Professional Development and Event Catalog

Auditors are required by Generally Accepted Auditing Standards to perform audit procedures to determine if the financial statements are materially misstated due to error OR FRAUD.  Unfortunately, in the past the profession has focused on misstatements due to errors and largely ignored to possibility of misstatements due to fraud.  While SAS No. 122, AU 240, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit sets forth the procedures that auditors are required to perform in each audit to determine if the financial statements are materially misstated due to fraud, this program presents a practical approach to making such a determination.  It’s not a substitute for the requirements in SAS 122, AU 240, but rather an informal supplement to the standard with some common-sense procedures which are designed from my over 30 plus years of directing fraud investigations.  After attending this session, you will more than likely never look at a financial statement audit the same way.

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For accounting and tax professionals, understanding the inner workings of blockchain and cryptocurrency is no longer just an advantage—it’s a necessity. This course provides an in-depth look into the mechanics of digital currencies and revolutionary blockchain technology, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate benefits and risks effectively. Special emphasis is placed on the tax implications for both individuals and estates, ensuring that attendees can confidently advise on these issues, which are becoming increasingly relevant in financial planning and asset management. This offering is more than just a learning experience; it’s an investment in one’s professional growth. By understanding the tax complexities and estate planning challenges posed by digital assets, participants will be able to offer valuable insights and strategic solutions. They will emerge from this course not just with theoretical knowledge but with actionable skills that can be applied immediately. In a landscape where digital assets are becoming commonplace, this is the education that will differentiate the exceptional from the average. Join today and step into a role as a leader in finance for the digital age. **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.

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The new Standards emphasize that quality performance requires conformance to the Standards. Each standard within Domain III specifically identifies the responsibilities of the CAE and the board, as well as joint responsibilities. The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service

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The AICPA issued the new Quality Management Standards as a part of its overall quality improvement initiative.  This course will highlight the foundational principles within the new approach that everyone in the CPA firm should know. 

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We mostly focus on the income statement, but what about other financial statements and countless other accounting concerns?  This seminar is dedicated to breaking down common balance sheet issues, both on-the-books and off, that have an impact on our stakeholders and the value of the organization.  Using practical analysis, we highlight several key tools in understanding and communicating the importance of the forgotten cornerstone of accounting: the balance sheet. Most notably, we dedicate time to the pressing issue of “unrecorded assets”.  This session is designed to also be fun and entertaining. This seminar stands on its own but is also part of the Common Sense CFO series.

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The new Global Internal Audit Standards were released on January 9, 2024, and will become effective January 9, 2025. The previous version, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, released in 2017, remains approved for use during a one-year transition period. The Global Internal Audit Standards guide the worldwide professional practice of internal audit. They serve as a basis for evaluating and elevating the quality of the internal audit function. The Standards use 15 guiding principles with five separate domains that enable effective internal audit implementation and examples of evidence of conformance. The Global Standards are organized into five domains. Domain I: Purpose of Internal Auditing Domain II: Ethics and Professionalism Domain III: Governing the Internal Audit Function Domain IV: Managing the Internal Audit Function Domain V: Performing Internal Audit Service

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Most productivity planners could have been made in 1975. However, we have learned more about the brain in the last 5 years than in the last 500!  If productivity involves filtering out distractions, focusing, and executing on what is most important, shouldn’t there be a brain-based approach that incorporates the new science to help your organization fight distractions and find time?  Yes, there should be, and now there is!  It is time for a new productivity for the new world. In this course, you will learn science-based whole brain approach to help people across your organization boost focus, energy, and motivation toward what matters most so they can increase their opportunity to achieve your organizations most important goals.

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The audit standards state that one of the reasons auditors fail to detect fraud is that they don’t know what it looks like.  Prior to the original SAS No. 82, Consideration of Fraud In A Financial Statement Audit, nowhere in any SAS was there a description of what fraud looked like.  So, as they say, if you don’t know what you are looking for, you can often look right at it and not recognize it! This presentation illustrates some of the more common indicators of fraud they most individuals would overlook unless they 1) knew what they were looking for and were 2) actually looking for it.  Contrary to what the standards say about fraud being concealed, I have found that fraud is often laying on the table right in front of you; but no one has discovered it because they have no idea what the indicators of fraud are.

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This business coaching course is designed to enhance your coaching effectiveness by integrating innovative tools like ChatGPT (Generative AI) to support and elevate your coaching practice. You'll explore the key differences and similarities between coaching and managing, uncover the most important skill every coach should master, and learn how to get to the root cause of any problem. With hands-on coaching strategies, including neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques, you'll enhance your ability to drive results. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use performance gap analysis to identify and bridge gaps, ensuring the success and growth of the individuals you coach.

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This course provides practical suggestions for improving leadership skills, including self-awareness, communication, delegation, empowerment, coaching, and counseling. 

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Most leadership development focuses on a single direction within the organizational hierarchy: downstream to subordinates. While it is important to be a good boss, leadership is much more than that. The best leaders learn to lead well in all directions. They lead upward to superiors and across among peers throughout the organization. And it all starts with self-leadership. This often overlooked or misunderstood leadership principle is essential to build a thriving and productive culture. This topic is based on Jon’s book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions. 

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Most ethics courses focus on unethical individuals and their terrible misdeeds. We don't need another course on lessons from Enron or individuals committing fraud. Most unethical failures result from unethical individuals. Instead, this session will focus on how good people can do better, why there is no such thing as business ethics and why we only need one rule to lead ethical lives.

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Financial Acumen for the HR Professional is a part of the series "The HR Professional's Guide to Evolving Business Strategy, Finance and Development." This course identifies how HR Professionals can increase their financial understanding to participate more effectively with management as well as understand the financial results and implications for the business.

