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(SSET402/26) Surgent’s Ethics for Tax Professionals
The purpose of this program is to discuss the ethical mandates that govern the conduct of tax practitioners. The program focuses on the ethical pronouncements of the IRS in Circular 230, as well as the preparer penalty provisions set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. Please note: This ethics course does not cover state-specific issues...
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(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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(SSET400/26) Surgent’s Transitioning to the Accounting Profession
New accountants, whether coming right out of school or from industry will find that the accounting profession is heavily governed by technical and ethical standards. In addition, the new accounting professional will need to understand new terminology as well as what their team members and clients expect of them by way of job performance and...
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(SSET406/26) Surgent’s General Ethics for Tax Practitioners
This two-hour course covers most of the specific ethical considerations that come into play as a practitioner in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service.
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(SSET405/26) Surgent’s Ethics for the Industry Accountant
While ethics training is required by many states, the true value of the CPA license is in understanding how critically important ethical behavior is to our customers, our firms, and the public. This course will explore the basic tenets of ethical behavior and use case studies to explore ethical dilemmas in various companies and organizations...
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(SSET401/26) Surgent’s Ethical Considerations for CPAs
As accounting firm's non-attest offerings to their attest clients become more diversified, such engagements increase firms' exposure to independence violations. In order to thread the needle of providing value-added services and upholding their independence obligations, firms need to have a strong foundational understanding of the applicable ethical and independence rules which govern these engagements. In...
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(SSET407/26) Surgent’s Surging Auditors: Daily Dilemmas
Ethics are the hallmark of our profession, and we must be uncompromising in our commitment to acting ethically. However, many ethical dilemmas arise unexpectedly as we perform our daily tasks, and challenge us, as there often appears to be several ways forward. We need to decide which is the correct one. In this game, the...
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(PEPIU/26) SCACPA Roadshow & Professional Issues Update – Florence
The SCACPA Professional Issues Update addresses several of the issues affecting the CPA profession. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the changes to state regulations and an overview of the challenges facing the CPA talent pipeline and how we as a profession can impact them. Participants will also find out how SCACPA is supporting...
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(FOPIU/26) SCACPA Roadshow & Professional Issues Update – Spartanburg
The SCACPA Professional Issues Update addresses several of the issues affecting the CPA profession. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the changes to state regulations and an overview of the challenges facing the CPA talent pipeline and how we as a profession can impact them. Participants will also find out how SCACPA is supporting...
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(PIPIU/26) SCACPA Roadshow & Professional Issues Update – Greenville
The SCACPA Professional Issues Update addresses several of the issues affecting the CPA profession. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the changes to state regulations and an overview of the challenges facing the CPA talent pipeline and how we as a profession can impact them. Participants will also find out how SCACPA is supporting...
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