BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260807T001213Z CREATED:20260807T001212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001213Z UID:10006675-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA101/27) Surgent's Fundamentals of Internal Controls DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nObtaining 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 an understanding of how to perform the work and document the understanding. Participants may also want to register for the audit skills module on testing internal controls. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nProfessionals new to evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\n\nDiscuss the evolution of Internal Controls \n Discuss the five of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework\n Document the auditor’s understanding of a systems description narrative\n Understand the requirements when systems are outsourced to a third party\n Identify controls that are responsive to the risk of fraud \n\nMajor Subjects\nGaining an understanding of the evolution of internal controls Components of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework Approaches for documenting and evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting Critical elements of entity-level and transactional-level controls covering all assertions Internal controls that are responsive to the risk of fraud Case studies related to identifying deficiencies in internal control documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa101-27-surgents-fundamentals-of-internal-controls/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001309Z CREATED:20260807T001308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001309Z UID:10006677-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA271/27) Surgent's Accounting\, Audit\, and Attest Update for Practitioners with Small-Business Clients DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically tailored for practitioners who not only perform audits but also provide other attest and non-attest services to small and medium-sized businesses\, this course is a comprehensive update covering recently issued accounting\, auditing\, and SSARS standards\, including SAS 145 and the quality management standards\, as well as other professional guidance impacting small and medium-sized business accountants. The course uses practical examples and illustrations to help you understand and apply the new guidance. Following the release of the FASB’s final PIR report for ASC 606\, Revenue\, in December of 2024\, we do a deep dive into the complex revenue recognition standard and findings of the PIR report\, review common special purpose frameworks\, and discuss the new quality management standards for audits and SSARS engagements. This course will get you up to speed on the things that are most important to your small and medium-sized clients. \nDesigned For\nPractitioners at all levels who provide nonaudit and nonattest services to small and medium-sized businesses desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard-setter activities and professional guidance \nObjectives\n\nKeep abreast of current private company standard-setting activities of the PCC\n Review recently issued accounting and non-audit attestation pronouncements and hot topics\n Understand the key findings in the FASB’s PIR report on ASC 606 and the major provisions within the standard\n Understand new guidance applicable to auditing\, SSARS\, and attest engagements\n Be aware of other important guidance affecting small and medium-sized business practitioners\n\nMajor Subjects\nPrivate company standard-setting activities Small and medium-sized business-related ASUs Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for ASC 606 FASB ASC 606\, revenue from contracts with customers Special purpose frameworks – cash\, modified cash\, and tax basis Common small and medium-sized business financial statement errors and deficiencies New and upcoming SSARS\, SAS\, and SSAE standards SAS 145 AICPA Quality Management Standards (SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa271-27-surgents-accounting-audit-and-attest-update-for-practitioners-with-small-business-clients/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001424Z CREATED:20260807T001424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001424Z UID:10006678-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSET102/27) Surgent's Ethics for Tax Professionals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe 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 and so is not applicable in states that require ethics courses to include specific state laws and regulations. Please check with your state board prior to registering for this program if you are in doubt about whether this program satisfies your state’s ethics requirements. \nDesigned For\nAny tax practitioner who wishes to be informed or updated with respect to the Circular 230 rules of conduct that apply to tax return preparers \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand how Circular 230 addresses the more commonly encountered ethical questions tax return preparers face in practice on a regular basis\n\nMajor Subjects\nWhat does practicing before the IRS mean? Who may practice before the IRS? What should a tax preparer do if he or she has knowledge of a client’s omission of income from a tax return? May a tax preparer rely on the work of other tax return preparers? May a tax preparer rely on and use client-provided information? Standards associated with giving advice to clients Abolition of the disclaimer requirement When must a tax preparer examine a client’s books and records? \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sset102-27-surgents-ethics-for-tax-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001510Z CREATED:20260807T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001510Z UID:10006680-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT142/27) Surgent's Reasonable Suspicion DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nGiven the opioid epidemic and the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in a growing number of states\, many employers are concerned about the impact drugs and alcohol may be having on the safety and security of their workplaces. Reasonable suspicion testing is among the best ways for employers to identify whether an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while working. This webinar explores what managers and supervisors need to know to implement a Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy. \nDesigned For\nHuman resources professionals and managers \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use\, including withdrawal symptoms \n Understand how to help enforce the company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy through reasonable suspicion testing\n Explain the steps for observing\, documenting\, interviewing\, and referring employees for testing based upon reasonable suspicion \n\nMajor Subjects\nThe psychosocial\, physiological\, and behavioral aspects of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace The impact of drug and alcohol abuse on workplace safety The possible connection between performance issues and drug or alcohol abuse The role of documentation in reasonable suspicion testing Confidentiality concerns in the testing process \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot142-27-surgents-reasonable-suspicion/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001619Z CREATED:20260807T001619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001619Z UID:10006684-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX154/27) Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen exit planning\, it is important to weigh various issues\, including tax implications\, to achieve an effective management and/or ownership change. Many envision tax-free reorganizations being the most preferable structure to avoid capital gains tax\, but the opportunities come at a cost to the seller. This course will provide a well-rounded discussion of the various strategies to consider when advising on exiting a business. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in industry and public accounting who want to gain an understanding of exit planning considerations for their clients \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand key issues regarding exit planning \n Discuss tax implications of exit planning strategies\n Compare exit planning between entity types (C corporations\, S corporations\, partnerships\, etc.)\n\nMajor Subjects\nGain exclusion and tax-free reorganization planning Gain exclusion with sales of C corporation stock – Section 1202 Deferral of gain with installment reporting Gain planning with partnerships Basis planning – basis step-up at death\, gifts of interests to family Restructuring the business entity – C vs. S corporation\, partnerships\, LLCs Real estate planning – retention vs sales\, like-kind exchanges Employee stock ownership plans – special tax incentives Employee benefit planning with ownership change Taxes other than the federal income tax – state tax\, estate\, gift and generation-skipping taxes\, and property taxes Prospects for tax law change \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx154-27-surgents-a-complete-tax-guide-to-exit-planning/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001625Z CREATED:20260807T001625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001625Z UID:10006685-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX221/27) Surgent's Estate and Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClients think that estate planning only applies to the very rich. In truth\, there are many issues of critical concern for which the middle-income client needs to plan. This course is a must-attend for all Accounting and Financial Professionals who work with middle-income clients and are looking for ways to provide additional quality services. Continually updated with the latest guidance. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Financial Professionals who advise clients on estate tax planning \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand estate planning issues unrelated to federal tax planning\n Inventory the documents relevant to estate preservation\n Understand methods of providing for children and the spouse\n\nMajor Subjects\nComprehensive coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act SECURE 2.0 updates More than 20 documents that should be reviewed that are neither a will nor trust Applicable rates\, and tactics that may be used to minimize them Reducing the impact of ancillary administration Provisions you need in a will When a trust is needed for children Durable powers of attorney\, for financial matters and for healthcare Realistic retirement goals Management of insurance: liability\, disability\, and life Dealing with marriage and divorce Titling assets effectively Developments relative to estate tax\, and the implications for planning \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx221-27-surgents-estate-and-life-planning-issues-for-the-middle-income-client/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001915Z CREATED:20260807T001913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001915Z UID:10006688-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT148/27) Surgent's Securing a Comfortable Retirement in the Age of Spending DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course gives CPAs the knowledge to help their clients plan for retirement by evaluating how much retirement income will be required and strategizing about how to reach retirement goals. \nDesigned For\nCPAs looking to advise clients on retirement planning\, and CPAs looking for effective strategies for their own retirement \nObjectives\n\nHelp clients determine how much retirement income is necessary for the desired retirement lifestyle\n Identify resources available for retirement\n Explain how budgeting can determine retirement resources\n Understand how to build the three-legged retirement stool through employer retirement\, savings\, and Social Security\n Understand the need for Plan B when the ideal retirement goal is not achievable\n Explain ways that clients can convert the equity in a home to retirement income\n Explain how the value of a small business can be converted to retirement income\n Explain survival possibilities and how first-to-die and last-to-die survival probabilities are used in retirement planning for married couples\n Understand timing regarding the use of taxable retirement funds and nontaxable funds\, as well as strategies to minimize income tax on Social Security\n Recognize the role of various investment types\, such as life insurance\, annuities\, mutual funds\, equity holdings\, and bonds in retirement planning\n Summarize key points of recent research on the sustainability of retirement income and maintenance of desired retirement lifestyles\n\nMajor Subjects\nRetirement planning using variables such as desired lifestyle\, travel plans\, housing plans\, medical needs\, and family needs to customize a retirement plan unique to the client Using a residence and other real estate as retirement assets through equity and rent Using a small business as a retirement resource through creative retirement plans Overview of asset allocation\, portfolio management\, portfolio rebalancing\, and investment selection concepts\, before and after retirement The three-legged retirement stool: employer retirement\, savings\, and Social Security Planning with the new retirement provisions of SECURE Act 2.0 Updates introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Distribution/asset liquidation planning Analysis of the most current/important research on retirement planning and sustaining retirement income levels \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot148-27-surgents-securing-a-comfortable-retirement-in-the-age-of-spending/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T001927Z CREATED:20260807T001925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T001927Z UID:10006689-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX149/27) Surgent's Making Sense of Essential OBBBA Provisions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen clients ask questions about the impact of new tax legislation embodied in OBBBA\, it is important that accounting and finance practitioners can reply with accurate and relevant planning strategies. This program prepares accounting and finance practitioners with the knowledge and insights to help their clients apply the new law to their advantage.This program is an introduction and review of some of these critical changes and their impact on individual and business taxpayers. By taking this program\, accounting and finance practitioners will have a broader\, deeper understanding of many of the OBBBA changes that impact their clients. This course is a two-hour review and analysis of what we consider some of the most important changes from the OBBBA impacting clients and perhaps their businesses. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals who wish to be informed for their own knowledge or who will be advising clients regarding the tax changes brought about by the OBBBA \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the many new tax changes taking place as a result of OBBBA\n Advise clients with regard to planning strategies they could profitably adopt in light of the OBBBA changes\n\nMajor Subjects\nBonus and Section 179 depreciation Depreciation of qualified production property The business interest deduction Tax on excess compensation within tax-exempt organizations Excise tax on investment income of private colleges ABLE accounts and the Saver’s Credit Child Tax Credit Casualty losses Other crucial OBBBA provisions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx149-27-surgents-making-sense-of-essential-obbba-provisions/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T002014Z CREATED:20260807T002014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002014Z UID:10006690-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX152/27) Surgent's IRS Tax Examinations and Hot Issues DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe IRS began replenishing its workforce with the additional funding only to have to terminate workers or lay them off due to mandated federal workforce reductions. The IRS trains its audit workforce by examining the tax returns of individuals and small businesses. As the IRS continues to examine tax returns\, Accounting\, Tax\, and Financial Professionals need clients to understand the need for documentation and procedures to substantiate what IRS examiners are pursuing. Learn the high audit risk areas and ways to help clients survive an IRS audit with little or no change. It is critical for Accounting\, Tax\, and Financial Professionals in public accounting to understand the risk to clients and to themselves in tax return preparation and planning since the IRS continues to increase its audit coverage and is examining more taxpayers than it has in the recent past. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals in public practice who prepare tax returns and represent their clients on IRS examinations \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the IRS process for selecting returns for examination\n Identify the types of returns the IRS is examining\n Understand the hot examination issues that the IRS is focusing on to help clients reduce their exposure to additional tax assessments\n Determine if your client is a victim of tax-related identity theft\n Determine strategies and procedures to resolve examinations with IRS examiners and present your clients’ tax positions in the best light possible\n\nMajor Subjects\nCriteria that the IRS uses to select returns for examination Substantiation requirements for travel\, charitable contributions\, vehicles\, meals\, virtual currency considerations\, and tax-related identity theft Understanding worker classification determinations on who is an employee and who is an independent contractor Distinguishing S corporation officer’s reasonable compensation issues How the IRS holds persons other than an employer liable for unpaid payroll taxes\, a.k.a.\, the trust fund recovery penalty Tax-related identity theft procedures \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx152-27-surgents-irs-tax-examinations-and-hot-issues/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T002611Z CREATED:20260807T002611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002611Z UID:10006698-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA221/27) Surgent's GAAP Hot Topics - What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an overview of several of the key accounting and reporting topics within U.S. GAAP. This includes a discussion of accounting for business combinations\, revenue recognition principles\, and leasing transactions. This course also addresses topics such as goodwill impairment\, segment reporting\, how to account for software (both internal-use and for resale) as well as requirements related to accounting changes and error corrections. \nDesigned For\nFinancial practitioners who want an overview of the key accounting and reporting topics within U.S. GAAP \nObjectives\n\nRecognize financial statement disclosures related to business combinations\n List the five steps involved in the new revenue recognition model\n Determine whether an arrangement contains a lease\n Identify the recognition requirements related to goodwill\n Identify key characteristics of operating segments\n Distinguish between software that is considered internal-use and not considered internal-use\n Differentiate between the requirements for the different types of accounting changes\n Recognize examples of different types of non-GAAP financial measures\n\nMajor Subjects\nAn overview of key accounting and reporting topics within U.S. GAAP A discussion of accounting for business combinations\, revenue recognition principles\, and leasing transfers Goodwill impairment\, segment reporting\, and how to account for software Requirements related to accounting changes and error corrections \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa221-27-surgents-gaap-hot-topics-what-you-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T002612Z CREATED:20260807T002612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002612Z UID:10006699-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX158/27) 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/sstx158-27-surgents-four-tiers-of-loss-limitations-a-guide-to-the-rules-for-pass-through-entities/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T002722Z CREATED:20260807T002721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002722Z UID:10006700-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX184/27) Surgent's