WICPA CPE & Special Event Catalog
Surgent's Going Out on Your Own: Entity Types & Accounting Methods
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
Starting a business is tough! There are lots of decisions to be made and things to think about. You may feel like you have a great idea. You have done your marketing research, developed a prototype and even looked at locations for your new office. Then it dawns on you.... What type of entity do I need to be? Is there really an advantage to choosing one entity type over the other? In this class, we will dig into the differences between entity types - from taxes to liability. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of accounting. Whether you are a small business owner looking to start something new or a practitioner looking to expand your client advisory services, this course is the one for you!
Surgent's Guide & Update to Compilations, Reviews & Preparations
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Specifically designed for preparation, compilation and review practitioners, this course provides a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation, compilation and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, as well as additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27 by the AICPA's Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC). The course also reviews recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance. Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance, but more importantly, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation, preparation and review engagements.
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions With AI: The Future of Deals
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Mergers & acquisitions can be complex, risky & filled with unexpected challenges-- but they don't have to be overwhelming. This course provides a clear & practical overview of the M&A process, helping professionals understand the critical stages of evaluating opportunities, structuring deals, conducting due diligence & navigating post-transaction integration. Participants will learn practical techniques that help organizations avoid the common traps that derail many transactions while improving the likelihood of successful outcomes. The session also explores how emerging AI tools are beginning to enhance deal analysis, uncover deeper insights & support better decision-making throughout the M&A process.
Comprehensive Audit & SSARS Update
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This course covers recently issued standards from the AICPA Auditing Standards Board and AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee including the new Quality Management Standards. The session will highlight projects in progress at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. The course will also recap recent changes and present common peer review findings and best practices to improve practice quality. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Partnership/LLC Taxation: Tax Basis Capital Accounts
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This program addresses the most recent developments impacting partnerships operating as LLCs, with a focus on legislative, administrative and tax form changes. Emphasis will be placed on partners "tax basis" capital accounts, now required for tax form reporting. 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 Basics of Employment Law for Non-HR Professionals
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Learn the basics of employment law and how they affect best practices to help control the interview and discover hidden talents of applicants.
2026/27 Annual Update for Not-for-Profit Accountants & Audit
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting, auditing and compliance developments affecting not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, audit and attestation updates and Single Audit developments to provide a practical view of changes impacting nonprofit financial reporting and oversight. Participants will begin with an overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and an introduction to the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS). Emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose and structure of INPAS and how it compares conceptually to U.S. GAAP requirements for NFPs. The course then shifts to auditing and attestation developments from the AICPA, including the next phase of quality management with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities. Participants will also review recent and upcoming standards affecting audit, attestation and consulting engagements, including updates related to SSAEs, SSARSs, exposure drafts on confirmations and fraud and changes affecting group audits. Finally, the course addresses recent developments impacting Single Audits for not-for-profit organizations receiving federal funding. Topics include the 2024 Uniform Guidance overhaul, updates to Appendix B of the AICPA GAS/Single Audit Guide, recent guidance issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and reporting changes related to SAM.gov. Designed for nonprofit preparers, auditors and financial leaders, this course helps participants understand how recent accounting and auditing changes intersect-and what to monitor as requirements continue to evolve. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Overcoming Tech Adoption Challenges in CPA Firms
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
The accounting profession stands at a critical inflection point where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping how firms operate, serve clients and compete in the marketplace. This course, based on the 2025 CPA Firm Tech Report, provides expert guidance on overcoming the five key challenges that prevent firms from successfully adopting transformative technologies: decision paralysis from overwhelming choices, leadership resistance to change, difficulty proving ROI, growing cybersecurity risks and critical skills gaps. Through real-world case studies and insights from industry leaders, participants will learn practical strategies for evaluating AI solutions, implementing change management frameworks and building a technology-forward culture that enhances both efficiency and client value. Participants will explore the CPA Firm Digital Maturity Model to assess their firm's readiness for transformation, examine the evolving AI ecosystem specifically designed for accounting applications and discover how leading firms are leveraging AI to move beyond traditional compliance work toward high-value advisory services. The course addresses critical considerations for firms of all sizes, from solo practitioners to large regional firms, providing actionable frameworks for prioritizing technology investments, measuring success beyond traditional ROI metrics and developing the hybrid talent needed to thrive in an AI-enhanced future. Whether you're a firm leader hesitant about technology adoption or a forward-thinking professional ready to champion change, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the technology revolution transforming the accounting profession. 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 Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
The Quality Management Suite of Standards was required to be implemented by December 15, 2025. The standards modernize the firm's approach to quality to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment, technology use and the presence of outside experts on many engagements. Beginning with performing a risk-based approach, the standards provide accounting firms with the ability to enhance their quality control by shifting their focus to a proactive approach (management) from a reactive approach (control). The results of the firm's risk assessment will form the basis of its new Quality Management document. This is not just a tweak of the old document but a more robust document that adds new requirements from the new standards. We will cover how to perform a risk assessment, including the key provisions of the standards and how to effectively implement a monitoring plan. We will also review how the firm will evaluate its System of Quality Management beginning in 2026.
