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Accounting for and Auditing Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
- Online
- Event Code: ESJLAAC2-65802
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
- Yellowbook
How to properly account for and audit digital records is increasingly gathering importance as more entities have cryptocurrency and other digital assets on their financial statements. This course will address common questions, risks, and challenges evolving in this area. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and ... More Info
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Data Analytics for Accountants and Financial Managers
- Online
- Event Code: AFAM-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting, CPE - Management Services
Data analytics and mining are the fastest growing disciplines in accounting and general management. Many organizations are either planning programs or have them already underway. Unfortunately, a number of these attempts fail due to poor planning/preparation and a lack of commitment, training, and clear vision of the program’s goals. Today ... More Info
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Foundations of Cybersecurity for Financial Professionals
- Online
- Event Code: CYF2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
This course introduces key cybersecurity concepts tailored for financial professionals. It emphasizes the CPA’s role in cyber risk management, key terminology, and practical steps to foster a security mindset, integrating cybersecurity with financial reporting.
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Guide to Calculating S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Loan Basis
- Online
- Event Code: CSSB-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This program discusses, in a practical way, how an S corporation shareholder calculates their stock and loan basis on Form 7203. Form 7203 is the IRS Form on which a shareholder is sometimes required to calculate their stock and loan basis. This topic is particularly important when an S corporation ... More Info
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Progressive Discipline and Termination
- Online
- Event Code: PDAT-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Personnel/Human Resources
Employee discipline is always challenging. Training on proper progressive discipline is critical to avoiding potential lawsuits while also trying to bring out the best possible employee performance. This webinar is designed to assist human resources professionals and managers in understanding the best ways to use progressive discipline as both a ... More Info
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Tax Reporting for Executive Compensation
- Online
- Event Code: EXC2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of executive compensation, focusing on the taxation and reporting procedures for various types of compensation arrangements. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key differences between incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified stock options (NQSOs), as well as the tax treatment ... More Info
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Unique Tax Attributes of Different Entity Types
- Online
- Event Code: AET2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
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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Accounting for the Gig Economy
- Online
- Event Code: HDCHAGE2-67621
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
Freelance work and other non-permanent employment arrangements are becoming increasingly popular ways for people to earn a living. Although these non-traditional activities offer novel, flexible ways to earn income from diverse sources, they also introduce nuanced recordkeeping, reporting, and attestation issues. We investigate characteristics of the gig economy, employee-versus-contractor considerations, ... More Info
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Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
- Online
- Event Code: RCPHRCS2-68717
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Between 2010 and 2020 a parade of Court Cases, IRS Factsheets, Job Aids and Internal Memos, plus Heightened IRS scrutiny and Preparer Penalties has brought the issue of 'Reasonable Compensation for S Corp's out of the shadows and placed it forefront as a priority issue for CPA's, EA's, Tax and ... More Info
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Calculating the Retirement Need
- Online
- Event Code: PEDPCRN1-70134
- 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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Controllership Skills Update – Budgeting, Forecasting, and Big Data
- Online
- Event Code: CON3-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
Budgets are the vehicle for allocating resources, measuring activities, and identifying needed changes and improvements. An organization’s strategy is the primary driver of costs. To be effective, the budget must be linked to strategy and long-term plans. Numerous organizations have achieved a series of short-term targets (budgets) but failed longer ... More Info
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Governing Agentic AI: Cybersecurity, Data, and Risk
- Online
- Event Code: GOA2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
As accounting firms and financial institutions deploy agentic AI, they face significant governance challenges. This course focuses on cybersecurity, data governance, and risk management practices essential for the safe and effective use of autonomous systems. Participants will examine frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and the CSA's red-teaming guidelines, as ... More Info
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Improving Your Profits: Identifying Cost Cutting Opportunities
- Online
- Event Code: IYP2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Management Services
Part of one’s duty as a CPA working in industry is to safeguard the assets of the organization. Cost cutting is one way to preserve assets and maintain a company’s competitive position in the industry. However, what keeps us from ridding our organizations of unnecessary costs? In this course, we ... More Info
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The AI-augmented Professional: Practical Tools, Real Risks, and Immediate Use Cases
- Online
- Event Code: AUG2-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it is a current necessity. This session provides a practical roadmap for practitioners to leverage AI safely and effectively. We move from a survey of available tools (from free apps to specialized software) to a deep dive into the ethical guardrails required ... More Info
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You’ve Got This: An Introduction to Yellow Book and Single Audits
- Online
- Event Code: YGT4-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 4
If you work with governments or not-for-profits, mastering the fundamentals of Yellow Book and single audits is essential. This beginner-friendly course breaks down the key requirements of the Yellow Book and the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards into clear, manageable concepts. You’ll learn the essentials of performing Yellow Book and ... 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-323-01
- 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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Six Common Barriers to Investment Success
- Online
- Event Code: CBIS-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Economics
Many of us expect to use logic when it comes to how we allocate our investments. The adage of “buy low, sell high” is a saying that makes logical sense. So, why do we always seem to do the opposite? Every day we are faced with decisions, and we are ... More Info
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Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour
- Online
- Event Code: WEXH-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 1
- 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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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Achieving Success in a Worker Classification Audit
- Online
- Event Code: EMIC-2026-01-WEBNR-323-01
- CPE Credits: 2
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
The IRS believes, perhaps with some justification, that many workers classified as independent contractors are actually employees and should be treated as such for tax purposes. The result is that worker classification audits are frequent and often costly for business clients, both in terms of time as well as money ... More Info
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WLS02626: Review and Analysis of Crucial OBBBA Changes (COB2)
- Online
- Event Code: WLS02626
- External ID: WLS02626
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
Accounting and finance practitioners are still grappling with the many changes OBBBA has made to the tax laws, many of which will impact tax filings. This program is an introduction to and review of some of these critical changes and their impact on taxpayers. Accounting and finance practitioners will gain ... More Info
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Building Security and Efficiency With Internal Control
- Online
- Event Code: TAKEEIC8-63581
- CPE Credits: 8
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Accounting
A well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. Too many times control creators focus too much on security. It is important to properly balance protection-based measures with those designed to enhance efficiency. This session works to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control ... More Info
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Internal Controls Over Compliance vs Compliance
- Online
- Event Code: GAMGIOC1-72908
- CPE Credits: 1
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Yellowbook
Accurately identifying and testing controls over compliance is critical, yet it remains a common deficiency highlighted in peer reviews. This course offers a comprehensive overview of internal controls over compliance, with a focus on their application to Single Audits. Participants will learn how to effectively align internal controls with specific ... More Info
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Money Laundering 101 for CPAs
- Online
- Event Code: NCRNMLC4-63238
- CPE Credits: 4
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Specialized Knowledge
CPAs spend most of their working lives reviewing bank statements and books and records of businesses. They are experts in understanding how to prepare financial statements according to GAAP. But would a CPA know a possible money laundering transaction if they saw it? Would they know about a money laundering ... More Info
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Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
- Online
- Event Code: FTSSRRP2-66502
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This program presents a detailed analysis of the self-rental passive activity rules, including forms reporting examples and integrates them with the flow-through entity rules related to self-rental. 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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The Bookkeeper Goes to Prison
- Online
- Event Code: CMJPBGP2-65327
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Basic
- Fields of Study: CPE - Behavioral Ethics
This course profiles Brenda, a financial executive from the state of Washington. Despite earning her college degree, Brenda did not find employment in her area of study. Instead, she landed a series of dead-end jobs. Business reversals frequently led to the loss of employment. When a company that she knew ... More Info