BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Carolina Association of CPAs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sc.cpa X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Carolina Association of CPAs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T045816Z UID:10004927-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX186/25) Surgent's Max the Tax: Equity Compensation DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLiam\, a public relations executive\, needs expert advice regarding equity compensation options he has received. Liam researched key topics but needs the participant’s help to validate his findings. Then\, participants will review various equity compensation scenarios and advise on the most appropriate tax planning strategies available (e.g.\, 83(b) election\, etc.). \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals and anyone needing foundational information related to equity compensation \nObjectives\nUnderstand the tax consequences of equity awards and compensation Distinguish between qualified and disqualified dispositions of Employee Stock Purchase Plans Determine when it is appropriate to make a Sect 83(b) election \nMajor Subjects\nStock grants\, including Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs)\, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)\, and Performance Share Units (PSUs) Stock options and rights\, including Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)\, Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs)\, Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)\, and phantom awards Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) Equity awards and partnerships / S corporations \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx186-25-surgents-max-the-tax-equity-compensation/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T053017Z UID:10004926-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA157/25) Surgent's Winning the Fraud Battle in the Digital Age: Prevention and Detection DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe focus of this course is reducing the overall risk of fraud. To that end\, instruction will cover the factors that play a role in turning honest employees into fraudsters. Discussion will touch on integrity and ethics\, as well as how the reactions of people in certain situations may impact the prevalence of fraud. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on preventing fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters \nObjectives\nRecognize the prevalence of fraud Understand the ways an organization may unintentionally cause fraud Identify the costs of fraud Comprehend how the new COSO framework for internal control focuses on fraud Grasp the importance of an internal control environment Recognize potential signs of fraudulent behavior Understand how people may respond differently to certain factors See that there are many layers involved in fraud defense Anticipate a new environment ripe for fraudulent claims and reports \nMajor Subjects\nThe price of fraud & ACFE’s Report to the Nation and ancillary costs The current economy & microeconomics and analysis COSO internal control framework\, particularly Principle 1 (integrity/ethics) and Principle 8 (fraud risk assessments) Power of morale & shrinking the fraud triangle and employee motivation Deviant workplace behavior Historic schemes Why good folks go bad & interesting findings and red flags Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social\, environmental\, governance\, and equity/inclusion reports and audits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa157-25-surgents-winning-the-fraud-battle-in-the-digital-age-prevention-and-detection/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T040110Z UID:10004925-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX241/25) Surgent's U.S. Taxation of Foreign Corporations: A Case Study Approach DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is a case study designed to provide a comprehensive overview of U.S. taxation of a foreign corporation. Using a specific example\, the course will walk through step-by-step mechanics on how to calculate the income inclusions and foreign tax credits under GILTI (Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income)\, Subpart F\, and PFIC (Passive Foreign Investment Company) regimes. The case study will further evaluate tax impact of subsequent distributions from the foreign corporation and sales of its stock. A compare-and-contrast approach will highlight the different outcomes of these regimes for individuals and for C corporations\, empowering participants to advise their clients on the most tax efficient way to structure their international investments. \nDesigned For\nAny tax practitioner with clients invested in a foreign corporation \nObjectives\nExplain the similarities and differences between GILTI\, Subpart F\, and PFIC regimes Understand the mechanics of income inclusions and foreign tax credits available under GILTI\, Subpart F\, and PFIC regimes Compare and contrast the overall tax liability under different circumstances Identify tax planning opportunities for income from foreign corporations \nMajor Subjects\nUnderstand how to approach and analyze the U.S. taxation of foreign corporations Using an example\, calculate GILTI\, Subpart F\, and PFIC income inclusions for an individual and C corporation Determine how much foreign tax credit can be claimed against such income inclusions Determine how subsequent dividend distributions from the foreign corporation are taxed Calculate capital gain on the disposition of the foreign corporation Discuss the impact of Section 962 election Compare different outcomes under GILTI\, Subpart F\, and PFIC regimes for individuals and corporations Identify basic strategies for managing tax liabilities related to foreign corporations \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx241-25-surgents-u-s-taxation-of-foreign-corporations-a-case-study-approach/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T051732Z UID:10004924-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX292/25) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/08/20) 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\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry \nMajor Subjects\nTIGTA Audit Report No. 2020-30-056 Regulations under Section 274 relating to deducting meal and entertainment expenses (October 2020) PPP loan forgiveness (as of 10/08/20) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx292-25-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-10-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T022712Z UID:10004923-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA255/25) Surgent's Latest Developments in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis is 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 with this informative update course. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 30 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of the latest developments in nonprofit accounting and auditing. \nDesigned For\nAuditors and industry professionals working in the nonprofit environment \nObjectives\nUnderstand the latest GAO\, OMB\, AICPA\, and FASB developments Keep your accounting and auditing skills up to date with current requirements Prepare for major changes on the horizon \nMajor Subjects\nDeveloping issues related to Yellow Book audits and single audits Key AICPA developments affecting audits of nonprofits (including the implementation of SAS No. 145 on risk assessment) How ASU No. 2020-07 affected the reporting and disclosure of contributed nonfinancial assets through the lens of three implementers Understanding FASB ASC 842\, Leases\, and how nonprofits will implement the standard (including a look at early implementers and year two leasing issues) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa255-25-surgents-latest-developments-in-nonprofit-accounting-and-auditing/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T044213Z UID:10004922-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX194/25) Surgent's Preparing C Corporation Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is a great foundation to introduce new preparers to tax rules related to business returns. The course provides new staff coverage of tax areas affecting all business entities\, providing staff training which they may carry to other business entity returns. Such business tax topics include the sale of assets used in any trade or business (Form 4797)\, depreciation (Form 4562)\, deductible vs. non-deductible items\, and the basics of uniform capitalization. The objective of this course is to train new staff accountants\, data processing employees\, paraprofessionals\, and bookkeepers to prepare a complicated federal corporate income tax return. It is a hands-on\, practical course in filling out most tax forms\, with extra emphasis on form changes due to new tax law. \nDesigned For\nNew staff and paraprofessionals involved in return preparation \nObjectives\nDevelop an understanding of basic preparation principles which affect all business entities Learn in detail about the preparation of a Form 1120\, and Schedule M-1 Understand the proper treatment of trial balance entries into Form 1120 \nMajor Subjects\nPreparation by hand of a reasonably complicated Form 1120 U.S. corporate income tax return from trial balance to completed return The importance of Schedule M-1\, including many adjustments in reconciling book income to tax income\, and items preparation staff may look for on all business returns. Learn to self-review New tax-planning strategies for depreciation deductions\, including changes to §179 and first-year depreciation (Section 168(k)) as a result of recent tax legislation Methods of accounting — Application and choices In-depth analysis of Form 4797 dealing with depreciation recapture Deductible expenses — including rules on meals and entertainment Section 163(j) Computation of tax liability Overview of many common business deductions; which are deductible and which are M-1 items? How to practically handle uniform capitalization and inventory accounting for a small manufacturing concern And much more \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx194-25-surgents-preparing-c-corporation-tax-returns-for-new-staff-and-paraprofessionals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T042026Z UID:10004921-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX163/25) Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales and Like-Kind Exchanges DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen real property is sold for a gain\, we always try to find ways to defer recognizing income so it won’t be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam. There are two provisions within the Internal Revenue Code that allow the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale: installment sales and like-kind exchanges. Knowing how and when to utilize these provisions makes the Accounting and Finance Professionals very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. We will also discuss recent proposals which could impact the future of these two provisions. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals who either represent or work for entities that own real property \nObjectives\nLearn when and how to utilize the provisions of IRC Section 453 in order to defer recognizing gain on the sale of real property via installment sales Learn when and how to utilize the provisions of IRC Section 1031 in order to defer recognizing gain on the sale of real property via a like-kind exchange \nMajor Subjects\nHow does the IRC define an installment sale under Section 453? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 453? When should a taxpayer utilize the provisions of an installment sale and when should it be avoided? How does the issue of a dealer vs. a non-dealer impact the use of the installment sale method? Reporting an installment sale when related parties are involved Calculating an installment sale How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of the installment sale method? What is a like-kind exchange as defined by IRC Section 1031? When can a taxpayer utilize the provisions of IRC Section 1031? What types of real property are eligible for like-kind exchange treatment and what types are not What is boot and how does it impact the like-kind exchange deferral? Calculating a like-kind exchange including any taxable portion How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of like-kind exchanges? Recent changes to like-kind exchanges as the result of IRS final regulations Changes that may be on the horizon regarding like-kind exchanges \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx163-25-surgents-taking-advantage-of-installment-sales-and-like-kind-exchanges/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T002123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T042009Z UID:10004920-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX255/25) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 11/11/21) 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\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry \nMajor Subjects\nInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (as of 11/11/21) Q&As regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Audit Reconsideration \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx255-25-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-11-11-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T031245Z UID:10004919-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX216/25) Surgent's Update on the SECURE 2.0 Act DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides a comprehensive analysis of the SECURE 2.0 Act\, which is part of a much larger legislative package entitled the Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2023. 