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(SSAA161/27) Surgent’s Adapting to Today’s Changing Accounting Landscape

The field of accounting is undergoing rapid evolution in response to a complex interplay of technological advancements, regulatory reforms, economic fluctuations, and shifting societal dynamics. In this course, we will explore the major challenges and opportunities currently facing accountants, and we will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA175/27) Surgent’s Construction Contractors: Critical Accounting, Auditing, and Tax Issues

Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to comply with the various standards. Construction engagements are, in many instances, more complicated than most lines of business due to the many users of the financial statements. In this course, we will discuss why construction accounting and financial reporting is so...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSAA213/27) Surgent’s Applying ASC 820: The Basics of Fair Value Accounting

While once thought just to apply to banking and financial institutions, entities now need to apply fair value accounting under ASC 820 across a variety of transactions. Whether you are assessing financial instruments, leases, business combination accounting, or impairment measurement, GAAP either requires or allows the use of fair value measures in an expanding number...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA270/27) Surgent’s SEC Form 8-K: When to File and What to Disclose

This course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important - generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA234/27) Surgent’s Introduction to Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting encompasses fraud investigation and prevention, as well as a wide variety of functions in litigation. Forensic accountants provide services ranging from serving as an expert witness, to litigation consultant and bankruptcy trustee. As our economy grows more complex, the need for forensic accountants grows as well. One critical role of the forensic accountant...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA241/27) Surgent’s What You Need to Know About ASC 842, Leases

In this one-hour overview course, we'll review the key accounting aspects of ASC 842, primarily from a lessee's perspective. The course will review lease classification, measuring and recording lease liabilities and related assets, and subsequent accounting for both finance and operating leases. The course will also discuss transition accounting for ASC 842 and provide examples...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA259/27) Surgent’s Revenue Recognition – U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS

This course provides an overview of the similarities and key differences between the revenue recognition standards issued by the FASB (ASC Topic 606) and the IASB (IFRS 15). While these standards are materially similar as the regulators worked jointly to issue the new converged standards, there are notable differences that are good to understand. However,...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA169/27) Surgent’s Non-GAAP Financial Statement Options: Cash, Modified Cash, and Tax Basis

For many businesses, preparing financial statements using a special purpose framework may provide an alternative to the complexity of U.S. GAAP. This course will provide you with an overview and hands-on application in preparing financial statements using common special purpose frameworks such as tax basis and cash or modified cash basis financial statements. You will...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA137/27) Surgent’s Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update

Designed for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a detailed review of the multitude of FASB and AICPA standards and reports issued over the past few years, including a discussion of the FASB's Stage 3 PIR report on ASC 606. It also provides...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA153/27) Surgent’s Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes

Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, many have continued to struggle with applying the current model for accounting for income taxes, ASC 740. But this does not have to be you. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of this challenging topic. Through discussions and the use...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA237/27) Surgent’s How to Account for Internal-Use Software Arrangements

This course provides an overview of the accounting for internal-use software. The accounting and reporting requirements related to internal-use software can be found within ASC Topic 350-40. The primary information addressed within this ASC Topic relates to the development costs that should and should not be capitalized, how those costs are amortized, how they are...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA228/27) Surgent’s Understanding the High-Stakes Mega Issues in A&A Today

With so much of significance going on currently in the world of A&A today, you need to be able to make sense of the key drivers of our profession. In this course, we will review the key aspects of the events that are impacting practitioners and financial statement preparers alike.Specifically, because technology is rapidly transforming...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA243/27) Surgent’s Examining ASC 842, Leases

ASC 842, Leases, is one of the more complex and impactful standards the FASB has updated in decades, likely second only to ASC 606, Revenue. This course is a one-stop shop for what you need to know about applying and understanding the lease accounting guidance. In this course, we will review how to measure the...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA138/27) Surgent’s Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update

Designed for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a detailed review of the multitude of FASB and AICPA standards and reports issued over the past few years, including a discussion of the FASB's Stage 3 PIR report on ASC 606. It also provides...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA150/27) Surgent’s Going Concern Accounting and Reporting Considerations

