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(LITE19/27) AI in Action
This session breaks down how to use AI more effectively by moving beyond simple prompts to a structured, results driven approach. Attendees will learn practical techniques, including the CLEAR R framework, to produce more consistent, accurate, and actionable outputs. The course focuses on real world applications such as drafting communications, summarizing reports, and supporting decision...
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Livestream
(LIET14/27) Smart, Secure, and Productive – Rebroadcast
Taxpayer data is one of the most valuable—and most targeted—assets in any CPA firm. This session focuses on how risk actually occurs in day-to-day CPA workflows and how firms can apply practical safeguards to reduce the likelihood of preventable incidents. Participants will learn how IRS Publication 4557 guidance, the FTC Safeguards Rule requirements, and a...
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Livestream
(LIET04/27) Smart, Secure, and Productive
Taxpayer data is one of the most valuable—and most targeted—assets in any CPA firm. This session focuses on how risk actually occurs in day-to-day CPA workflows and how firms can apply practical safeguards to reduce the likelihood of preventable incidents. Participants will learn how IRS Publication 4557 guidance, the FTC Safeguards Rule requirements, and a...
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Livestream
(LITE09/27) AI Clinic: Policy-Compliant Use Cases for Firms
Learn how firms are using AI in practical, policy-aligned ways that support efficiency without increasing risk. This clinic highlights real-world use cases that respect confidentiality, professional standards, and firm governance. You'll leave with clear examples your organization can adapt confidently and responsibly.
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Livestream
(LITE01/27) Data Analytics Essentials for CPAs & Controllers
Through case studies and discussion, this course will explore what data analytics and big data is, how it is being used by companies, and how it could be used in the future. Participants will be given scenarios in which to think about the data available, and how it can be applied within specific company contexts....
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Self-Study Video
(SSTE110/27) Surgent’s Cybersecurity Risk Management for Financial Professionals: Policies, Controls, and Emerging Threats
This course focuses on implementing cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management strategies tailored to financial environments. It emphasizes practical applications to mitigate threats and highlights global compliance standards, particularly their relevance and applicability to U.S. organizations.
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Self-Study Video
(SSTE138/27) Surgent’s Power Query Series: More Transformations and Load Options
Power Query (Excel version) offers a wide range of transformation options. This course uses hands-on exercises to explore the data transformation process, focusing on data cleaning and data enrichment. In addition, this course explains query loading options and processes. Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a...
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Self-Study Video
(SSTE132/27) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Formulas, M Language, and Error Handling
Even for experienced Excel users, there is a learning curve to using formulas in Power Query (Excel version). This course presents the fundamentals of this concept. In addition, this webinar introduces users to the "M" language in Power Query, as well as types of errors that users may encounter. Hands-on examples reinforce all of these...
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Self-Study Video
(SSTE133/27) Surgent’s Power Query Series: Data Modeling and Next Steps
This final course in the series covers advanced features in Power Query (Excel version), including functions and parameters and basics of data modeling in Power BI and Power Pivot. Multiple hands-on examples help to reinforce these concepts.Power Query is an "ETL" tool that extracts, transforms, and loads data. This tool has a user-friendly interface that...
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Self-Study Video
(SSTE106/27) Surgent’s The Risks and Benefits of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
We see multiple stories about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its entry into our lives in the form of AI tools, including ChatGPT. They seem to be everywhere. It is difficult to overstate how much things will change with the rise of these new technologies, or how important it is that companies...
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