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Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
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- Event Code: ESJLPEC2-65933
Every CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA ... More Info
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Ethical Intelligence for Artificial Intelligence
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- Event Code: HDCHEAI2-68319
Organizations and individuals enticed by the siren song of artificial intelligence cannot ignore ethical considerations. Professionals must consider accuracy of information, data privacy, independence, source citations, organizational policies, security, data retention, and other ethical matters. This course discusses ethical issues associated with the utilization of AI in a professional setting ... More Info
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Form 1040 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers
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- Event Code: ERTW-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Most review techniques developed by professionals are self-taught and fine-tuned via experience. Yet how does one start? The purpose of this course is to give both new and seasoned reviewers additional and advanced procedures via a multitude of checklists to thoroughly review various tax returns. Its emphasis is not planning; ... More Info
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How Recent Auditing Standards Improve Risk-Based Audits
- Online
- Event Code: ESJLHRA4-66021
Recent generally accepted auditing standards were written to improve the quality of risk-based financial statement audits, audit reporting, and required by-product communications. This course will discuss the important clarifications and enhancements intended to improve audit quality to ensure better compliance with requirements contained in the SASs. This event may be ... More Info
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Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821
- Online
- Event Code: HIMHUPA2-67895
Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will ... More Info
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Technical Business Practice Issues and Tax Forms for Experienced Practitioners
- Online
- Event Code: ATFB-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
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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You’ve Got This: An Introduction to Yellow Book and Single Audits
- Online
- Event Code: YGT4-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
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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Calculating the Retirement Need
- Online
- Event Code: PEDPCRN1-69746
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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Forensic Accounting: Investigating Divorce Cases
- Online
- Event Code: NCRNIDC4-70870
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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NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
- Online
- Event Code: GWNLMUC2-67044
This course provides a concise overview of how accountants can use Google NotebookLM (powered by Gemini) as a practical research, synthesis, and knowledge-management companion for high-trust work. You'll learn how to convert static financial statements, audit workpapers, client documents, and regulatory guidance into a structured, conversational knowledge base-so you can ... More Info
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Achieving Success in a Worker Classification Audit
- Online
- Event Code: EMIC-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
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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Excel Budgeting Ideas
- Online
- Event Code: EXBI-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Budget methods are the key to allowing department managers to efficiently prepare their budget in Excel. For example, a budget method may be to spread prior year actuals or match prior year actuals, or match prior year actuals less 10%. In this webinar, we will explore how to allow users ... More Info
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Power Skills: Professionalism and Client Interactions
- Online
- Event Code: GAJVPSG2-72808
Client interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course, we will discuss best practices when ... More Info
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Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations
- Online
- Event Code: ACTS-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses, you will learn something new in this course.
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WF001326: Don Farmer’s Section 1202 QSBS: Qualification, Planning & Exit Strategies
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- Event Code: WF001326
- External ID: WF001326
- CPE Credits: 2
- Legacy Level: Intermediate
- Fields of Study: CPE - Taxes
This course provides a comprehensive review of §1202 qualified small business stock (QSBS) rules, from initial qualification through exit planning. Participants will examine entity eligibility, active business requirements, holding period issues, redemptions, and multi-year sales strategies. Case studies highlight common QSBS failures and planning techniques to preserve the exclusion. MAJOR ... More Info
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Microsoft 365 for CPAs: Unlocking Hidden Productivity Tools
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- Event Code: HAJHUHP2-67582
Microsoft 365 is likely the most underutilized software investment in your firm or business. This course will show how to tap in to many of the lesser known features of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem of apps to maximize your productivity and produce better outputs. Through a series of practical case ... More Info
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Becoming Conflict Competent
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- Event Code: JHSWBCC2-63114
Conflict is often avoided, or dealt with in a passive manner. When ignored, conflict often escalates and can become polarizing. In this session, participants will gain insights for enhancing their natural responses to conflict, learn healthy communication styles, and build constructive behaviors to manage conflict. This event may be a ... More Info
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Purchase and Sale of a Residence: Critical Tax Issues
- Online
- Event Code: PSR2-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Many clients end up selling one or more residences during their lifetimes. Accounting and finance professionals must be aware of the tax rules that relate to such sales in order to assist their clients regarding these sales. This program provides accounting and finance professionals with the tax rules they need ... More Info
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S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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- Event Code: FTSDCSB2-66329
A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. This event may be ... More Info
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Excel: Mastering PivotTables
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- Event Code: EXPV-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
PivotTable is a fancy term for an Excel report that summarizes data. If you have not yet had the good fortune of exploring PivotTables, it is about time. In this session, we’ll dig into PivotTables, understand the report layout options, and examine PivotTable formulas.
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Executive Presence, Personal Brand: Structure Your Narrative
- Online
- Event Code: CXVCSYN1-71754
Professional credibility is communicated, not assumed. In this 1-CPE session (Professional Development), participants examine structured approaches to articulating their professional identity. Drawing directly from the course framework, the session covers development of an elevator pitch, a professional value proposition, and a concise executive biography. Participants will analyze how credibility is ... More Info
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Engagement Letters: Scope and Risk Management
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- Event Code: ENG2-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Strong engagement letters protect your firm. They spell out what work you will (and won’t) do, who is responsible for what, and how problems will be handled. Weak or vague letters may expose firms to potential liability. In this course, you’ll learn how to draft, update, and enforce engagement letters ... More Info
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International Tax Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Filers
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- Event Code: ITX3-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Globalization continues to make it easier for taxpayers to live abroad, do business in other countries, or invest in foreign enterprises. This creates significant complications and tax planning opportunities when it comes to filing U.S. tax returns. This course provides an overview of the unique tax challenges and solutions presented ... More Info
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Real Estate for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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- Event Code: RLE2-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
Explore the intricacies of federal income taxation as it intertwines with rental real estate activities. This course delves into the calculation of rental income, understanding the nuances of deductions, and unraveling the complexities of passive activity loss rules. Whether it's mastering Schedule E or understanding Congress' intent behind tax laws, ... More Info
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Representing a Client in an IRS Audit
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- Event Code: RCA3-2026-01-WEBNR-293-01
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 called for delivering nearly $80 billion to the IRS over 10 years to allow the IRS to purchase new technology and hire employees. This funding would have provided the IRS with new equipment and new employees, possibly to handle more audits, many of them ... More Info