CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Adapting to Today's Changing Accounting Landscape
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
The field of accounting is undergoing rapid evolution in response to a complex interplay of technological advancements, regulatory reforms, economic fluctuations, and shifting societal dynamics. In this course, we will explore the major challenges and opportunities currently facing accountants, and we will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic environment.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: AccountingProgram 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 Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance Professionals
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Accounting and finance professionals have used different forms of automation over the years to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their work. So far, technology has not been able to replace the knowledge, experience, and decision-making of seasoned professionals. Times are rapidly changing. Today, systems easily exceed humans in accuracy and consistency. Artificial intelligence (AI) brings opportunities for accountants and finance professionals in the short term to improve efficiency and accuracy, while providing more value for businesses and customers alike. In the long term, AI will offer profound changes to how professionals work and process data. This course is designed to review where we are and where we are headed in the world of AI.Delivery Method: On-Demand 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 Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Data Analytics Readiness Series: Artificial Intelligence- Basic Concepts in Excel
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
This one-hour course will serve as an introduction to artificial intelligence and how artificial intelligence is utilized in Excel. Users will be introduced to correlation and trend functions in Excel. The basics of linear regression and its application in Excel will be discussed. Specific attention will be given to artificial intelligence functions in Excel, including, but not limited to, forecasting, trend analysis, regression analysis, and predictive modeling. This course is one in a ten-part certification series, Core Data Analytics: Excel and Power BI Skills for Accounting and Finance Professionals, by Surgent IQ. Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram 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 Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's How to Effectively Represent Clients Under IRS Audit
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Increased funding resulting from the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act will allow the IRS to target many more wealthy individuals and large businesses for audit. These efforts will become more intense over the next several years as the IRS employs artificial intelligence in more of its audits. This program discusses how and when the IRS's energized audit efforts will result in more audits of taxpayers and what attendees need to know to effectively represent clients that the IRS audits.Delivery Method: On-Demand 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.
Surgent's Power BI Desktop: DAX Formulas, Reporting, and Visualizations
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $59
Power BI Desktop is the authoring tool for the Power BI Ecosystem and is an essential component of the Power BI ecosystem. Power BI Desktop is a free application that is available for download. This one-hour course will demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI Desktop as your company continues its journey to increasing its data skills and data literacy.Delivery Method: On-Demand 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 Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Privacy and Security Training: Obligations of Confidentiality and Safekeeping
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Spear phishing. Ransomware. Malware. Like the threats your business faces, the cybersecurity lexicon is constantly evolving. This comprehensive presentation imparts practical privacy and data security know-how and creates fluency with the latest terminology. Learn best practices for cybersecurity safety, as well as tailored training for those in positions responsible for implementing security policies. It is just as important to be diligent, safe, and well-versed in the attacks that we face in our personal lives.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram 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 Technology Trends and Hot Topics Impacting the Accounting Profession
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
The benefits, and related risks, of utilizing new technology have never been greater for those in the accounting profession. From Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Audit Data Analytics (ADA) to cloud-based software solutions, our clients' technology landscape is rapidly changing. Accordingly, we, as accounting professionals, need to be on the forefront of these changes, including having a firm understanding of the risks associated with the use of these tools. In this course, we'll review these trends, highlight new and emerging products, such as ChatGPT, and focus on cybersecurity risks and best practices that will allow accounting professionals to help our clients navigate these exciting but challenging times. Plus, we'll review the relevant guidance on audit evidence found in SAS 142, which guides our use of technology on our professional engagements.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Auditing, Information technologyProgram 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 Technology Trends and Risks of Interest to CPAs
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Never have the benefits, and related risks, of utilizing new technology been greater for those in the accounting profession. From Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation(RPA), and Audit Data Analytics (ADA) to cloud-based software solutions, our clients' technology landscape is rapidly changing. Accordingly, we, as accounting professionals, need to be on the forefront of these changes, including having a firm understanding of the risks associated with the use of these tools. In this course, we'll review these trends, highlight new and emerging products, and focus on cyber-security risks and best practices that will allow accounting professionals to help our clients navigate these exciting but challenging times. Plus, we'll review SAS 142, which guides our use of technology on our professional engagements.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram Level: UpdateThis 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 The Risks and Benefits of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
We see multiple stories about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its entry into our lives in the form of AI tools, including ChatGPT. They seem to be everywhere. It is difficult to overstate how much things will change with the rise of these new technologies, or how important it is that companies embrace the opportunity to execute them correctly. Having conversations regarding the proper adoption of these technologies and tools is a crucial first step, including drafting policies to assist companies with their beneficial and thoughtful implementation and use. This course will define the state of AI tools, what benefits and risks exist, and which steps to take to begin adopting these technologies with appropriate guardrails, policies, and training. It is less likely that AI will destroy industries, and more likely that companies that embrace AI will overtake those companies that do not.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information technologyProgram 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 Top 10 Technology Risks and Trends Every CPA Should Know
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
The use of technology by businesses of all types, including CPA firms, has exploded in recent years, creating the need for proactive and robust cybersecurity risk management practices. This trend has created the need for a data-driven decision-making process but has also introduced risks into many companies' operating environment. This course will explore the most common technology risks and trends that every CPA should know to better advise and serve clients.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram 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 Update on Recent AICPA Standard Setting: Staying Current in a Changing Environment
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
Professional standards are changing with the times and the desire of the AICPA to move the profession into a new era where use of technology will play a key role in an audit and professional skepticism, independence, and quality are emphasized. We are seeing changes already as the AICPA has issued 15 new standards since 2019. This program will discuss SASs 134 through 149.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: AuditingProgram 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 Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Update on Recent AICPA Standard Setting: Staying Current in a Changing Environment
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Professional standards are changing with the times and the desire of the AICPA to move the profession into a new era where use of technology will play a key role in an audit and professional skepticism, independence, and quality are emphasized. We are seeing changes already as the AICPA has issued 15 new standards since 2019. This program will discuss SASs 134 through 149.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: AuditingProgram 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 Surgent McCoy.
Surgent's Using ChatGPT with Excel
Available Until Apr. 30, 2026
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
In this innovative course, participants will learn to combine the power of artificial intelligence with the functionality of Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to leverage ChatGPT, OpenAI's powerful language model, to improve your Excel skills and decrease the time it takes to build spreadsheets. The course will include a quick introduction to ChatGPT, but the majority of the time will be spent using ChatGPT to create an Excel spreadsheet.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Computer software & applicationsProgram 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.