CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Adapting to OBBBA Changes: A Strategic Review
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Accounting and finance practitioners are continually asked for strategic planning advice. In this course, we will cover topics that will make clients, and their advisors, tax smart and tax prepared for the coming year and beyond. This program is a two-hour review and analysis of what we consider some of the most important changes from the OBBBA impacting both individual and business clients.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Adapting to Today’s Changing Accounting Landscape
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
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: Accounting (1)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Discussion: The Threat and Opportunity to Accounting Posed by Generative AI and Other Emerging Technologies
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
Technological disruptions are no longer limited to Silicon Valley. This discussion, featuring Lehman College Associate Professor, Dr. Sean Stein Smith; Surgent's VP of L&D, Jack Castonguay; and James Madison University Associate Professor, Dr. Nicole Wright, explores the evolving landscape of accounting following the advancement of generative AI (i.e., ChatGPT) and other emerging technologies. CPAs in audit and assurance will gain insights into both the potential risks and opportunities these technologies present. The session will cover the impact of AI on traditional audit functions, including automation of routine tasks, fraud detection, and data analysis, while also addressing concerns such as data security, accuracy, and ethical implications. Participants will engage in discussions about how AI can enhance efficiency and accuracy, but also the challenges of maintaining professional judgment and skepticism in an increasingly automated environment. The course will also touch on blockchain, robotics process automation (RPA), and other innovations that are reshaping the future of financial reporting and audit standards. Learners will leave with a clearer understanding of how to integrate these technologies while upholding the profession's core values. This is an essential course for CPAs looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the field.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Accounting (1)Program Level: OverviewThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Looking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services. In this advanced course, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation, participant loans, hardship distributions, investments, and plan mergers and acquisitions.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Auditing (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Looking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services. In this advanced course, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation, participant loans, hardship distributions, investments, and plan mergers and acquisitions.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Auditing (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent’s Advanced Critical Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth discussion of selected advanced-level issues affecting LLCs and LLPs.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (10)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent’s Advanced Critical Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth discussion of selected advanced-level issues affecting LLCs and LLPs.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses, you will learn something new in this course.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (10)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses, you will learn something new in this course.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
12.00 Credits
Member Price: $219
Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for experienced practitioners and help them provide better planning strategies and results for their higher income clients.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (12)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for experienced practitioners and help them provide better planning strategies and results for their higher income clients.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Partnership/LLC Workshop: How to Do Optional Step-Up in Basis Under §754 and Related Provisions
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
This course explores the practical issues in the many instances in which a step-up in basis can create tax advantages for partners and members. This course includes case studies to illustrate the critical points.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (6)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Trusts are not cookie-cutter documents. In fact, they can be rather unwieldy, especially in explaining the functions to a client and then having the client comply with the trust terms. This course delves into best practices. Given common scenarios, what are the best trusts to use? And how can the client be best protected?Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (4)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Agentic AI Foundations for Finance and Accounting
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
This course introduces accounting, auditing, and finance professionals to the emerging field of agentic AI: autonomous, goal-driven systems capable of planning, acting, and learning with minimal human intervention. Participants will explore how agentic AI differs from traditional automation (RPA) and generative AI, and how these agents are being deployed in finance and accounting. The course emphasizes foundational concepts such as the Perceive-Reason-Act-Learn (PRAL) loop and ethical decision-making frameworks. To ground abstract ideas in practice, participants will experience a brief agent simulation using basic ChatGPT, showcasing how natural language prompts can emulate agentic behavior, such as goal setting, clarification loops, and structured task execution. The course also highlights real-world agent platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, IBM watsonx, and UiPath) to provide context on enterprise adoption trends and discusses emerging global regulations such as the EU AI Act and the U.S. Executive Order on Safe AI.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information Technology (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Guide to Auditing Common Investments
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many small- and mid-size entities hold fewer complex investments including alternative investments. This module will provide an overview for evaluating the proper recognition, measurement, and disclosure of common investment types as well as how to audit them. Derivatives and other more complex investments will be discussed in another module. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent's Audit Skills Training: Level 2.)Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Auditing (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy Tax Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The IRS defines the "gig economy" as people earning income providing on-demand work, services, or goods on either a part-time or full-time basis. The economic times we live in are changing, and accounting and finance professionals must learn how the rules apply in this new gig economy. The tax rules that apply to gig workers challenge traditional ideas of who is an employee and who is an independent contractor, and accounting and finance professionals must have the knowledge to make this determination. This program addresses federal and state tax issues accounting and finance professionals must address with clients and their own workers.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Guide to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of NQDC plans, focusing on the regulations, tax nuances, and strategies to understand to effectively advise clients. Participants will learn about the key features of NQDC plans, their differences from qualified retirement plans, and the compliance requirements under IRC Section 409A and other relevant regulations. The course will cover the taxation of NQDC plans, including income recognition, FICA, and federal/state taxes, for both employers and employees. Attendees will explore various types of NQDC plans and discuss their unique features and benefits. The course will also delve into financing and funding options for NQDC plans and provide guidance on developing and implementing effective planning strategies based on participant demographics, company objectives, and tax efficiency. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to properly advise clients on NQDC plans to maximize benefits while ensuring compliance with regulations.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's AICPA Update
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides an overview of recently issued AICPA auditing and attest standards that will be effective for December 31, 2022 audits and beyond. Next, the course will review ethics interpretations recently issued by the Professional Ethics Executive Committee. Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Accounting (1), Auditing (1)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The past two years have ushered in an explosion of ransomware attacks affecting businesses and individuals. Many of us read or hear about these attacks, but there is little understanding of how they occur, how a response is undertaken, and how the chances of experiencing one can be reduced. Join us to learn about these topics so you can be prepared with the best response and the knowledge to avoid common mistakes in a ransomware event.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information Technology (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Designed as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On the financial accounting front, we will cover the FASB's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and discuss the best practices in applying the standard and identifying any ongoing issues practitioners are experiencing with applying the standard. We will also discuss the more than a dozen ASUs the FASB has issued since the beginning of 2023 and into 2025 covering crypto assets, disaggregated expenses, business combinations, and leases for entities under common control. Our focus on AICPA standards includes a detailed discussion of revamped AICPA quality management standards. The AICPA updated and modernized the standards by issuing Statement on Quality Management Standards 1, 2, and 3 (SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3, respectively), SSARS No. 26, and SAS 146, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (SAS 146). These standards, effective December 15, 2025, modernize quality management standards to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment, technology use, and the presence of outside experts on engagements. We will also cover new rules impacting public company audits and present case studies on recent fraudulent accounting stories and best practices for detecting and preventing such frauds. In summary, the course is your go-to source for all things A&A and will prepare you for your upcoming engagements throughout the rest of the year.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Accounting (4), Auditing (4)Program Level: UpdateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.