasingly complex forms-related issues that challenge them each busy season. This course will help experienced staff focus on the essential amidst the cacophony of IRS and legislative changes and avoid costly mistakes. This course brings ... More Info
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What Practitioners Need to Know About Estate Planning and Administering a Client’s Estate
- Online
- Event Code: ACE3-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 3
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Even though the current transfer tax exemption is extremely high to the point that few decedents have a federal estate tax liability, administering an estate is a burden for many family members. In many cases, the family members will look to their professional advisors for help in estate planning and ... More Info
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Workforce Transformation and Talent Management in 2025
- Online
- Event Code: CXLRWTM1-71675
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Business Management & Organization
The accounting profession faces unprecedented workforce challenges that demand a fundamental rethinking of traditional firm structures. This course examines why the century-old pyramid practice model is becoming obsolete and presents the inverted pentagon framework as a sustainable alternative. Based on comprehensive research showing that 52% of firms expect to shrink ... More Info
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Business Dissolution & Ownership Changes
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHBDO8-74376
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Business Management & Organization
This advanced course examines the federal tax consequences of business dissolutions, ownership changes, and related restructuring transactions involving partnerships, S corporations, and closely held businesses. Using a cradle-to-grave framework, the program addresses planning, execution, valuation, reporting, and post-transaction compliance issues arising in sales, redemptions, liquidations, divorces, deaths, and internal restructurings. ... More Info
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Fundamentals of Form 1040 — Individual
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHFFI4-69832
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This course introduces professionals to the fundamentals of individual tax preparation. Participants will learn the essentials of Form 1040, including filing requirements, income reporting, and deductions. The session will also cover preparer responsibilities, due diligence, and taxpayer rights under Circular 230. By the end, attendees will have a solid understanding ... More Info
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Tax Depreciation: Review and Update
- Online
- Event Code: FTSDTDR2-64125
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
A discussion of recent law changes that impact capitalization, depreciation, and disposition of assets. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
- Online
- Event Code: GAJVCDS4-72708
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
- Yellowbook
Preparation, compilation, and review engagements continue to receive heightened attention in peer review, even years after the issuance of SSARS No. 21. This course examines the most common deficiencies identified in peer reviews of SSARS engagements, with an emphasis on practical compliance and engagement quality.nnParticipants will explore frequent problem areas ... More Info
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Ethics: Giving Thanks – How to Master the Art of Gratitude
- Online
- Event Code: EGBWEGT2-65427
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
How grateful are you? In this critically important webinar, we will explore exactly what gratitude is and why it is a crucial component of your work as a CPA. nnEven if you believe you’re already a deeply grateful person, you’ll still learn some new strategies for expressing gratitude effectively. Forbes ... More Info
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Financial Statement Presentation, Disclosure, and Analysis
- Online
- Event Code: HDCHFSP8-68358
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
This comprehensive session is a must-attend event for accountants who prepare financial statements and want to explore best practices for discerning the stories told by financial statements. We discuss salient requirements for presenting financial information while considering the critical role of disclosure for lending relevance to financial statements. We also ... More Info
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Food, Beverage, and Entertainment Expensing
- Online
- Event Code: ELEX-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s (TCJA) elimination of the deduction for expenditures related to entertainment, amusement, or recreational activities and provided guidance to determine whether an activity is considered to be entertainment. The final regulations also address the 50% limitation on the ... More Info
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Hiring New Workers and Payroll Taxes
- Online
- Event Code: WPT2-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
When a new employee is hired, there are a lot of things the employer needs to take care of. Aside from getting employment contracts signed, training lined up, and the new hire breakfast planned, employers are tasked with making sure all of the payroll forms are filled out. For many ... More Info
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Key Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) Rules for Funding and Tax-free Distributions
- Online
- Event Code: RTH2-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
How much can clients contribute to a Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), Roth SEP IRA, or Roth SIMPLE IRA? When do enhanced (super) catch-up contributions apply, and when must those catch-up contributions be made on a Roth basis? How does a Roth distribution qualify as tax-free? How did SECURE Act 1.0 ... More Info
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Preparing and Filing the Federal Gift Tax Return (Form 709): A Practical Guide
- Online
- Event Code: GTR2-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Although federal transfer taxes affect a relatively small portion of estates, practitioners will still encounter clients whose lifetime transfers trigger reporting obligations and planning opportunities. Properly preparing and submitting a federal gift tax return requires understanding when filing is required, how gifts are characterized, and how lifetime transfers interact with ... More Info
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Strategies for Maximizing Social Security Benefits
- Online
- Event Code: SPMB-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
As Americans live longer and increasingly move away from traditional pensions, Social Security has become the main source of retirement income for many clients. Meanwhile, concerns about solvency and a lack of understanding of key rules have led to confusion and sometimes misguided decisions. This program offers tax practitioners the ... More Info
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Surgent’s Individual and Financial-Planning Tax Camp
- Online
- Event Code: IFCP-2026-01-WEBNR-308-01
- CPE Credits: 8
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Each year brings its own set of tax planning challenges, and this year is no exception. This course aims to arm tax planners with planning strategies and ideas that all clients, but in particular, wealthy clients, middle-income clients, and closely held business owners need to consider right now to take ... More Info
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Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
- Online
- Event Code: ESJLCCR2-65457
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
- Yellowbook
One of the top concerns of any organization’s leadership is how to mitigate the risk of cybersecurity threats, along with the prevention and detection of fraud. This course will focus on the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and fraud trends, and best practices for managing them. This event may be a ... More Info
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Agentic AI for CPAs: Automate Workflows with Intelligence
- Online
- Event Code: HAAIAWI2-67252
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
The newest evolution of AI technology is Agentic AI. This technology enables you to deploy AI agents to take action on your behalf and execute tasks. Agentic AI is the key enabler to using AI technology to automate your workflows. Learning how to take advantage of AI agents provides a ... More Info
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Tax Update: “One Big Beautiful Bill”
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHTUO2-69792
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Update
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This course provides a focused analysis of the individual and small business provisions in Pub. L. 119-21 (H.R.1), “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Tailored for tax professionals working with Form 1040 filers, the course explores impactful updates, from the no-tax-on-tips provision to enhanced bonus depreciation. Designed to inform planning strategies and ... More Info