WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/23/21)
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS, along with other state and federal regulators, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed, dissected and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick, concise format. Each week, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series. Please Note: CFP credit is not available for this course in 2021.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/26/24)
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/30/21)
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a new weekly series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. We are all aware that the IRS, along with other state and federal regulators, is issuing guidance with increased frequency due to the coronavirus pandemic tax changes. New rules need to be analyzed, dissected and explained more quickly than in days gone by so that our clients are kept informed of opportunities that may not last long. This weekly series will provide relevant and important tax and financial changes in a quick, concise format. Each week, Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series. Please Note: CFP credit is not available for this course in 2021.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/4/25)
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/5/24)
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and our clients and changes that are new but totally irrelevant. Distinguishing between the two is difficult and time-consuming. Mike Tucker and a team of experts are pleased to announce a series designed to eliminate the clutter and get you what you need to stay up to date and perform for your clients. Mike and his co-presenters will dispense news on current events impacting taxes, finance and industry. The subject matter will differ each week and intermittently include topics such as Social Security and Medicare. The panelists will discuss personal and corporate tax matters as well as other late-breaking news related to practitioners' personal finances and those of their clients. Every financial professional will benefit from this series.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour: Special 2-Hour Edition: House Version of Tax Reform
Available Until
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The House of Representatives passed a version of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" on May 22, 2025. It contains significant tax law changes and a permanent enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). These changes must still go through the Senate and eventually both bodies have to agree on identical versions of the same tax reform provisions. Our program will examine the new changes enacted by the House and our panel will discuss the TCJA provisions that may become law. These topics have not yet been enacted into law, but we believe many of them will be once they have gone through the Senate. Practitioners who attend this program will learn about all of these new proposed changes, most of which we believe will be enacted shortly. Many of them will be effective in 2025. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's What Tax Practitioners Need to Know About Medicare
Available Until
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Tax advisors often receive questions concerning all facets of Medicare. How does Medicare work? How do I apply? How much does it cost? Is Medicare optional or required? This program provides a basic introduction to the Medicare program and covers many of the areas of the Medicare program that clients are most interested in. If you, or some of your clients, have questions relating to Medicare, this program is a must for you. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's What You Need to Know About ASC 842, Leases
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
In this one-hour overview course, we'll review the key accounting aspects of ASC 842, primarily from a lessee's perspective. The course will review lease classification, measuring and recording lease liabilities and related assets and subsequent accounting for both finance and operating leases. The course will also discuss transition accounting for ASC 842 and provide examples of the disclosures required under the standard. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Why Do They Do It? The Psychology of Fraud
Available Until
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course will discuss the psychology behind white-collar crime. It will conclude with a conversation with Abby Ellin, author of Duped. This is the third of five 2-hour courses in Surgent's Fraud Certificate Program. This program includes a combination of lectures, animated videos and live interviews with white-collar offenders and whistle-blowers. Each course is designed to be engaging and informative and will enhance your understanding of fraud.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Why People Quit: A Look at Accounting & Other Professionals
Available Until
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Employee turnover has always been expensive and experts warn that the cost of employee attrition keeps rising. Tight labor markets, a strong economy and increasingly collaborative jobs are just some of the explanations given for the high price of losing employees. While some of these "macro" factors are beyond an employer's control, there is substantial research showing practices employers can implement that encourage employees to remain and grow with an organization. So, why do people quit? It is commonly thought that employees often leave their jobs because they do not like their boss, they perceive low opportunities for growth, or they are offered a better opportunity somewhere else. However, new research reveals that what really affects career decisions are employees' sense of how they are doing compared to their peers or where these individuals thought they would be at a certain point in life. This course provides an overview of how to improve employee retention. Whether you are a sole practitioner with one or two employees or part of a much larger organization, this course will be valuable to you. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Winning the Fraud Battle in the Digital Age: Prevention & Detection
Available Until
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
The focus of this course is reducing the overall risk of fraud. To that end, instruction will cover the factors that play a role in turning honest employees into fraudsters. Discussion will touch on integrity and ethics, as well as how the reactions of people in certain situations may impact the prevalence of fraud.Note: This is a downloadable self-study course.