This course will review the relevant considerations related to going concern, including assessing when substantial doubt concerning an entity's ability to continue as a going concern exists, management mitigation efforts, and required disclosures both when management, and the accountant, feel such efforts will be effective in mitigating the risk, as well as when they do...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA256/27) Surgent’s Guide to the Topic 606 Revenue Recognition Model for All CPAs

While the effective date of Topic 606 has passed for companies, there will always be a need for a comprehensive review of the accounting related to revenue recognition, including recently issued changes to this guidance. Whether you are looking to improve your revenue recognition processes, benchmark your financial statement disclosures against your peer group, or...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA236/27) Surgent’s Accounting for Software – Internal Use and External Sales

This course provides an overview of the accounting for software, including both internal-use software as well as software that will be sold to third parties. The accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements related to software depends on the nature of the software, and whether it will be used internally by an entity or will be marketed...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA250/27) Surgent’s Principles of Financial Statement Presentation

This course provides an overview of the key presentation requirements with respect to an entity's financial statements. This includes a discussion of key principles related to an entity's overall presentation as well as specific topics with respect to its balance sheet, income statement, comprehensive income, statement of cash flows, as well as notes to the...

Non Member: $135
Credit Hours: 3

(SSAA192/27) Surgent’s Disclosures of Risks and Uncertainties

This course provides an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties. The disclosure requirements related to risks and uncertainties are prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in ASC Topic 275. For public business entities that file their annual and interim reports with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), there are...

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA191/27) Surgent’s Disclosure Requirements for SEC Form 8-K

This course provides an overview of the disclosure requirements for SEC Form 8-K, the broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important . This course provides an overview of the key disclosure requirements for several of the triggering events requiring the filing of a Form...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA246/27) Surgent’s Life After Adoption: Applying Topic 606 to Revenue Contracts on an Ongoing Basis

While the effective date of Topic 606 has passed for most entities, there will always be a need for a comprehensive review of the accounting related to revenue recognition. Also, if you are taking advantage of the FASB deferral of Topic 606's effective date, you are still completing your implementation plan. Whether you are looking...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSAA273/27) Surgent’s The Accountant as the Expert Witness

As litigation becomes more complex, attorneys are relying more on accountants to serve as consulting experts or expert witnesses at trial. Serving as an expert witness is not as difficult as you might expect. Accounting experts educate lawyers and jurors on issues such as valuation, tax liability, and forensics. Learn how accountants become expert witnesses,...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA158/27) Surgent’s Business Combinations – U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS

This course provides an overview of the similarities and key differences between the business combination standards issued by the FASB (ASC Topic 805) and the IASB (IFRS 3). While these standards are very similar, as is the case with many areas of U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS, there are notable differences that are helpful to understand....

Non Member: $45
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA240/27) Surgent’s ASC 606 Insights: Managing Variable Consideration and Modifications

This course provides an overview of critical challenges companies encounter under ASC 606, emphasizing several key areas that can be particularly challenging for effective revenue recognition. This includes considerations relating to variable consideration and accounting for contract modifications. This course also addresses the accounting considerations related to significant financing components.

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA145/27) Surgent’s Data Analytics for Accountants and Financial Managers

Data analytics and mining are the fastest growing disciplines in accounting and general management. Many organizations are either planning programs or have them already underway. Unfortunately, a number of these attempts fail due to poor planning/preparation and a lack of commitment, training, and clear vision of the program's goals. Today there is no shortage of...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA269/27) Surgent’s SEC Hot Topics – MD&A and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This course provides an overview of two of the most popular SEC topics which result in comment letters from the SEC. This includes a discussion of management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) as well as Non-GAAP Financial Measures. These two areas consistently rank in the Top 10 for the most frequent comment letters issued to public...

Non Member: $225
Credit Hours: 5

(SSAA242/27) Surgent’s Examining ASC 842, Leases: More Than Meets the Eye

Implementing ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) is sure to have a major impact on your balance sheet and potentially on your business as well. This course is a one-stop shop for what you need to know about the now-effective changes to the lease accounting guidance. In this course, we will review how to measure...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA172/27) Surgent’s Controllership Skills Update: Current Survival Skills

The role of financial professionals has and continues to change in organizations. The stereotype of collecting and reporting data has been replaced by a broader vision, which focuses on improving an organization's results today and preparing it for the future. This brief program offers specific actions that can be implemented by financial personnel to expand...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA217/27) Surgent’s Annual FASB Update and Review

This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners, with the greatest emphasis on those ASUs effective in 2024 and 2025. Specifically,...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA285/27) Surgent’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures – What You Need to Know

This course provides an overview of non-GAAP financial measures with a particular emphasis on comments from the SEC, the FASB, as well as comment letter analysis from several of the Big Four accounting firms. Non-GAAP financial measures continue to rank at the top of the most frequent comment letters issued by the SEC. As a...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA127/27) Surgent’s Accounting Hot Topics

In addition to being experts on the nuts and bolts of accounting and auditing, experienced auditors must also be aware of the emerging trends in our industry, as well as those complex topics with which we don't need to deal on an everyday basis. In this session, we'll cover some of those emerging and challenging...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA136/27) Surgent’s Lease Accounting: The Impact of Changing Standards on Both Lessors and Lessees

The effective date for ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) is finally here. The new standard eliminates one of the largest forms of off-balance sheet accounting and requires most leases to be brought onto the balance sheet irrespective of their classification as either financing or operating. The new guidance in ASC 842 also makes other changes...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA142/27) Surgent’s Annual Accounting and Auditing Update

Designed as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Securities and Exchange...

Non Member: $360
Credit Hours: 8

(SSAA144/27) Surgent’s Annual Accounting Update

Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides an overview of accounting matters including private company standard setting activities; a review of ASU No. 2016-02, the lease accounting standard; ASC 606 topics; and a review of ASC 326 on credit losses.

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA152/27) Surgent’s Mastering Accounting for Income Taxes

Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, many have continued to struggle with applying the current model for accounting for income taxes, ASC 740. But this does not have to be you. This course will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of this challenging topic. Through discussions and the use...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA238/27) Surgent’s Revenue Recognition for Long-Term Construction and Similar Contracts: Topic 606 Implementation Challenges

For those entities who formerly recognized revenue under the guidance of Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (SOP 81-1/ASC 605-35), understanding the basics of Topic 606 is not enough. In order to effectively apply Topic 606, you need a detailed understanding of how to recognize revenue over time...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA267/27) Surgent’s Surging Auditors: Revenue Rush

Stepping into the shoes of an outside technical consultant, each participant must perform an ASC 606 assessment for Quality Tiles, Inc. (QTI), a company recently acquired by Home D?cor and More, Inc. (HDM). HDM management needs to ensure the company is in compliance with GAAP related to revenue recognition before the next board meeting. Participants...

Non Member: $55
Credit Hours: 1

(SSAA216/27) Surgent’s Annual FASB Update and Review

This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners. Specifically, the course will review recently issued FASB standards on leases and provide...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA122/27) Surgent’s Performing Effective Accounting Research

Financial accounting can be complex. An integral part of a senior associate's job responsibilities is to perform effective and efficient research using the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). In this session, participants will be introduced to the ASC, including how it is structured, organized, and updated. They will also learn about other information that can...

Non Member: $95
Credit Hours: 2

(SSAA261/27) Surgent’s The Essential Guide to SEC Form 10-K: Compliance, Disclosures, and Best Practices

This course provides a deep dive into SEC Form 10-K. This course addresses the key requirements and regulatory aspects, including filing deadlines and their significance for investors. This course also addresses the financial statements section, covering the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnote disclosures, along with best practices for preparation. The course...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4

(SSAA272/27) Surgent’s Small-Business Accounting, Audit, and Attest Update

Specifically tailored for practitioners who not only perform audits but also provide other attest and nonattest services to small and medium-sized businesses, this course is a comprehensive update covering recently issued accounting, auditing, and SSARS standards, as well as other professional guidance impacting small and medium-sized business accountants. The course uses practical examples and illustrations...

Non Member: $180
Credit Hours: 4