WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Becoming Conflict Competent
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Conflict is often avoided, or dealt with in a passive manner. When ignored, conflict often escalates and can become polarizing. In this session, participants will gain insights for enhancing their natural responses to conflict, learn healthy communication styles and build constructive behaviors to manage conflict. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Forgotten Managerial Accounting Tools for CPAs
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session revisits managerial accounting techniques that you may not have considered for many years, even though they could be invaluable for CPAs in both business and public accounting. You will appreciate a fresh perspective of concepts you may not have considered since your college days. We will illustrate concepts with practical examples that you can immediately bring back to the office! This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
K2's Choosing Your CPA Firm Tech Stack
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
In today's fast-evolving landscape, CPA firms face a flood of new tools promising efficiency & innovation. This course helps practitioners assess the real return on investment (ROI) From their technology stack & -comparing suite-based solutions with best-in-breed applications & examining the latest Agentic AI & Generative AI offerings. Attendees will learn how to evaluate productivity, integration & strategic alignment to maximize firm performance. Whether upgrading your stack or validating your current tools, this session offers practical insights for tech-savvy decision-making & smarter technology investments tailored to the unique needs of accounting professionals.
Surgent's Taking Advantage of Installment Sales & Like-Kind Exchanges
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
When real property is sold for a gain, we always try to find ways to defer recognizing income so it won't be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam. There are two provisions within the Internal Revenue Code that allow the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale: installment sales and like-kind exchanges. Knowing how and when to utilize these provisions makes the Accounting and Finance Professionals very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. We will also discuss recent proposals which could impact the future of these two provisions. Please Note: due to overlap with the INS2 and LKE2 courses, customers should not take ISL4 if one or both of these other courses has already been taken.
The One Big Beautiful Bill: 2025 Tax Legislation
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The President signed on July 4, 2025, one of most consequential tax legislation in recent years. The well-informed tax practitioner will want to stay abreast of these developments! This course will start with a short background of this legislation as it made its way through Congress and to the President's desk. We will then review the final provisions that was approved by the Senate and passed by the House. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Building Security & Efficiency With Internal Control
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
A well-designed internal controls system can and will drive all entity objectives. Too many times control creators focus too much on security. It is important to properly balance protection-based measures with those designed to enhance efficiency. This session works to illustrate the power of a strong and well supported control system. It also discusses steps to take in order to establish such a system. This material is becoming more and more beneficial as companies strive to address many new business challenges such as evolving markets, the rapid rate of change in the business world and the notable increase in governmental and industry-based regulation. Those that desire a balanced and workplace enhancing control system should strongly consider this session. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Surgent's Latest Developments in Government & Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
In today's fast-paced environment, keeping up with the latest accounting and auditing requirements for governments and nonprofits can be challenging, but this course makes it easier! Designed to save you time and effort, this comprehensive update provides clear explanations of the most important developments affecting governments and nonprofits. Using a highly illustrative and innovative format, the course features over 25 focused exercises to strengthen your working knowledge and ensure you leave prepared to apply the latest accounting and auditing standards with confidence.
The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $299
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.
Adobe Acrobat Tips for Working with PDF Files
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
If you find yourself working with PDF files consistently throughout the day, this course will teach you how to review, annotate, format and organize PDF files more effectively and in less time. You will also learn how to use Adobe Acrobat for e-signatures to reduce document processing time significantly and enhance confidentiality. Adobe Acrobat has many features that you can take advantage of and this course will explain and demonstrate how to use them. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
IRS Penalties & Abatements
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Penalty abatement is a technique that tax practitioners can utilize to help their clients reduce penalties and interest they owe to the IRS if the taxpayer can prove "reasonable cause". This informative and insightful webinar will provide you with some insider tips, practical steps and effective strategies to help your client manage IRS tax penalties and interest. Learn about various types of penalties that you may face and the various forms and procedures used for requesting penalty and interest abatement, including First Time and Reasonable Cause abatement. Plus, learn about the procedure to follow when requesting refund of paid penalties. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
How AI Is Automating Internal Control
-
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) has become mainstream and while most have a layperson's understanding of AI, few know the depth and breadth of this technology's capability. AI is affecting just about everything in business and in people's personal lives. The operation of an internal control system is also changing because of this incredible advancement. This session explains what AI is and how it works and then goes into detail about how it can be applied to a system of internal control. The material speaks about changes occurring in today's world as well as what's coming in the not-too-distant future. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Financial Statement Presentation, Disclosure & Analysis
-
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $239
This comprehensive session is a must-attend event for accountants who prepare financial statements and want to explore best practices for discerning the stories told by financial statements. We discuss salient requirements for presenting financial information while considering the critical role of disclosure for lending relevance to financial statements. We also explore techniques that will allow participants to perform meaningful financial statement analysis and effectively communicate conclusions to decision-makers and other stakeholders. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Mental Illness & Depression: Understanding & Supporting Employees Under the ADA
-
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This webinar aims to provide HR professionals with a comprehensive understanding of mental illness & depression under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It will cover key aspects of the law, provide practical advice & address common challenges.