Surgent's Winning the Fraud Battle in the Digital Age: Prevention & Detection
Available Until
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
The focus of this course is reducing the overall risk of fraud. To that end, instruction will cover the factors that play a role in turning honest employees into fraudsters. Discussion will touch on integrity and ethics, as well as how the reactions of people in certain situations may impact the prevalence of fraud.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Working Remotely: Best Practices, Challenges & Opportunities
Available Until
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Working from home presents both benefits and challenges for professionals. For employees, working from home provides opportunities to be more productive and gain time that would otherwise be spent commuting to and from the office. Employers who utilize remote work enjoy fewer fixed costs, more efficiency and greater employee satisfaction. Without proper planning, professionals who work remotely may experience increased anxiety and disorganization. They may also jeopardize data privacy. However, when executed properly, working remotely can help organizations become more efficient and profitable, while at the same time improving employee morale. This webinar looks at how firms and companies have successfully implemented work from home programs and discusses mistakes that can be avoided through proper planning. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Work-Life Balance: Maximizing Productivity & Understanding Related Tax Issues
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Working as a financial professional is an accomplishment that offers the potential for a good salary with long-term growth. Despite being a sought-after career, studies show that being overworked is the greatest source of anxiety and dissatisfaction among financial professionals. Left unchecked, a life centered exclusively around the demands of work can be both physically and emotionally detrimental. Establishing a work-life balance is difficult in any profession, yet financial professionals confront unique challenges that make this goal seem even more elusive. Technology results in being "always on," with no true time to disconnect and genuinely enjoy family, exercise, or hobbies. Lack of balance comes with costs, including poor health and lower productivity. Why are some professionals able to establish a successful balance between career demands and family while others are not? How are some firms able to achieve both high employee satisfaction and strong productivity? This webinar looks at research, surveys and simple anecdotal information to provide a better understanding of how to achieve a realistic work-life balance in the modern world. We also discuss the tax consequences that arise when professionals seek balance by working from home in one state while their employer is located in a different state. Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Workplace Etiquette for Young Professionals
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $49
Understanding the nuances of workplace protocol facilitates effective interactions within the office as well as at external business functions. In this class you will learn how to cultivate your executive presence as well as how to conduct yourself in a variety of business settings. The work environment extends beyond the walls of the office into client sites, business events and conferences. You will be provided with the tools to navigate every situation with confidence and grace. Although the workplace is an evolving structure, the general rules of etiquette such as kindness, respect, cooperation and effective communication have not shifted.Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Surgent's Yellow Book & Single Audits: How to Stay in Good Graces & Out of Bad Places with Your Peer Reviewer
Available Until
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
If you perform Yellow Book audits and/or single audits, it is a given that a peer reviewer will be looking at your work on those engagements! Why fret and sweat about what peer reviewers are going to be looking for? In this course, we will explore the key audit requirements that peer reviewers focus on, how the auditor complies with those requirements and common pitfalls seen in Yellow Book and single audits. This course will help you proceed and succeed in your Yellow Book and single audits!Note: This is an on-demand webcast self-study course.
Sustainable Strategy
Available Until
Online
1.50 Credits
Member Price: $59
To maintain a competitive advantage for your business, understand why effective planning is needed for both "red oceans" (or well-known market spaces) and "blue oceans" (the unknown). Business models must adapt to changes that are sustainable, feasible and accessible as part of their business strategy. In this course, you will learn strategic optimization and how it helps with sustaining successful and business performance.
Taking Advantage of Array Formulas in Excel
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $69
This intensive 2-hour course is designed to unlock the potential of array formulas in Microsoft Excel. Array formulas are a vital tool in Excel for their unique ability to perform multiple calculations on one or more items within an array, making them indispensable for complex data analysis and calculations. They enable users to write fewer, more powerful formulas, leading to cleaner and more efficient spreadsheets. This course is tailored to enhance your data analysis and spreadsheet management skills by delving into the advanced aspects of array functions.
Tax Advice & CPA Privileges: Navigating Professional Standards
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
This course provides a comprehensive overview of two critical aspects of tax practice: the professional standards that govern the provision of tax advice and the legal privileges that protect certain taxpayer communications. Participants will explore the statutory, regulatory and professional requirements imposed on CPAs when advising clients, including how to effectively communicate tax positions and comply with applicable standards. In addition, the course examines the scope and limitations of confidentiality privileges available to CPAs, including protections under Internal Revenue Code Section 7525, the work product doctrine and the Kovel doctrine. Through this combined focus, tax professionals will gain a deeper understanding of both their ethical responsibilities and the legal considerations that impact their client relationships.
Taxation of the Construction Contractor
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The taxation of construction contractors has become increasingly complex under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, which have permanently reshaped the rules for depreciation, Section 179 expensing, interest limitations, qualified business income deductions and long-term contract accounting. This course provides a practical guide to navigating these rules, covering percentage-of-completion, completed contract, income recognition, cost allocation, lookback requirements and key exemptions for small and home construction contracts. With real-world examples, case studies and planning strategies, you'll learn how to achieve favorable tax outcomes while staying fully compliant with IRS regulations.