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 long-awaited new legislation alters the landscape of retirement planning for taxpayers of all ages\, and there are changes taking immediate effect in January 2023. Make sure you are up-to-date with the latest information available in order to effectively advise your clients on these important changes. In addition\, this guidance will be of particular relevance to practitioners’ own retirement planning. \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 of 2022 \nObjectives\nUnderstand the latest nuts and bolts rules on retirement for yourself and your accounting and finance clients Competently discuss the current state of retirement planning with your accounting and finance clients \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/sstx216-25-surgents-update-on-the-secure-2-0-act/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T044310Z UID:10004918-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSMG131/25) Surgent's Implementing Subscription Pricing to Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is designed to provide accountants with a comprehensive understanding of the subscription pricing model. As the business world increasingly shifts toward subscription-based models\, it’s crucial for accountants to understand the financial implications and strategies associated with this pricing approach. This course will cover the basics of subscription pricing\, how to set prices\, and how to analyze the financial impacts of these decisions\, as well as the specific impacts to your business.By the end of this course\, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the implementation of subscription pricing to their practice. \nDesigned For\nAll finance and accounting professionals who want to improve billing practices for their business \nObjectives\nUnderstand what subscription pricing is and the need for a shift from traditional pricing to subscription pricing Set subscription prices based on costs\, customer value perception\, and competitive analysis Transition to a subscription pricing model and communicate these changes to stakeholders Understand the need to regularly review and adjust subscription pricing based on business needs and client changes Manage customer retention and churn in a subscription pricing model Develop skills to analyze the financial impact of subscription pricing on a business’s revenue and profitability \nMajor Subjects\nThe basics of subscription pricing Pricing strategies\, with an eye toward a modern model for your business How to implement subscription pricing The need to look back and assess the financial impact of the implementation How to manage customer retention The optimum subscription pricing for your business \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssmg131-25-surgents-implementing-subscription-pricing-to-your-practice/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T045214Z UID:10004917-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSMG128/25) Surgent's Microsoftr PowerPointr 2016: Getting Started DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course guides you through creating and opening PowerPoint presentations; inserting\, reorganizing\, and deleting slides; applying a design theme and switching between different PowerPoint views. You learn how to insert various types of content on slides\, such as bulleted lists\, tables\, charts\, shapes\, pictures\, SmartArt graphics and sound clips; how run a slide show and how to preview and print audience handouts; how to add animation and transition effects to slides; how to create a custom design theme and a custom template\, which you use to create a new presentation; how to integrate Excel workbook data and charts in a presentation using copy and paste; how to add footer text\, a date and slide numbers to slides; how to run a full-screen slide show using slide show controls; and how to run a slide show in Presenter view. Note that this course emphasizes using traditional keyboard and mouse actions to perform tasks in PowerPoint and Excel 2016. Some relevant tips for working with PowerPoint 2016 with a Windows 10 touch-screen device are also provided. \nDesigned For\nNew PowerPoint users\, or experienced users switching from an earlier version \nObjectives\nIdentify elements of the PowerPoint Start screen; select a template to create a new presentation Identify PowerPoint window elements Recognize ways to insert slides\, apply a theme\, and add slide content Recognize how to switch between views; then preview\, and print a presentation Select PowerPoint options; identify ways to get Help in PowerPoint Recognize ways to delete and reposition slides Select options to spell check a presentation Recognize ways to insert and format slide objects Identify how to add transition and animation effects Select options to set up a slide show Identify how to create\, save\, and use a custom theme and custom template Recognize techniques for integrating Excel data and charts with PowerPoint slides Identify how to insert the date\, slide numbers\, and footer text Select the slide show controls Select Presenter view to run a slide show \nMajor Subjects\nIdentify elements of the PowerPoint Start screen; select a template to create a new presentation Identify PowerPoint window elements Recognize ways to insert slides\, apply a theme\, and add slide content Recognize how to switch between views; then preview\, and print a presentation Select PowerPoint options; identify ways to get Help in PowerPoint Recognize ways to delete and reposition slides Select options to spell check a