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Surgent’s Tax Policy Hour With Ken Kies
- Online
- Event Code: TPHK-2027-01-WEBNR-54-01
- CPE Credits: 1
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This program features renowned tax attorney Ken Kies, who has extensive experience in both government and private practice. Drawing on firsthand experience working with the U.S. Treasury Department and as Acting Chief Counsel of the IRS, plus his years advising clients and practitioners in private practice, he provides a unique ... More Info
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Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Firm’s Data and Reputation
- Online
- Event Code: HAJHCPF2-67319
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
Cybersecurity protection of digital data continues to be a top priority for CPAs. The cyber threats continue to increase and are becoming more sophisticated with the advent of AI technology. The first step is to understand what the primary threats are, the potential damage they can inflict, and, most importantly, ... More Info
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Start From Trust: An Evidence-Based Approach to AI Adoption
- Online
- Event Code: CXLRSFT1-74558
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
AI is now built into software that CPA firms already use, and the pressure to have a position on it keeps rising. For most small and midsize firms the question is not whether these tools matter, but how to engage with them on terms that fit a practice built on ... More Info
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How to Audit Inventory
- Online
- Event Code: GAMGHAI2-66652
- 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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Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response
- Online
- Event Code: FFKGEYE2-73695
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
Many courses highlight ethical failures – this course goes beyond that. This course identifies the many barriers to ethical behavior, focuses on habits and techniques that improve ethics and offer ways to practice so that the ethical “muscle” is ready for any dilemma. This course incorporates ideas from leading ethical ... More Info
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No Tax on Overtime: Payroll Compliance
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHNTO2-67730
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This course provides tax and accounting professionals with a comprehensive overview of overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Participants will explore the statutory definition of overtime, exemptions, and the calculation of the “regular rate of pay.” Through practical examples and compliance-focused scenarios learners will gain the skills ... More Info
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Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
- Online
- Event Code: CHCHBBB2-65181
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool ... More Info
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The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
- Online
- Event Code: GLRGESW2-66792
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
Ethics is ultimately about our relationship to ourself, others, and the world in which we live. Therefore, to enhance our relationships with those around us, we must first start with the regard we hold for ourselves. From an ethical vantage, it can be said that we have a moral obligation ... More Info
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Ways to Detect AI Fraud and Deception
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEWTD4-75235
- CPE Credits: 4
AI is already being used in so many ways to aid business organizations in a wide array of ways. However, artificial intelligence is also being used by those seeking to steal or commit fraud to circumvent controls and mislead both people and systems working to keep fraud at bay. The ... More Info
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Take Command of your Time
- Online
- Event Code: JHSWTCT2-75208
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Personal Development
Manage distractions, decrease stress and improve productivity. This training is designed to help business professionals improve their productivity and work performance by learning how to prioritize time, decrease distractions and lower stress. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer ... More Info
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AI 101 for CPAs: Core Concepts and Practical Applications
- Online
- Event Code: HAAICCP2-73893
- CPE Credits: 2
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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Calculating the Retirement Need
- Online
- Event Code: PEDPCRN1-70141
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Finance
For most people, funding their own retirement is the largest expense they will ever have. Due to advances in medical technology and overall healthier lifestyles, it is not unusual for someone to live 30 years or more in retirement. In this course, we will discuss how to quantify and calculate ... More Info
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Fraud & Embezzlement: Case Studies from the Trenches
- Online
- Event Code: AMAMFEC2-73477
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Regulatory Ethics
Governmental entities are the second largest victims of embezzlement. This seminar examines recent events involving theft of public money and circumstances that allowed the fraud to occur. Case studies we examine include the 2012 $54 million embezzlement from the City of Dixon by Rita Crundwell. The events that impacted the ... More Info
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Beyond the Numbers: Success Strategies for Female CPAs
- Online
- Event Code: WBTWBNS2-73280
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Personal Development
