CPE Catalog & Events
Getting the Most When Selling a Business: Little Details to Get Top Value
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Every business will be sold eventually. When you have built a great business and decide to move on – you want the most you can get for that terrific organization! What are the steps to take to maximize the value realized? What do buyers really want? What are the three levers to achieve maximum value? If you want top dollar, preparing to sell takes years of planning. This seminar helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, CFOs, Board members, controllers, and their advisors prepare for a successful sale of the organization to maximize shareholder value. We will outline the process to get the most bang for the buck. Proper exit planning demands planning and time. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: FinanceProgram Level: Intermediate
Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
What exactly is cryptocurrency and its cousin named blockchain? Are they here to stay? This session will provide a big picture examination of the technologies and currencies by explaining how we got here. We discuss the systems and technical aspects of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. What is the broad view of the technologies that currently do, and will continue to, impact our workplace and lives? Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: EconomicsProgram Level: Intermediate
Advanced Excel: Hidden Secrets and Gems
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course dives into the powerful, but potentially under-utilized, capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Designed for sophisticated users willing to approach spreadsheets from a unique perspective, this program encourages users to challenge the status quo by considering opportunities to take acceptable spreadsheets to a new level. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Computer software & applicationsProgram Level: Intermediate
Surgent's Purchase and Sale of a Residence: Critical Tax Issues
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Many clients end up selling one or more residences during their lifetimes. Tax practitioners must be aware of the tax rules that relate to such sales in order to assist their clients regarding these sales. This program provides general tax practitioners with the tax rules they need to know to help their clients when they sell a personal residence. This program is a comprehensive survey of the various tax issues associated with the sale of a residence.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
Take Command of your Time
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Manage distractions, decrease stress and improve productivity. This training is designed to help business professionals improve their productivity and work performance by learning how to prioritize time, decrease distractions and lower stress. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personal developmentProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Accounting Analysis Basics 25-26
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $175
Develop financial reporting expertise to conduct an accounting analysis and detect distortions in financial statements. Accounting savvy permits the business analyst to leverage financial information to manage and implement business plans. Gain the tools necessary to become skilled at such analyses. Review the impact of financial and accounting data on the function of capital markets in relation to the changing economic landscape and globalization.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Basic
Enterprise-Wide Risk Management in Accounting and Finance
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Organizations are challenged with identifying, evaluating, and responding to a wide variety of risks. This course will discuss tips and best practices for enterprise-wide risk management for accounting and finance professionals. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Management servicesProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Mastering The Three Pillars of Cybersecurity: Exploring the Technology Pillar
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Are you looking to fortify your practice against the ever-growing threats in the digital landscape? Join us for the second installment of our exclusive webinar series, "Mastering Cybersecurity," brought to you by Practice Protect. In today's digitally connected world, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity is paramount. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve in protecting your sensitive client data. This webinar series is designed to equip CPAs with the knowledge and tools needed to secure their practices and client information effectively. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram Level: Basic
Creating Terrific Equity Compensation Plans: Beware of the Pitfalls
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
In today’s business world, there is a war for talent and organizations with the best talent will win. We clearly need to motivate talented personnel. Equity compensation plans are useful to retain, reward and recruit. The GAAP and tax accounting for equity compensation plans is not static and decisions that you make during plan set-up can have major consequences to your organization’s bottom line and your management team’s personal tax situations. We will review nuances and details that impact proper accounting. Whether you are the CFO or CEO who has not been happy with prior equity compensation plans or the accountant who performs the intricate analysis and detailed accounting for these plans - this session will help you understand the issues and get it right the first time. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Intermediate
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: FinanceProgram Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Cost and Pricing Models: Boost Your Bottom Line
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
If sales increase, so should profits. Yet, the opposite result often leaves executive’s scratching their heads. When organizations work with inferior cost information, they make mistakes in four specific situations. Bad information causes sellers to overprice easy, high-volume work and under-price difficult, low-volume work. This session discusses how to use activity-based costing to build accurate costing models that consider far more than just the labor and materials necessary to provide goods and services. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Intermediate
Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Working from home presents both benefits and challenges for professionals. For employees, working from home provides opportunities to be more productive and gain time that would otherwise be spent commuting to and from the office. Employers who utilize remote work enjoy fewer fixed costs, more efficiency, and greater employee satisfaction. Without proper planning, professionals who work remotely may experience increased anxiety and disorganization. They may also jeopardize data privacy. However, when executed properly, working remotely can help organizations become more efficient and profitable, while at the same time improving employee morale. This course looks at how firms and companies have successfully implemented work from home programs and discusses mistakes that can be avoided through proper planning.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personnel / human resourcesProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course is designed for tax professionals seeking to understand and navigate the IRS collection process effectively. Participants will gain indepth knowledge of the various collection methods employed by the IRS, including liens, levies and wage garnishments. Additionall, participants will leand strategies to avoid or halt collection actions and the implications of the statute of limitations on tax collection. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Stand Out - How to Create a Unique Employer Brand
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Learn why creating an employer brand is so important and instrumental in competing in today's competitive marketplace. Elevate your recruiting experience for candidates and onboarding process for new hires to enhance your employer's brand. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Personnel / human resourcesProgram Level: Basic
Revenue Recognition Determine the Transaction Price Part 2
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
The new revenue recognition standard outlines five steps for proper compliance. At the surface, these steps seem simplistic. However, there are many considerations that should be considered within each step based on your process and industry. Previous courses in this series have covered the standard at a high level and evaluated step one and two of the standard. They are: Understanding the Revenue Recognition Standard Revenue Recognition: Identify the Contract - Part One Revenue Recognition: Identify the Contract - Part Two Revenue Recognition: Identify Performance Obligations – Part One Revenue Recognition: Identify Performance Obligations – Part Two Revenue Recognition: Determine Transaction Price - Part 1 Revenue Recognition: Determine Transaction Price - Part 2 Revenue Recognition: Allocate the Transaction Price Revenue Recognition: Recognize Revenue This segment is designed to evaluate Step Three of the new model dealing with Determining the Transaction Price. Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram Level: Intermediate
GPT Builder for Accountants
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of using ChatGPT's GPT Builder to create custom GPTs specifically tailored for accounting professionals. Learn how to leverage this powerful tool to streamline accounting workflows, enhance client services, automate routine tasks, and improve financial analysis capabilities through customized AI solutions designed for accounting-specific applications. custom versions of ChatGPT with added skills and knowledge for specific tasks or industries. This course is designed to guide accountants on how to leverage these enhanced ChatGPT functionalities to streamline financial workflows, analyze data, and engage in more dynamic, multi-modal interactions. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram Level: OverviewThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Surgent's Ensure Your Accounting Team Is Operating at Peak Performance Through Engagement and Motivation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Effective teamwork pays its own way by creating greater productivity and profitability in any accounting organization. A team of people working cooperatively can produce more than the sum of individual members working alone. One good idea stimulates another - but only if the team members are engaged and motivated to do so. Teamwork is inhibited in today's high-stress and changing accounting regulatory environment. Integrated into this informative yet pragmatic seminar are tried-and-true motivational principles for the realities of today's changing accounting workplace. It's not easy, but it can be done. You will learn how to form, motivate, steer, and get greater results from all team members by understanding what makes them tick and strategizing approaches to engage all team members.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Business management & organization, Personal developmentProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Exploring Business Valuation Fundamentals
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
What makes a business valuable? Who determines value? What are the key factors that make businesses valuable? In this course, we explore the different ways to value a business. We will apply foundational valuation and corporate finance concepts to real world examples in an effort to see what makes up an investment's price.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Specialized knowledgeProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Introduction to Single Audit
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Learn the essentials of single audits in clear, manageable steps. This course introduces key requirements under the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards and helps you build the confidence to perform single audits efficiently and effectively.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: Auditing (governmental)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Tax Reporting for Executive Compensation
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of executive compensation, focusing on the taxation and reporting procedures for various types of compensation arrangements. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key differences between incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified stock options (NQSOs), as well as the tax treatment and reporting requirements for restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights (SARs), phantom stock plans, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs). The course will also cover the accurate analysis of tax forms and schedules used for reporting executive compensation, common tax reporting errors to avoid, and strategies for handling extensions, estimated taxes, and increased IRS scrutiny.Delivery Method: Individual webcastCPE Credit: TaxesProgram Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent McCoy.
