Professional Development and Event Catalog
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Working Through Grief and Loss - How to Build a Supportive Workplace
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 4:01pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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Now more than ever, navigating loss, grief and crisis in the workplace is a skillset that leaders must possess. Keeping the heart in human resources is so important, especially in this post-pandemic state we are living in. We will explore ways that you can show empathy to your employees while also balancing your business needs.
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K2's AI Accounting and Fraud Detection
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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As accounting software evolves, AI-native systems are transforming how firms manage data and measure results. This session explores emerging AI-integrated general ledger platforms such as Digits, Puzzle.io, and Docyt. It examines how new technologies, like vibe coding and low-code/no-code automation, are reshaping efficiency and improving fraud detection. Attendees will learn to assess ROI across accounting tools, identify key performance metrics, and develop an automation strategy that enhances accuracy, productivity, and profitability. This course equips professionals to make smarter technology investments and prepare for the next wave of AI-driven accounting transformation.
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K2's Ripped From The Headlines: Lessons Learned From The Most Interesting Tech Crimes
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session dives into real-world cases of financial fraud, cybercrime, and ethics breaches that captivated the business and accounting world. This session analyzes how these crimes unfolded, the warning signs that were missed, and the internal control and technology failures that enabled them. Participants will explore modern threats, including AI-enabled deception, and learn practical steps to strengthen fraud prevention, data protection, and governance. From shocking embezzlements to headline-making cyberattacks, this course turns true stories into powerful lessons for today's accounting and finance professionals.
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Navigating IRS Collections: The Collection Process
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course is designed for tax professionals seeking to understand and navigate the IRS collection process effectively. Participants will gain indepth knowledge of the various collection methods employed by the IRS, including liens, levies and wage garnishments. Additionall, participants will leand strategies to avoid or halt collection actions and the implications of the statute of limitations on tax collection. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Build an AI Agent With ChatGPT: A Hands-on Lab for Financial Professionals
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
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This hands-on course introduces accountants, auditors, and finance professionals to agentic AI by simulating autonomous behavior using the basic version of ChatGPT. Participants will use role-play, prompt engineering, and guided interaction loops to create agents that simulate planning, decision-making, and communication workflows. No coding or advanced access is required. Participants will practice designing task-specific prompts, simulating agent autonomy using flipped interaction patterns, and evaluating agent output for risk and effectiveness. This course makes agentic AI accessible to all learners through practical, scenario-based exercises using tools they already have.
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Surgent's The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $99
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were implemented to improve the lives of employees. FMLA allows eligible employees to take job-protected leave for their own serious health conditions or to care for sick family members. The ADA was intended to ensure "equality of opportunity" and "economic self-sufficiency" for individuals with disabilities. Yet both laws have proven challenging for employers. These laws are complex with rules that can be confusing and often misunderstood. This webinar is designed to provide information, guidelines, and examples of the key concepts under both laws.
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Google Gemini Deep Dive Hands-on Bootcamp for CPAs
Wednesday, Nov. 18 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Google Gemini has emerged as a top leader in the generative AI competition. Due to the extraordinary size of the Google user base, every CPA should have a basic understanding of how to use it and apply it in business. This course will provide a comprehensive review and demonstration of how to put Google Gemini AI to work for you and your clients. It is designed as a "hands-on" course that facilitates following along with the presenter to apply the features of Gemini on your computer. Practice files will be provided so that you don't have to expose your confidential data. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Addressing Misconduct
Wednesday, Nov. 18 4:00pm - 5:04pm
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The objective of corrective action is to change conduct through teaching. Corrective action may be sequential, out of order, repetitive, or not appropriate to take at all. The action selected should reflect the type, frequency, and severity of the misconduct. Changing conduct through teaching requires effective employee relations skills. This course provides practical knowledge and scripts for handling a wide array of sensitive misconduct situations with good judgment, such that personal and employer liability is avoided.
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Analyzing Financial Statements
Wednesday, Nov. 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides tools and insights into financial statement analysis - both quantitative and qualitative. We'll look not only at the three main financial statements but also dive into the MD&A and footnotes. We'll also discuss the affect of industry nuances on comparability of different analysis tools. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Preparing and Reviewing Workpapers for Higher Quality Audits
Wednesday, Nov. 18 4:00pm - 7:37pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course will focus on preparing financial statement audit documentation critical for high quality audits that can pass peer review.