presentation Recognize ways to insert and format slide objects Identify how to add transition and animation effects Select options to set up a slide show Identify how to create\, save\, and use a custom theme and custom template Recognize techniques for integrating Excel data and charts with PowerPoint slides Identify how to insert the date\, slide numbers\, and footer text Select the slide show controls Select Presenter view to run a slide show \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssmg128-25-surgents-microsoftr-powerpointr-2016-getting-started/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T040019Z UID:10004916-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA231/25) Surgent's IA Module 7 -- Internal Audit (IA) Engagement Management and Administration DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProper planning and execution of an audit program at the overall activity and individual engagement level requires highly effective management and administration to promote\, support\, and ensure maximum value adding assurance for organizational stakeholders. This course helps Internal Auditors at all levels better understand the practical and required engagement managerial responsibilities involved with the IA function at both the department and engagement level. The course will also review the required detailed\, ongoing administrative aspects of successfully managing each. From planning to resource allocation and management\, supervision\, review\, communications and reporting\, monitoring and follow up\, this session provides the keys to highest level quality and impact IA administration and management. \nDesigned For\nInternal audit (IA) professionals at all levels\, including consultants providing IA outsourcing\, co-sourcing and/or related services and external auditors (CPAs) providing IA services who coordinate coverage with and place reliance on the work of IAs. \nObjectives\nReinforcing core principles and concepts supporting IA activity and engagement management/administration best practices Promoting greater awareness of essential IA engagement management and administration implementation practices for high performing IA activities Identifying opportunities for increasing IA engagement efficiencies through optimum management/administration deployment strategies Highlighting and emphasizing critical IA team and stakeholder communications and relationship building success factors; \nMajor Subjects\nIA activity and engagement level management overview The fundamentals of highly effective IA engagement management Engagement planning\, supervision\, administration\, and monitoring Time and resource management\, including scheduling\, budgeting\, status updating\, tracking and follow up Audit reporting and report writing Engagement team and stakeholder/partner communications\, meetings\, and relationship dynamics and development \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa231-25-surgents-ia-module-7-internal-audit-ia-engagement-management-and-administration/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T043225Z UID:10004915-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA154/25) Surgent's Best Practices in Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDon’t just wing it when you can soar! To catch the eye of resource providers and fulfill the needs of leadership\, it is essential that not-for-profits prepare financial statements which excel. This course will empower you with the knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and reporting to surpass the expectations of financial statement users. Over 15 focused exercises are included to illustrate and refine today’s best practices in not-for-profit accounting and reporting. \nDesigned For\nNot-for-profit industry professionals and auditors \nObjectives\nPrepare not-for-profit financial statements that make a difference Select the accounting and reporting options that work best for the individual not-for-profit Skillfully apply today’ not-for-profit accounting and reporting requirements \nMajor Subjects\nThe key requirements\, options\, and best practices seen in each of the basic financial statements Today’s core accounting and reporting requirements related to contributions and how to effectively and efficiently apply them How to analyze and incorporate the needs of financial statement users into a not-for-profit’s financial statements and disclosures \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa154-25-surgents-best-practices-in-not-for-profit-accounting-and-reporting/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T051720Z UID:10004914-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX147/25) Surgent's Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEmployment 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 employers ranks high on its audit list. This course presents an overview of employee versus independent contractor criteria\, the federal payroll taxes form\, Form 1099\, and related compliance issues. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public accounting and industry with responsibility for payroll tax compliance \nObjectives\nDistinguish an employee from an independent contractor and understand the relief available to employers who misclassify employees Understand the withholding requirements for FICA and federal income taxes for Forms W-2 and 1099\, including back-up withholding Examine employer requirements regarding Form W-4 Understand the gig economy and the payroll tax responsibilities associated with it \nMajor Subjects\nStatutory employees\, independent contractors\, and possible changes to Sect 530 relief Using SS-8 Payroll Tax Penalties;– Who is a responsible person? Forms W-2\, 1099\, 1099-NEC\, SS-8\, W-4\, 941\, and Form 940 reporting/deposit requirements and due dates Understanding payroll tax responsibilities in the gig economy \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx147-25-surgents-guide-to-payroll-taxes-and-1099-issues/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T035916Z UID:10004913-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA161/25) Surgent's A Complete Guide to the Yellow Book DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIf you work with governments and not-for-profits\, a thorough understanding of the Yellow Book is essential. This course will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of the Yellow Book requirements and increase your confidence and proficiency in performing Yellow Book audits. