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Exercise Your Ethics: Techniques to Improve Ethical Response

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 9:30am - 11:30am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Many courses highlight ethical failures - this course goes beyond that. This course identifies the many barriers to ethical behavior, focuses on habits and techniques that improve ethics and offer ways to practice so that the ethical "muscle" is ready for any dilemma. This course incorporates ideas from leading ethical authors and includes data from the ACFE Report to the Nations. 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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Seeing Beyond the Numbers: Analysis for CFOs and Controllers

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 9:30am - 1:30pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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K2's OneDrive's Best Practices

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 10:56am

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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Although Windows incorporates the OneDrive app, you may not have configured it correctly for your specific needs. Using the OneDrive app and the related Cloud storage service to their fullest potential means you can access your files when and where you need them. Further, sharing your files and collaborating with others is easy when using OneDrive correctly. In this session, you will learn best practices for taking full advantage of OneDrive.

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How to Audit Prepaid Expenses

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 11:47am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Understanding how to effectively audit prepaid expenses is a key skill for audit staff. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, including the applicable audit assertions and common risks and threats associated with the prepaid expense balance. Participants will learn how to perform substantive auditing procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability, with guidance on applying these techniques to real-world scenarios. Designed to enhance practical knowledge, this session equips auditors with the tools and confidence needed to navigate prepaid expense audits with proficiency.

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The Three Million Dollar Ribbon

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 11:53am

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Two conmen used lies and falsified documents to convince the State of Tennessee to give them a $3,000,000 economic development grant to create 1,000 jobs by purchasing and rehabilitating a vacant factory in rural Tennessee. Instead, they spent most of the money on an extravagant lifestyle and invested over $1M in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) out of over $30,000,000 pursuant to a contract to provide the tarps for areas such as Puerto Rico, affected by hurricanes. This session provides a detailed case study of how the investigators accumulated, organized, and analyzed hundreds of documents, identified the falsifications and misrepresentations, conducted multiple interviews, and ultimately convicted the conmen. This case study provides multiple takeaways for detecting and investigating grant fraud, which is especially relevant in light of the numerous federal stimulus programs in recent years.

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Better Forecasts: Be a Better Predictor

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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Imagine being able to see into the future with confidence.  The ability to be a great forecaster is not innate but learned.  By examining great forecasters, we can learn to improve our ability to predict the future.  We will examine best practices and current research to improve our ability to predict events that will affect our business.  

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Surgent's Choosing the Right Business Entity

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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The business structure a client chooses influences virtually every tax and financial issue associated with the business, including the business's day-to-day operations, its tax liability, how much of the owners' personal assets are at risk, and much more. For this and many other reasons, it is critical that a client choose a business structure that gives the right balance of legal protections and tax benefits. From a tax perspective, in terms of selecting an entity to do business in, the universe shifted with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted at the end of 2017. The tax rate for C corporations was lowered to 21% and the 199A deduction offered pass-through entities the chance to significantly lower the rate at which they are taxed. But how do all these options work and which option is best for which business? Those questions are at the heart of this webinar. In this program, we discuss whether there is a "best entity" for our clients. Tax practitioners know that re-examining choice of entity determination is at the top of the agenda for client meetings because clients continue to want reassurance that they have the most tax-efficient entity structure. This program will equip you with the knowledge and insights you need to lead those discussions.

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Surgent's Features and Benefits of SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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A challenge for many small business owners is choosing the `right' type of retirement plan for their businesses. Many hesitate to adopt retirement plans for their businesses because they are intimidated by the governing rules. In those cases, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs are reasonable solutions because they are easy to establish, maintain, and communicate with employees; have minimal administrative costs; and are practical and efficient ways to start a retirement plan. These IRA-based plans - SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs - have low maintenance costs and are easy to communicate to employees. With IRA-based employer plans, employer contributions are sometimes discretionary, giving business owners the choice of whether to fund every year. Despite the simplicity of these plans, employers must ensure that applicable compliance requirements are met to avoid penalties. To that end, this course will cover some key provisions of SEP and SIMPLE IRAs.

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Managing Your Money in Retirement

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 1:00pm

Online

3.00 Credits

Member Price: $99

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Avoiding the Most Misapplied Audit Concepts

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:00am - 6:00pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $239

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Recent new auditing standards are designed to improve overall audit quality. The course will address the most common misapplied audit concepts in planning and performing effective and efficient financial statement audits. 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 CFO Who Went to Prison

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 10:30am - 12:30pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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Joshua, a CFO from Chicago, did not go to prison for stealing the $2 million in liquid cash he had access to on a daily basis. Instead, Joshua ended up in prison by rationalizing that he was entitled to a few small perks of the profession. This course explores Joshua's story and covers how and why executives with high annual incomes make short-sighted decisions that can cost them their job and freedom. 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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Ethics in Communicating & Reporting

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 11:00am - 12:06pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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This course on ethics in communication and reporting covers essential topics to ensure integrity and professionalism in our interactions. We begin with the fundamentals of ethical communication, emphasizing the importance of honesty, transparency, and respect. We then explore four must-have communication skills crucial for effective and ethical exchanges. The session also provides practical application steps on how to improve these ethical communication skills in daily practice. Finally, we discuss the problems associated with unethical behavior in reporting and communication, highlighting the potential consequences and the importance of maintaining ethical standards to build trust and credibility.

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Revenue Recognition - Allocate the Transaction Price

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 11:00am - 12:38pm

Online

1.80 Credits

Member Price: $59

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Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 11:00am - 1:00pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $89

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In the ever-evolving world of data analytics and business intelligence, Microsoft Excel continues to be an indispensable tool for professionals across industries. With the introduction of Copilot, Microsoft has integrated the power of artificial intelligence directly into Excel, revolutionizing how users work with data. This 2-hour interactive course, Unlock the Power of AI with Copilot in Excel, provides a comprehensive overview of how Copilot transforms traditional Excel workflows into dynamic, AI-driven processes, enabling users to accomplish tasks faster, more accurately, and with less manual effort. During this course, you'll discover how Copilot leverages AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Whether you're a seasoned Excel user or just beginning your journey, this course will guide you through practical applications and best practices to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you'll see how Copilot can save time, improve decision-making, and elevate your analytical skills to new heights. This course not only focuses on the technical aspects of Copilot but also highlights its potential to transform your day-to-day work, from automating repetitive tasks to uncovering trends and insights you might otherwise overlook. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Copilot into your workflows and unlock its full potential in Microsoft Excel. 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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What's Changing in A&A for Governmental Entities (2025)

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 11:00am - 3:00pm

Online

4.00 Credits

Member Price: $149

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We kick off this course with a look at the GASB standards that are effective this year including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated Absences. We will then switch to the audit side of the house to examine the impact of the 2024 Compliance Supplement on Single Audits and the changes to the Uniform Guidance. We close with a look at common deficiencies found in Single Audits. 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 Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 11:30am - 7:30pm

Online

8.00 Credits

Member Price: $299

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This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFTU.

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The Ethics Hour: Thinking Through Decisions and Recognizing the Consequences

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 12:00pm - 12:50pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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We all are busy, pressed for time and we strive to do as much as we can – as fast as we can. This is our world.  However, there are times when we should stop and think. When we do not analyze (one of our many talents) this inaction causes problems. We will review the penalties of moving too fast. Let’s learn from the mistakes of others.

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Design Flexible Work Options To Attract & Retain Your Workforce

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 12:00pm - 1:04pm

Online

1.00 Credits

Member Price: $39

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With increasing competition for finding the best qualified candidates and retaining today’s workforce, it’s more important than ever to consider flexible work options in the workplace. We will review the most popular flexible work options your company could consider implementing: telecommuting, compressed work weeks, flexible hours, phased return from leave of absence, job sharing, early release days, and more! We’ll discuss the benefits of this talent management strategy, including increased productivity, decreased costs, better work-life “integration”, and increased employee engagement and satisfaction. You’ll learn how to propose flexible scheduling to your executive team, including how to logistically roll out this program. Whether you’re in a manufacturing plant, corporate headquarters, or retail industry, you can apply any of these flexible work options to your organization. 

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Interview Techniques & Detecting Deception

Wednesday, Jul. 30
 12:00pm - 1:51pm

Online

2.00 Credits

Member Price: $79

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The ability to create and ask good questions as well as the ability to know when someone is being deceptive are important skills for managers, auditors, and investigators. This session will improve your interview techniques and your lie detection abilities. Multiple videos from various movies, TV shows, and public figures showcasing the behaviors of liars are included.

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