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(SSAA249/27) Surgent’s Preparation and Compilation Engagements Under the SSARS

Be the go-to person on financial statement compilation and preparation engagements. Specifically designed for those performing preparation and compilation engagements, this course will provide you with a hands-on application for performing preparation and compilation engagements under AR-C Section 70 and 80, respectively. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21, Clarification...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSOT111/27) Surgent’s Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers

This course covers basic legal principles that every accountant should be familiar with to avoid common legal disputes and costly litigation. By analyzing business law issues from the standpoint and background of accountants and auditors, this course will help you develop an approach to client and practice issues with a sensitivity and appreciation for potential...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX216/27) Surgent’s Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals

The objective of this course is to train new staff accountants, data processing employees, paraprofessionals, and bookkeepers to prepare a moderately complex federal individual income tax return (Form 1040). Over the years, thousands of new staff have received practical, hands-on experience to become familiar with tax forms. This course covers the latest tax law changes,...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX189/27) Surgent’s What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare

Tax advisors often receive questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program that clients are most interested in. If...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTE121/27) Surgent’s IT Systems and Data Management

Explore the critical intersections between information technology (IT) systems and data management through this specialized CPE course for accounting professionals. This session covers business resiliency and disaster recovery strategies, change management processes, and much more. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to enhance their organization's IT framework while ensuring robust data...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX322/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/5/22)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX263/27) Surgent’s Top Ten Questions from Partnership Clients Regarding the Section 754 Election

This program is an in-depth analysis of the Section 754 election and the two adjustments associated with the election under Section 743(b) and Section 734(b). The 754 election is a highly technical provision that provides great tax benefits to the owners of the partnership, and particularly in the case of Section 743(b), a new partner....

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX255/27) Surgent’s Strategies for Maximizing Social Security Benefits

As the population of the United States ages, tax practitioners will be asked to advise their individual clients with respect to when they should begin to take Social Security benefits. This program will provide you with the background to knowledgeably discuss the benefit options available to Social Security beneficiaries and the alternative payment options available...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA128/27) Surgent’s Evaluating Sufficiency and Appropriateness of Audit Evidence

During a financial statement audit the auditor obtains an understanding of the entity and its environment (including its internal control), performs a risk assessment and from that work designs substantive procedures that will be responsive to the level of risk assessed. At the end of the audit, the auditor assesses the sufficiency and appropriateness of...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX128/27) The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent

This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTE104/27) Surgent’s Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response

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...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSOT113/27) Surgent’s Business Law for Small Business Owners

One of the most intimidating aspects of going into business for yourself is compliance. Tax, employment, and regulatory laws are difficult to navigate, so it often falls on the CPA to know the basics in these areas to help their clients avoid costly litigation. In this course, we will cover basic compliance areas for small...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX344/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/18/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX337/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/23/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX281/27) Surgent’s Tax Update for Client Advisory Services

Client advisory services (CAS) professionals are becoming a more integral part of the operations of any CPA firm. As such, they must stay on top of changing tax law. In this course, we will explore tax changes in areas CAS professionals are involved with - information reporting, payroll tax issues, and tax credit and deduction...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTE132/27) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Formulas, M Language, and Error Handling

Even for experienced Excel users, there is a learning curve to using formulas in Power Query (Excel version). This course presents the fundamentals of this concept. In addition, this webinar introduces users to the "M" language in Power Query, as well as types of errors that users may encounter. Hands-on examples reinforce all of these...

Non Member: $70
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX338/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/30/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA118/27) Surgent’s Reviewing Audit Workpapers

Audit documentation provides the principal support for the independent auditor's report. Therefore, it is important that workpapers meet professional standards. Anything less could result in peer or regulatory review deficiencies at as a worse case, lawsuits when fraud occurs at a company. The auditor is not responsible for identifying fraud. But the auditor is responsible...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX360/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour: Implications of the 2024 Election Results (Original Air Date: 11/7/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX273/27) Surgent’s U.S. Taxation of Foreign Corporations: A Case Study Approach

This course is a case study designed to provide a comprehensive overview of U.S. taxation of a foreign corporation. Using a specific example, the course will walk through step-by-step mechanics on how to calculate the income inclusions and foreign tax credits under tested income (formerly known as global intangible low-taxed income or GILTI), Subpart F,...

Non Member: $135
Credit Hours: 3

(SSTX301/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 8/26/21)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA230/27) Surgent’s Internal Controls, COSO, and COVID-19

Companies that fall victim to fraud schemes need to reassess internal controls in order to prevent future fraudulent activity. In this course, we will review the 18 most prevalent internal controls that should be present (as well as designed and operating effectively) in order to prevent future frauds. These controls are taken from Association of...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX226/27) Surgent’s New and Expanded Tax Benefits Associated with Section 1202 – Qualified Small Business Stock

This program reviews and analyzes the important changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to qualified small business stock (QSBS) covered under Section 1202. Effective for stock issued after July 4, 2025, there are important changes that make Section 1202 much more appealing to clients willing to run the risks associated with...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA253/27) Surgent’s Applying the Yellow Book to a Financial Statement Audit

Knowing just a little about the Yellow Book can hurt you! It is important to have a thorough understanding of the standards. This course covers the Yellow Book financial auditing requirements and prepares you to excel in applying the standards. You will learn precisely what the Yellow Book does and does not require auditors to...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX328/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 6/16/22)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTE151/27) Surgent’s The 10 Must-Know Excel Features

Transform your Excel skills with our comprehensive training program, designed for users at all levels seeking to master the full suite of Excel capabilities. From powerful data analysis tools like PivotTables and advanced functions such as XLOOKUP, to the nuances of data validations and conditional formatting, this course offers a deep dive into Excel's most...