I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Many practitioners dealing with government & not-for-profit issues are asked to serve as expert witnesses in courts of law or other adjudicatory venues. This session will discuss key issues you need to know when you are asked to serve in this capacity, including: Applicable standards & other engagement acceptance considerations. Preparation requirements & techniques. Dos & don'ts of testifying. Avoiding commons traps & tricks designed to undermine your effectiveness. The session will conclude with a "mock cross-examination" with participants serving as the jury to identify what our witness does right & what he does wrong.
Introduction to Governmental Accounting 102
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Intro to Governmental Accounting 102 is the natural follow up course to the original Intro to Governmental Accounting 101. In this session, we will tackle unique things like what makes a fund a major fund, what are the differing basis of accountings used, why geography matters in the world of state & local governmental reporting & many other intermediate type topics. A great course to take after you have taken Intro to Governmental Accounting 101.
NotebookLM Use Cases for Accountants
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course provides a concise overview of how accountants can use Google NotebookLM (powered by Gemini) as a practical research, synthesis and knowledge-management companion for high-trust work. You'll learn how to convert static financial statements, audit workpapers, client documents and regulatory guidance into a structured, conversational knowledge base-so you can query, summarize, compare and cross-reference sources with greater speed and clarity. This course emphasizes disciplined workflows such as source control, evidence-grounded outputs and professional judgment so NotebookLM strengthens your analysis instead of replacing it. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Surgent's A Complete Guide to Reporting Form 1099-DA
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
For each digital asset sale that a broker has affected for a customer in 2025, the broker must complete Form 1099-DA. A broker includes any person who, in the ordinary course of a trade or business, stands ready to affect sales of digital assets to be made by others. This program covers the required rules for reporting digital asset transactions on Form 1099-DA.
Surgent's A Complete Tax Guide to Exit Planning
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
When exit planning, it is important to weigh various issues, including tax implications, to achieve an effective management and/or ownership change. Many envision tax-free reorganizations being the most preferable structure to avoid capital gains tax, but the opportunities come at a cost to the seller. This course will provide a well-rounded discussion of the various strategies to consider when advising on exiting a business.
Surgent's Capital Assets: Basis & Taxation for Financial Professionals
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of capital assets taxation, basis determination and related tax planning strategies. Participants will explore the fundamental classification of capital assets, the distinction between realization and recognition of gains and losses and the complex rules governing disallowed losses. The course thoroughly examines the various types of capital gains and losses, including short-term, long-term and special categories such as unrecaptured Section 1250 gains and collectibles. Attendees will learn the intricacies of netting capital gains and losses, calculating tax liabilities across different income types and distinguishing between marginal and effective tax rates. The course also covers advanced topics including basis adjustments, wash sale rules, related-party transactions and inherited property treatment. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to guide clients in implementing effective capital asset strategies that minimize tax liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Surgent's Engagement Letters: Scope & Risk Management
-
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Strong engagement letters protect your firm. They spell out what work you will (and won't) do, who is responsible for what and how problems will be handled. Weak or vague letters may expose firms to potential liability. In this course, you'll learn how to draft, update and enforce engagement letters that actually work in the real world. We pull from industry guidance, malpractice insurer data and peer-review findings to show you the clauses that matter, how to prevent "scope creep" (work expanding beyond what was agreed) and how to not compromise your independence.
