CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Schedule 1-A: Implementing Important OBBBA Deductions for 2025
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Purpose and organization of Schedule 1-A, Form 1040 Taxpayers who can use Schedule 1-A The relationship of Form 1040 and Schedule 1-A Calculating modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) on Part I, Schedule 1-A The tip deduction, calculated on Part II, Schedule 1-A The overtime deduction, calculated on Part III, Schedule 1-A The car loan interest deduction, calculated on Part IV, Schedule 1-A The senior deduction, calculated on Part V, Schedule s1-A Phase-outs at higher levels of income
Surgent's Unique Tax Attributes of Different Entity Types
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Considerations for a small business owner Self-employment taxes Guaranteed payments to partners QBI deductions: Section 199A Built-in gains tax: S corporations Excess passive income tax: S corporations PTE elections: S corporations and partnerships Taxation of fringe benefits: S corporations Double taxation of C corporation dividends Taxation of limited liability companies Which entity to choose?
Surgent's Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Introduction to Unconscious Bias The “5 Things To Know” Framework Schemas and Mental Shortcuts Types of Unconscious Bias Bias in Action: Workplace Impacts Microaggressions and Language The Four Stages of Competence Strategies for Change Tools and Resources
Webcast: Lease Accounting—Making Sense of the Standard 26-27
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
What control of assets constitute a lease Embedded leases Fixed and variable consideration Determining the lease term Modifications and assessments Related party leases Presenting leases on financial statements Components of calculating liabilities and rights of use
Webcast: ACPEN: Building Personal Leadership Skills
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Leadership Personality Types Communication Uses of AI in the work place
Webcast: ACPEN: Audit & Attest Quality Matters that Should be on Your Radar – Avoiding Common Deficiencies in SAS, SSARS and SSAE Engagements
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Applying professional skepticism to ensure quality work Meaningful risk assessment when designing work programs for various levels of services Proper planning and supervision of all engagements Accountant responsibilities for evaluating internal control Strengthening analytic procedures to support conclusions Complying with the Code of Professional Conduct and quality management standards
Webcast: ACPEN: Performance Auditing Made Easy
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Webcast
1.5 Credits
Performance audit standards Performance audit types Performance audit objectives
Webcast: ACPEN: Finding the Right Fit: An Exploration Financial Reporting Options for SMEs
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Unique needs of SMEs The menu of available frameworks Exploration of specific SPFs U.S. GAAP provisions for SMEs Considerations when selecting a framework Audit, review, and compilation implications Pitfalls to avoid Best practices to adopt
Webcast: ACPEN: Tax Procedure
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Filing a tax return IRS audit RS Appeals Collections and litigation at courts of original jurisdiction
Webcast: ACPEN: Leveraging Analytical Procedures to the Fullest on Audits - Case Studies in Strengthening Audit Evidence
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
How well-designed analytic procedures enhance audit quality Elements of strong analytic procedures Selecting the proper analytic, and altering the strength for the intended purpose Evaluating the data used in generating expectations Improving documentation, including evaluating sufficiency and appropriateness of the audit evidence obtained
Webcast: ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 3 – Gathering-Analyzing-Reporting
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Documentary evidence gathering and analysis Site visits Surveillance Analysis by comparison and contrast Analysis by quantifying and connecting Analysis by identifying patterns Written reports Testifying
Webcast: ACPEN: HR Investigations – Episode 2 – Interview Techniques
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Interview terminology Types of questions Levels of listening Verbal and nonverbal communications Documenting results
Webcast: ACPEN: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
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Webcast
1.5 Credits
Accounting Finance Auditing Business Development
Webcast: ACPEN: Grow Your Business from Within – Striking the Right Balance Between a CPA Firm's Financial, People, and Client Success
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
How to become a value-added business advisor to successfully grow the firm from within Best practices for leveraging engagement team discussions to better understand the entity and its environment, identify risk of material misstatement, and provide value-added business advice in audit and other attest services Critical traits of a thinking auditor, tips for stretching yourself beyond the basics Tips for value pricing and other ways to improve a CPA firm's financial success Managing change and promoting creative thinking Choosing between varying levels of client service
Surgent's Engagement and Client Retention Best Practices
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Managing client expectations How automation improves client engagement Understanding the role of feedback systems Seeking referrals Building client loyalty Customer retention marketing Expanding services offered to clients Knowing when it is appropriate to enter new markets
Webcast: ACPEN: Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement
Webcast: ACPEN: Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Alternatives to adopting Topic 842 Short-term lease and related-party leasing arrangements Identifying lease agreements under the new rules Proper treatment of lease incentives, leasehold improvements, and lease modifications
Webcast: ACPEN: Beyond the Basics of SSARS and Nonattest Services: Are You Certain You Are in Compliance?
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Preventing malpractice claims related to nonattest accounting services Identifying and safeguarding independence threats when issuing attest reports Establishing an understanding with the client regarding non-audit services Defining the varying levels of responsibility for accountants performing non-audit services Performing compilations and reviews effectively and efficiently, including nature and extent of documentation considerations Practice performing analytical review procedures appropriately, including developing proper advance expectations for review engagements Properly considering going concern, subsequent events, and other disclosure matters Common issues related to peer reviews, including recurring reporting problems Applying financial analysis best practices to help your clients better interpret their financial results
Webcast: ACPEN: The Essential SSARS Update with Renee Rampulla
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Preparation Engagements Compilation Engagements Review Engagements Quality Management Components Common Accounting and Reporting Issues Frequent Peer Review Matters
Webcast: ACPEN: Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Required disclosure related to liquidity and other significant uncertainties for fair presentation of financial statements Evaluating the need for going concern and other uncertainty disclosures in the current environment