CPE Catalog & Events
Webcast: Cost Accounting, R.I.P.: Cost Accounting Is Opinion, Cash Flow Is Fact 2024
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Modeling cash flow and capacity Adaptive Capacity Model Segall's Law
Webcast: What Every CPA Should Know About Fraud 2024
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
How is fraud detected? The role of external auditors in finding fraud Revenue recognition issues Corrupt management Data mining Physical and biometric controls
Webcast: 2024 Galasso Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Webcast: Living Trust Administration Workshop 2024
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
The steps in Trust Administration Delaware Tax Trap -its unique use Change of the exemption in 2026 and its impact Whether to file a 706 for portability election and/or Q-Tipping the Credit Trust Preparation of trust accountings Trust administration of Medi-Cal Trusts, QPRT, GRAT and IDGTs
Webcast: Statement of Cash Flows: Preparation and Analysis Workshop 2024
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Webcast
8.0 Credits
Major provisions of GAAP Codification Topic No. 230 Statement classification issues Reporting operating cash flows: Direct and indirect methods Preparing the statement: Workpaper techniques Useful cash flow ratios Bankruptcy prediction using the statement of cash flows
Webcast: Form 706 Preparation Part 2: Reporting Assets 2024
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1-4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule
Webcast: Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Preparing to write: what is my purpose and objective and who is my audience When email is the appropriate communication methodology and when it's not Common email mistakes and how to avoid them Proven techniques for writing more efficient, readable and outcome-focused emails
Webcast: K2's Better Productivity Through Artificial Intelligence And Automation Tools
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Practical opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation in business settings Potential risks associated with using AI and automation, including inherent ethical issues Pros and cons associated with tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Power Automate and Zapier
Webcast: Surgent's Real Estate for Accounting and Finance Professionals
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Rental income and expense calculation and reporting Deciphering Schedule E (Form 1040) Nuances of vacation home rules Passive activity loss rules: foundations and implications Active vs. material participation in rental activities Tax reporting: how to group passive activities Limitations on passive losses: at-risk rules and deductions Classifying rental real estate activities Navigating exceptions in rental real estate taxation
Webcast: Surgent's Unconscious Bias for Managers, Supervisors and Executives
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Unconscious bias, including the five defining characteristics of unconscious bias The real-world impacts of unconscious biases, including impacts on racial minorities, women and older workers The concept of microaggressions, with examples An effective strategy for adult learning that can be applied to change unconscious biases, which can also be used to learn other skills A framework for handling mistakes and using them to build trust and respect in the workplace. We call this the "oops, did I just say that?" section.
Webcast: Combating Internal Fraud 2024
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Understand why internal fraud occurs Review policies, procedures and control measures designed to fight fraud
Webcast: Surgent's Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional
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Webcast
4.0 Credits
Economic update Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic Managing for productivity Hiring the best people for the organization New motivation techniques
Webcast: Financial Planning Trends and Opportunities for Clients 2024
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Cash flow management and budgeting Insurance Investments Education Income tax Retirement Estate Planning Closely-held business owners Marriage, cohabitation and divorce
Webcast: Nonverbal Communication: The Silent Language of Success 2024
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Nonverbal communication-Virtual
Webcast: Surgent's Excel Shortcuts for Accountants
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Explore the function that sums better than the SUM function Discover a variety of time-saving features, functions and techniques Learn the workaround to a major Excel pitfall
Webcast: Surgent's Top 20 Questions Advisors Ask About the SECURE Acts and Other IRA Rules
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
SECURE Acts and the 10-year rule Roth IRA beneficiary options Where the stretch IRA really ends The new limitations for spouse IRA beneficiaries The new spouse options for spouse beneficiaries New RMD rules for Roth 401(k)s Overriding the 10-year rule for an eligible designated beneficiary How the age of death affects beneficiary options The new early distribution penalty exceptions Rollovers vs. transfers for spouse beneficiaries Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) for owners and beneficiaries The "at least as rapidly" (ALAR) rule New reduced rate for excess accumulation penalty on RMD failures How to avoid unlimited accrual of the 6% excise tax How to avoid unlimited accrual of the 25% excise tax Clarifying the definition of disability for an exception to the 10% additional tax 529 to Roth: who, what, when and how The new starting ages for RMDs Designated vs. eligible designated beneficiaries and their options Catch-up contributions for ages 50 and over Catch-up contributions for ages 60 to 63 When the 60-day deadline is missed When the one-per-year rollover limit is about to be broken Retaining qualifications for exceptions to the 10% additional tax
Webcast: 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: Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
Will Social Security be there for me? How is my benefit calculated? Can I claim my benefit and work too? When do I stop paying Social Security taxes? Why does my government pension cause my benefits to be reduced? Can I claim spousal benefits now and my own later? What is my breakeven? Can I claim benefits from my ex-spouse? What do you mean I may pay taxes on my income benefits? and more!
Webcast: Monthly Individual Tax Update 2024
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Webcast
1.0 Credits
Individual tax developments coming from Congress, the Treasury Department, the courts and academe. Time-sensitive topics from the past 30 days.
Webcast: Surgent's Workplace Harassment: How to Prevent Harassment and Reduce Liability Risks in Today's Changing Environment
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Webcast
2.0 Credits
An overview of workplace harassment and discrimination laws, including the intangible benefits that come with compliance An overview of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation The supervisor's (or manager's) role in preventing harassment and in reducing the company's potential liability through good faith efforts at compliance Review a compliant procedure for handling harassment concerns