Business Law

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Business Law

(SSOT122/27) Surgent’s Contract Law for Accounting and Finance Professionals

Accounting 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...
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Business Law

(SSOT154/27) Surgent’s Understanding Non-Compete Agreements

The enforceability of non-compete agreements in the U.S. is in flux. While the FTC's proposed ban is on hold pending legal proceedings, existing state laws continue to govern the validity of non-compete clauses. Some states, like California, Oklahoma, and North Dakota, prohibit non-compete agreements, while others enforce them under certain conditions.Although state laws vary, non-competes...
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Business Law

(SSOT111/27) Surgent’s Business Law Essentials for Practitioners and Controllers

This 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...
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Business Law, Taxes

(SSOT133/27) Surgent’s Employer’s Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues

The 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...
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Business Law, Taxes

(SSTX681/26) Surgent’s Employer’s Handbook: Health Care, Retirement, and Fringe Benefit Tax Issues

The 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.
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Business Law, Taxes

(SSTX682/26) Surgent’s Employer’s Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues

The 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...
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Business Law

(SSOT425/26) Surgent’s New York: Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace

The law is clear that to avoid liability for unlawful harassment claims, employers must take preventive steps. One such preventative step is effective, professional training. This course includes information specific to New York employees.
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Business Law, Taxes

(SSOT429/26) Surgent’s Employer’s Handbook: Legal, Tax, and Health Care Issues

The 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...
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Business Law, Regulatory Ethics

(SSOT404/26) Surgent’s Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions

Recent economic volatility has created added stress on accounting and finance professionals and their clients. When individuals or businesses lose money, they often blame others for their misfortune. Business disputes can sometimes lead to accounting malpractice claims. Understanding the most common types of accounting malpractice claims provides a roadmap of what not to do. This...
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Business Law

(SSOT412/26) Surgent’s Business Law for Small Business Owners

One of the most intimidating aspects of going into business for yourself is compliance. Tax, employment, and regulatory laws are difficult to navigate, so it often falls on the CPA to know the basics in these areas to help their clients avoid costly litigation. In this course, we will cover basic compliance areas for small...
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