Schedules K-2 and K-3: Preparation of Forms DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMany partnerships and S corporations are now required to complete the voluminous Schedules K-2 and K-3 to report foreign-related tax information. Updated for the 2025 tax year\, this course is an essential guide for tax preparers on how to tackle the preparation of these forms. Understanding and preparing these forms requires a basic knowledge of various international tax topics\, including sourcing of income\, foreign tax credit income categories\, effectively connected income\, and fixed\, determinable\, annual\, or periodical (FDAP) income. The course includes a brief discussion of key international tax concepts\, a detailed walk-through of what information is required to be reported in different parts of the schedules\, and practical advice from the field. The course also includes three comprehensive case studies on how the form should be completed for operating\, real estate rental\, and investment partnerships.Please note: Surgent also offers a companion course\, “Schedules K-2 and K-3: Filing Requirements” (KFR2). \nDesigned For\nAny tax practitioner preparing or reviewing relevant partnership and S corporation tax returns \nObjectives\n\nIdentify and understand what information is required to be reported on Schedules K-2 and K-3\n\nMajor Subjects\nHow to read and complete Parts II and III for Foreign Tax Credit Understand attachment requirements in Part I Practical tips on how to tackle Parts IV and IX for corporate partners How to correctly fill out Part X for foreign partners Comprehensive examples for operating\, real estate rental\, and investment partnerships with filled-in sample forms \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx184-27-surgents-schedules-k-2-and-k-3-preparation-of-forms/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T002726Z CREATED:20260807T002725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002726Z UID:10006701-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA202/27) Surgent's How Can I Spot Fraud? A Review of Fraud Detection and Prevention Techniques DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course will discuss what to do if you suspect fraud within your organization. The HealthSouth fraud case is presented as a means of understanding how the fraud was committed\, and ways in which it could have been prevented. This is the second of five 2-hour courses in Surgent’s Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures\, animated videos\, and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud. \nDesigned For\nProfessionals who want to learn how to recognize and prevent fraud in their business \nObjectives\n\nRecognize ways to detect and prevent fraud in your organization\n\nMajor Subjects\nCommon fraud prevention strategies Common fraud detection methods \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa202-27-surgents-how-can-i-spot-fraud-a-review-of-fraud-detection-and-prevention-techniques/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003238Z CREATED:20260807T003232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003238Z UID:10006705-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM104/27) Surgent's CFOs as Leaders of Organizational Change: Driving Innovation and Navigating Economic Uncertainties – Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis engaging panel discussion will explore the evolving role of CFOs as strategic leaders of organizational change. As companies face unprecedented challenges – economic shifts\, technological advancements\, and the increasing need for innovation – CFOs are stepping beyond traditional financial stewardship to become catalysts for transformation. The panel will be facilitated by Surgent’s Accounting and Auditing Content Developer\, Cory Ng and will feature Avia Yudalevich and Landon Cortenbach\, two leading CFOs from diverse industries. They will share their insights and experiences in driving innovation\, enhancing operational efficiencies\, managing financial risks\, and navigating economic uncertainties. This session will provide insights into the strategic decision-making processes CFOs employ to steer companies through challenges\, while also seizing opportunities for growth. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners\, CPAs\, CFOs\, financial executives\, and senior management professionals involved in or aspiring to lead organizational change \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the evolving role of CFOs as leaders of organizational change and innovation\n Identify key strategies CFOs use to navigate economic uncertainties and drive business resilience\n Evaluate risk management strategies and frameworks that support organizational resilience\n Explore the role of technology and innovation in the financial decision-making process led by CFOs\n Understand the leadership skills necessary for CFOs to act as agents of change in their organizations\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe CFO’s expanding role in organizational leadership Leading innovation in finance and beyond Navigating economic challenges and uncertainties Effective risk management frameworks for CFOs CFOs as agents of change: aligning finance with broader organizational strategy The intersection of finance\, technology\, and innovation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm104-27-surgents-cfos-as-leaders-of-organizational-change-driving-innovation-and-navigating-economic-uncertainties-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003418Z CREATED:20260807T003418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003418Z UID:10006706-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX303/27) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 8/12/21) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs 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 our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS\, along with other state and federal regulators\, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed\, dissected\, and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick\, concise format. Each week\, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. Please Note: CFP credit is not available for this course in 2021. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nChild Tax Credit update (as of 8/12/21) Revenue Procedure 2021-33 How to use an annuity What tax practitioners need to be aware of regarding the Champlain Towers condo collapse \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx303-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-8-12-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003439Z CREATED:20260807T003438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003439Z UID:10006708-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT162/27) Surgent's Yellow Book and Single Audits: How to Stay in Good Graces and Out of Bad Places with Your Peer Reviewer DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIf you perform Yellow Book audits and/or single audits\, it is a given that a peer reviewer will be looking at your work on those engagements! Why fret and sweat about what peer reviewers are going to be looking for? In this course\, we will explore the key audit requirements that peer reviewers focus on\, how the auditor complies with those requirements\, and common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits. This course will help you proceed and succeed in your Yellow Book and single audits! \nDesigned For\nNot-for-profit and government auditors \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand what peer reviewers look at (and don’t look at) when reviewing Yellow Book and single audits\n Apply some of the best practices and avoid some of the worst habits seen in audits of governments and not-for-profits\n Skillfully apply today’s Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance requirements\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe key requirements and audit areas that peer reviewers hone in on when reviewing Yellow Book and single audit engagements Avoiding common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits How to improve your performance on Yellow Book and single audits while staying in good graces with your peer reviewer \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot162-27-surgents-yellow-book-and-single-audits-how-to-stay-in-good-graces-and-out-of-bad-places-with-your-peer-reviewer/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003448Z CREATED:20260807T003447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003448Z UID:10006709-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX353/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/19/24) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs 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 our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients.Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners’ personal finances and those of their clients.Every financial professional will benefit from this series. \nDesigned For\nFinancial professionals who wish to be up to speed on the latest news affecting themselves and their clients \nObjectives\n\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry\n\nMajor Subjects\nDiscussion of the continuing struggle for FAFSA simplification Form 1099-K and crowdfunding online Anti-money laundering regulations for residential real estate transfers An overview of the expiring TCJA provisions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx353-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-9-19-24/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003713Z CREATED:20260807T003713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003713Z UID:10006713-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTE113/27) Surgent's Excel: The Data Tools for Analysis - Power Query and Power Pivot DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith the Power BI ecosystem\, a complete business intelligence solution\, your company can begin the data analytics journey with Excel. Excel contains two data tools of the Power BI ecosystem to begin developing data skills: Power Query and Power Pivot. Beginning your data journey with an application your business users are already familiar with will increase your chances of success in your company’s data goals.This course will demonstrate the capabilities of Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel. \nDesigned For\nAnyone who wants to understand how you can begin your data analytics journey with the data tools available in Excel \nObjectives\n\nExplain the data tools available in Excel\n Locate Power Query and Power Pivot in Excel\n Be well versed in the important points of Power Query and Power Pivot\n Understand why starting with Excel in implementing data analytics is a smart choice\n\nMajor Subjects\nDemonstration in Excel: where to locate the data tools of Power Query and Power Pivot Data skills demonstrated: data preparation and data modeling Demonstrations in Power Query – the Extract Transform and Load tool for data preparation of the Power BI ecosystem\, including data sources Power Query can connect to transformations; load options; operations; and sample of use cases Demonstrations in Power Pivot\, the data modeling tool of the Power BI ecosystem\, including query organization; custom columns; parameters; and database capabilities \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sste113-27-surgents-excel-the-data-tools-for-analysis-power-query-and-power-pivot/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003718Z CREATED:20260807T003718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003718Z UID:10006714-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX115/27) Surgent's Technical Business Practice Issues and Tax Forms for Experienced Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDon’t let the title frighten you. It is critical that staff be trained on the increasingly complex forms-related issues that challenge them each busy season. This course will help experienced staff focus on the essential amidst the cacophony of IRS and legislative changes and avoid costly mistakes.This course brings to the forefront advanced preparation issues\, from individual returns to flow-through entities such as S corporations\, LLCs\, and partnerships. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals who are involved in planning\, preparing\, or reviewing complex returns \nObjectives\n\nProperly complete several tax forms related to certain advanced technical issues which arise in preparing Forms 1065 and 1120-S\n Understand advanced technical practice issues facing practitioners today\n\nMajor Subjects\nBonus depreciation and Section 179 changes under the OBBBA Schedules K-2 and K-3 and filing exceptions Form 7203; IRS Tax Pro Account; IRS modernization initiatives Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) Identity Theft warnings;; IRS guidance for the marijuana industry; Recycled Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation; Form 1065 steps for reporting capital; Centralized audit regime; late filing penalties and small partnership relief; Substance over Form argument of shareholder loans; Advanced study of At-Risk loans; Employer W-2 correction requests; Don’t get caught watching the paint dry — What is hot and new; What is terminating S corporations today?; Special allocation issues of Section 704; Final regulations for allocating depreciation recapture to partners and members of LLCs; \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx115-27-surgents-technical-business-practice-issues-and-tax-forms-for-experienced-practitioners/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003722Z CREATED:20260807T003722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003722Z UID:10006715-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM105/27) Surgent's Mastering Client Management