Women finance leaders face challenges that traditional corporate training and mentoring rarely prepare them to overcome. For example, you’ve demonstrated yourself as an excellent tactician, you know how to get the job done, and do it very well on your own. Yet, what got you to your current level of ... More Info
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How to Audit Expenses & Payables
- Online
- Event Code: GAMGHAE2-73830
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
- Yellowbook
It is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of expenses & payables. This course will cover the basics of auditing expenses, accrued liabilities, and other payables, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the expenses & payables balances. During this course, we will also highlight the various ... More Info
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Internal Control – Testing for Operating Effectiveness
- Online
- Event Code: ESJLICT2-73498
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
- Yellowbook
Properly designed and effectively operating internal control over financial reporting is critical for preventing, or detecting and correcting, material misstatement. This course describes how to satisfy the audit requirements related to taking a control reliance strategy by testing the operating effectiveness of internal controls, while promoting an effective and efficient ... More Info
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ChatGPT for Accountants: 50+ Use Cases
- Online
- Event Code: GWGWGPT2-75184
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Overview
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This course will explore the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence chatbot technologies in the accounting profession. Participants will learn how to utilize ChatGPT to automate tasks, improve efficiency and accuracy, and provide real-time support to clients. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor ... More Info
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Ethics: 10 Crucial Qualities of High Character CPAs
- Online
- Event Code: EGBWCQH2-73550
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
What can you do to enhance your commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession? How will doing so bring you more business? In this unique and engaging ethics course, the instructor, Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy (R), reveals ten crucial qualities of CPAs. They are: 1. Honesty ... More Info
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Ethics: 10 Crucial Qualities of High Character CPAs
- Online
- Event Code: EGBWCQH2-73550
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
What can you do to enhance your commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession? How will doing so bring you more business?nnIn this unique and engaging ethics course, the instructor, Dr. Bruce Weinstein, The Ethics Guy (R), reveals ten crucial qualities of CPAs. They are:nn1. Honestyn2. Accountabilityn3. Caren4. ... More Info
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Fraud Busters: Controls to Prevent & Detect Fraud
- Online
- Event Code: FFKGCPD2-73272
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting, CPE - Auditing
This course investigates actual real-world fraud schemes and discusses what controls could have prevented the fraud from occurring, and what controls could detect and curtail the fraud scheme. The instructor speaks from experience, finding multiple frauds very early in her career leading to a career-long focus on fraud prevention and ... More Info
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The Ethic of Teamwork
- Online
- Event Code: GLRGTET2-73722
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” To be a part of a team, a team that truly cares for its people, is to be granted an opportunity for growth and inclusion and a sense of belonging. It doesn’t get better than that! ... More Info
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What If Your Client Didn’t Take Reasonable Compensation
- Online
- Event Code: RCPHCDT1-73324
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Are you a new advisor handling S Corp clients, or perhaps a seasoned professional facing this common scenario: “My S Corp client didn’t take reasonable compensation last year. Now what?” Knowing that reasonable compensation isn’t just a tax obligation, but a strategic financial decision, you need to be armed with ... More Info
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Common PCAOB Themes in ITGC Inspections
- Online
- Event Code: DCJNCPT1-74570
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
This course explores recurring PCAOB inspection themes related to Information Technology General Controls and explains why certain ITGC audit approaches consistently raise concerns. Rather than focusing on individual deficiencies, the course examines inspection patterns tied to evidence quality, professional skepticism, control clarity, scoping decisions, SOC reliance, and reviewer judgment. Participants ... More Info
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Exploring Internal Controls That Could Have Prevented Frauds
- Online
- Event Code: CHCHEIC2-73651
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Auditing
This course examines actual fraud circumstances through the lens of potential prevention. We will examine how selected frauds were accomplished and consider what internal controls may have prevented fraudsters’ ability to accomplish their nefarious acts. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be ... More Info
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Forensic Accounting and Evidence Preservation in QuickBooks
- Online
- Event Code: NCRNFAQ4-74659
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting, CPE - Computer Software & Applications
By the time a client calls you about suspected fraud, the clock is already running: records can be altered, evidence can vanish, and every day of delay weakens your case. If your practice touches QuickBooks Online, you need to know how to move fast and correctly. This course walks you ... More Info