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2026/27 Annual Update for Accountants & Auditors
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Key accounting and auditing developments affecting accountants and auditors across industries.Recently issued and upcoming Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), including standards effective for December 31, 2026 year-ends for public companies, private entities, and not-for-profit organizations.Recent and proposed standards affecting audit, attestation, and consulting engagements, including SSAE No. 24, SSARS No. 26, exposure drafts related to confirmations and fraud, and SAS No. 149 addressing group audits.
Looking at the AICPA’s “Non-authoritative Guidance” From an Ethics Perspective
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
When and How are AICPA Pronouncements “Authoritative”? Authoritative Ethical Pronouncements What is “Nonauthoritative” Guidance? Nonauthoritative Guidance in the AICPA Online Ethics Library A Closer Look at: Nonattest Services A Closer Look at: NOCLAR Case Analysis: Hale v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. Conclusion
Surgent's Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Recently issued but newly implemented Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), the PCC Update, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda New ASUs covering disaggregated expenses, crypto assets (e.g., cryptocurrency), and business combinations Results and findings of the FASB’s Final (Stage 3) Post-Implementation Review (PIR) Report on Topic 606 Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity through SAS No. 149 Detailed review of the three new Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3) Other important A&A practice matters
HR Investigations – Episode 1 – Introduction-Assessing-Planning
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Investigation terminology Assessment skills Investigative methodology
Humanize Automation: Frameworks for Understanding AI and Your Strategy
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
AI Business Strategy
Safety Synergy: Uniting Elements for a Secure Workplace
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
How to evaluate physical security Increase situational awareness Simple De-escalation techniques Mental Health awareness Safe Termination Strategy Active Shooter Response Overview
Was It Fraud or Just Poor Audit Quality?
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $79
Financial statement manipulation Ethics enforcement process Auditor conflicts of interest
Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
NFT basics Classification of NFTs Current Legislative and Policy Environment Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs
Surgent's The AI-augmented Professional: Practical Tools, Real Risks, and Immediate Use Cases
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Explore from the history of automation to the current landscape of large language models (LLMs) and generative tools to demystify the technology Free, accessible apps to enterprise-grade solutions and specialized accounting software tailored for tax, audit, and advisory workflows Ethical obligations and professional standards that govern AI use, including data privacy, client confidentiality, and the management of "hallucinations" or inaccuracies Through specific use cases and prompting demonstrations, understand how to use AI to draft complex communications, summarize research, optimize Excel workflows, and enhance client advisory services
Taxation of the Cannabis Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Industrial hemp vs. marijuana.Income definitions under I.R.C. §61.Tax code restrictions: §280E and §471.State-specific marijuana laws.Cash management in cannabis businesses.Federal court case analysis.
The 10 Must Know Excel Features
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Excel Tables: Master the use of Excel tables for efficient data management, including sorting, filtering, and structured references, to manage data more effectively.Custom Sorting: Get to grips with custom sorting options to organize data in a way that best suits your needs, enhancing data readability and analysis.XLOOKUP: Discover the power of XLOOKUP for advanced data retrieval, a game-changer for complex analysis, allowing you to extract specific data from extensive datasets with ease.SUBTOTAL: Gain proficiency in using the SUBTOTAL function, a versatile tool for calculating data in visible cells, ideal for analyses that require dynamic calculations.SUMIF(S): Explore the functionality of SUMIF and SUMIFS functions for conditional summing, crucial for precise budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.Array Formulas: Dive into array formulas to perform multiple calculations on one or more items in an array, enhancing the efficiency of complex accounting computations.Data Validations: Learn to implement data validations to ensure data integrity and prevent errors in financial data entry, a critical skill for maintaining accurate accounting records.Slicers: Learn to use slicers for interactive data segmentation in tables and PivotTables, enabling accountants to quickly filter and analyze specific subsets of financial data.Conditional Formatting: Understand how to apply conditional formatting to highlight critical financial data points, trends, and variances, making data analysis and interpretation more intuitive.PivotTables: An introduction to PivotTables, one of the most powerful Excel features, for summarizing, analyzing, and presenting large sets of financial data in a digestible format.
Surgent's Representing a Client in an IRS Audit
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $169
Impact of the Trump Administration on IRS funding Reduction in IRS staffing Potential reduction in IRS’s ability to process and audit tax returns Status of IRS Direct File program Auditing large corporations and partnerships Audits of high income and high net worth individuals Information document requests What happens when a client agrees or disagrees with the IRS’s audit findings The Dirty Dozen for 2025: roadmap to IRS audit issues
The Successful Family Business
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Business Management Organization
Finding the Right Fit: An Exploration Financial Reporting Options for SMEs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Unique needs of SMEs The menu of available frameworks Exploration of specific SPFs U.S. GAAP provisions for SMEs Considerations when selecting a framework Audit, review, and compilation implications Pitfalls to avoid Best practices to adopt
Understanding Internal Control Constructs
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics covered in this course include:Underlying concepts of internal controlThe importance of control measure interdependency
Financial Decisions that Led Two Businessmen to Prison
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this class include:Career choicesEthical dilemmasJudicial proceedingsMitigation strategiesCreating tools to help make better decisionsAtonement and reconciliation
Navigating the Next AI Landscape: Generative AI – From Chatbots to AI Agents for Accounting Professionals
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Webinar
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $69
What Is Gen AI and How Chatbots Work - Define core Gen AI concepts and explain how chatbots produce outputs through prompting, iteration, and human oversight. The Progression from Chatbot to AI Agent - Map the capability progression from chatbots to agents and clarify what does—and does not—qualify as an AI agent in practice. Practical Finance & Accounting Use Cases - Identify high-value finance and accounting scenarios where Gen AI can improve productivity, analysis, and repeatable work outputs today. Agents and Workflows - Learn how to design and choose bounded, controllable workflows that combine tools, steps, and human gates appropriate for finance work. Risks, Controls, and Governance - Evaluate the risk shift from "output" to "action," and apply practical controls and governance as AI autonomy increases. What Comes Next & Discussion - Translate the concepts into an actionable near-term plan, including a 90-day roadmap, pilot structure, and discussion takeaways.
Hot Topics Audit & Attest Update - 2026
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARsOther matters that should be on your radar
ChatGPT and IRS Taxation Law Research
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Utilizing ChatGPT for IRS Tax Law Research: Principles and PracticesNavigating IRS Databases Using Advanced AI TechniquesUsing IRS Prompt Templates: In-depth Analysis and ApplicationChatGPT in Action: Case Studies and Real-World ScenariosExploring IRS Tax Laws: Strategies, Loopholes, and ComplianceError Prevention and Correction in Tax Law ResearchFuture Trends: AI's Evolving Role in Taxation and Accounting
Viewing A&A Through the Eyes of a Tax Practitioner
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The role of financial reporting for a myriad of users Fundamentals concepts Special Purpose Frameworks Financial statement analysis Cross-functional collaboration