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format including over 20 focused exercises on key practice issues. \nDesigned For\nAuditors performing Yellow Book engagements \nObjectives\nThoroughly understand the requirements of the Yellow Book and how they relate to the AICPA and single audit requirements Excel in the Yellow Book auditing arena Save time and stress on Yellow Book engagements via in-depth knowledge of the requirements \nMajor Subjects\nWhen is the auditor required to follow the Yellow Book (aka Government Auditing Standards or GAGAS)? How the Yellow Book requirements relate to generally accepted auditing standards and the single audit requirements The different types of Yellow Book audit and attestation engagements that auditors may be called upon to perform The Yellow Book standards related to the qualifications of the auditor (i.e.\, requirements related to independence\, CPE\, peer review\, and more) The Yellow Book requirements related to the performance of and reporting on a financial audit The Yellow Book requirements related to attestation engagements (i.e.\, examinations\, reviews\, and agreed-upon procedures engagements) and performance audits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa161-25-surgents-a-complete-guide-to-the-yellow-book/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T034911Z UID:10004912-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX205/25) Surgent's Real Estate Taxation: Critical Considerations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is a ‘deep dive’ into many aspects involving the taxation of real estate for the mid-level practitioner moving into this complex area. You will deepen your understanding of the complex considerations and strategies that individuals must navigate in acquiring\, operating\, and selling real estate. You will leave the course able to navigate critical issues associated with the relevant returns and plan strategically for your company or clients. We will discuss in detail the impact that recent tax changes have had on the real estate industry\, as well as new credits that are available after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and Finance Professionals who advise clients or their company on issues related to the acquisition\, operating\, and selling of real estate \nObjectives\nUnderstand the most commonly used forms of ownership for real estate holdings and the scenario-based advantages and disadvantages of each Know and be able to apply the key considerations in determinations surrounding depreciation and recapture\, like-kind exchanges\, and the determination of passive activity losses Recognize how recent tax legislation impacts commercial real estate Recognize how recent tax legislation impacts homeowners Identify components for determing a property’s tax basis \nMajor Subjects\nThe impact of recent tax legislation on the real estate industry Depreciation and recapture Determining the basis when acquiring real estate Passive activity losses Calculation of gain or loss on sale of real estate Rental operations Installment sales \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx205-25-surgents-real-estate-taxation-critical-considerations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T035007Z UID:10004911-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX250/25) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 10/07/21) 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\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry \nMajor Subjects\nUpdate on tax legislation (as of 10/7/21) Medicare reimbursements and balance billing When does it make economic sense to claim Social Security? \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx250-25-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-10-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T031424Z UID:10004910-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSMG103/25) Surgent's Achieving High Levels of Compliance and Customer Service in Your Organization DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProbably one of the greatest conflicts in an organization is determining which is more important: compliance or customer service. This program digs deeply into the issue and prepares the finance professional to achieve high levels of compliance and customer service in the department and in the entire organization. We will examine both disciplines from an analytical standpoint\, proving why they are necessary for both for-profit and nonprofit businesses to achieve success. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and finance professionals \nObjectives\nIdentify why customer service is just as important as compliance for profitability Understand how some organizations have achieved top performance in their industries See how good customer service is not about being “right” Realize why finance professionals have a bias toward compliance; Identify what is wanted by the internal customers of the finance and accounting departments \n\nMajor Subjects\nWhy customer service is not just having nice people; it is truly serving the customer Analysis of the value of the customer to compare it to various costs creating an ROI How to develop a compliance program that adds value to the customer A hard look at several companies and industries that have mastered the dual objectives How COVID-19 has affected compliance and customer service \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssmg103-25-surgents-achieving-high-levels-of-compliance-and-customer-service-in-your-organization/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T050914Z UID:10004909-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX158/25) Surgent's Individual Income Tax Return Preparation for the Non-Credentialed Tax Preparer DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course will take new and administrative staff from the most basic concepts to an understanding of individual tax return preparation. Continuously updated for the latest legislation\, including the Inflation Reduction Act\, American Rescue Plan Act\, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021\, the CARES Act\, the SECURE Act\, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. \nDesigned For\nNew staff\, rusty or those returning to the profession\, who desire to prepare individual returns \nObjectives\nLearn complicated issues of filing status and dependency exemptions Understand issues with reporting capital gains transactions Complete tax returns\, schedules\, and worksheets \nMajor Subjects\nEffects of recent legislation\, including the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act and the SECURE Act 2.0 Filing information\, filing status\, personal exemptions\, dependents\, the standard deduction\, etc. Dependents and income Wages and salaries Credits\, withholding\, estimated tax\, and basic return preparation Capital gains and losses Itemized deductions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx158-25-surgents-individual-income-tax-return-preparation-for-the-non-credentialed-tax-preparer/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T044106Z UID:10004908-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX111/25) Surgent's Section 199A: Applications and Challenges DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSection 199A has been with us since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed. Your clients look to you for explanations and best practices to maximize the 20 percent deduction. Pass-through entities and real estate investors stand to benefit from valuable tax cuts. The average practitioner cannot afford to be uninformed on Section 199A. This program incorporates the experiences of many tax practitioners since the creation of Section 199A related to the calculation and application of this deduction. This course will cover all relevant facets and nuances of the deduction\, as well as implementation issues and lessons that will be useful in advising clients this year. This program will include all relevant IRS guidance. \nDesigned For\nAny tax practitioner wishing to understand and apply the 199A deduction \nObjectives\nUnderstand the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entity owners Implement the benefits of this deduction for income tax returns Understand the impact of the possible expiration of Sect 199A in 2025 \nMajor Subjects\nThe latest guidance from the IRS provided through regulations or administrative announcements Taxpayers that own multiple entities; aggregation rules Calculating qualified business income The latest guidance on specified trades or businesses Taxable income limits on specified service trades or businesses Maximizing the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entities and Schedule Cs Accounting for negative QBI Whether particular tax entities offer a greater Sect 199A deduction Whether the owner of a Schedule E with net rental income can claim the Sect 199A deduction A look to the future. Will Sect 199A survive? \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx111-25-surgents-section-199a-applications-and-challenges/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T044316Z UID:10004907-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSMG116/25) Surgent's Increase the Efficiency of Your Organization DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThere are only two things that any organization needs to accomplish for success: serve the customer well and do it efficiently. This short program will concentrate on the efficiency side\, which is always near and dear to the heart of the financial professional. We will develop a well-proven program to increase efficiency in a way that is both embraced by employees and has been found to work. By following this simple formula\, any organization can become more efficient. \nDesigned For\nCFOs\, controllers\, and financial professionals \nObjectives\nDevelop an efficiency program that is embraced by employees Understand how efficiency is a key to success Understand how incentives can improve efficiency Recognize how internal competition can improve efficiency Tap into employee creativity for efficiency \nMajor Subjects\nProven ways to measure costs in relation to objectives Develop methods to measure company and department objectives Use ratios to measure and improve efficiency Develop an incentive system that rewards efficiency \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssmg116-25-surgents-increase-the-efficiency-of-your-organization/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T041629Z UID:10004906-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT124/25) Surgent's Max the Tax: Crowdfunding DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nYour client\, Aida\, wants to share an amazing new product and service with the world\, but she needs funding. The product\, a sensory jacket\, syncs with virtual reality (VR) apps so people can use more of their senses in VR experiences. Ask relevant questions to create an effective fundraising campaign for the product. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals and anyone needing foundational information related to crowdfunding \nObjectives\nUnderstand how crowdfunding platforms work Be able to explain the different types of crowdfunding campaigns Implement strategies for building a successful crowdfunding campaign \nMajor Subjects\nHow crowdfunding works The different types of crowdfunding programs Strategies for building a crowdfunding campaign \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot124-25-surgents-max-the-tax-crowdfunding/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T052641Z UID:10004905-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA208/25) Surgent's Fraud Case Studies: Schemes and Controls DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFraud is prevalent – especially since COVID-19 relief packages passed by legislatures around the world opened the till. The overwhelming majority of fraud cases are never publicized. In this course we will build on our knowledge of why people commit fraud to dissect the schemes and discuss transactional controls to help stop fraud faster. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues further on how to better prevent fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters – as well as to seek means to improve anti-fraud controls \nObjectives\nConsider the ways perpetrators evade both soft and hard controls Identify teachable moments Look for the common red flags that ought to draw our attention to a potential fraud scheme \nMajor Subjects\nRecent fraud cases Common fraud schemes perpetrated by those within and outside victim organizations Consider the lessons learned Best practices to further our fraud prevention \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa208-25-surgents-fraud-case-studies-schemes-and-controls/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T042020Z UID:10004904-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT112/25) Surgent's Contract Law for Accounting and Finance Professionals DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAccounting and finance professionals routinely encounter a broad range of legal issues while advising clients or performing routine job functions. Contract law tops the list as the most frequent issue that intersects with the accounting and finance professions. As trusted advisors\, it is wise to understand the fundamentals of contract law for both personal and professional benefit. This course provides a broad overview of contract law basics geared specifically toward the accounting and finance professions. From contract formation to enforceability\, this course offers an interesting look at how contract law intersects with accounting and finance. Participants should walk away with a better understanding of common issues that arise when reviewing contracts. \nDesigned For\nAnyone in the accounting or financial service professions who seeks to gain a better understanding of contract law and how it intersects with their profession \nObjectives\nRecognize the elements required to create a valid contract Understand common techniques to enforce a contract Be well versed in the rules of contract interpretation Understand defenses used to prevent contract enforcement Explain remedies that are available to a party enforcing a contract \nMajor Subjects\nContract formation The necessary components of an enforceable contract Common defenses to enforcement Legal capacity requirements Contract interpretation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot112-25-surgents-contract-law-for-accounting-and-finance-professionals/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T024816Z UID:10004903-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX238/25) Surgent's Essential Depreciation and Expensing Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe “permanent” changes from the TCJA may stand like a lion in the pathway of change\, but Washington has its own definition of permanent. Inflation adjustments and technical corrections are included within this deep analysis of the complex maze of rules dealing with depreciation\, amortization\, and sales of property. This course contains many examples and cases to illustrate the most important points for CPAs to understand. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in industry and public accounting who need a thorough grasp of this important area of tax law and want to maximize possible tax savings for their clients \nObjectives\nFully understand two of the most commonly prepared tax forms Understand assets from acquisition to disposition Complete and discuss cases highlighting some of the practical issues tax preparers face \nMajor Subjects\nResolved technical glitches for qualified improvement property Detailed coverage of Sect 179 expense elections and Sect 168(k) bonus or additional first-year depreciation: maximizing deductions\, definitions\, limitations\, and qualified property Sales of property and the depreciation recapture rules (Sect 1245\, Sect 1250\, unrecaptured Sect 1250 gain for real estate\, Sect 291 for corporations) MACRS depreciation – finding the proper method\, convention\, and recovery period Listed property and the current limitations Amortization of startup\, organization\, and other expenditures AMT depreciation adjustments and how to avoid them Examples\, cases\, and rulings of depreciation and amortization issues and how they impact clients\, along with useful planning opportunities \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx238-25-surgents-essential-depreciation-and-expensing-update/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T050917Z UID:10004902-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA109/25) Surgent's Essentials Of Audit Sampling DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen performing an audit\, an auditor bases his/her opinion about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement on a variety of tests on the underlying account balances and classes of transactions. Some balances\, such as debt\, may be tested 100% but more often\, such as is the case with accounts receivable\, the auditor will use sampling applications to obtain sufficient evidence to support the opinion and will not test 100% of the population. The auditor will also use sampling when testing control activities to conclude on the effectiveness of the controls. Compliance and accuracy in the accumulation of information is also tested by sampling. This module explores the different sampling applications used in a financial statement/compliance audit. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nAuditors of all levels \nObjectives\nDiscuss the professional requirements related to sampling applications Differentiate attribute testing for tests of controls or compliance from variable sampling for substantive testing Explain special considerations related to internal control and compliance testing in a Single or Program Specific Audit \nMajor Subjects\nDetermining sample sizes in a compliance audit \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa109-25-surgents-essentials-of-audit-sampling/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T052217Z UID:10004901-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSTX278/25) Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 5/06/21) 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\nBe well informed on current topics impacting taxes\, finance\, and industry \nMajor Subjects\nThe American Families Plan Estate of Michael Jackson v. Commissioner PPP loan forgiveness Section 1244 losses \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/sstx278-25-surgents-weekly-expert-hour-original-air-date-5-06-21/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T045726Z UID:10004900-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA203/25) Surgent's Government and Nonprofit Frauds and Controls to Stop Them DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nGeorge Washington once wrote\, “We ought not to look back\, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors\, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience.” The cost of fraud\, dearly paid by governments and nonprofits\, is too severe not to learn and profit from. In this course\, we will look back at real-world government and nonprofit frauds and derive useful controls to stop them. The course materials utilize a highly illustrative and innovative format. Over 15 focused exercises are included to provide an enhanced