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This course corresponds to our Controllership series. This course is dedicated to exploring the traditional controller role and stepping out of the box to identify areas where the controller can continue to add strategic value to their organizations. Within this segment of our controllership series, we discuss the area of cash and investments and explore how the controller can move these responsibilities into more of a strategic role. In today’s world, the role of cash management is often a pivotal role in the organization. In economically difficult times, controllers may find that they spend a great deal of their time on understanding and managing the organizations' cash position. This is certainly important and, in some areas, can be seen as a staple of the lifeblood of the organization’s ongoing viability. This course takes a look at some of the typical objectives involved in cash management and then evaluates how those objectives can be further stretched into strategic pillars of the organization.  

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The Connecticut State Board of Accountancy requires the completion and passage (90% or better) of "Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course" for certification. $ave more than 10% off the AICPA's retail price when you purchase through CTCPA! Ethical principles and independence requirements to uphold honesty, objectivity, and professional conduct are examined for account and finance professionals earning or maintaining their CPA license. Ethical Accounting is a MUSTUnderstanding and applying ethical principles and independence requirements is every accounting and finance professional’s responsibility. You'll learn the fundamentals of ethical accounting to help you adhere to professional ethics standards. Essential ethics topics include: Viewing and analyzing ethical matters Adhering to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Applying the code’s conceptual framework Evaluating conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality Maintaining Your IndependenceIndependence rules play a key role in professional ethics as well. Vital topics you'll explore are:  The AICPA independence rules Independence rules regarding personal financial interests, loans, employment, and business relationships that relate to you and your immediate family Independence rules from regulators, including the SEC and PCAOB Other Ethics ConsiderationsMore topics in professional ethics you'll cover include: Rules that apply to government auditors and audits of employee benefit plans, federally funded charitable organizations, financial institutions, and insurance Rule interpretations related to gifts and entertainment Ethics rules related to professional tax services  Real-World ScenariosCase studies and realistic examples will enhance your comprehension and enable you to practice what you've learned.  Please note:  This product is frequently updated and therefore expires one year from date of purchase.

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Get the best value CPE package on the market. For one low price, enjoy 12 months of access to every Surgent CPE course in every online format - plus unlimited CPE credits! This is the only package that includes premium courses, such as our late-breaking tax updates and specialized courses. Order now and you'll receive access instructions via email, so you'll be able to start using your package today. Package includes 12 months of access to: More than 10,000 credits to choose from 8,500+ live webinars 1,000+ self-study PDF courses 1,3000+ on-demand webcasts Surgent's exclusive premium courses Pricing: As a member, you pay just $625 - almost 30% off Surgent's retail price! Why Choose the Unlimited Plus Package? Get the best value CPE package on the market.  For one low price, enjoy 12 months of access to every Surgent CPE course in every online foramat - plus unlimited CPE credits!  This is the only package that includes premium courses, such as our late-breaking updates, specialized courses, and our Weekly Expert Hour. Order now and you'll receive access instructions via email from info@surgent.com. You'll be able to start registering for live webinars and accessing self-study courses right away. Earn as much CPE and explore as many topics as you'd like for one full year from the date of purchase. What is included in the package? Show all - All CPE coursesWebinars -  All webinars Self-Study – All self-study  

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Surgent's Unlimited Self-Study Package includes every PDF download course in Surgent’s catalog – more than 250 courses, each from 2-16 credits. As a member, you pay just $380 – 29% off Surgent’s retail price!  Get 12 months of access to the most practical guidance and analysis in the industry in the form of downloadable PDFs.  With more than 250 courses, including ethics, accompanied by reference materials, you can learn anytime, anywhere at a pace that works for you. And when you're ready, take the test with instant results and immediate certificate delivery.  Order today and immediately start downloading the course materials you need for the next 12 months. Package includes annual access to: 1,000+ credits 250+ PDF courses Downloadable course materials and suplements CPE certificate delivery within 24 hours What’s included? Click here to view the current course list: Surgent's Unlimited Self-Study Package

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Surgent's 2025 Unlimited Webinar Package gets you unlimited access to our webinar catalog . With 40+ webinars offered every week, including weekends, airing at a variety of convenient times throughout the day and evening, you’ll never have to worry about our webinars fitting into your schedule. And with the most modern webinar platform in the industry and interactive courses with renowned expert discussion leaders, you’ll get the guidance and analysis you need with an unmatched customer experience. As a member, you pay just $520 – 30% off Surgent’s retail price!Why Choose the Unlimited Webinar Package?  Includes 12 months of access to: 8,000+ CPE credits 2,100+ live webinars Interactive Q&A with renowned subject matter experts Downloadable course material and supplements Certificate delivery within 24 hours Get unlimited access.  Enjoy 12 month of access, available one year from the date of purchase.  Includes 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 8-hour options in all the topics CPAs need.  Choose from daily options at many convenient times, including evenings, lunch hours, and Saturdays.  You'll earn live CPE credit without exams (certificates delivered within 24 hours). All Surgent webinars feature high-quality audio and video, plus an easy-to-use attendance verification system (you'll just need to click the screen when prompted to verify that you're watching.) Technical support and interactive Q&A are available throughout all webinars. Order a package now and you'll receive instructions via email from info@surgent.com. You'll be able to start registering for live webinars right away. What’s included? Click here to view the current course list: https://www.surgentcpe.com/cpe-courses/webinars#/?Readyforsale=Yes&Includedinunlm=True&sref= Note: This package does not include premium webinars. 

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Both businesses and individual clients face major changes as a result of tax reform, and tax professionals face the considerable challenge of delivering effective planning advice and services to address this myriad of recent developments. This course addresses this challenge and also encompasses the latest tax legislation applicable to individual and business clients. Continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.