Professional Development and Event Catalog
K2's Understanding Your Ransomware Risk
4:00pm - 4:57pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Protecting yourself from ransomware requires more than just anti-virus software. Additional technology protections are necessary. Further, business continuity, legal and regulatory, and cybersecurity insurance considerations should all be a part of your risk abatement strategy. Attend this session to determine if your current level of ransomware protection reduces your risk to an acceptable and identify ways to ensure that you are protected.
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Employees Today and Tomorrow : Are Employees Assets?
4:00pm - 5:48pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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As the managers' role continue to evolve, it is crucial for us to understand the strategic aspects of managing a diverse workforce, beginning with understanding the big trends in employee demographics. We begin with a rhetorical question - asking if employees are assets? GAAP tells us they are not, so discussion will revolve around whether this treatment delivers an unhealthy bias on our view of the people in our organization. What do the most successful organizations believe and why? If you have an opinion as to whether employees are an asset or not, this is a fun session intended to be interactive with participation either live, virtual or both.
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About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course will provide an overview of the work and impact of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) on the US tax system, regulatory ethics, and accounting profession. TIGTA is an independent organization that provides oversight of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and conducts audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations to promote integrity, economy, and efficiency in the administration of the nation's tax system. The course will explore the role of TIGTA in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS, identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws, and upholding ethical standards in the accounting profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: Tips and Speed Bumps to Avoid
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
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Mergers, acquisitions and alliances have been and continue to be major avenues to organizational growth and increased competitive advantage. Despite the great initial promise of many mergers and alliances, few seem to yield the anticipated results. Numerous studies indicate that between 55% and 77% of mergers fail to accomplish their intended purpose. This course helps financial professionals, and their advisors identify, execute, and consummate mergers and acquisitions that create shareholder value while avoiding the many traps that can cause post-acquisition failure.
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Awful Ethical Dilemmas - Bringing it to Life, featuring J. Michael Inzina and Don Minges
9:00am - 10:04am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Professional Codes of Conduct make Ethics seem easy and clear cut. However, this is not so in real life. This session discusses five cases where the ethics is not so clear cut. What should be considered? We will explain how you can be more diligent and maintain awareness of ethical issues to become more effective and enhance the reputation of the profession.
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AI Prompt Engineering Masterclass for Accountants
9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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An advanced guide to prompting techniques that maximize AI efficiency and precision in everyday business research, operational due diligence and accounting tasks. Designed for accountants with no prior AI knowledge, the session explores how simple language and strategic prompting can unlock powerful, layered responses from large language models (LLMs). Participants will learn to overcome the "lazy" defaults of AI, using specific techniques to enhance detail, accuracy, and contextual understanding in their queries. By understanding prompt engineering's role, attendees will discover how to guide AI to provide practical, relevant, and analytical insights suited to complex financial scenarios, without needing extensive technical expertise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Best Practices: Conducting Meaningful Walkthroughs
9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course will serve as an introduction to conducting effective walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the client's transaction processes as well as identifying internal controls within each process. This course will review the procedures, questions to ask, and documentation requirements of walkthroughs. It will also include real-world examples of the red flags that may arise while executing a walkthrough. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Risk Management Techniques and Tools
9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $125
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Identify and eliminate risk Understand how risk affects all areas of business-from hiring and onboarding to customer fulfillment and customer support, and everything in between. Gain the knowledge to make informed decisions about risk assessment. Understand the importance of fully integrating risk assessment techniques into other elements of enterprise risk management. Tools and techniques With the assistance of 17 tools and techniques, learn how to assess and manage risks in your organization. Compare SWOT analysis and PESTLE analysis in analyzing risks. Understand how enterprise risk management (ERM) can help protect and enhance stakeholder value. Learn how ERM can be used by businesses of all sizes.
