BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.16.4//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:20270609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270609T112000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T011616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T041222Z UID:10005853-1812537000-1812540000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITX22R2/27) Exploring Client Advisory Services - Hiring New Workers & Payroll Taxes - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen a new employee is hired\, there are a lot of things the employer needs to take care of. Aside from getting employment contracts signed\, training lined up\, and the new hire breakfast planned\, employers are tasked with making sure all of the payroll forms are filled out. For many small business owners\, this can be a source of anxiety. They often wonder if they have everything they need. They also hear horror stories about potential IRS penalties for not having all of the boxes checked. In this course\, we will be exploring the payroll compliance side of hiring new employees. From the alphabet soup of forms that need to be filled out to the initial payroll tax forms\, we have you covered if you are a new practitioner or new business owner! We will even discuss the surprisingly difficult to navigate world of unemployment insurance as well! \nObjectives\nRecognize the tax compliance obligations when a new client is hired. \nIdentify ongoing tax obligations including Form 941 and 940 filings. \nState where unemployment insurance should be paid. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx22r2-27-exploring-client-advisory-services-hiring-new-workers-payroll-taxes-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T115000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T010716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T041014Z UID:10005750-1812616200-1812628200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA79/27) What's Changing in A&A for Governmental Entities (2026/27) DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis comprehensive course provides a timely update on key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental entities\, bringing together recent standard-setting\, auditing\, and compliance changes into a single\, cohesive learning experience. \nParticipants will begin with an update on major pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board\, including GASB Statements No. 103\, 104\, and 105\, along with a high-level overview of active GASB exposure drafts and ongoing projects. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these changes affect governmental financial reporting\, disclosures\, and communication with stakeholders. \nThe course then shifts to auditing developments\, covering significant updates to the Yellow Book issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office\, including changes related to quality management\, effective dates\, and recent updates to the Green Book. Participants will also gain insight into the GAO’s implementation delay and its implications for audit planning. \nFinally\, the course addresses recent changes affecting Single Audits\, including the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul\, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide\, recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda\, and reporting changes related to SAM.gov. \nDesigned for auditors\, preparers\, and financial leaders working with governmental entities\, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect—and what to watch for as expectations continue to evolve. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the impact of recent GASB pronouncements on governmental financial reporting. \nIdentify new and updated disclosure and reporting requirements affecting governmental entities. \nRecognize quality management\, independence\, and performance requirements under the Yellow Book. \nIdentify changes affecting Single Audits resulting from the 2024 Uniform Guidance and related guidance. \nRecall key developments from recent exposure drafts\, implementation guidance\, and regulatory updates affecting governmental audits. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa79-27-whats-changing-in-aa-for-governmental-entities-2026-27/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T135000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T041401Z UID:10005626-1812632400-1812635400@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITE12R2/27) Incident Response Checklist for Finance - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nBe prepared to act quickly and confidently when a security incident impacts finance operations. This course provides a clear\, finance-focused incident response checklist to help limit damage\, meet reporting obligations\, and support an effective recovery. \nObjectives\nApply one control improvement; reduce common attack/fraud risks; validate steps. Design practical policies (WISP/AI) and implementation checklists for teams and vendors. Apply cybersecurity and data protection controls to reduce breach and fraud risk. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite12r2-27-incident-response-checklist-for-finance-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Elliott T. Friedman":MAILTO:Elliott@etfriedman.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270610T154000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T010723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T041748Z UID:10005757-1812636000-1812642000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITE18/27) AI for CPAs: Practical Workflows + Guardrails DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLearn how CPAs are using AI in everyday workflows while staying within professional and ethical boundaries. This session highlights practical use cases paired with clear guardrails to protect accuracy\, confidentiality\, and judgment. You’ll leave with actionable ideas you can apply immediately and responsibly in your role. \nObjectives\nApply AI to workflows; verify outputs; protect confidentiality; document use. Use AI and analytics responsibly with verification\, documentation\, and confidentiality safeguards. Apply cybersecurity and data protection controls to reduce breach and fraud risk. Design practical policies (WISP/AI) and implementation checklists for teams and vendors. Strengthen incident response readiness and communication workflows. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite18-27-ai-for-cpas-practical-workflows-guardrails/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Peuster%2C CAE":MAILTO:liz@sc.cpa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T101000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041320Z UID:10005644-1813048200-1813054200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA30R2/27) Accounting Estimates\, Including Fair Value - Evaluating the Property of Areas With Uncertainity - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAccounting estimates are an approximation of a monetary amount in the absence of a precise means of measurement. The risks of material misstatement for areas of estimation tend to be higher due to the dependence on future events and the intended actions of management. This module will discuss tips and techniques for gathering sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions related to accounting estimates. \nObjectives\n\nList typical areas of estimation and related audit risks. \nExplain how to link the assessed risk of material misstatement to a detailed audit plan. \nRecall the importance of challenging management’s assumptions when auditing estimates. \nDescribe fair value modeling techniques\, including for non-readily marketable investments. \nDescribe how to properly evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence and resulting conclusions when there is accounting uncertainty. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa30r2-27-accounting-estimates-including-fair-value-evaluating-the-property-of-areas-with-uncertainity-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T010209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041516Z UID:10005707-1813054800-1813060800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA80/27) Liquidity & Uncertainty Disclosures for Nonprofits DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe current environment could be having an enormous impact on accounting and financial reporting for all entities\, including nonprofits. This course will provide insights into the most critical disclosures related to liquidity\, accounting uncertainty\, and going concern for nonprofits. \nObjectives\nDescribe the importance of liquidity and other uncertainty disclosures in the fair presentation of financial statements.\nExplain proper evaluation of the need for transparent disclosures about uncertainty\, including liquidity and going concern uncertainty. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa80-27-liquidity-uncertainty-disclosures-for-nonprofits/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T144000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T010918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T042009Z UID:10005781-1813064400-1813070400@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITX13R/27) 2026 State Tax Trends - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nStay ahead of state and local tax risk with focused guidance tailored to South Carolina requirements. This course addresses nexus standards\, employee and vendor withholding issues\, and audit readiness strategies to help manage SALT exposure with confidence. \nObjectives\nRecognize SALT triggers; apply SC considerations; prepare for audit questions. Apply current federal and South Carolina guidance to common filing\, planning\, and compliance scenarios. Use checklists and review steps to reduce errors in entity and individual workflows. Identify high-risk positions\, documentation requirements\, and audit triggers; strengthen workpaper support. Evaluate fact patterns to select treatment\, elections\, and documentation steps. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx13r-27-salt-with-sc-considerations-nexus-withholding-audit-readiness-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Jeremy L. Migliara%2C CPA":MAILTO:jeremy.migliara@apricusbc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T154000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T041348Z UID:10005622-1813071000-1813074000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITE05R/27) AI Clinic: Creating Meeting Notes + Action Plans Safely - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLearn how to use AI to generate clear meeting notes and actionable follow-ups without exposing sensitive information. This clinic focuses on safe prompting techniques that help capture decisions\, responsibilities\, and next steps accurately. You’ll gain practical examples to streamline post-meeting work while maintaining professional and ethical standards. \nObjectives\nApply AI to a real workflow; verify results; document safe use. Design practical policies (WISP/AI) and implementation checklists for teams and vendors. Strengthen incident response readiness and communication workflows. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite05r-27-ai-clinic-creating-meeting-notes-action-plans-safely-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Peuster%2C CAE":MAILTO:liz@sc.cpa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T154000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T011712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T041120Z UID:10005874-1813071000-1813074000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITE06R/27) AI Clinic: Creating Meeting Notes + Action Plans Safely DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLearn how to use AI to generate clear meeting notes and actionable follow-ups without exposing sensitive information. This clinic focuses on safe prompting techniques that help capture decisions\, responsibilities\, and next steps accurately. You’ll gain practical examples to streamline post-meeting work while maintaining professional and ethical standards. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite06r-27-vendor-payment-controls-bec-prevention-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Peuster%2C CAE":MAILTO:liz@sc.cpa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270615T154000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260617T191016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T041012Z UID:10006528-1813071000-1813074000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIET06R/27) AI Clinic: Creating Meeting Notes + Action Plans Safely - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLearn how to use AI to generate clear meeting notes and actionable follow-ups without exposing sensitive information. This clinic focuses on safe prompting techniques that help capture decisions\, responsibilities\, and next steps accurately. You’ll gain practical examples to streamline post-meeting work while maintaining professional and ethical standards. \nObjectives\nApply AI to a real workflow; verify results; document safe use. Design practical policies (WISP/AI) and implementation checklists for teams and vendors. Strengthen incident response readiness and communication workflows. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liet06r-27-ai-clinic-creating-meeting-notes-action-plans-safely-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Peuster%2C CAE":MAILTO:liz@sc.cpa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T101000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T010009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041118Z UID:10005678-1813134600-1813140600@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA81/27) Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nNot-for-profit organizations encounter distinct accounting complexities. This course provides an introduction to the financial statements and specialized accounting principles relevant to nonprofits. Attendees will explore key topics such as net assets\, agency transactions\, contributions\, and endowments\, focusing on the unique transactions and account balances that define not-for-profit accounting. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the unique accounting principles and transactions applicable to NFP organizations \nIdentify the basic financial statements of nonprofit organizations \nRecall the accounting for contributions \nIdentify net asset classifications for nonprofit organizations \nIdentify agency transactions URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa81-27-introduction-to-not-for-profit-accounting/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T011016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205018Z UID:10005790-1813141200-1813147200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA82/27) Power Skills: Your Guide to Professionalism and Client Interactions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClient interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However\, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course\, we will discuss best practices when communicating with the client\, and also walk through complicated scenarios to practice what we learn. \nObjectives\n\nRecall best practices in professionalism during oral and written communication with clients URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa82-27-power-skills-your-guide-to-professionalism-and-client-interactions/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260527T211621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041212Z UID:10005880-1813141200-1813147200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIOT12R/27) Power Skills: Your Guide to Professionalism and Client Interactions - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClient interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However\, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course\, we will discuss best practices when communicating with the client\, and also walk through complicated scenarios to practice what we learn. \nObjectives\n\nRecall best practices in professionalism during oral and written communication with clients URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liot12r-27-power-skills-your-guide-to-professionalism-and-client-interactions/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T135000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T041343Z UID:10005620-1813150800-1813153800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITE13R2/27) Phishing Simulation Follow-Up Actions - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nReinforce learning and reduce risk by taking the right actions after a phishing simulation. This course outlines effective follow-up steps to address vulnerabilities\, improve employee awareness\, and strengthen your organization’s overall security posture. \nObjectives\nApply one control improvement; reduce common attack/fraud risks; validate steps. Strengthen incident response readiness and communication workflows. Use AI and analytics responsibly with verification\, documentation\, and confidentiality safeguards. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/lite13r2-27-phishing-simulation-follow-up-actions-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Elliott T. Friedman":MAILTO:Elliott@etfriedman.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270617T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270617T101000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T041914Z UID:10005635-1813221000-1813227000@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LITX09R/27) South Carolina Tax Update (Core) - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nStay current on the latest South Carolina tax law changes that impact individuals\, businesses\, and practitioners. This core update provides clear\, practical guidance on new legislation\, conformity issues\, and compliance considerations you need to advise clients with confidence. \nObjectives\nIdentify SC-specific issues; reduce common errors; apply SC considerations in practice. Use checklists and review steps to reduce errors in entity and individual workflows. Apply current federal and South Carolina guidance to common filing\, planning\, and compliance scenarios. Evaluate fact patterns to select treatment\, elections\, and documentation steps. Identify high-risk positions\, documentation requirements\, and audit triggers; strengthen workpaper support. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/litx09r-27-south-carolina-tax-update-core-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270617T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270617T113000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260515T005513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041518Z UID:10005621-1813227600-1813231800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIMG05R/27) Gaining a Competitive Advantage - Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe role of finance leaders within an organization has changed considerably in more recent years. CFOs and controllers are constantly being asked to take on new tasks that involve the critical functions of the organization. This course will discuss how finance leaders can create value within their organizations in the current competitive market\, how the perception of value in the area of finance has changed\, the role of the finance function in cybersecurity\, and how finance leaders can help create a data-driven organization. \nObjectives\nList the dimensions that may be used to measure organizational value. \nCompare and contrast balance sheet value\, investor value\, and societal value. \nDescribe techniques a company may use to create a data driven organization. \nDescribe why CPAs should be involved in cybersecurity functions. \nIdentify the most common cybersecurity threats. \nDefine ESG and responsible investing. URL:https://sc.cpa/event/limg05r-27-gaining-a-competitive-advantage-critical-skills-for-cfos-and-controllers-rebroadcast/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="David