CPE Catalog & Events

Microsoft 365 Copilot - Get Ready to Boost Your Productivity

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Explore the nature of generative AI and how Microsoft is harnessing it in the Microsoft 365 ecosystemHow Copilot will help you compose emails and email responses and automate the management of your email organizationHow Copilot will assist you in composing documents and reports that more effectively convey your information and message with less effortHow Copilot will assist you in creating more engaging PowerPoint presentations with easeSteps you can do to prepare your firm or business to take full advantage of the Copilot AI technology.

Surgent's Exploring Client Advisory Services: Tax Due Dates and Penalties/Where Do I Need To File?

Estimated taxes and deadlines Tax due dates for common returns and filings Potential penalties and interest Information return penalties Penalties applicable to pass-through entities Accuracy-related penalties First-time abatement (FTA) FTA eligible returns Reasonable cause Nexus: sales tax vs. income tax Sales tax nexus with state specific examples Remote work and sales tax nexus Income tax nexus with state-specific examples Remote work and income tax nexus Sales factor: throwback rules

2025 Spring Tax Rewind

Proposed tax law changes and fundamental tax reform discussions Tax practice and procedures, best practices and reminders Recent changes to IRS regulations and other guidance

Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy Tax Issues

Characteristics of a gig economy Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor? Form 1099-NEC and reporting of non-employee compensation Reporting on Form 1099-K Gig workers and the requirement to pay self-employment tax throughout the year State tax implications of remote work for the business owner and workers How remote work creates state tax nexus Tax implications of employee telecommuting for the employer The “convenience of the employer” rule Drivers of both people and of meals or other products Section 199A deduction Implications of the Vizcaino case

Surgent's Delaware Ethics for CPAs

Professional and ethical conduct requirements specifically applicable to Delaware CPAs, including 2016 amendments to the Delaware Licensure Law The core principles of professional conduct – integrity, objectivity, and independence The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Principles and concepts which form the foundation of ethical behavior

Hybrid Remote Life: It's Not Going Anywhere

• Leadership • Management of an Accounting Practice • Personnel • The Hiring and Onboarding process • Managing a Remote Team 

Managing a Hybrid Workforce 2024

• Leadership Development • Management

Helena Chapter: Legislative Update

Managing the Accounting Department

Accounting Leadership Management

CFO Series - May 2025 Webinar Bundle

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:All times listed are Eastern Time ZoneWeek 1: CFO Series: CFO or Detective? Running Skillful InvestigationsCPE: 2Field of Study: AuditingDiscussion Leader: Tracy Cooper, CPA, CFEDate: Friday, May 2, 11:00 amDescription: CFOs are on the front line of managing risk within the organization, often including investigations into suspected theft or fraud. Fraud investigations are not an accounting audit. Many lack the training needed to conduct a fair and legal investigation. This course will provide the essential knowledge and skills to conduct successful internal investigations. The goal is to ensure that when a case is referred to law enforcement or results in other legal action, the findings will be admissible and robust. How can we respect the rights of all parties involved, preserve evidence, conduct proper surveillance, and distinguish between company materials and individual property? Proper investigations are intricate. Be aware of the risk to the organization and to the investigating team. The goal is to lead and plan internal investigations with confidence and legal integrity. Be aware and be prepared. Week 2: CFO Series: Better Management Reports Clear + Simple =Great!CPE: 2Field of Study: AccountingDiscussion Leader: Don Minges, MBADate: Friday, May 9, 11:00 amDescription: Most management reports are misunderstood and misused. Reports are dull and have been presented in the same manner for decades. Do your audiences sometimes fail to get the message? Learn how to grab your audiences' attention and deliver an actionable message. Discover the power of "The Trifecta" and the five secrets of effective reports and presentations. Learn how to make your messaging a "re-memorable event" and how to give the users what they need to know. We will discuss how to make your reports useful and understandable to your audience. If management does not understand the financial reports they receive (most do not) this seminar will provide keen insights to make your reports truly useful. Be the hero who delivers informative reports. We will show great examples of what to do and how. Week 3: CFO Series: Crisis Management - Navigate the Storms Safely!CPE: 2Field of Study: Auditing, Business Management & OrganizationDiscussion Leader: Rob Berry, CPADate: Friday, May 16, 11:00 amDescription: Whether it's changes in the market, a global pandemic, or loss of a supplier, at some point, most organizations will face a crisis. How you respond can make or break your organization. This intensive seminar on crisis management and business continuity planning will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage crises confidently and ensure that your organization stays resilient. Resilient organizations recover faster from crises. Failing to plan for the next crisis is planning to fail. Week 4: CFO Series: Dealing with Ever Changing Accounting Standards?CPE: 2Field of Study: AccountingDiscussion Leader: Bob Mims, CPADate: Friday, May 23, 11:00 amDescription: GAAP is changing at an increasing rate. Financial leaders are faced with the dual challenge of navigating evolving accounting standards while strategically guiding their organizations toward sustainable growth and profitability. What are the newer accounting changes that will impact professional accounting? This seminar will equip finance professionals with the critical skills and practical insights needed to effectively manage the complexities of ever-changing accounting standards and upgrade your essential strategic planning skills. Strategies that do not keep pace with the market are doomed to fail. If we do not keep up, our successor will.

CFO Series: CFO or Detective? Running Skillful Investigation

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:What is an investigation, and when is it warranted? How to prepare for an investigation.  Who should conduct it?  Defining the boundaries.When to outsource vs conduct the investigation internally?Evidence collection and preservation.The paper and data trail.Witness statements.Employee rights during investigations.Investigative techniques (data analytics, surveillance, interviews).Reporting results.When to take the next step – the legal process.

Ethics: Avoiding the Slippery Slope of Ethical Pressures

Benefits of ethical behavior Six steps to creating and maintaining an ethical culture Example of unethical behavior in ethical companies

K2's 2023 Ten Must Know Features In Excel

How to securely and efficiently collaborate with others Using Excel for optimization scenarios Creating “audit trails” in Excel Define “dynamic arrays” and list examples of their benefits

Essential Skills for Powerful Business Writing

Save time by planning and organizing your writing Prepare beginnings and endings that grab and keep the reader's attention Put your writing on a diet, cut the fat and write concisely Writing mechanics including word usage, grammar, punctuation, and proofreading Edit and polish your writing for maximum impact Practice with real-world writing makeovers

Live Webinar K2's Excel Essentials for Staff Accountants

Best practices for creating and working with Excel workbooks Effectively using Excel functions when creating formulas The importance of PivotTables in modern reporting environments Best practices for formatting your workbooks

2025 Spring Tax Rewind

Proposed tax law changes and fundamental tax reform discussions Tax practice and procedures, best practices and reminders Recent changes to IRS regulations and other guidance

Live Webinar K2's Excel Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Accountants

Fundamental Excel techniques all accounting and financial professionals should know and use Creating date-based calculations in Excel How to create Excel templates Key options you should enable in Excel Linking data in Excel

Controller Series: Insightful Financial Analysis

Reasons why it's so difficult to provide an "insightful" financial analysis What is the definition of a financial analysis The six steps of a financial analysis Key takeaways

ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training

Definition of De-Escalation Recognizing Anger Situational Awareness LOWLINE Technique MR EBS Technique Posturing Controlling the Environment

The Ethics Hour: Ethics in the Real World

The difficult trade-offs in making choices Functioning in the ‘gray’ areas The value of trust Consequences of ‘short-term it-is’ How lack of accountability can lead to ethical issues