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Surgent’s Annual Update for Defined Contribution Plans
- Online
- Event Code: UDCP-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting, CPE - Auditing
This course will provide a general understanding of the current and prospective reporting and disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans. Participants will be provided with an insight into the common errors and mistakes made by auditors and plan administrators. Results from the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) audit quality study will ... More Info
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Tax Update:
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHTUO2-70340
- 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), \ 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 compliance for the ... More Info
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The CFO Who Went to Prison
- Online
- Event Code: CMJPCWW2-65338
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
Joshua, a CFO from Chicago, did not go to prison for stealing the $2 million in liquid cash he had access to on a daily basis. Instead, Joshua ended up in prison by rationalizing that he was entitled to a few small perks of the profession. This course explores Joshua’s ... More Info
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Understanding Internal Control Constructs
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEUCC4-63603
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
Organizations of all sizes often fail to successfully install needed foundational components of an internal control system. Whether large or small, entities must view policies, procedures, and all controls in a wholistic manner in order to develop a system of controls that will keep the entity on its intended course. ... More Info
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Everyday Ethics at Work: Don’t be the Next News Story!
- Online
- Event Code: SCJEEEW2-70689
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
When asked, most people would say they are an ethical person. So why is it that every month there are reports of ethical breaches at major companies? The concept of ethics is easy to understand, easy to talk about, but incredibly hard to implement on a consistent basis. In this ... More Info
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Individual Tax Update: OBBA and Recent Developments
- Online
- Event Code: FTITURD2-72174
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
A discussion of the latest tax developments impacting individual taxpayers, with a focus on important provisions, rules and concepts. 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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Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
- Online
- Event Code: PEDPSBM4-68995
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Overview
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
Financial statements are a window into what is going on in the day-to-day operations of the company. They help us see what the company’s strengths and weaknesses are. However, financial statements can often have different messages depending on the user. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event ... More Info
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Surgent’s Navigating AI Compliance: The EU AI Act for U.S. Finance and Accounting Leaders
- Online
- Event Code: AIC2-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Specialized Knowledge
This course provides U.S.-based accounting and finance professionals with an in-depth understanding of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. It explores the Act’s key provisions, including its risk classification framework, compliance requirements for high-risk systems, and transparency obligations. Participants will gain insight ... More Info
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Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour
- Online
- Event Code: WEXH-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Update
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are ... More Info
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Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings
- Online
- Event Code: SCB2-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
- Enrolled Agent
Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. Given the rising popularity of S corporations, understanding how shareholder basis and the equity section of the balance sheet work together for ... More Info
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What Tax Practitioners Need To Know About Medicare
- Online
- Event Code: MEDC-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Accounting and finance professionals often receive questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program ... More Info
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The Ethics of Care in the Workplace
- Online
- Event Code: GLRGECW2-66703
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
Ethics involve relationship to self, others, and the world in which we live. In the busyness of our world we often act out of habit without realizing that what we do truly matters. We matter! This session explores ethical values and principles as they apply to creating an Ethic of ... More Info
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AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
- Online
- Event Code: HAAICCP2-67225
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
New to AI? Start here. This beginner-friendly course explains how generative AI works, what terms like “LLM” and “agentic AI” really mean, and how CPAs can safely put these tools to use. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of AI fundamentals and how they apply to accounting, tax, and finance. ... More Info
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How to Audit Inventory
- Online
- Event Code: GAMGHAI2-66647
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
- Yellowbook
Inventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to inventory. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform, and also walk through ... More Info
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AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
- Online
- Event Code: GWAILLA2-66932
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This course provides accountants with the leading AI insights and strategies drawn from real-world experience, empirical studies, countless CPA case studies, and social media commentary. It goes beyond theory, offering practical lessons learned from the front lines of AI implementation in the business world and accounting industry. Participants will gain ... More Info
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Financial Strategy and Leadership for CFOs
- Online
- Event Code: FSL2-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
This course explores the CFO’s evolving role as a strategic business partner. It focuses on capital allocation, financial modeling, key performance indicators (KPIs), and leadership in value creation. Participants will learn how to align financial strategy with business objectives, optimize cash flow, and communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
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Improve Spreadsheets by Building Controls in Excel
- Online
- Event Code: DPBSISB2-64304
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
In today’s data-driven world, spreadsheets serve as the backbone of business and personal productivity. However, creating complex and error-prone spreadsheets can lead to critical mistakes and inefficiencies. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build robust spreadsheets, implementing a range of controls and safeguards to ... More Info
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Navigating IRS Correspondence: Responding to IRS Letters
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHRIL2-67742
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Participants will learn how to interpret the most common IRS correspondence, adhere to response deadlines, and effectively communicate with the IRS to resolve issues and minimize risks. It provides professionals with knowledge and strategies needed to handle the most common notices including audit requests, collections & return inquiries as well ... More Info
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Business Partnerships: Managing Supplier Relationships
- Online
- Event Code: PEDPBSB1-69632
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
As financial leaders, CPAs are often tasked with managing organizational risk. In this respect, the supplier relationship can be a tricky one. It is often one of the more familiar and comfortable business relationships we have, yet it may also be the one that presents the most significant risk to ... More Info
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Microsoft 365 Application Lightning Round Review-Updated
- Online
- Event Code: HAJHMAU1-67394
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Overview
- Fields of Study: CPE - Computer Software & Applications
Do you use Microsoft (Office) 365? Are you satisfied that you are getting the most that you can from it? If you answered yes then no, this course will provide a really high return on your investment of time and money in this application suite. John Higgins, one of the ... More Info
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Privacy, Data Security, and AI: Reasonable Precautions in an Unreasonable World
- Online
- Event Code: DSA2-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This presentation explores modern confidentiality, data security, and AI-related professional obligations in an increasingly hostile and deceptive threat environment. It explains how evolving risks such as AI-generated phishing, account takeovers, deepfakes, and inadvertent data sharing intersect with long-standing ethical duties, emphasizing that competence today includes understanding both the benefits and ... More Info
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Unique Tax Attributes of Different Entity Types
- Online
- Event Code: AET2-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
- Enrolled Agent
When putting together a financial plan, it is important to remember that the tax situation of the business and the individual are often intertwined. Therefore, decisions about entity type are vitally important. Practitioners need to understand not only how different entities are taxed, but also which taxes will have the ... More Info
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IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues
- Online
- Event Code: EXI4-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
- Enrolled Agent
The IRS began replenishing its workforce with the additional funding only to have to terminate workers or lay them off due to mandated federal workforce reductions. The IRS trains its audit workforce by examining the tax returns of individuals and small businesses. As the IRS continues to examine tax returns, ... More Info
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The Most Critical Challenges in Governmental Accounting Today
- Online
- Event Code: CGA4-2026-01-WEBNR-253-01
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting (Governmental)
With the constant churning of governmental accounting standards, now is the time to know more than just what the standards say; we need to know what they mean and how they will affect governmental entities. This course is designed to do just that! The course materials utilize a highly illustrative ... More Info
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Entertainment, Meals & Travel Expenses: Review and Update
- Online
- Event Code: FTEMTRU2-66297
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This program reviews the statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to fringe benefits. There will be an emphasis on entertainment, meals and business transportation expenses, including qualified employer-provided parking, with a focus on planning opportunities. Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings will also be addressed. This event may ... More Info