CPE Catalog & Events
Reasonable Compensation for S Corps
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explain the payroll tax advantage of taking distributions over wagesReview key court cases that shape todays reasonable compensation landscapeHow to use court factors to stress test reasonable compensationBest practices for determining reasonable compensationReview of the IRS’s enforcement on reasonable compensation; past, present and future
The Essential A&A Update with Renee Rampulla
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Crypto Assets Governmental Grants Income Tax Disclosures Group Audits Fraud Quality Management
Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs & Controllers
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Webinar
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Purpose of Financial Statement AnalysisComparing Actuals vs. Expectations & BenchmarkingCase Studies 1 & 2Ratio AnalysisCase Study 3Analysis of Statement of Cash FlowsCase Studies 4 & 5Other Uses of Ratios
Rewards & Recognition Strategies for Leaders
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Leadership Recognition Total Rewards Employee Engagement
Internal Controls That May Have Prevented Fraud
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Understand what factors allowed certain frauds to occur Recognize what internal controls may have prevented the frauds Consider application of these lessons to circumstances you encounter in your professional endeavors
Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Why an open mind and the ability to doubt helps make great predictions Why it is better to be a fox than a hedgehog How non-conformists change the world How to focus on what matters How to learn from the past without hindsight bias
Self-Rental Real Estate: Passive Activity & Section 199A
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:Definition of self-rental property - both for Sections 199A and 469Self-rental income from directly owned properties and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 1Self-rental income from indirectly owned (partnerships, S corporations) and reporting on Form 1040, Schedule E, page 2Form 8582 (passive activity)The flow-through entity grouping electionIllustrative examples and consequences of failing to comply with the reporting standardsSelf-rental property and "former passive activities" rules
Surgent's IT Governance and Risk Management
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The role of IT governance within an organization IT governance principles IT risk identification and assessment methods IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL) IT general controls and application controls Business process management Change management
Business Tax Update for Industry
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
“Tax-mageddon” – the all-important impending expiration/extension/renewal of the TCJA Other recent Federal legislative, rules and tax developments impacting business taxpayers Current status of Research and Experimentation costs and Interest Expense Limitation Phaseout of Bonus Depreciation and MACRS issues Latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments
Leases Accounting under Topic 842 – Answers to FAQ After Implementation
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Alternatives to adopting Topic 842 Short-term lease and related-party leasing arrangements Identifying lease agreements under the new rules Proper treatment of lease incentives, leasehold improvements, and lease modifications
Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Review of audit procedures.Documentation requirements.Real world examples of red flags that may arise.
Supporting Mental Wellness to Thrive in Work and Life
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Understanding Mental Wellness: Explore how the brain functions and the connection between mental and physical wellness. Learn how stress impacts brain health and overall well-being.Practical Strategies for Balanced Living: Discover techniques for improving sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support mental wellness. Learn the importance of setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and building meaningful connections.Recognizing and Managing Support Needs: Identify when to seek additional support and learn how to integrate self-care practices that promote sustainable mental and emotional health.
Getting SASsy - A Look at Recent Auditing Standards
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Risk assessment (SAS 145) Quality management standards (SAS 146) Predecessor auditor inquiries (SAS 147) Group financial statement audits (SAS 149)
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CPA Firms
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
To purchase the report referenced in this presentation, or any of the research papers published by CPA Crossings, visit https://www.cpacrossings.com/research. The major topics that will be covered in this course include: The true cost of turnover versus retention investment Research findings on why professionals leave or stay Whole-person retention strategies beyond compensation Work-life balance solutions that maintain productivity Career development paths for non-partner track professionals Business model transformations for sustainable staffing Technology and outsourcing strategies to reduce burnout Retention strategies specific to diverse talent and younger professionals
Managing Your Money in Retirement
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Social Security Retirement Asset allocation Fraud
Volume to Value: A New Era of Precision Hiring in Accounting
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:The shift from volume to precision hiringWhy firms are moving to targeted, competency-based hiringTalent market impacts and competitive hiring realitiesAI in recruiting: practical use cases and implicationsWhere AI tools commonly support hiring workflowsBenefits and limitations of AI-enabled screening and assessmentThe skills mismatch in accounting hiringWhy critical thinking and professional communication gaps persistWhy traditional hiring methods miss these competenciesThe new competency hierarchy for high performersDefining and prioritizing the competencies that drive resultsAI ethics awareness and professional judgment in an AI-enabled workplaceAssessment methods for precision hiringStructured behavioral interviewing and scoring rubricsWork simulations, case presentations, and client scenariosUsing AI-enabled assessments responsibly and consistentlyMetrics and ROI: evaluating successQuality-of-hire measures (performance, ramp time, manager satisfaction)Retention and turnover measuresEfficiency measures (time-to-fill, cost-to-fill) and how to balance themImplementation roadmapA phased approach to adopting precision hiring (foundation → expansion → optimization)– Building governance, documentation, and consistency for scalability
Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce
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Webinar
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
Flexible Work Options Employee Engagement Talent Management Strategy
Ethics, Spirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Ethical FrameworksEthical Dilemmas and Decision MakingSpirituality, Love and Belonging in the Workplace and their influence on Workplace Conduct
Leadershift Ethics: Things Must Change!
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Webinar
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The major topics covered in this course include:The litmus test for all of your decisions and actionsEthical principles when managing through changePressures that threaten ethical change managementCase studies of what can go sideways when ethics are not part of every stage of changeWinning strategies for ethical self-regulation
Staff Retention Keep the Best People
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Webinar
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
Remote workforce Employee retention Staff turnover