for Accounting and Finance Professionals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDo you want to build stronger relationships with your clients\, improve client retention\, and drive growth in your practice? This course delves into the essential strategies for effective client management in today’s competitive landscape.Client relationships\, like any relationship\, can be challenging to manage. Miscommunication\, differing work styles\, and unrealistic expectations are some of the challenges accounting and finance professionals routinely encounter. However\, when accounting clients and members of your team are on the same page\, client loyalty and profitability improve while conflict is minimized. This webinar explores proven strategies to improve relationships between accounting and finance professionals and their clients. \nDesigned For\nAnyone in the accounting or financial service professions who seeks to gain a better understanding of strategies to improve client relationships \nObjectives\n\nIdentify and manage client risks and expectations\n Develop strategies for boosting client satisfaction and loyalty\n Understand client management best practices\n Develop practical skills to build stronger client relationships and improve client satisfaction\n Leverage technology to enhance your client service capabilities\n Discover strategies to optimize client retention and drive growth in your practice\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe evolving landscape of client expectations in the accounting profession Building strong and lasting client relationships through effective communication\, empathy\, and proactive service Implementing efficient client onboarding and engagement processes Leveraging technology to streamline communication\, enhance collaboration\, and deliver personalized service Effectively resolving client concerns and complaints Utilizing client feedback to continually improve your practice \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm105-27-surgents-mastering-client-management-for-accounting-and-finance-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T003823Z CREATED:20260807T003823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T003823Z UID:10006716-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX118/27) Surgent's Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes That Can Wipe Out Retirement Savings DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nYears of growth in a retirement account can be wiped out by one mistake. As such\, retirement account owners and their advisors should take care to ensure that IRAs are operated in compliance with the governing regulations. This includes ensuring that distributions are handled properly\, and that movement of retirement assets\, including between IRAs and employer plans\, does not violate the limitations that apply. \nDesigned For\nAll practitioners advising clients on these complex issues \nObjectives\n\nIdentify penalties that can apply to distributions\, and how they can be avoided\n Help clients avoid the portability mistakes that can result in unintended tax consequences\n Move inherited retirement assets in a manner that preserves tax deferred status\n Help clients avoid ineligible contributions\n Explain the operational and compliance requirements for Roth IRA conversions\n\nMajor Subjects\nCoverage of applicable rules from SECURE Act 2.0 The 10% penalty Net unrealized appreciation of employer securities Roth IRA conversions Rollovers and the limitations Direct rollovers vs indirect rollovers\, and tax withholding; Beneficiary portability rules When a Roth IRA distribution is qualified to be tax-free Excess contributions and the 6% excise tax \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx118-27-surgents-avoiding-the-top-10-mistakes-that-can-wipe-out-retirement-savings/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004025Z CREATED:20260807T004025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004025Z UID:10006721-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX253/27) 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/sstx253-27-surgents-forms-1120-s-and-1065-return-review-boot-camp-for-new-and-experienced-reviewers/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004027Z CREATED:20260807T004027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004027Z UID:10006722-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTE101/27) Surgent's Agentic AI Foundations for Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nDesigned For\nCPAs\, CFOs\, controllers\, finance managers\, CITP/CISA holders or aspirants\, and professionals interested in the impact of agentic systems on finance and management accounting \nObjectives\n\nDefine agentic AI and differentiate it from generative AI and RPA\n Identify core use cases of agentic AI in finance and accounting\, including scenario modeling and financial close automation\n Recognize the potential benefits and risks of deploying autonomous agents in financial workflows\n Understand global regulatory frameworks that govern agentic AI\n Assess the role of the accounting professional in ensuring responsible AI adoption\n\nMajor Subjects\nEvolution from RPA to agentic AI (PRAL cycle: perceive\, reason\, act\, and learn) Use cases in financial reporting and decision support Platform overview: simulating agents with ChatGPT; enterprise examples from IBM watsonx\, Microsoft Copilot\, and UiPath Global regulation: EU AI Act\, U.S. Executive Order\, AICPA Code of Conduct Ethical considerations and professional skepticism in autonomous systems \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sste101-27-surgents-agentic-ai-foundations-for-finance-and-accounting/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004112Z CREATED:20260807T004112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004112Z UID:10006723-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA165/27) Surgent's The Most Critical Challenges in Governmental Accounting Today DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith the constant churning of governmental accounting standards\, now is the time to know more than just what the standards say; we need to know what they mean and how they will affect governmental entities. This course is designed to do just that! The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the most critical challenges in governmental accounting today. \nDesigned For\nGovernmental industry professionals and auditors \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the critical changes occurring in governmental accounting today\n Skillfully implement today’s most challenging GASB standards\n More effectively audit governmental entities through superior knowledge of key accounting issues\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe implementation of GASB No. 101 on compensated absences GASB No. 103 addressing improvements to the financial reporting model The application of GASB No. 102 on certain risk disclosures and GASB No. 104 on disclosure of certain capital assets \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa165-27-surgents-the-most-critical-challenges-in-governmental-accounting-today/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004114Z CREATED:20260807T004113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004114Z UID:10006724-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX246/27) Surgent's Update on the SECURE 2.0 Act DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides a comprehensive analysis of the SECURE 2.0 Act. The principal focus of the Act is to expand retirement coverage and increase retirement savings. As such\, the Act has many important changes relating to IRAs and qualified plans. This legislation alters the landscape of retirement planning for taxpayers of all ages. Make sure you are up to date with the latest information available in order to effectively advise your clients on these important changes. \nDesigned For\nAny accounting and finance practitioner advising clients with respect to new pension and other changes brought about by the SECURE 2.0 Act \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the latest nuts and bolts rules on retirement for yourself and your accounting and finance clients\n Competently discuss the current state of retirement planning with your accounting and finance clients\n\nMajor Subjects\nAutomatic enrollment requirements for 401(k) plans Change in the credit for small employer pension plan startup costs $2\,000 saver’s match Changes in pooled employer plans Multiple employer 403(b) plans Increase in age for required beginning date for mandatory distributions Indexing IRA catch-up limit Higher catch-up limit to apply at age 60\, 61\, 62\, and 63 Treatment of student loan payments as elective deferrals for purposes of matching contributions Application of credit for small employer pension startup costs to employers who join an existing plan Small immediate financial incentives for contributing to a plan Withdrawals for certain emergency expenses Starter 401(k) plans for employers with no retirement plans Improving coverage for part-time workers Recovery of retirement plan overpayments Tax treatment of IRAs involved in a prohibited transaction Clarification of substantially equal periodic payment rule \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx246-27-surgents-update-on-the-secure-2-0-act/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004120Z CREATED:20260807T004119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004120Z UID:10006725-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM24/27) Surgent's Project Management: Tips\, Tricks\, and Traps DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nRecent economic\, societal\, and political changes have shown us the need for numerous projects and the need to manage those projects in a unique way. Project management is a way of thinking highly recognized and practiced by large organizations\, but often neglected by the smallest companies and entrepreneurs. This course quickly discusses the basics of project management thought and practice and then spends the majority of the time exploring some of the greatest mistakes that can be made\, the ways to avoid them\, and some of the tricks that have been introduced into the discipline. In the program we will explore some of the specific types of project management as well as some of the available software programs to make the task of project management easier. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and finance professionals \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the importance of project management in parts of the financial function\n See how project management can help an individual executive better organize the department\n Review different types of project management and see which one or ones might be best for the department and organization\n Explore some of the project management software suited for the small to medium size enterprise\n\nMajor Subjects\nContrasting project management with operations management Reviewing organizational culture and how it applies to project management The various types of project management including Agile\, Scrum\, Waterfall\, Critical path\, and others Looking at risk management software and its application in different types of project management Managing and leading project management stakeholders \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm24-27-surgents-project-management-tips-tricks-and-traps/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004412Z CREATED:20260807T004412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004412Z UID:10006728-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT147/27) Surgent's Securing a Comfortable Retirement DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course gives CPAs the knowledge to help their clients plan for retirement by evaluating how much retirement income will be required and strategizing about how to reach retirement goals. \nDesigned For\nCPAs looking to advise clients on retirement planning\, and CPAs looking for effective strategies for their own retirement \nObjectives\n\nHelp clients determine how much retirement income is necessary for the desired retirement lifestyle\n Identify resources available for retirement\n Understand how to build the three-legged retirement stool: employer retirement\, savings\, and Social Security\n Develop Plan B when the ideal retirement goal is not achievable\n Explain ways that clients can convert the equity in a home to retirement income\n Explain how the value of a small business can be converted to retirement income\n Explain survival possibilities and how first-to-die and last-to-die survival probabilities are used in retirement planning for married couples\n Understand timing regarding the use of taxable retirement funds and nontaxable funds\, and strategies to minimize income tax on Social Security\n Recognize the role of various investment types\, such as mutual funds\, equity holdings\, and bonds in retirement planning\n Summarize key points of recent research on the sustainability of retirement income and maintenance of desired retirement lifestyles\n\nMajor Subjects\nRetirement planning using variables such as desired lifestyle\, travel plans\, housing plans\, medical needs\, and family needs to customize a retirement plan unique to the client Using the residence and other real estate as retirement assets through equity and rent Using the small business as a retirement resource through creative retirement plans\, non-qualified deferred compensation\, and converting the value of the business through sales within the family or to an outside party An overview of portfolio management for retirees\, including sustainable portfolio withdrawal rates; balancing investments between income and equity\, and taxable and nontaxable; and asset liquidation and distribution timing to minimize the tax impact of retirement distributions and maximize cash flow from retirement vehicles and Social Security The three-legged retirement stool: employer retirement\, savings\, and Social Security Updates introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Analysis of the most current/important research on retirement planning and sustaining retirement income levels Planning with the new retirement provisions of SECURE Act 2.0 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot147-27-surgents-securing-a-comfortable-retirement/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004516Z CREATED:20260807T004515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004516Z UID:10006729-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA120/27) Surgent's Accounting for and Auditing Leases DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAccounting for and auditing leases was always a challenging task. Adding the implementation of the lease accounting guidance in ASC 842\, Leases\, will undoubtedly add that much more complexity to this audit area.In this module\, we will review the new lease accounting model for lessees\, compare and contrast the new model with the existing guidance in ASC 840\, and review in detail the key considerations in accounting for operating leases under ASC 842 and the other new guidance in the standard.Then\, we’ll review common audit procedures related to auditing the lease liability and the related Right-of-Use asset\, including reviewing the enhanced lease disclosure requirements under ASC 842 and review common audit procedures to perform over the cumulative effect adjustment which entities must record when they adopt ASC 842. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 3.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants new to the profession or new to auditing \nObjectives\n\nComprehend and apply the;FASB’s comprehensive new lease accounting guidance found in ASU No. 2016-02\,;Leases (Topic 842)\n Auditing considerations related to ASC 842 transition and subsequent accounting\n\nMajor Subjects\nASU No. 2016-02\, Leases (Topic 842) Overall lease accounting guidance for both lessees and lessors Detailed review of accounting by lessees Transition guidance Other operational issues Control and risk considerations related to auditing leases Common audit procedures related to auditing leases and the adoption of ASC 842 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa120-27-surgents-accounting-for-and-auditing-leases/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004608Z CREATED:20260807T004608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004608Z UID:10006730-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX142/27) Surgent's Exploring Client Advisory Services: Tax Due Dates and Penalties/Where Do I Need To File? DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides essential knowledge for Client Advisory Services (CAS) professionals navigating multistate taxation and managing tax deadlines. We’ll start by exploring the implications of the Wayfair decision\, focusing on general rules for sales and income tax nexus across states. You’ll learn what to look for in state statutes and gain a solid foundation for filing requirements. Additionally\, we’ll cover key tax due dates\, how to handle missed deadlines\, and potential relief options. Whether you’re new to the field or running your own practice\, this course will equip you with the tools to succeed. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and finance professionals who work with business owners on multistate tax issues\, small business owners working in multiple states\, and other accountants looking to serve their companies or clients in the areas of payroll services or operations \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key tax due dates by entity type\n Recognize how late filing\, late payment\, and other common penalties are calculated\n Recall common information return due dates and applicable penalties\n State first time abatement relief qualifications and other common remedies\n State what the term nexus means and how it differs for sales tax and income tax reporting obligations\n Recognize economic nexus and when it applies\n Identify when a company has to file an income tax return or sales tax return\n\nMajor Subjects\nEstimated taxes and deadlines Tax due dates for common returns and filings Potential penalties and interest Information return penalties Penalties applicable to pass-through entities Accuracy-related penalties First-time abatement (FTA) FTA eligible returns Reasonable cause Nexus: sales tax vs. income tax Sales tax nexus with state specific examples Remote work and sales tax nexus Income tax nexus with state-specific examples Remote work and income tax nexus Sales factor: throwback rules \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx142-27-surgents-exploring-client-advisory-services-tax-due-dates-and-penalties-where-do-i-need-to-file/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260807T004611Z CREATED:20260807T004611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T004611Z UID:10006731-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTE138/27) Surgent's Power Query Series: More Transformations and Load Options DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nPower Query (Excel version) offers a wide range of transformation options. This course uses hands-on exercises to explore the data transformation process\, focusing on data cleaning and data enrichment. In addition\, this course explains query loading options and processes. 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 connect to data sets they previously did not have access to. It also enables powerful data transformations without requiring any coding and will save the Excel user time in performing their cleanup of data. This course is the sixth in a twelve-part series\, Power Query: Beginning Data Analytics for the Excel User. The series is designed so the Excel user can learn the functionality of Power Query and the many benefits of this powerful tool. Each 1-hour webcast has hands-on examples to enable the Excel user to experience the active learning of Power Query. \nDesigned For\nExcel users who want to develop data analytics skills \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand loading options in Power Query\n Apply the data transformation process in Power Query\n\nMajor Subjects\nWorkflow of the data transformation for a general ledger with sub-accounts Loading a query Loading options for a query Changing the load destination of a query Hands-on examples: flattening a general ledger with sub-accounts; making a connection to the data source; reviewing and documenting the steps created by Power Query \nInstructions\nSave all data sets provided to a central location on your computer URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sste138-27-surgents-power-query-series-more-transformations-and-load-options/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR