CPE Catalog
Chronological events are listed below the Featured events.
We are pleased to offer live CPE seminars throughout the year. These are virtual presentations with a live instructor allowing for live interaction. These seminars are listed in the Seminars tab below.
The Accountant as the Expert Witness
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On-Demand Webcast
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
As litigation becomes more complex, attorneys are relying more on accountants to serve as consulting experts or expert witnesses at trial. Serving as an expert witness is not as difficult as you might expect. Accounting experts educate lawyers and jurors on issues such as valuation, tax liability, and forensics. Learn how accountants become expert witnesses, the role they play during pre-litigation through to trial, and the techniques experts employ to avoid challenges from opposing counsel.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Downloadable PDF
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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On-Demand Webcast
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Downloadable PDF
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $219
This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFTU.
The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent
Available Until
On-Demand Webcast
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFTU.
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
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Downloadable PDF
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $219
This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. In addition, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
The Best S Corporation, Limited Liability, and Partnership Update Course by Surgent
Available Until
On-Demand Webcast
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This year practitioners need to keep abreast of tax changes affecting pass-through entities used by their business clients and employers, and this enlightening course delivers that information. You will learn invaluable strategies, techniques, innovative tax-planning concepts, income-generating ideas, and other planning opportunities available to S corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. In addition, this course will discuss current trends and emerging issues, helping practitioners stay informed about relevant and significant topics that may impact their clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.
The CMA's Guide to Project Management
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On-Demand Webcast
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
A significant number of projects fail to achieve their initial goals and/or are not completed within budget and their original timetable. As a team member, a CMA has a unique skill set and experiences to assist in project management. In addition to their analytical training and knowledge of budgets and controls, they typically have ongoing contacts with other professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Familiar analytical tools/techniques can be applied to managing projects. This brief program is designed to aid both experienced and less experienced participants in increasing their knowledge of, and comfort with, the steps and skills needed for success.
The Complete Guide to Liquidation of Business Entities
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8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Liquidations may be used as an alternative to the sale of a business or as an adjunct to the sale of business assets. The objective of this course is to fully explore the technical tax and business issues in liquidating C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. This unique course is essential for anyone planning to sell a business.
The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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Downloadable PDF
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business, and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents a comprehensive overview of federal payroll taxes, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.
The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
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On-Demand Webcast
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business, and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents a comprehensive overview of federal payroll taxes, Form 1099, and related compliance issues.
The Complete Trust Workshop
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6.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
The use of trusts will continue to undergo changes in the current year. Clients need to be informed why planning is essential in these changing times. The purpose of this course is to explore the many beneficial issues of trusts, an essential element in estate planning. This course gives insights and practical pointers concerning trusts of every shape and size after tax reform. Clients will be eager to review their estate plans in light of recent and proposed legislation. This seminar is a live presentation that is being offered virtually. There will be real time interaction with the instructor.
The Essential Guide to SEC Form 10-K: Compliance, Disclosures, and Best Practices
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course provides a deep dive into SEC Form 10-K. This course addresses the key requirements and regulatory aspects, including filing deadlines and their significance for investors. This course also addresses the financial statements section, covering the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnote disclosures, along with best practices for preparation. The course also focuses on the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section, exploring its importance in the explanation of financial results and addressing common drafting challenges. Finally, this course discusses risk factors, internal controls, and corporate governance disclosures, highlighting their role in enhancing transparency.
The Essential Multistate Tax Update
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
With the largest overhaul of the federal income tax code in 30 years and the repeal of the physical presence nexus standards for sales tax in the Wayfair case, the states are working fast and furious to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in state taxation, ranging from individuals to pass-through entities to corporate taxpayers. This class will focus on issues of small and middle-market companies and offer guidance for minimizing tax liability and negotiating the treacherous waters of compliance.
The Essential Multistate Tax Update
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On-Demand Webcast
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
With the largest overhaul of the federal income tax code in 30 years and the repeal of the physical presence nexus standards for sales tax in the Wayfair case, the states are working fast and furious to overhaul their tax laws. As some states scramble to fund their budgets, they continue to look for additional forms of revenue. Plan to attend this fast-paced class that covers developing topics in state taxation, ranging from individuals to pass-through entities to corporate taxpayers. This class will focus on issues of small and middle-market companies and offer guidance for minimizing tax liability and negotiating the treacherous waters of compliance.
The Latest and Greatest Excel Features
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On-Demand Webcast
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
In the ever-evolving world of data analysis and office productivity, Microsoft Excel remains at the forefront, continuously introducing new and powerful features. This comprehensive course is designed to familiarize participants with the most recent and significant updates in Excel as well as some old favorites. This course offers an in-depth exploration of these features, ensuring learners can harness their full potential for the efficient and innovative use of Excel.
The Most Critical Challenges in Governmental Accounting Today
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4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
With the constant churning of governmental accounting standards, now is the time to know more than just what the standards say; we need to know what they mean and how they will affect governmental entities. This course is designed to do just that! The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the most critical challenges in governmental accounting today.
The Most Critical Challenges in Governmental Accounting Today
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On-Demand Webcast
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
With the constant churning of governmental accounting standards, now is the time to know more than just what the standards say; we need to know what they mean and how they will affect governmental entities. This course is designed to do just that! The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the most critical challenges in governmental accounting today.
The Most Critical Challenges in Not-for-Profit Accounting Today
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Downloadable PDF
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
In recent years, not-for-profits have applied critical new standards related to contributions of nonfinancial assets, leases, and more. However, with all the focus on the new stuff, have we forgotten any of the old stuff? FASB ASC 958 has a great deal to say about various accounting and reporting issues in the form of its implementation guidance and illustrations. Not knowing this guidance can result in lost time and erroneous applications of GAAP. In this course, we will review some of the most critical illustrative not-for-profit guidance issued by the FASB.
The Most Critical Challenges in Not-for-Profit Accounting Today
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On-Demand Webcast
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
In recent years, not-for-profits have applied critical new standards related to contributions of nonfinancial assets, leases, and more. However, with all the focus on the new stuff, have we forgotten any of the old stuff? FASB ASC 958 has a great deal to say about various accounting and reporting issues in the form of its implementation guidance and illustrations. Not knowing this guidance can result in lost time and erroneous applications of GAAP. In this course, we will review some of the most critical illustrative not-for-profit guidance issued by the FASB.