R. Peters%2C CPA%2C CFP%2C CLU%2C CPCU":MAILTO:david@petersprofessionaleducation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260610T041627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051206Z UID:10006043-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT104/27) Surgent's Critical Conversations: Having the "Hard to Have" Discussions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSilence isn’t always golden. Problems don’t solve themselves and as the engagement leader\, it is your responsibility to proactively address and resolve issues\, even if it means having challenging conversations.As uncomfortable as some of these conversations may be\, keeping your silence won’t resolve the issue and may in fact add to it. No matter which side of the table you find yourself in a “hard to have” talk\, you can learn to manage the conversation.In this session\, you’ll learn how to recognize when a conversation becomes critical\, how to plan effectively for the conversation and which communications strategies can help you create a win/win outcome. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 5.) \nDesigned For\nAll employees and managers \nObjectives\n\nRecognize when a conversation becomes critical\n Identify how to plan effectively for the difficult conversation\n Identify steps to follow during the critical conversation\n Demonstrate communication skills which master those difficult conversations and result in win/win outcomes\n Prepare for having your critical conversation; build a script during the session using the 6-Step Model\n\nMajor Subjects\nIdentifying when issues need immediate resolution Approaches for preparing for and having difficult conversations Effective communication skills for challenging conversations \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot104-27-surgents-critical-conversations-having-the-hard-to-have-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043510Z UID:10005886-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA115/27) Surgent's Effective Techniques for Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn 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 to significant uncertainties. A primary focus right now for management is the requirement to evaluate entity’s ability to remain a going concern. In addition\, new audit standards\, effective for calendar year end 2021 audits. This module provides tips and techniques for obtaining the audit evidence needed to support conclusions on contingencies and going concern. These issues require disclosure and may result in accruals. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 3.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants responsible for auditing contingencies and going concern uncertainties \nObjectives\n\nDescribe accounting and auditing requirements for commitments and contingencies\n Discuss litigation\, claims and assessment special considerations\n Prepare disclosures for common uncertainties contingencies\n Explain the auditor’s responsibility for evaluating the appropriateness of going concern accounting and disclosure\n\nMajor Subjects\nOverview of uncertainties\, contingencies\, litigation\, claims and assessments and related disclosures Auditing managements assumptions in making the going concern evaluation Evaluating substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time as defined in professional standards. \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa115-27-surgents-effective-techniques-for-auditing-contingencies-and-going-concern/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043513Z UID:10005887-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX109/27) Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses\, you will learn something new in this course. \nDesigned For\nAll practitioners and controllers who have attended a basic S corporation course and want to understand more complex issues and their practical implications \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand how stock basis\, AAA\, and other limitations are determined \n Appreciate how corporation planning can be used in an S corporation to change the effects of the one-class-of-stock rule\n Understand what S corporation issues are being debated with the Service\, settled in courts\, and guided by administrative decisions\n\nMajor Subjects\nInclusion of OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) provisions that are germane to this course Final regulations on eligible terminated S corporations (ETSCs) Cases\, rulings\, and tax law changes affecting S corporations Compensation planning in S corporations\, including limitations in a family-controlled business; self-employment tax issues\, including IRS efforts to address underreporing of S corporation officer compensation Use of redemptions: still some advantages Planning for the liquidation of an S corporation Tax issues for family ownership of S corporation stock Impact of the tax on net investment income on sales of S corporation stock Stock basis: Loss limitations\, AAA\, and distribution issues in depth Debt basis: what the regulations on back-to-back loans mean to investors Estate planning for S corporation shareholders\, including buy-sell agreements\, QSubs\, ESBTs\, and uses of life insurance Built-in gains: the 5-year recognition period S corporation structuring: one class of stock Methods of accounting Legislation on mortgage interest reporting\, basis\, statute of limitations\, and tax return due dates New cases on revocation of S election in bankruptcy court and documentation of open account indebtedness and Chief Counsel Advice on carryover of losses for ESBTs \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx109-27-surgents-advanced-critical-tax-issues-for-s-corporations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043514Z UID:10005888-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSBM122/27) Surgent's Project Management for Finance Professionals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe past few years have shown us the need for numerous projects and the need to manage those projects in a unique way. Project management is an important part of every organization; however\, often companies do not differentiate between project management and operations management. Sometimes the finance professional is called upon to serve on a project team\, or in other cases is in a position to manage a project within the finance or accounting department. In either case\, he or she should be well versed in both the theory and practice of project management. While project management has probably been around since the time of building the pyramids\, the modern discipline started to take hold in large organizations in the late ’50s and early ’60s. From there it spread to smaller organizations to the point where almost any-sized organization can benefit from its ideas. This course is designed for the finance professional of the small and medium-sized organization. It is not meant for the experienced project manager of a large organization or the person wanting training for project management certification. In an effort to avoid talking theory without concrete examples\, we will often use examples born from projects needed as a result of recent changes in both economics and politics. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and finance professionals \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand when and when not to apply project management thinking\n Know how to define success in a project\n Understand and manage the critical path of a project\n Understand the theory of constraints in project management\n Know how to both choose and lead people on the project team\n\nMajor Subjects\nProject management is a way of thinking and managing Identifying projects\, needs\, objectives\, and deliverables Project feasibility evaluation Life cycle of a project What causes projects to fail Establishing the project scope and preventing project creep Defining and managing stakeholders Organizational politics and conflict management Establishing the detailed schedule Introduction to project management software \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssbm122-27-surgents-project-management-for-finance-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043516Z UID:10005889-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX332/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/14/22) 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. \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\nTax legislation U.S. Court of Appeals for 10th Circuit ruling on Reserve Mechanical Corp v. IRS PLR 202226003 Portability and Revenue Procedure 2022-32 Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) Cost segregation Examples of qualifying assets \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx332-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-7-14-22/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043520Z UID:10005890-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX370/27) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/15/25) 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\nProposed provisions included in the “one big\, beautiful bill” Extension of TCJA provisions MAGA accounts Termination of federal clean energy tax credits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx370-27-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-15-25/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043522Z UID:10005891-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT133/27) Surgent's Employer's Handbook: Legal\, Tax\, and Health Care Issues DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe employer-employee relationship strains both sides in uncertain times\, and businesses need CPAs\, controllers\, and other advisors to provide understanding of the complex legal\, tax\, and health care issues associated with all aspects of employment. This course provides in-depth coverage of this critical area. It will be updated and supplemented throughout the year to cover breaking developments. \nDesigned For\nCPAs seeking an in-depth understanding of employment issues \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the legal issues in hiring\, evaluating\, and firing employees\n Discuss federal laws that curtail an employer in taking actions involving employees and applicants\n Understand the requirements that fringe benefits and compensation programs place on employers\n\nMajor Subjects\nHiring and firing issues – What questions cannot be asked in an interview; how to document employee performance; establishing an annual review system; when an employer may and may not fire an employee\, and much more Employment contracts – An analysis of the legal and planning issues in structuring employment contracts; when noncompetition agreements will and will not work Employment issues in the economy – Telecommuters and other special situations Legal liability issues – Recognition of age discrimination\, sex discrimination\, FLSA issues\, minimum wage\, overtime\, sexual harassment\, and more Fringe benefit issues – COBRA\, Family and Medical Leave Act\, and new developments in health care Medical plans – Who is a full-time employee? \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot133-27-surgents-employers-handbook-legal-tax-and-health-care-issues/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043524Z UID:10005892-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT111/27) Surgent's Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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 legal ramifications. \nDesigned For\nAll practitioners and controllers who want a better understanding of how the law can impact their practice and their clients \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the most common legal issues arising in the business context\n State the general legal rules applicable to business situations\n Recognize the role that accountants can play in identifying and resolving legal problems\n Identify compliance aspects of different entity types\n\nMajor Subjects\nContract principles Partnerships and limited liability entities Legal issues related to various types of business organizations Worker classification Employee rights and the duties of employers Intellectual property Real property law Bankruptcy basics Environmental Law Merger basics \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot111-27-surgents-business-law-essentials-for-practitioners-and-controllers/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043527Z UID:10005893-1814356800-1814356800@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:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043529Z UID:10005894-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSET104/27) Surgent's Ethical Considerations for CPAs DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCPAs today face greater challenges than ever to maintain the high ethical standards of their profession. This course provides a framework within which to consider the ethical challenges facing CPAs and focuses on ethical requirements that CPAs must adhere to in their everyday practice\, including practical examples of potential ethical dilemmas that practitioners may encounter. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE COVERS GENERAL ETHICS AND IS APPLICABLE IN STATES IN WHICH STATE-SPECIFIC ETHICS IS NOT REQUIRED. \nDesigned For\nAll CPAs \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the attributes of ethics and professional conduct\n Identify ethical issues that occur every day in the work environment \n Understand those deliberative\, emotional\, and social skills that enable a CPA to put their knowledge of the rules into practice in ways that are applicable to any situation\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe CPA’s role in today’s economy The similarities and differences between individual and business ethics The link between ethics\, integrity and scruples The basic attributes of ethics and professional conduct The history of the CPA profession and the CPA’s requirement to adhere to ethics policies and codes of conduct The AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and a CPA’s responsibility to the public\, clients\, and colleagues The common rules and statutes faced daily in the CPA profession. Case studies may also be utilized to present potential ethical dilemmas CPAs may face during their careers \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sset104-27-surgents-ethical-considerations-for-cpas/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043531Z UID:10005895-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTE121/27) Surgent's IT Systems and Data Management DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nExplore 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 collection and storage. Equip yourself to oversee IT systems with confidence and reinforce data integrity and system availability. \nDesigned For\nExperienced CPAs\, CITP designation holders and aspirants\, and accountants seeking a greater understanding of information systems and controls \nObjectives\n\nExplain internal control concepts within accounting information systems\, drawing on frameworks such as COSO and COBIT\, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting\, and protect against unauthorized access\n Describe the key components of IT architecture and cloud computing models and deployments\n Recognize the components and functions of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting information systems and describe how these systems integrate and interact within an organization \n Summarize key considerations for business resiliency\, disaster recovery\, continuity plans\, system replication\, impact analysis\, and availability\n Explain the purpose of change management for internal hardware and software applications\, including the associated risks and necessary documentation\n Understand data management processes\, including data collection methods\, storage types (data warehouse\, data lake\, data mart)\, and the data life cycle\n Analyze and utilize data for financial and operational decision-making\, including examining relational databases for integrity\, integrating data from various sources\, and investigating business process models for improvements\n\nMajor Subjects\nKey components of IT architecture Cloud computing models and deployments Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems Business resiliency and disaster recovery planning Business continuity plans Business impact analysis System availability measures Change management for hardware and software applications Risks and documentation in change management Testing environments and conversion approaches for new information systems Patch management and change control policies Data management processes and lifecycle Data collection methods and storage types Utilizing data for financial and operational decision-making Examining relational databases for integrity Investigating business process models for improvements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sste121-27-surgents-it-systems-and-data-management/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043534Z UID:10005896-1814356800-1814356800@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:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043536Z UID:10005897-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX274/27) Surgent's Tax Loss Limitations Imposed on Individuals and Pass-through Entities DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nTax 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 a loss limitation applies. The loss limitations discussed in this program start with an introductory discussion of hobby loss rules and graduate to a more substantive discussion of the remaining loss limitations: basis limits\, at-risk rules\, passive loss limits\, excess business loss limits\, net operating losses\, and the Section 163(j) interest limitation. Knowing when loss limits apply is essential for any tax practitioner. This program will put you in a position to advise clients fully and intelligently regarding each of the loss limits. \nDesigned For\nAny practitioner who will be advising clients regarding taking losses from pass through entities \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the impact of partner/S corporation’s shareholder basis on the ability to take losses\n Advise clients regarding the taking of losses from pass-through entities\n\nMajor Subjects\nHow to calculate a partner or S corporation shareholder’s basis Form 7203 and an S corporation shareholder’s basis The at risk basis rules and Form 6198 The passive activity loss limits The Section 461(l) loss rule The net operating loss limitation rules The Section 163(j) business interest limitation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx274-27-surgents-tax-loss-limitations-imposed-on-individuals-and-pass-through-entities/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T124236 CREATED:20260612T221037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043538Z UID:10005898-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA155/27) Surgent's Accounting Principle Changes -- What Every CPA needs to know DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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 within FASB ASC Topic No. 250\, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals \nObjectives\n\nList the different types of accounting changes and how they affect an entity’s financial statements\n Differentiate between the requirements for the different types of accounting changes\n Identify disclosure requirements related to changes in accounting principles\n\nMajor Subjects\nAn overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting principle changes Accounting changes that can take the shape of changes in accounting principle\, changes in accounting estimates\, and changes in reporting entity The ASUs that have affected ASC topics over the last few years \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa155-27-surgents-accounting-principle-changes-what-every-cpa-needs-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR