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(SSOT159/27) Surgent’s Why People Quit: A Look at Accounting and Other Professionals

Employee turnover has always been expensive, and experts warn that the cost of employee attrition keeps rising. Tight labor markets, a strong economy, and increasingly collaborative jobs are just some of the explanations given for the high price of losing employees. While some of these "macro" factors are beyond an employer's control, there is substantial...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX167/27) Surgent’s How to Settle an Estate – An Overview

This 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.

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX280/27) Surgent’s Tax Research

Answering clients' tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently by describing the structure of the primary sources, highlighting the differences between primary and secondary sources, and detailing the steps in the tax...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA188/27) Surgent’s Data Analytics Toolkit – Tools and Applications

There is no shortage of data, but relatively few organizations have an environment and process to isolate, capture, analyze, and convert data into actionable information. Too often, we collect as much data as possible, continue to use historic measurements, and communicate data using traditional vehicles. Good decisions are not the result of the amount of...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX210/27) Surgent’s The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): A Complete Guide

The breadth and complexity of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have created significant challenges for practitioners seeking to interpret and apply its provisions. This four-hour course highlights the Act's most impactful updates for both individual and business taxpayers. By completing the course, participants will gain clear, practical guidance on the new requirements as...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA170/27) Surgent’s The Most Critical Challenges in Not-for-Profit Accounting Today

In recent years, not-for-profits have applied critical new standards related to contributions of nonfinancial assets, leases, and more. However, with all the focus on the new stuff, have we forgotten any of the old stuff? FASB ASC 958 has a great deal to say about various accounting and reporting issues in the form of its...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX397/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 1/29/26)

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

(SSOT102/27) Surgent’s Management Fundamentals

As you advance in your public accounting careers, your responsibilities significantly increase. The skills required for continued success go beyond your technical skills but also include others that you may not have had a chance to develop earlier in your careers. Several of these new responsibilities involve engagement management and managing your team. Mastering these...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX274/27) Surgent’s Tax Loss Limitations Imposed on Individuals and Pass-through Entities

Tax practitioners advising their business clients must be fully informed regarding the multiple loss limitation provisions that apply to individuals conducting businesses and pass-through entities. This program covers the loss limitation rules that tax practitioners must know in order to advise their individual and pass-through entity clients fully and adequately as to when and if...

Non Member: $135
Credit Hours: 3

(SSAA115/27) Surgent’s Effective Techniques for Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern

In these rapidly changing times, an entity may experience significant uncertainties. This is especially true at this time due to issues entities have experienced as a result of the pandemic declared in March 2020 which are still ongoing for many. New accounting principles issued by the FASB are requiring more estimates which could give rise...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX382/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 8/21/25)

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

(SSAA171/27) Surgent’s The Most Critical Challenges in Not-for-Profit Accounting Today

In recent years, not-for-profits have applied critical new standards related to contributions of nonfinancial assets, leases, and more. However, with all the focus on the new stuff, have we forgotten any of the old stuff? FASB ASC 958 has a great deal to say about various accounting and reporting issues in the form of its...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA151/27) Surgent’s AICPA Update

Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides an overview of recently issued AICPA auditing and attest standards that will be effective for December 31, 2022 audits and beyond. Next, the course will review ethics interpretations recently issued by the Professional Ethics Executive...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA251/27) Surgent’s Performing a Preparation Engagement Under AR-C Section 70

Be the go-to person for financial statement preparation engagements. Specifically designed for preparation practitioners and their staff, this course will provide you with a hands-on application for performing preparation engagements under AR-C Section 70. You will learn the ins and outs of relevant sections of SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, the most significant change...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA140/27) Surgent’s Financial Reporting Update for Tax Practitioners

Tax advisors will be updated on the most recently enacted legislation and IRS guidance as well as updates of recent standard-setting activities at the FASB and AICPA. To start, the course will review the significant tax, financial accounting, auditing, accounting services, and ethics guidance issued by standard setters over the past few years. The course...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX333/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/21/22)

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

(SSTX260/27) Surgent’s Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues

Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX160/27) Surgent’s Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues

Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. As a result, they have also been subject to employer incentives. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSTX367/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 1/23/25)

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

(SSAA131/27) Surgent’s Using the Work of a Specialist and Internal Audit

During the audit of the financial statements, an auditor will obtain evidence from many sources to support the account balances, transactions, and events that occurred during the period, as well as the financial statement disclosures. This course discusses the use of management's specialists, the auditor's specialists, inventory counting services, pricing services and internal audit. (Please...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA139/27) Surgent’s Financial Reporting Update for Tax Practitioners