working knowledge of fraud and anti-fraud controls to both auditors and industry professionals. \nDesigned For\nAuditors of governments and nonprofits and industry professionals interested in preventing fraud \nObjectives\nIdentify common frauds occurring in governments and nonprofits today Skillfully develop controls to combat frauds Protect governments and nonprofits from fraud \nMajor Subjects\nExamine real-world misappropriations of cash\, check frauds\, vendor scams\, credit card abuse\, grant frauds\, benefit schemes\, inventory thefts\, and payroll frauds Consider and develop controls to stop fraud Tailor controls to the size and fit of the government or nonprofit \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa203-25-surgents-government-and-nonprofit-frauds-and-controls-to-stop-them/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T051122Z UID:10004899-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA190/25) Surgent's Avoiding Deficiencies in Peer Reviews: Focus on Engagement Quality DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith the AICPA’s heightened focus on enhancing audit quality\, increased oversight of the peer review process and the auditor’s overall responsibility to provide high quality services\, the focus on compliance with professional standards has never been greater. Recent peer reviews have indicated that auditors are often failing to perform and/or document certain critical components of an audit such as the auditor’s assessment of risk and linking the results of the assessment to substantive procedures performed. In addition\, auditors are not adequately documenting their consideration of fraud\, expectations in analytical procedures and the appropriate level of work needed to understand an entity’s internal control. Now is time to revisit the way that auditors are performing and documenting the work performed to meet professional standards since nonconforming engagements can result in an auditor’s referral to the AICPA Ethics Committee. There have not been significant changes to quality control standards since 2006. In June 2022\, two new statements on quality management were issued. Another statement was issued recently to incorporate the changes to the Group Audit Standard (SAS 149). A related audit standard on engagement quality\, SAS 146\, and an accounting and review service standard\, SSARS 26\, were also issued. These changes are substantive. They are effective for years beginning after December 15\, 2025.This course will discuss the new standards. This course will also focus on the most significant items resulting in deficiencies identified in the peer review process. We will also discuss the applicable audit standards\, documentation requirements and best practices. The objective of the course is to provide the insights necessary to help an auditor improve not just the quality of their work but also the perception of the accounting profession as a whole. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to improve engagement quality \nObjectives\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recognize changes in Quality Management standards Recognize key trends in recent peer review deficiencies noted Identify professional standards related to performing a risk assessment\, understanding and testing internal controls\, and linking these procedures to further audit consideration Implement best practices to help ensure overall engagement quality \nMajor Subjects\nAICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews\, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Best practices in documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa190-25-surgents-avoiding-deficiencies-in-peer-reviews-focus-on-engagement-quality/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T194238 CREATED:20250401T001011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T051632Z UID:10004898-1751284800-1751284800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSOT120/25) Surgent's HIPAA: What Accountants and Other Practitioners Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn 1996\, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act\, commonly referred to as HIPAA. HIPAA’s stated purpose was to provide Americans with privacy measures designed to protect personal healthcare-related information. Yet soon after it became law\, critics argued that HIPAA “lacked teeth”\, noting that the only remedy for violations of the law was to report the wrongdoer to the Department of Health and Human Services.Congress strengthened HIPAA in 2009 when it passed the Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”). Under HITECH\, entities subject to HIPAA are now required to maintain specific physical\, administrative\, and digital protection procedures. HIPAA now imposed many other requirements for those affected by the law\, such as requiring breaches of patient information be reported to affected parties in a timely manner. Further\, the law substantially increased the fines that HIPAA-covered entities must pay for violations.It is imperative that accountants and financial professionals familiarize themselves with HIPAA’s requirements. Under HITECH\, businesses must comply with HIPAA’s data privacy guidelines if they work with HIPAA-covered businesses; that is\, any business in the healthcare industry. Professionals who are not familiar with HIPAA fundamentals run the risk of subjecting themselves and their company to civil liability and severe penalties. \nDesigned For\nAnyone in the accounting or financial services profession who seeks to understand HIPAA and how it impacts their practice. Also\, accounting and financial professionals who counsel individuals or business owners that are considered HIPAA-covered businesses \nObjectives\nUnderstand HIPAA’s requirements and how they apply to accounting and other professionals Understand methods to employ to reduce chances of violating HIPAA’s provisions Recognize how HIPAA intersects with the work of accountants and similar professionals who advise individuals and businesses \nMajor Subjects\nA basic overview of the requirements imposed by HIPAA on professionals What businesses and individuals are subject to HIPAA Best practices for HIPAA compliance Issues unique to accounting and finance professionals concerning HIPAA Recognize common areas of liability under HIPAA \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssot120-25-surgents-hipaa-what-accountants-and-other-practitioners-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR