CPE Catalog
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Surgent's Fiduciary Income Tax Returns – Form 1041 Workshop with Filled-in Forms
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Online
8.00 Credits
This course is designed as a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of trust and estate income tax preparation. The course explains the common terminology and complicated income tax rules of estates and trusts, fiduciary accounting, and an introduction to or refresher on preparing Form 1041. This practical, over 300-page manual is an excellent reference source for your practice, which begins with quite simple cases. Building upon that base throughout the manual, the course ends with two complicated preparation cases, one trust and one estate, each with filled-in forms.
Surgent's Single Auditing Made Simple
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Online
8.00 Credits
Single auditing can seem so complex! With literally thousands of pages of potential AICPA, GAO and OMB guidance converging for the audit of one client, auditors can easily lose focus and confidence in what they are supposed to do. It does not have to be that way! This course is designed to sharpen your skills and knowledge in performing single audits. Through more than 30 focused exercises, the course provides a highly practical, hands-on approach to mastering today's most critical single audit challenges.
2026/27 AICPA Regulatory Ethics Update
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Online
2.00 Credits
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with this timely update on ethics and independence developments from the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC). The pace of change in ethics regulation has accelerated, and PEEC has been especially active with new interpretations, revised guidance, and significant modernization initiatives. In this interactive course, we'll walk through the most important recent developments shaping ethical requirements for the profession, including updates affecting recruiting practices, CPE programs, and tax advisory services. Participants will gain practical clarity on how these changes impact both public practitioners and professionals in industry. The course also looks ahead to proposed and ongoing projects on PEEC's agenda, providing insight into potential future changes and what they may mean for compliance planning in an evolving ethical landscape. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Google Gemini has emerged as a top leader in the generative AI competition. Due to the extraordinary size of the Google user base, every CPA should have a basic understanding of how to use it and apply it in business. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put Google Gemini AI to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of Gemini on your computer. Practice files will be provided so that you don't have to expose your confidential data. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Mastering the Art of Conflict: CPA Transformative Strategies
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Online
4.00 Credits
Unlock the secrets to transforming workplace and client conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation. As accounting professionals play an increasingly influential role in organizational decision-making, the ability to transform conflict into opportunity is paramount. In this course, learn how to elevate your conflict resolution skills with methods grounded in "Crucial Conversations," "Fierce Conversations," and "Leading with Questions." Discover how to build stronger client and colleague relationships and model constructive communication behaviors. This class breaks down transformative strategies into actionable steps that every CPA can master. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: Accommodation Requests - Substance Abuse - Contagious Infections
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Online
1.00 Credits
Good judgment works well in handling most employee relations matters. However, there are special situations where legal requirements dictate specific handling to avoid significant personal and employer liability. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts for responding to requests for accommodation regarding religious practices or disabilities, confronting employees in substance-abuse situations, and handling disclosures of contagious infections so that individual is properly helped, and the health of your workforce is protected. Presented by: Mike MirarchiType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: What Is Your Brand Reputation?
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Online
1.00 Credits
What do people say about you when you leave the room? Is it what you want them to say? How you show up in the room, get listened to, build trust, and are known amongst your colleagues are all critical components of your future success. In this workshop Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO and Founder of Executive Essentials, will discuss how to determine you brand attributes, demonstrate the nuances of body language on your professional presence, and discuss how to strengthen trust and the lasting impressions you make on your network, expanding upon lessons from her books The Connectors; Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability. Presented by: Michelle Tillis LedermanType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: AI Risk Fundamentals: Understanding Emerging Tech Threats
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Online
1.00 Credits
Navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its emerging risks. Understand fundamental AI technologies including large language models, computer vision, and robotic process automation. Learn to identify AI-related security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and operational risks in emerging tech implementations. Explore basic AI risk mitigation strategies, technology assessment frameworks, and vendor evaluation criteria. Gain confidence in discussing AI capabilities, limitations, and risk implications with technical teams and stakeholders to make informed technology adoption decisions. Presented by: Lisa CookType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: The Controller Function - Elevating the Role
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Online
1.50 Credits
This is the beginning of a series that will cover major aspects of the Controllership function. Controllers are essential to the day-to-day accounting for organizations. Yet, the role is not often readily understood. In today’s world of acronyms such as CFO, CEO, COO, CAO, etc., the Controller function may get lost in the shuffle. However, they are a critical group of professionals who ensure the adequacy and transparency of accounting and financial reporting information. A Controller is an individual who has responsibility for all accounting-related activities including high-level accounting, managerial counting, and finance activities within a company. The duties of a Controller include assisting with the preparation of the operating budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and performing essential duties relating to payroll. However, in today’s evolving world, the Controller function can provide much more in-depth value to their organizations. This series is dedicated to exploring the traditional Controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the Controller can add strategic value to their organizations. In this first course we focus on the typical Controller function and begin to identify ways to elevate the function. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: OBBA of 2025: Individual Overview
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Online
2.00 Credits
THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IS NOW THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL ACT!!! (Signed into law on July 4, 2025!). This program provides a summary of the major individual provisions of the OBBA of 2025 (H.R. 1), with a focus on the extended provisions, provisions made permanent without changes and those major changes, and new provisions for 2025 and beyond. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com Presented by: Steven DilleyType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: FAQ Related to the Most Recent Audit Standards SAS Nos. 142-149
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Online
2.00 Credits
Recently issued generally accepted auditing standards were designed to enhance audit quality. This course will address the most commonly misapplied concepts and FAQ in properly implementing the new requirements in the way intended to achieve that goal. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821
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Online
2.00 Credits
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 cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Surgent's Excel Lookups: Moving Beyond VLOOKUP Limitations
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Online
2.00 Credits
How do you pull a value from a cell into another cell? Do you use a direct cell reference, like =G10? If so, you are probably missing out on some efficiency gains that could be achieved by using a variety of Excel's lookup functions. Veteran Excel users, who are aware of the VLOOKUP function, are also painfully aware of its limitations--especially that it cannot go left. We will explore how to bypass VLOOKUP's limitations by nesting functions and by moving beyond VLOOKUP altogether.