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA176/27) Surgent’s Controllership Skills Update: Risk Management

The most recent recession and its fallout, weather (look at 2017), process and product failures, and unethical behavior have again highlighted failures by numerous organizations in identifying and managing risk. The size and reputation of organizations proved not to be the key to success. Again, we saw that failures can result in areas/industries thought to...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX334/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/2/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSOT131/27) Surgent’s Hiring and Firing of Employees – What You Can and Cannot Do

There are numerous federal laws that restrict what businesses can do in terms of hiring and firing employees. Many of these laws impose significant penalties if employers violate them. Accordingly, it is crucial that all employers and their professional advisors understand these laws and apply them to their employment practices.

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX150/27) Surgent’s Tax Reporting for Executive Compensation

This comprehensive course delves into the intricate world of executive compensation, focusing on the taxation and reporting procedures for various types of compensation arrangements. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the key differences between incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified stock options (NQSOs), as well as the tax treatment and reporting requirements for restricted...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX369/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/8/25)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX342/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 6/27/24)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX377/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/17/25)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTE147/27) Surgent’s Excel for Staff Level 2 – Getting More Out of Excel

Excel can do so many things, but what are some of the features that can really help accountants take their Excel skills to the next level? This course is designed to explore them. To learn ALL the capabilities of Excel would take hundreds of hours of training, so this 2-hour course is designed to give...

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSOT103/27) Surgent’s Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors

This one-day course will teach effective skills for coaching and training employees. You'll learn how to identify the characteristics of effective coaches and develop coaching strategies to support and assist your team, with the goal of helping them improve morale, productivity and quality. And, you'll learn a five-step approach for giving constructive criticism while managing...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX388/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/16/25)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSOT153/27) Surgent’s Time Management for Professionals

The phrase "time management" is misleading. No one manages time. Instead, we manage events in our lives which consume time. Like money, time is both finite and valuable; it should be budgeted and used wisely. Those individuals who "manage" or budget their time wisely often are more productive, less stressed, and able to achieve their...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTE127/27) Surgent’s Create Visuals in Power BI to Successfully Analyze Data

Unlock the full potential of your data with this cutting-edge course. Designed to span a focused, four-hour session, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of data visualization using the powerful tools of Microsoft Power BI Desktop and PowerBI.com. Whether you're a business professional, a budding data analyst, or simply someone interested in...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTE102/27) Surgent’s Introduction to AI in Accounting

This course introduces the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI's relevance to accounting. Participants will explore various AI applications and understand the benefits, challenges, and future trends associated with AI integration in accounting. Case studies of successful AI implementation in accounting firms are included to enhance learning.

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX240/27) Surgent’s Understanding S Corporation Taxation: Shareholder Basis, AAA, and Retained Earnings

Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. Given the rising popularity of S corporations, understanding how shareholder basis and the equity section of the balance sheet work together for tax purposes is imperative for...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTE134/27) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Introduction and First Connection

This course is designed for the Excel user to begin their data analytics journey with an introduction to a product created for their skill set: Power Query, using the Excel version. Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a user-friendly interface that enables the Excel user to...

Non Member: $70
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX368/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/1/25)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA206/27) Surgent’s Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them

George Washington once wrote, "We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience." The cost of fraud, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits, is too severe not to learn and profit from. In this course, we will look...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA143/27) Surgent’s Annual Accounting and Auditing Update

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...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX214/27) Surgent’s Taxation of Partnership Distributions and Sales of Partnership Interests

This program focuses on two parts of Subchapter K, partnership distributions and sales of partnership interests - topics that tax practitioners are often asked about by clients.Tax practitioners are called upon to advise both the partnership which makes distributions and the partners receiving the distributions regarding the tax consequences of these transactions. Additionally, tax practitioners...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX316/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/13/21)

As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSOT157/27) Surgent’s Work-Life Balance: Maximizing Productivity and Understanding Related Tax Issues

Working as a financial professional is an accomplishment that offers the potential for a good salary with long-term growth. Despite being a sought-after career, studies show that being overworked is the greatest source of anxiety and dissatisfaction among financial professionals. Left unchecked, a life centered exclusively around the demands of work can be both physically...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA101/27) Surgent’s Fundamentals of Internal Controls

Obtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment is critical part of assessing the risk of material misstatement. The auditor obtains an understanding of internal controls by evaluating the design and implementation of key controls over relevant systems as well as entity level and financial reporting controls. This module will provide the participant with...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSET102/27) Surgent’s Ethics for Tax Professionals

The purpose of this program is to discuss the ethical mandates that govern the conduct of tax practitioners. The program focuses on the ethical pronouncements of the IRS in Circular 230, as well as the preparer penalty provisions set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. Please note: This ethics course does not cover state-specific issues...

Non Member: $150
Credit Hours: 2