BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Carolina Association of CPAs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sc.cpa X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Carolina Association of CPAs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042616Z UID:10005921-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA192/27) Surgent's Disclosures of Risks and Uncertainties DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties. The disclosure requirements related to risks and uncertainties are prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in ASC Topic 275. For public business entities that file their annual and interim reports with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)\, there are also additional disclosure requirements required by Regulation S-K. This course focuses on general disclosure requirements outlined in U.S. GAAP. This course also provides illustrative examples from both the GAAP implementation guidance as well as actual SEC filings from public business entities. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in need of an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the scope of transactions included within ASC Topic 275\n Recognize when disclosure is required related to accounting estimates\n Differentiate between concentration areas and whether or not disclosure is required\n\nMajor Subjects\nRecall the general disclosure requirements relating to risks and uncertainties Be aware of the additional disclosure requirements required by Regulation S-K for public business entities that file reports with the SEC \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa192-27-surgents-disclosures-of-risks-and-uncertainties/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042617Z UID:10005922-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX196/27) Surgent's Max the Tax: Common Deductions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDuring this interactive simulation\, you will interview a sophisticated client who is knowledgeable about the latest changes in tax laws. This client always comes prepared with ideas of what deductions he may take\, and it is your job to determine whether his claims are accurate and consistent with the latest tax regulations. \nDesigned For\nTax practitioners desiring an interactive approach to learn key tax knowledge \nObjectives\n\nDetermine whether the client’s claims are accurate\n Understand common tax deductions taken on Form 1040\n\nMajor Subjects\nHome office deduction Alimony payments Charitable contributions Medical expense deduction Home mortgage interest deduction State and local income tax (SALT) deduction Gambling winnings and losses \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx196-27-surgents-max-the-tax-common-deductions/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042629Z UID:10005927-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA260/27) Surgent's Revenue Recognition - Top Challenges in Applying ASC 606 DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of critical challenges companies encounter under ASC 606\, emphasizing several key areas that can be particularly challenging for effective revenue recognition. This includes identifying valid contracts\, determining performance obligations\, assessing variable consideration\, and distinguishing between recognizing revenue over time versus at a point in time. The course also covers principal versus agent considerations\, accounting for contract modifications\, licensing arrangements\, and disclosure requirements. \nDesigned For\nAccountants interested in Revenue Recognition and ASC 606 \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the criteria for contract validity under ASC 606\n Recognize complexities in multiple contracts with the same customer\n Determine the effects of contract modifications on revenue recognition\n Differentiate between contract cancellations and terminations\n Recognize the criteria for determining if goods or services are separately identifiable\n Determine the impact of customization on performance obligations in contracts\n Identify different types of variable payments in contracts\, including discounts\, rebates\, and bonuses\n\nMajor Subjects\nTypes of performance obligations Bundled offerings Customizations Modifications to product specifications Requests for additional services Alterations in delivery timelines Long-term contracts Enforceability and payment terms \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa260-27-surgents-revenue-recognition-top-challenges-in-applying-asc-606/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042632Z UID:10005928-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA268/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Searching for Unrecorded Liabilities DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe manager for Home D?cor and More (HDM) requests that participants conduct a search for unrecorded liabilities. The company experienced recent turnover in the accounts payable department so there is extra concern that all liabilities have been captured as of year-end. Participants will use their expertise to make resource requests from the HDM accounting team. Once they receive the supporting documentation\, they will trace transactions to the detail to identify whether each selection is properly recorded as of year-end. The manager will share feedback on the results of the search! \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals who want to practice decision making related to the search for unrecorded liabilities ? \nObjectives\n\nPerform a search for unrecorded liabilities as of the balance sheet date\n Identify the accounting treatment for accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and accrued expenses\n Understand the risks involved in accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and accrued expenses at the assertion level\n Determine the appropriate audit evidence to obtain for the search for unrecorded liabilities\n Evaluate results from a search for unrecorded liabilities and make proposed adjustments based on the evaluation of the evidence\n Assess the propriety of accrued estimates and accounts payable\n Determine if proper cut-off procedures were followed\n\nMajor Subjects\nOptimal resource requests to support an appropriate search for unrecorded liabilities Tracing transactions to the detail to identify whether liabilities are properly recorded Evaluation of evidence to meet management’s assertions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa268-27-surgents-surging-auditors-searching-for-unrecorded-liabilities/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042827Z UID:10005936-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA236/27) Surgent's Accounting for Software – Internal Use and External Sales DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of the accounting for software\, including both internal-use software as well as software that will be sold to third parties. The accounting\, reporting\, and disclosure requirements related to software depends on the nature of the software\, and whether it will be used internally by an entity or will be marketed to