Surgent's Hiring and Firing of Employees - What You Can and Cannot Do
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Online
2.00 Credits
There are numerous federal laws that restrict what businesses can do in terms of hiring and firing employees. Many of these laws impose significant penalties if employers violate them. Accordingly, it is crucial that all employers and their professional advisors understand these laws and apply them to their employment practices.
ACPEN: Accounting for Leases
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Online
2.60 Credits
In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which provides new guidelines that change the accounting for leasing arrangements. To be able to properly account for leases, financial professionals must understand ASU 2016-02 (also referred to as Topic 842). This guidance covers information on how leases should be accounted for. The previous leasing standard (ASC 840) had been in existence for almost 40 years. Under ASC Topic 842, lessors continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type. While lessees now classify leases as operating or financing leases. Previous guidance only required capital leases to be reflected on the BS. The new guidance requires all leases to be reflected on the BS. This is a major change for organizations and will cause their balance sheets to swell as leases must now be disclosed on the balance sheet. The standards original effective dates were prior to 2019. In April 2020, due to COVID-19, FASB voted to defer the effective date for ASC 842 for private companies and certain not-for-profit's for one year. For private companies and private not-for-profits, the leasing standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. For public companies the leasing standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The course covers elements of lease classification for both lessees and lessors. Also, numerous examples are incorporated as reference. Presented by: Lynn FountainType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: OBBA 2025 Unpacked: Impact for Taxpayers and Business Owners
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Online
4.00 Credits
Whether you asked for it (or not) and its here! The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed on July 4. This program will dig into the meat of the Act that will matter to your clients, including No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, increased Section 199A Deduction, 100% Section 168(k) Bonus and much, much more! *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com Presented by: Doug Van Der AaType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: Public Speaking Secrets That Wow Audiences
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Online
4.00 Credits
In this course, you'll learn why being able to do public speaking well is a major advantage in becoming successful in your career. You'll learn how to write a good talk, how to present it well, and how to use your new found ability to get more clients and/or a promotion. In addition, you'll learn how to overcome your nervousness, and how to overcome stress in less than a minute. Presented by: Jonathan RobinsonType: Live Webcast Replay
2026/27 Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors
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Online
4.00 Credits
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting and auditing developments affecting accountants and auditors across industries. The course combines recent standard-setting activity issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board with major audit and attestation updates from the AICPA, providing a well-rounded view of changes impacting financial reporting and engagement performance. Participants will begin with an overview of recently issued and upcoming Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), including standards effective for December 31, 2026 year-ends for public companies, private entities, and not-for-profit organizations. The course also highlights issued ASUs with future effective dates and provides high-level insight into recent exposure drafts to support implementation planning. The course then shifts to auditing and attestation developments, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation requirements. Participants will also review recent and proposed standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including SSAE No. 24, SSARS No. 26, exposure drafts related to confirmations and fraud, and SAS No. 149 addressing group audits. Designed for preparers, auditors, and firm professionals, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect-and what to watch for as standards and expectations continue to evolve. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
ACPEN: How to Get a Better Return on Financial Statement Audits – Avoiding the Most Misapplied Risk-Based Audit Concepts
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Online
8.00 Credits
By far, the biggest contributing factor that leads to a profitable, yet high quality, financial statement audit is the proper identification, evaluation, and response to assessed risk of material misstatement. When designing your detailed audit plan, how and where you decide to spend your time is largely a matter of professional judgment. The proven tips and techniques for critically rethinking how you plan and design your audit taught in this course will help auditors enhance audit quality and manage profitability in all engagements. Presented by: Jennifer LouisType: Live Webcast Replay
ACPEN: S Corporation (Form 1120S) – Formation to Liquidation
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Online
8.00 Credits
With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a S corporation course focusing on the birth, growth, maturity, and death of a closely held S corporation. This case driven course will deal with S corporation income tax laws from formation to liquidation. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com Presented by: J. Patrick GarverickType: Live Webcast Replay