The Current & Future Landscape of Audit Technology
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Explore the transformative impact of technology on the audit profession in this forward-looking course. Gain practical insights into cutting-edge tools and trends, including data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation and discover how these advancements are revolutionizing audit methodologies and improving audit quality. Through engaging demos, case studies and actionable tips, you'll learn how to navigate the evolving audit landscape with confidence and adaptability. This session is designed to equip CPAs with the knowledge to embrace innovation and stay ahead in a rapidly changing profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Power of a Good Story!
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Storytelling makes wisdom stick.
Nonprofit Internal Control: Practical Insights into Mitigating Financial Reporting, Compliance & Other Risks
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
There is simply no denying that a sufficiently designed & effectively operating system of internal controls over reliable financial reporting is more important than ever. The primary objective of this course is to give participants "hands-on" practice in designing, evaluating & communicating conclusions related to design & operating effectiveness of internal controls over reliable financial reporting & other risks for nonprofit environments.
S Corporation Checkup: Tax Issues & Forms Reporting
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares & loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination, as well as an update on Schedules K-2 & K-3. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. 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 & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Analyzing IFRS Financial Statements
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Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
Evaluating performance for professionals used to GAAP. A strong foundation in financial statement analysis is essential for understanding a company's performance and financial health across reporting standards. This seminar is designed for professionals, particularly those trained in U.S. GAAP, who want to enhance their understanding of IFRS-based financial reporting using a real-world Canadian public company as a case study. We will walk through the company's IFRS-based balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, highlighting both presentation and interpretation differences compared to U.S. GAAP. Participants will learn key analytical tools such as common-size analysis, trend analysis and financial ratios covering liquidity, profitability and leverage for an IFRS reporting company. Throughout the session, comparisons to GAAP will help clarify terminology, classification differences and measurement principles-including treatment of leases, revenue, financial instruments and impairment. The seminar also moves beyond basic ratios to explore advanced analytical techniques, such as ROE decomposition, operating vs. non-operating performance measures and managerial ratios that reveal cost behavior, efficiency and cash flow dynamics. Participants will see how IFRS disclosure requirements can offer additional insight into performance, risk and sustainability. This practical and comparative seminar is ideal for accounting, finance and business professionals who want to sharpen analytical skills, interpret IFRS-based financial statements and better understand how to bridge IFRS and GAAP for global comparison and decision-making. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Build Better Budgets: Fundamental Techniques
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session provides insights for enhancing the preparation and utilization of budgets. Seasoned accountants will benefit from a refreshed awareness of popular techniques. Budding financial professionals will obtain novel insight regarding fundamental budgeting concepts. All participants will develop an appreciation for the holistic nature of budgeting as an integral tool for planning and control. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Getting SASsy: A Look at Recent Auditing Standards
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Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
This session provides an overview regarding recent standards that should be top-of-mind for auditors in addition to providing insight regarding auditing standards that will soon be effective.
Navigating IRS Authorizations: Understanding Power of Attorney, Form 2848 & Form 8821: 2 hrs
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This two-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of the IRS collection process, guiding tax professionals through each stage, From the initial notice to enforced collection actions. Participants will gain insights into taxpayer expectations during the collection process, as well as strategies for resolving tax debts. The course highlights when to use Form 433-A or 433-B, the documentation needed & the criteria for submitting an Offer in Compromise (OIC) to settle tax debts for less than the full amount owed. Attendees will also learn about the various payment options available & practical approaches to advising clients. 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 & submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
K2's AI: Real Tools, Real Results
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This session teaches professionals how to move beyond theory & start using AI to work smarter, faster & more accurately. This hands-on session explores how public accounting & industry finance teams can use AI tools for tasks like reporting, forecasting, audit analytics & client service. Participants will see real-world examples of automation, gain practical implementation tips & learn how to balance innovation with professional responsibility. Discover how to measure your AI ROI, enhance productivity & position your firm or department for success in the AI-driven accounting era.
Making Effective Decisions When You Can't Get What You Want
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Even if managers have incomplete information or constraints, they still must make choices. This session provides advice for navigating rocky decision-making terrain encountered by managers who must make choices despite imperfect information and/or constrained resources. We explore ways to leverage available information to make effective decisions when seemingly critical details cannot be obtained. We also illustrate managerial accounting techniques for optimizing profitability when inputs or resources are constrained by supply chain disruptions or other limitations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
The Ethic of Self-Esteem For Women
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Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
Ethics is ultimately about our relationship to ourself, others and the world in which we live. Therefore, to enhance our relationships with those around us, we must first start with the regard we hold for ourselves. From an ethical vantage, it can be said that we have a moral obligation to work toward self-love, honor and respect. Matters of self-esteem are important in every aspect of life including goal setting, relationships, establishing boundaries, handling conflict, levels of productivity and expressing our needs in respectful and dignified ways. This course explores traps of low self-esteem and ways to minimize those traps. We also explore components of high self-esteem and actions to foster higher regard for self. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Note: This course qualifies to count toward the WICPA membership Ethics CPE requirement.