its customers. For internal-use software\, the guidance is prescribed by ASC Topic 350-40. On the other hand\, the guidance related to software to be marketed and sold is prescribed by ASC Topic 985-20. \nDesigned For\nFinancial practitioners who want an overview of the accounting for software\, including both internal-use software as well as software that will be sold to third parties \nObjectives\n\nDistinguish between software that is considered internal-use;and not considered internal-use\n Recognize how implementation costs are accounted for in various stages of software development\n Identify when capitalization and amortization should commence\n Recognize how implementation costs of hosting arrangements are accounted for differently\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe accounting\, reporting\, and disclosure requirements;related to software Internal-use software arrangements Cloud and non-cloud based arrangements Software for resale Software sold to third parties ASC Topic 350-40 ASC Topic 985-20 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa236-27-surgents-accounting-for-software-internal-use-and-external-sales-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042831Z UID:10005937-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX251/27) Surgent's Selected Issues in Preparation of 1040 Individual Income Tax Returns DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides new staff accountants\, data processing employees\, para-professionals\, and bookkeepers a study into some of the more complicated issues they may face in tax return preparation. Updated for impacts of recent legislation\, including the SECURE Act 2.0\, the Inflation Reduction Act\, CARES Act\, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA 2021)\, ARPA\, TCJA\, SECURE Act\, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. \nDesigned For\nNew staff\, rusty or those returning to the profession\, who desire to prepare individual returns \nObjectives\n\nHave an overview of passive activity rules\n Complete a comprehensive Form 1040;\n Learn about IRA contributions and self-employed retirement plans\n Complete a comprehensive problem related to computation of an individual’s federal income-tax liability\, with filled-in forms\n\nMajor Subjects\nBusiness income and expenses IRAs\, qualified retirement plans\, and Social Security benefits Depreciation and recapture Rental income and expenses\, income via Schedule K-1\, and loss limitations Alternative Minimum Tax Casualty losses\, moving expenses\, sale of home\, alimony\, and penalties \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx251-27-surgents-selected-issues-in-preparation-of-1040-individual-income-tax-returns/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042838Z UID:10005939-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSET107/27) Surgent's General Ethics for Tax Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis two-hour course covers most of the specific ethical considerations that come into play as a practitioner in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS intends to revise Circular 230\, the core of this course. Stay tuned. \nDesigned For\nCPAs who want to satisfy the general professional ethics requirement in all states except those that require a state-specific ethics course (AR\, AZ\, CA\, CO\, DE\, FL\, ID\, LA\, MI\, MS\, NJ\, NY\, OH\, SC\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VA\, WA\, WY); and all EAs. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the Office of Professional Responsibility\n Distinguish between ethical responsibilities owed to the Service and the client\n State the limitations on contingent fee arrangements\n Discuss the areas of conflict of interest and solicitation that attend practice before the Service\n Appreciate the possible sources of\, and sanctions for\, unethical conduct with the IRS\n Recognize the public disclosure of unethical conduct by a tax practitioner before the IRS\n\nMajor Subjects\nWho is a tax practitioner? What responsibilities does the Office of Professional Responsibility regulate? What limitations does the IRS place on fee arrangements? What duties does the practitioner have with respect to client records? What limitations apply with respect to a written tax opinion? What sanctions may be applied for violations of Service-imposed standards of conduct? NEW: The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility clarifies role of In-House Professionals under Circular 230 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sset107-27-surgents-general-ethics-for-tax-practitioners/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042849Z UID:10005943-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX157/27) Surgent's Four Tiers of Loss Limitations: A Guide to the Rules for Pass-Through Entities DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nOwners of S corporations and partnerships are subject to numerous limitations on pass-through losses\, each with unique rules\, applications\, and complexities. With the increase in popularity of pass-through business entities\, it is essential for CPAs to understand the complexities and interactions of these pass-through loss limitations. \nDesigned For\nExperienced practitioners who desire a refresher on loss limitations and an analysis of the new rules. Inexperienced practitioners who desire to learn the basics of all four pass-through loss limitations and their interactions in one course. \nObjectives\n\nAnalyze how basis in an ownership interest in a pass-through entity is established\n Discuss how activity of the entity\, distributions\, and optional adjustments increase or decrease basis\n Discuss when basis is “at-risk” under Section 465\, and the resulting loss disallowance and carryforward related to basis that is not at-risk\n Define passive activities under Section 469 and exceptions to the passive loss rules\n Discuss when and how aggregation of activities should be used to avoid the passive loss rules\n Analyze Section 461(l) created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and understand the limitation calculation and resulting carryforward\n Analyze the hierarchy of the loss limitations with examples of the application of the four tiers of losses and how they interact\n Use case studies to reinforce the learning objectives\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe OBBBA Tier 1: Basis limitations for S corporation shareholders and partners Tier 2: Section 465 at-risk limitations for S corporation shareholders and partners\, including the impact of debt\, indemnities\, guarantees\, and shareholder/partner agreements Tier 3: Section 469 passive loss limitations and exceptions to the limitations Tier 4: The excess business loss limitation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (new Section 461(l))\, American Rescue Plan Act\, and Inflation Reduction Act \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx157-27-surgents-four-tiers-of-loss-limitations-a-guide-to-the-rules-for-pass-through-entities/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042854Z UID:10005945-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX202/27) Surgent's Max the Tax: Entity Selection DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nA client is starting a new business and needs advice on whether to choose an S or C corporation. She is seeking support to determine the most advantageous entity from a tax-efficiency perspective. Participants will first ask relevant questions about the client’s plans and then advise her on entity selection based on their expertise. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals and anyone needing foundational information related to entity selection \nObjectives\n\nHelp clients choose the tax entity that is most advantageous to them;\n\nMajor Subjects\nChoice of entity decisions Client consultation questions regarding entity selection \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx202-27-surgents-max-the-tax-entity-selection/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042856Z UID:10005946-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA197/27) Surgent's Focus on Engagement Quality: How to Avoid Deficiencies in Peer Reviews DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith the AICPA’s heightened focus on enhancing audit quality\, increased oversight of the peer review process and the auditor’s overall responsibility to provide high quality services\, the focus on compliance with professional standards has never been greater. Add to that the requirement to implement the revised risk assessment standards (SAS 145) and it’s easy to see why it’s more important than ever to ensure that auditors have a good understanding of the requirements and comply with documentation standards. Recent peer reviews have indicated that auditors are often failing to perform and/or document certain critical components of an audit such as the auditor’s assessment of risk and linking the results of the assessment to substantive procedures performed. In addition\, auditors are not adequately documenting their consideration of fraud\, expectations in analytical procedures and the appropriate level of work needed to understand an entity’s internal control.The AICPA issued its Quality Management Standards in 2022. Firms are required to implement the standards by December 15\, 2025. And the firm’s evaluation of the System of Quality Management is required within one year after that. This is not just a matter of tweaking the firm’s existing QM document\, the standard requires a risk assessment process to identify risk.The objective of the course is to provide the insights necessary to help auditors and accountants improve not just the quality of their work but also the perception of the accounting profession as a whole. We will focus on the most significant items resulting in deficiencies identified in the peer review process. We will also discuss the applicable audit standards\, documentation requirements\, and best practices. We will address the new QM standards. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to improve engagement quality \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative\n Recognize key trends in recent peer review deficiencies noted\n Identify professional standards related to performing a risk assessment\, understanding and testing internal controls\, and linking these procedures to further audit consideration\n Implement best practices to help ensure overall engagement quality \n\nMajor Subjects\nAICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews\, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Issues related to compilations and reviews Issues related to employee benefit plans Issues related to Government Auditing Standards/Single Audits Best practices in documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa197-27-surgents-focus-on-engagement-quality-how-to-avoid-deficiencies-in-peer-reviews/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042858Z UID:10005947-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSET108/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Daily Dilemmas DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEthics are the hallmark of our profession\, and we must be uncompromising in our commitment to acting ethically. However\, many ethical dilemmas arise unexpectedly as we perform our daily tasks\, and challenge us\, as there often appears to be several ways forward. We need to decide which is the correct one. In this game\, the learner plays the role of an auditor at Surging Auditors LLP and must complete common activities from their daily task list. As they complete these tasks\, the player navigates unexpected encounters with colleagues\, clients\, and friends with questions that challenge decision-making skills and knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and other ethics guidance. Those responses and decisions are measured to ensure the player maximizes opportunities that benefit the firm and themselves while remaining independent and within ethical boundaries. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals in auditing who need to build skills or increase awareness in character\, integrity\, independence\, and objectivity. \nObjectives\n\nDemonstrate the importance of character\, integrity\, and serving the public interest\n Demonstrate the importance of independence\, objectivity\, and ethical behavior\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe importance of proper documentation of workpapers Meeting firm-mandated ethical requirements Independence issues related to client relationships Client engagement and entertainment Accurate and complete reporting of time \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sset108-27-surgents-surging-auditors-daily-dilemmas/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043022Z UID:10005954-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX266/27) Surgent's Critical Issues Involving Taxation of Construction Contractors DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMany consider taxation of construction contractors to be the most complex area of the Internal Revenue Code. This industry is subject to many elections and considerations to reduce or defer amounts owed. In this course\, we will highlight these areas and discuss potential opportunities for practitioners and their clients. We will also discuss the impact of recent legislation on construction taxation\, including changes to net operating losses and the AMT rules. This is a critical presentation tailored for CPAs who work for or represent construction contractors. \nDesigned For\nCPAs who work for or represent construction contractors looking for ways to reduce taxable income \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the impact of recent tax legislation on the construction industry\n Identify when the cash method of accounting may be used for long-term contracts\n Reference sections of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that impact the construction industry\n Recognize how the IRC impacts specialized sectors of the construction industry\, such as homebuilders and residential construction\n Explain how a contractor qualifies for the small contractor exemption and its advantages\n Recognize the different methods of income recognition from long-term contracts available when a contractor qualifies for the small contractor exemption\n Identify the qualifications for the 10 percent deferral election\n Identify the major differences regarding cost capitalization rules between U.S. GAAP\, exempt contracts\, and nonexempt contracts\n Recognize the five basic rules concerning cost allocation for tax purposes\n Recognize how alternative minimum tax impacts the construction industry and identify ways to reduce its impact\n Understand the issues involved with the look-back provisions\n Recall the issues involved in determining a worker’s status as an employee or independent contractor and how this determination impacts the construction industry\n Recognize the key provisions of FIN 48 and how it impacts the construction industry\n Identify the most commonly missed tax strategies for contractors\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe impact of recent legislation on the construction industry (including the OBBBA) How to qualify for the small contractor exemption and its advantages for the taxpayer Options available to small contractors regarding taxation of long-term contracts How the choice of entity impacts taxation of contractors How AMT impacts the construction industry IRC Section 460 and large contractors How uninstalled materials impact taxation of contractors Look-back rules Using the 10 percent method to allow certain contractors to defer recognizing taxable income Critical tax planning strategies for contractors \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx266-27-surgents-critical-issues-involving-taxation-of-construction-contractors/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043026Z UID:10005956-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM108/27) Surgent's Enterprise Risk Management Concepts and Strategy for Small and Medium-Sized Companies DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe past few years have taught us that major risks can come at us from any direction and with barely a warning. All organizations operate in a risk environment\, but all too often\, they either don’t realize it or they don’t develop a strategy to deal with the risks. In this session\, we will explore how risks work in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and how they can develop a strategy to identify\, evaluate\, and mitigate those risks. This program will not teach how to eliminate risks\, but how to strategize how to reduce their total effect. We will liberally use case studies of both for-profit and not-for-profit companies to bridge the gap between concept and actual implementation. In each area we will explore what our experiences of the pandemic have taught us about this part of risk management. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and finance professionals \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand how risks can both positively and negatively affect the organization\n Learn more about how we could have been better prepared for the pandemic\n Determine the nature of risk in both large and small organizations\n Understand the tolerance for risk in the organization\n Match risks to proper strategy\n Perform risk analysis and evaluations\n See how the strategy of the organization represents risk\n\nMajor Subjects\nOverview of ERM and how it affects all organizations What COVID-19 has taught us about risk management Risk tolerance and developing a plan Risk identification Risk analysis Risk responses Strategy risk \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm108-27-surgents-enterprise-risk-management-concepts-and-strategy-for-small-and-medium-sized-companies/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043035Z UID:10005960-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX167/27) Surgent's How to Settle an Estate – An Overview DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course discusses the legal issues in probating and contesting a will\, plus the practical issues involved when settling an estate – marshaling of assets\, payment of creditors\, and distribution and accounting to beneficiaries. Inventory of estate assets is also discussed. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Financial Professionals who wish to assist in settlement of an estate\, regardless of size \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the process of estate administration\, including the basics of creating the estate\n Identify the steps to take immediately upon the death of the decedent\n State the problems and pitfalls associated with the distribution of estate assets\n Know what to do when faced with legacies of solvent and insolvent estates\n\nMajor Subjects\nProcess of estate administration\, including the basics of creating the estate\, the role of the executor\, and how to probate a will Steps to take immediately upon the death of the decedent and the importance of inventorying the estate assets Problems associated with the distribution of estate assets Utilizing family settlement agreements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx167-27-surgents-how-to-settle-an-estate-an-overview/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043052Z UID:10005964-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX112/27) Surgent's Section 199A: Applications and Challenges DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSection 199A has been with us since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed. Your clients look to you for explanations and best practices to maximize the 20 percent deduction. Pass-through entities and real estate investors stand to benefit from valuable tax cuts. The average practitioner cannot afford to be uninformed on the requirements of S199A. This program incorporates the experiences of many tax practitioners since the creation of S199A related to the calculation and application of this deduction. This course will cover all relevant facets and nuances of the deduction\, as well as implementation issues and lessons that will be useful in advising clients this year. This program will include all relevant IRS guidance. \nDesigned For\nAny tax practitioner wishing to understand and apply the S199A deduction \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entity owners\n Implement the benefits of this deduction for income tax returns\n Understand the impact of the possible expiration of Section 199A in 2025\n\nMajor Subjects\nChanges to Section 199A in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 The latest guidance from the IRS provided through regulations or administrative announcements Taxpayers that own multiple entities and aggregation rules Calculating qualified business income The latest guidance on specified trades or businesses Taxable income limits on specified service trades or businesses Maximizing the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entities and Schedule Cs Accounting for negative QBI Whether particular tax entities offer a greater Section 199A deduction Whether the owner of a Schedule E with net rental income can claim the Section 199A deduction A look to the future. Will Section 199A survive? \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx112-27-surgents-section-199a-applications-and-challenges/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045127Z UID:10005967-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA264/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Wally’s Warehouse DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDuring this interactive game\, participants take the role of an auditor performing a physical inventory observation at a client’s warehouse. Participants will have the opportunity to use their powers of observation and exercise professional skepticism in identifying areas of risk that might need follow-up\, interviewing Wally the client\, and performing inventory test counts. After performing the test counts\, participants will evaluate the results. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals new to taking inventory observations \nObjectives\n\nUse your powers of observations and exercise professional skepticism to identify issues related to the physical inventory observation;\n Identify high value questions to ask the client prior to performing the test counts;\n Perform procedures to test the existence\, completeness\, and accuracy of the physical inventory count;\nEvaluate the results obtained from the test counts performed\n\nMajor Subjects\nObservation and professional skepticism Interviewing the client Performing test counts Evaluating the results obtained \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa264-27-surgents-surging-auditors-wallys-warehouse/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045218Z UID:10005968-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA243/27) Surgent's Examining ASC 842\, Leases DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nASC 842\, Leases\, is one of the more complex and impactful standards the FASB has updated in decades\, likely second only to ASC 606\, Revenue. This course is a one-stop shop for what you need to know about applying and understanding the lease accounting guidance. In this course\, we will review how to measure the lease liability and right-of-use asset that will now be recorded on the balance sheet for all leases. We will also tackle the tricky issues of accounting for lease modifications and other lease remeasurement events\, as well as address other major provisions of ASC 842\, such as disclosures and short-term leases. In addition\, we will review the income statement treatment of lease expense for all leases\, for both lessees and lessors\, and discuss recent FASB implementation guidance. Lastly\, the course will cover all recent updates to the originally issued guidance in Topic 842\, including those related to discount rates and common control arrangements.With ASC 842 fully implemented and effective\, now is the time to get up to speed on this complex standard. \nDesigned For\nPracticing CPAs and their staffs\, both in public accounting and business and industry – controllers\, accountants\, and other financial accounting personnel involved in financial statement preparation and review \nObjectives\n\nComprehend and apply the FASB’s comprehensive new lease accounting guidance found in ASU No. 2016-02\, Leases (Topic 842)\n Recall operational issues in adopting ASC 842\n\nMajor Subjects\nASU No. 2016-02\, Leases (Topic 842) Overall lease accounting guidance Lessor Accounting 101 Lessee Accounting 101 Detailed review of accounting by lessees and lessors Sale and leaseback transactions Other operational issues Recently issued updates to the lease accounting guidance ASU No. 2023-01\, Common Control Arrangements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa243-27-surgents-examining-asc-842-leases/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045220Z UID:10005971-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA141/27) Surgent's Accounting Changes and Error Corrections - What Every CPA Needs to Know DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting changes and error corrections and the reporting implications within an entity’s financial statements. The scope of accounting changes includes a discussion of changes in accounting principles\, changes in accounting estimates\, as well as changes of a reporting entity. The course also provides an overview of the accounting requirements of correcting errors in previously issued financial statements as well as restatement considerations. A majority of the information included within this course is sourced from the requirements found within FASB ASC Topic No 250\, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. \nDesigned For\nPractitioners who want to better understand FASB ASC Topic No 250\, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections \nObjectives\n\nList the different types of accounting changes;and how they affect an entity’s financial statements\n Differentiate between the requirements for the different types of accounting changes \n Identify the steps involved in the required assessment for a correction of an error\n Differentiate between the iron curtain and rollover methods for quantifying a correction of an error\n Recognize the different types of restatements required as a result of accounting changes \n\nMajor Subjects\nFASB ASC Topic No 250\, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections Accounting changes;and error corrections taking the shape of: Changes in accounting principle; Changes in accounting estimates; Changes in reporting entity; \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa141-27-surgents-accounting-changes-and-error-corrections-what-every-cpa-needs-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045232Z UID:10005979-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX172/27) Surgent's Individual Income Tax Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course will take new and administrative staff from the most basic concepts to a full understanding of individual tax return preparation — just in time for the crunch of busy season! Updated for impacts of recent legislation. The course builds from a strong technical foundation\, to prepare simple\, to moderate\, to complicated individual tax returns. \nDesigned For\nNew staff\, rusty or those returning to the profession\, who desire to prepare individual returns \nObjectives\n\nPrepare simple\, to moderate\, to complicated individual tax returns\n Learn complicated issues of filing status and dependency exemptions\n Understand issues with reporting capital gains transactions\n Complete targeted comprehensive problems related to Schedule A\, Schedule C\, Schedule D\, Form 4797\, and Alternative Minimum Tax\n Overview of passive activity rules\n Complete several tax returns; many schedules and worksheets; answers with filled-in forms are provided\n\nMajor Subjects\nEffects of recent legislation\, including The One Big Beautiful Bill Act SECURE Act 2.0; The Qualified Business Income deduction; Filing information\, filing status\, personal exemptions\, dependents\, the standard deduction\, etc.; Wages and salaries; Interest income\, dividend income\, mutual funds\, Social Security; Figuring tax; Basic income tax preparation\, Form 1040\, and Schedules 1 – 3; Capital gains and losses; Medical and dental expenses\, charitable contributions; IRA contributions and distributions; Distributions from qualified retirement plans\, pensions\, and annuities; Profit and loss from business or profession and self-employment tax; Depreciation; Rental income and expenses; Preparation of Schedules A\, B\, C\, D\, E\, and Forms 4562\, 4797\, and more; \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx172-27-surgents-individual-income-tax-fundamentals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045311Z UID:10005980-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX271/27) Surgent's Tax Forms Boot Camp: LLCs\, Partnerships\, and S Corporations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe course provides a comprehensive\, hands-on\, pencil-pushing understanding of the preparation of both S corporation and partnership/LLC tax returns\, along with the underlying laws\, regulations\, etc. The course uses the basic concepts underlying the two main types of business returns\, 1120-S and 1065\, as building blocks for more complex concepts tax preparers should be aware of. The theoretical concepts are illustrated in comprehensive examples that incorporate the most up-to-date law changes and provisions. \nDesigned For\nAll levels of staff and company controllers responsible for filing these forms \nObjectives\n\nLearn in detail about the preparation of Form 1120-S\, Schedules M-1\, K\, and K-1\n Learn in detail about the preparation of Form 1065\, Schedules M-1\, K\, and K-1\n Identify and handle commonly found S corporation and partnership tax issues\n\nMajor Subjects\nUpdates related to HR 1\, One Big Beautiful Bill Act – incorporated throughout the material The tax consequences\, opportunities\, and pitfalls of operating a business as a partnership\, LLC\, or S corporation Reporting requirements and filing exceptions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 Form 7203\, S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis Limitations Income tax laws for S corporations ranging from eligibility and election to tax return preparation\, stock basis\, and loss limitation issues Recognizing and handling special pass-through items of income and expense Preparing S corporation returns and reconciling book income to taxable income Preparing partnership returns and reconciling book income to taxable income What the transactional method entails and how to report partners’ capital accounts under this method Properly handling the tax treatment of distributions to shareholders\, partners\, or members The special restrictions and sanctions for tax year-end selection The basics of partnership and LLC formation and basis calculation Self-employment tax or NOT\, for each entity Filling in K-1s correctly for S corporations\, partnerships\, and LLCs. Major changes in K-1 reporting on both partnership and S corporation forms and content The most frequently used forms and schedules\, including some form oddities \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx271-27-surgents-tax-forms-boot-camp-llcs-partnerships-and-s-corporations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045322Z UID:10005983-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX113/27) Surgent's Advanced Partnership/LLC Workshop: How to Do Optional Step-Up in Basis Under §754 and Related Provisions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Financial Professionals in public accounting who work extensively with LLC and partnership tax issues \nObjectives\n\nDistinguish the tax consequences of a partnership interest sale and of a partnership asset distribution with and without a Section 754 election \n Identify circumstances when a Section 754 election may be beneficial \n Calculate the basis adjustments to individual partnership properties when a Section 754 election is made\n\nMajor Subjects\nIdentifying when an election to adjust basis will be available Determining when the basis adjustment must be made or may be made without an election Learning how to make the calculations to determine a step-up and allocate that step-up among partnership assets Examining practical examples dealing with a sale of a partnership interest and the effects of Section 734(b) Exploring the alternatives to electing a basis adjustment Understanding a distribution of property and when an inside basis adjustment can be considered Studying examples dealing with sale of assets vs. sale of partnership interests and issues with hot assets Finding out how to keep track of the books for tax preparers when the inside basis adjustment is made\, and how to flow through adjustments through a tax return and K-1 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx113-27-surgents-advanced-partnership-llc-workshop-how-to-do-optional-step-up-in-basis-under-%c2%a7754-and-related-provisions/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045325Z UID:10005984-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX252/27) Surgent's Forms 1120-S and 1065 Return Review Boot Camp for New and Experienced Reviewers DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMost review techniques developed by professionals are self-taught and fine-tuned via experience. Yet how does one start? The purpose of this course is to give both new and seasoned reviewers additional and advanced procedures via a multitude of checklists to more thoroughly review S corporation and partnership tax returns. Its emphasis is not planning; rather\, it is to develop a strategy to properly review a return effectively and thoroughly. The course includes dozens of “practice tips for new reviewers” and is updated for impacts of newly enacted legislation. \nDesigned For\nSenior-level staff new to the review process or experienced staff members looking to update and/or expand their review procedures \nObjectives\n\nExpand the process involved in reviewing applicable tax returns\n Identify the most common areas that result in errors\n Document a review\, including consideration of risk management\n\nMajor Subjects\nReviews of portions of error-prone staff-prepared Forms 1120-S and 1065 from client-provided information What are common errors preparers make and what are the areas generating malpractice claims? Initial administrative groundwork The importance of Schedule M-1. Learn how various schedules are related and learn how to self-review Reporting requirements and filing exceptions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 Don’t fall prey to reporting oddities When can seemingly separately stated Schedule K items actually be trade or business items to report on Forms 1120-S or 1065? Form 1120-S – What exactly is terminating S elections today? How do I recognize a second class of stock? Maintaining shareholder basis schedules; beware of final IRS regulations regarding open debt; the default method of calculating basis versus the election under Section 1367; can an S corporation distribute earnings and profits from C corporation years? Form 1065 – New tax reporting requirement for partners’ capital balances Why use Section 704(b) to maintain capital accounts; Section 704(c) regulations for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members; allocating recourse\, nonrecourse\, and qualified nonrecourse debt; a review of Section 754 step-up in basis rules Multiple checklists of