Tax advisors will be updated on the most recently enacted legislation and IRS guidance as well as updates of recent standard-setting activities at the FASB and AICPA. To start, the course will review the significant tax, financial accounting, auditing, accounting services, and ethics guidance issued by standard setters over the past few years. The course...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSTX384/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/4/25)

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

(SSTE120/27) Surgent’s IT Governance and Risk Management

This course covers the key components of IT governance and risk management through interactive discussions and hands-on activities. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the function of IT governance within an organization, including roles and responsibilities and key frameworks. In addition, participants will learn about IT risk identification...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA203/27) Surgent’s Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud

This course will discuss the psychology behind white-collar crime. It will conclude with a conversation with Abby Ellin, author of Duped. This is the third 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...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA239/27) Surgent’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis – What You Need to Know

This course provides an overview 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). MD&A has been, and continues to be, a primary focus area of the SEC when reviewing public company filings. In...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX181/27) Surgent’s Top Individual Tax Planning Strategies

Individual tax planning strategies for 2025 and beyond will take their cue from the many tax advantageous tax law changes enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Many of the OBBBA changes are very favorable to individual taxpayers. Taxpayers and their clients now have the opportunity to utilize these new planning strategies. Tax...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX137/27) Surgent’s The Complete Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues

Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business, and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents a...

Non Member: $720
Credit Hours: 16

(SSAA223/27) Surgent’s Financial Statement Disclosures: A Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

A clear and concise set of proper financial statement disclosures can make or break an entity's financial statements. Such disclosures are no longer simply additional information provided by a business; they can be complex in nature and difficult to both prepare and understand, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Oftentimes financial statement users will first...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA268/27) Surgent’s Surging Auditors: Searching for Unrecorded Liabilities

The 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....

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTE153/27) Surgent’s The Latest and Greatest Excel Features

In the ever-evolving world of data analysis and office productivity, Microsoft Excel remains at the forefront, continuously introducing new and powerful features. This comprehensive course is designed to familiarize participants with the most recent and significant updates in Excel as well as some old favorites. This course offers an in-depth exploration of these features, ensuring...

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTE100/27) Surgent’s Autonomous Agents in Audit and Assurance

This course explores how autonomous agents are transforming internal and external audit functions. Agentic AI is redefining how auditors perform risk assessments, gather evidence, test controls, and issue reports. Participants will examine real-world examples, including audit bots from Big Four firms, and consider the impact on assurance quality, auditor judgment, and documentation standards. Key frameworks...

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX374/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 6/26/25)

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

(SSTX290/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/14/21)

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

(SSOT115/27) Surgent’s Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process in These Uncertain Economic Times

Consumers and businesses file for bankruptcy to seek protection from creditors and to reorganize or liquidate debts. Bankruptcy filings rise and fall with the economy. Surveys show that loss of income is the leading cause of consumer bankruptcies, followed by medical expenses and foreclosure. Corporate bankruptcies, on the other hand, are often the result of...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX166/27) Surgent’s Tax Aspects of Home Offices and Vacation Homes

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical and in-depth analysis of the significant tax planning advantages and strategies related to owning a principal residence for use as a home office and/or vacation home for upper-income taxpayers.

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA284/27) Surgent’s Finding Errors in Excel Spreadsheets

This intensive two-hour course addresses the critical need for accuracy and efficiency when developing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Recognizing that even minor errors can have significant implications, this course delves deep into strategies and skills required to detect and correct errors in Excel. By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding...

Non Member: $115
Credit Hours: 2

(SSTX340/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 6/13/24)

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

(SSTX182/27) Surgent’s International Tax Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Filers

Globalization continues to make it easier for taxpayers to live abroad, do business in other countries, or invest in foreign enterprises. This creates significant complications and tax planning opportunities when it comes to filing U.S. tax returns. This course provides an overview of the unique tax challenges and solutions presented to U.S. expats or investors...

Non Member: $135
Credit Hours: 3

(SSTX289/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/07/21)

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

(SSTX314/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/27/21)

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

(SSAA244/27) Surgent’s Latest Developments in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing

This year is indeed another year of significant change in the world of nonprofit accounting and auditing. Time is valuable, and it's hard to stay current in today's rapidly changing environment. Let us save you time and effort in staying current through this informative update course. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSAA155/27) Surgent’s Accounting Principle Changes — What Every CPA needs to know

This course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting principle changes. 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. A majority of the information included within this course is sourced from the requirements found...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(SSTX286/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/23/21)

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

(SSAA200/27) Surgent’s FASB Update for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: A Practical Implementation Guide

This 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...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSOT137/27) Surgent’s Max the Tax: Crowdfunding

Your 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.

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1