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2026/27 Yellow Book Update
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 10:00am
Online
1.00 Credits
Member Price: $55
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Stay current on key developments affecting governmental audits with this focused update on the 2024 revision of the Yellow Book. This course highlights significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit roles, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution. The course also addresses the GAO's implementation delay and its implications for 2026 audit planning. Participants will gain context around recent leadership changes at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and what those transitions may signal for future guidance and oversight priorities. In addition, the course includes an overview of recent updates to the Green Book, helping auditors understand changes to internal control guidance that may affect governmental entities and Single Audit engagements. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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K2’s Microsoft Copilot, Including Agentic AI
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 10:48am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the accounting profession in this dynamic, intermediate-level CPE session. Microsoft Copilot for Accounting and Financial Professionals explores how AI-powered tools in Microsoft 365-like Excel, Outlook, and Teams-can streamline workflows, enhance data analysis, and improve client service. Learn how to harness Copilot to automate tasks, generate financial insights, and collaborate more effectively, while maintaining compliance and data integrity. Whether you're in public accounting, corporate finance, or advisory services, this course will equip you with practical strategies to integrate Copilot into your daily work and prepare for the future of intelligent accounting.
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Hold Your Horses! Could Tighter Reins Have Prevented a Landmark Fraud?
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 10:49am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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What can we learn from one of the largest municipal frauds in U.S. history? Rita Crundwell stole nearly $54 million from the citizens of Dixon, Illinois over the course of two decades. This course examines circumstances that allowed this landmark fraud to occur. We will explore internal control deficiencies and other circumstances that hindered prevention or timely detection of Rita's scheme.
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S Corporations – Overview
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 10:49am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides an overview of the key aspects and tax implications of S Corporations. Participants will learn the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status, compare S Corporations to other entity structures, and explore compliance requirements such as corporate formalities. Highlights include a detailed discussion of Form 1120S, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation, and IRS audit strategies. The course also covers Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3, as well as the concept of effectively connected income. Practitioners will gain practical insights into advisory services and strategies for representing clients before the IRS. *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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K2's AI: Real Tools, Real Results
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This session teaches professionals how to move beyond theory and start using AI to work smarter, faster, and more accurately. This hands-on session explores how public accounting and industry finance teams can use AI tools for tasks like reporting, forecasting, audit analytics, and client service. Participants will see real-world examples of automation, gain practical implementation tips, and learn how to balance innovation with professional responsibility. Discover how to measure your AI ROI, enhance productivity, and position your firm or department for success in the AI-driven accounting era.
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K2's Tech Tuneup Tips
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Technology issues rarely come from major failures-they come from small inefficiencies that compound over time. This practical session focuses on high-impact, low-effort technology tuneups that accounting professionals can apply immediately. Participants will learn proven tips for improving workstation performance, tightening security, streamlining workflows, reducing digital friction, and extending the life and value of existing technology investments. The emphasis is on practical configuration changes, overlooked features, and operational habits that deliver measurable productivity gains without requiring major system replacements.
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Strategic CFO – Strategic Risk Management
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Risk management is no longer a compliance exercise-it is a core strategic responsibility of today's CFO and CPA. This session demystifies Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) by walking through the COSO framework in clear, practical terms. Participants will learn how risk integrates with strategy and performance, how organizations identify and assess risk, and how leaders respond to uncertainty in a disciplined way. Using examples, polling, and case discussions, this session equips financial professionals to communicate risk effectively and help organizations protect and create value. Some funny video clips will be used to focus on the learning material.
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The CFO Who Went to Prison
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 11:00am
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Joshua, a CFO from Chicago, did not go to prison for stealing the $2 million in liquid cash he had access to on a daily basis. Instead, Joshua ended up in prison by rationalizing that he was entitled to a few small perks of the profession. This course explores Joshua's story and covers how and why executives with high annual incomes make short-sighted decisions that can cost them their job and freedom. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Impact of GASB Activities on State and Local Government
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 12:00pm
Online
3.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
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Recently issued GASB standards deep dive If you are an accountant or finance professional working in the state and local government space or an auditor with state and local government clients, you're aware that to succeed at your job and to uphold the public trust, you need a solid understanding of governmental accounting and reporting. This course will walk you through GASB standards and look to the future by exploring current GASB projects. Implementing your new knowledge Realistic case studies help you apply the knowledge you gain so you are better prepared to implement these standards. Standards covered in these case studies include the following: GASB Statement No. 103, *Financial Reporting Model Improvements* GASB Statement No. 104, *Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets*
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Surgent's Yellow Book and Single Audits: How to Stay in Good Graces and Out of Bad Places with Your Peer Reviewer
Thursday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 12:30pm
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
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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.