efficient procedures to identify potential issues on an 1120-S or 1065 tax return Major provisions of HR 1\, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)\, relevant to course material have been included throughout \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx252-27-surgents-forms-1120-s-and-1065-return-review-boot-camp-for-new-and-experienced-reviewers/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045332Z UID:10005986-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA269/27) Surgent's SEC Hot Topics - MD&A and Non-GAAP Financial Measures DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of two of the most popular SEC topics which result in comment letters from the SEC. This includes a discussion of management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) as well as Non-GAAP Financial Measures. These two areas consistently rank in the Top 10 for the most frequent comment letters issued to public companies by the SEC. \nDesigned For\nFinancial practitioners who want an overview of the focus areas related to MD&A and Non-GAAP Financial Measures \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the SEC Regulation applicable to MD&A\n Recognize the primary objective and focus areas related to MD&A\n Identify key information that should be included within a company’s MD&A\n Recognize the types of transactions that should be discussed in MD&A\n Identify methods to enhance the presentation of MD&A\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe overall importance of the rules and regulations with respect to the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section of an entity’s consolidated financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) An overview of Non-GAAP Financial Measures \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa269-27-surgents-sec-hot-topics-mda-and-non-gaap-financial-measures/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045358Z UID:10005988-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM110/27) Surgent's Enterprise Risk Management for Small and Medium-Sized Companies DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe past few years have taught us that major risks can come at us from any direction and with barely a warning. All organizations operate in a risk environment; however\, generally only the large for-profit organizations pay a lot of attention to risk management. Or\, other organizations equate risk management to insurance and completely miss some of the most important things that create and affect risk. Many years ago\, led by the financial industry\, large companies introduced systematic analysis in evaluating risk; however\, those skills have generally failed to transfer to small and medium-sized organizations. This program seeks to do exactly that. We will explore the needs and concepts of risk management\, showing how they equally affect both large and small companies as well as for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. With liberal use of case studies\, we will see how companies can face the issues of risk management and systematically develop a structure to identify\, evaluate\, and mitigate those risks. It is important to note that the program is not for the experienced risk manager of the large organization\, but for the finance professional dealing with a small to medium-sized company who desires to establish or refine an integrated enterprise risk management strategy. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and finance professionals \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the concepts of enterprise risk management\n Recognize how we could have been better prepared for major changes\n Determine the nature of risk in all-sized companies\n Avoid being blind to obvious risks facing the company\n Rid the company of the silo approach to risk\n Perform risk identifications and evaluations\n Match risk to insurance in the most economical way\n Maximize organizational profits through reduction and transfer of risks\n Understand the best approaches to cyber risk\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe nature of risk in any size or type of organization Risk tolerance and developing a risk plan Risk identification Risk evaluation Risk response Strategy risk Financial risk Marketing risk Compliance and liability risk Operational risk Environmental risk Cyber risk \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm110-27-surgents-enterprise-risk-management-for-small-and-medium-sized-companies/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T221914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045520Z UID:10005990-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT137/27) Surgent's Max the Tax: Crowdfunding DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nYour client\, Aida\, wants to share an amazing new product and service with the world\, but she needs funding. The product\, a sensory jacket\, syncs with virtual reality (VR) apps so people can use more of their senses in VR experiences. Ask relevant questions to create an effective fundraising campaign for the product. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals and anyone needing foundational information related to crowdfunding \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand how crowdfunding platforms work\n Be able to explain the different types of crowdfunding campaigns\n Implement strategies for building a successful crowdfunding campaign\n\nMajor Subjects\nHow crowdfunding works The different types of crowdfunding programs Strategies for building a crowdfunding campaign \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot137-27-surgents-max-the-tax-crowdfunding/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T222008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045523Z UID:10005992-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA200/27) Surgent's FASB Update for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: A Practical Implementation Guide DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting. The course will focus on all recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners. Specifically\, the course will review all recently issued FASB updates\, with a focus on those related to leases (ASC 842)\, and credit losses (ASC 326)\, which will impact virtually all companies. The course will address other challenging areas of accounting\, such as accounting for income taxes and for debt instruments. Lastly\, it will provide you with a comprehensive review of recent Private Company Standard-Setting activities and what is on the FASB’s technical agenda. This course is the place to go for a detailed understanding of all the goings on at the FASB that impact smaller and medium-sized companies. \nDesigned For\nSmall and medium-sized practicing CPAs and their staffs\, both in public accounting and business and industry\, controllers\, accountants\, and other financial accounting personnel involved in financial statement preparation and review \nObjectives\n\nBe familiar with recent private company standard setting activities\n Review recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates that relate to small and medium-sized