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Managing Your Money in Retirement
9:00am - 12:00pm
Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
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You spent your life building retirement savings. Now you want to make sure your savings last the rest of your life and perhaps pass some on to the next generation. Come hear a veteran financial educator talk about money management and planning issues for this phase of your life.
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Surgent's S Corporation Taxation: Advanced Issues
9:00am - 12:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know about S corporations.
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Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI
9:00am - 1:00pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This intensive 4-hour course offers a deep dive into data modeling in Power BI, with a focus on Microsoft Excel's Power Pivot but applicable to Power BI Desktop. Designed for professionals looking to enhance their data analysis skills, the course covers the essential aspects of building robust, efficient data models. Participants will learn how to integrate different data sources, create meaningful relationships, and develop insightful metrics to drive business decisions. Participants will explore various aspects of data modeling such as establishing relationships, creating calculated columns, and understanding the intricacies of basic DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) measures. These skills are vital for anyone looking to extract meaningful insights from large and complex datasets. Attendees will be introduced to advanced concepts such as the strategic use of calculated columns versus measures, and the differentiation between explicit and implicit measures. This knowledge is crucial for developing sophisticated data models that not only provide accurate results but are also efficient in terms of performance. The course will also cover the creation and use of hierarchies and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), essential for any robust data analysis framework. To ensure that the learning is well-rounded and applicable, the course includes practical exercises in using pivot tables within Power BI. This helps in validating and enhancing the measures and models created, ensuring they are robust and reliable for real-world application. "Build a Data Model for Analysis in Power BI" is an essential course for professionals aiming to leverage the full potential of Power BI 's data model. Whether you're looking to streamline your data analysis process, enhance your reporting capabilities, or drive insightful business decisions, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Yellow Book: Application of GAGAS Principles
9:00am - 3:00pm
Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $275
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As an auditor of state or local governments, or not-for-profit entities, you'll gain an understanding of the requirements and application guidance for engagements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
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Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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Looking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services. In this advanced course, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with SAS 136 and other recently issued SASs. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation, participant loans, hardship distributions, investments, and plan mergers and acquisitions.
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Surgent's Fiduciary Income Tax Returns - Form 1041 Workshop with Filled-in Forms
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $279
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This course is designed as a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of trust and estate income tax preparation. The course explains the common terminology and complicated income tax rules of estates and trusts, fiduciary accounting, and an introduction to or refresher on preparing Form 1041. This practical, over 300-page manual is an excellent reference source for your practice, which begins with quite simple cases. Building upon that base throughout the manual, the course ends with two complicated preparation cases, one trust and one estate, each with filled-in forms.
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Tax Fundamentals of LLCs and Partnerships - Tax Staff Essentials
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $349
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A beginner's guide or a refresher on the essential elements of partnership and LLC taxation.
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The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.
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Walter Haig's Business Financial Health Checkup
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
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This course fills an important need for both financial managers and accountants in the practice of public accounting by offering the tools to help ensure the future success of a business. Practical guidance for the effective use of benchmarking and analytical procedure is also provided. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Servant Leadership 101
9:30am - 10:30am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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The War for Talent is bad, and it's getting worse. In their efforts to win the war for talent, smart organizations have recognized the importance of fostering a great work culture. Many of these organizations are implementing Servant Leadership as their desired leadership style. In this session, learn what servant leadership is, as well as what it is not. Also, learn the benefits of having a great culture, the basics for assessing your culture, as well as how to coach your employees using a servant leadership style. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Exploring the New Lease Accounting Standard
9:30am - 11:30am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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It's a whole new world for lessees under ASC topic 842. This program will dive into the new standard on leases and its impact on every size entity, review effective dates, and address what you need to know now. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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The SECURE Act 2.0 - Planning Opportunities for Individuals
10:00am - 11:07am
Online
1.20 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The Secure Act 2.0 was passed in a flurry of year-end legislation. This one hour program will cover the important changes that individuals need to know about contributions to accounts and new ways of accessing these funds. This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.