businesses\n Review the FASB’s recently issued lease accounting standard\n Understand the changes coming with the FASB’s new credit losses standard\n Be aware of other important practice matters\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nPrivate company standard setting activities FASB Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) relevant to smaller businesses Lease accounting implementation guidance ASC 326\, Credit Losses Accounting for income taxes Accounting for debt instruments \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa200-27-surgents-fasb-update-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses-a-practical-implementation-guide/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T222009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045525Z UID:10005994-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA279/27) Surgent's U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS - Rev Rec & Business Combinations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of the similarities and key differences between the revenue recognition and business combination standards issued by the FASB and IASB. While these standards are similar in many material respects\, there are notable differences that are good to understand. However\, this course is not intended to provide an exhaustive discussion of these differences. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals \nObjectives\n\nList the key steps in the revenue recognition model\n Recognize the applicable U.S. GAAP and IFRS standard with respect to revenue recognition\n Identify some of the key differences between ASC Topic 606 and IFRS 15\n List the key steps in the acquisition method for business combinations\n Recognize the applicable U.S. GAAP and IFRS standard with respect to business combinations\n Identify some of the key differences between ASC Topic 805 and IFRS 3\n\nMajor Subjects\nDetermining the acquisition date Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired\, the liabilities assumed\, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree Acquisition of contingencies Noncontrolling interests Recognizing and measuring goodwill or gain from a bargain purchase Measurement period adjustments Performance obligations in the Contract Noncash considerations Presentation of sales taxes Impairment reversal of capitalized contract costs Interim disclosures \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa279-27-surgents-u-s-gaap-vs-ifrs-rev-rec-business-combinations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T222015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045538Z UID:10006002-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA278/27) Surgent's Understanding Derivatives and Hedge Accounting: A Simplified Guide for CPAs DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides CPAs with a comprehensive understanding of derivatives and hedging in financial management. Participants will explore the fundamentals of derivatives\, their strategic role in risk management\, and the differences between hedge accounting and traditional accounting methods. The course specifically covers fair value\, cash flow\, and net investment hedges\, and discusses their practical applications. This course also addresses hedge accounting\, including designation\, documentation\, and effectiveness testing. \nDesigned For\nCPAs interested in derivatives and hedge accounting \nObjectives\n\nIdentify derivatives’ strategic role in financial risk management\n Recognize differences between hedge accounting and traditional methods\n Distinguish fair value\, cash flow\, and net investment hedges in practice\n Determine key steps in hedge accounting: designation\, documentation\, and effectiveness testing\n Diffenentiate how fair value\, cash flow\, and net investment hedges mitigate financial risks\n\nMajor Subjects\nCommon types of derivatives Hedging vs. Speculation Market risk\, credit risk\, liquidity risk \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa278-27-surgents-understanding-derivatives-and-hedge-accounting-a-simplified-guide-for-cpas/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T222122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T050910Z UID:10006011-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA184/27) Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations\, Reviews\, and Preparations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically designed for preparation\, compilation\, and review practitioners\, this course provides a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, as well as additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27 by the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC). The course also reviews recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements\, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance.Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance\, but more importantly\, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation\, preparation\, and review engagements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation\, preparation\, and review engagement services \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Be familiar with changes related to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27\n Be familiar with preparation\, compilation\, and review program examples\n Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications\n\nMajor Subjects\nSSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22\, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25\, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27\, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa184-27-surgents-guide-and-update-to-compilations-reviews-and-preparations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T054016 CREATED:20260612T222209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T050913Z UID:10006015-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA208/27) Surgent's Proven Controls to Steer You Clear of Fraud DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEvery organization in the world will fall victim to fraud. This course will cover the means and methods available to reduce the prevalence of fraud. We will also discuss the controls that victim organizations employ in order to seek improvements for our own organizations. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on preventing fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters – and who wish to improve anti-fraud controls \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the prevalence of fraud\n Grasp the importance of an internal control environment\n Recognize potential signs of fraudulent behavior\n See that there are many layers involved in fraud defense\n Anticipate a new environment ripe for fraudulent claims and reports\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations Deviant workplace behavior Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social\, environmental\, governance\, and equity/inclusion reports and audits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa208-27-surgents-proven-controls-to-steer-you-clear-of-fraud/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR