CPE Catalog & Events
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Looking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services. In this advanced course, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation, participant loans, hardship distributions, investments, and plan mergers and acquisitions.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Auditing (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Looking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services. In this advanced course, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation, participant loans, hardship distributions, investments, and plan mergers and acquisitions.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Auditing (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent’s Advanced Critical Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth discussion of selected advanced-level issues affecting LLCs and LLPs.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (10)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent’s Advanced Critical Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth discussion of selected advanced-level issues affecting LLCs and LLPs.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
10.00 Credits
Member Price: $189
This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses, you will learn something new in this course.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (10)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Critical Tax Issues for S Corporations
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
This course goes beyond the basics and addresses important practical issues that an experienced practitioner must know. Even if you have attended other S corporation courses, you will learn something new in this course.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
12.00 Credits
Member Price: $219
Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for experienced practitioners and help them provide better planning strategies and results for their higher income clients.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (12)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Individual Income Tax Return Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Most accounting and financial professionals have been preparing individual income tax returns for years, and while many of the returns are easy, there are always a number of issues that come up in busy season of which experienced practitioners wish they had more knowledge. This course is designed to explore the tough tax issues for experienced practitioners and help them provide better planning strategies and results for their higher income clients.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (8)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Partnership/LLC Workshop: How to Do Optional Step-Up in Basis Under §754 and Related Provisions
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
6.00 Credits
Member Price: $119
This course explores the practical issues in the many instances in which a step-up in basis can create tax advantages for partners and members. This course includes case studies to illustrate the critical points.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Taxes (6)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Advanced Trust Issues: A Roadmap for Success in An Increasingly Complex Area
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
Trusts are not cookie-cutter documents. In fact, they can be rather unwieldy, especially in explaining the functions to a client and then having the client comply with the trust terms. This course delves into best practices. Given common scenarios, what are the best trusts to use? And how can the client be best protected?Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (4)Program Level: AdvancedThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Agentic AI Foundations for Finance and Accounting
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $109
This course introduces accounting, auditing, and finance professionals to the emerging field of agentic AI: autonomous, goal-driven systems capable of planning, acting, and learning with minimal human intervention. Participants will explore how agentic AI differs from traditional automation (RPA) and generative AI, and how these agents are being deployed in finance and accounting. The course emphasizes foundational concepts such as the Perceive-Reason-Act-Learn (PRAL) loop and ethical decision-making frameworks. To ground abstract ideas in practice, participants will experience a brief agent simulation using basic ChatGPT, showcasing how natural language prompts can emulate agentic behavior, such as goal setting, clarification loops, and structured task execution. The course also highlights real-world agent platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, IBM watsonx, and UiPath) to provide context on enterprise adoption trends and discusses emerging global regulations such as the EU AI Act and the U.S. Executive Order on Safe AI.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information Technology (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Guide to Gig Economy Tax Issues
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The IRS defines the "gig economy" as people earning income providing on-demand work, services, or goods on either a part-time or full-time basis. The economic times we live in are changing, and accounting and finance professionals must learn how the rules apply in this new gig economy. The tax rules that apply to gig workers challenge traditional ideas of who is an employee and who is an independent contractor, and accounting and finance professionals must have the knowledge to make this determination. This program addresses federal and state tax issues accounting and finance professionals must address with clients and their own workers.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's A Guide to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of NQDC plans, focusing on the regulations, tax nuances, and strategies to understand to effectively advise clients. Participants will learn about the key features of NQDC plans, their differences from qualified retirement plans, and the compliance requirements under IRC Section 409A and other relevant regulations. The course will cover the taxation of NQDC plans, including income recognition, FICA, and federal/state taxes, for both employers and employees. Attendees will explore various types of NQDC plans and discuss their unique features and benefits. The course will also delve into financing and funding options for NQDC plans and provide guidance on developing and implementing effective planning strategies based on participant demographics, company objectives, and tax efficiency. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to properly advise clients on NQDC plans to maximize benefits while ensuring compliance with regulations.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Taxes (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Anatomy of a Ransomware Event and Incident Response
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
The past two years have ushered in an explosion of ransomware attacks affecting businesses and individuals. Many of us read or hear about these attacks, but there is little understanding of how they occur, how a response is undertaken, and how the chances of experiencing one can be reduced. Join us to learn about these topics so you can be prepared with the best response and the knowledge to avoid common mistakes in a ransomware event.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Information Technology (2)Program Level: BasicThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $159
Designed as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On the financial accounting front, we will cover the FASB's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and discuss the best practices in applying the standard and identifying any ongoing issues practitioners are experiencing with applying the standard. We will also discuss the more than a dozen ASUs the FASB has issued since the beginning of 2023 and into 2025 covering crypto assets, disaggregated expenses, business combinations, and leases for entities under common control. Our focus on AICPA standards includes a detailed discussion of revamped AICPA quality management standards. The AICPA updated and modernized the standards by issuing Statement on Quality Management Standards 1, 2, and 3 (SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3, respectively), SSARS No. 26, and SAS 146, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (SAS 146). These standards, effective December 15, 2025, modernize quality management standards to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment, technology use, and the presence of outside experts on engagements. We will also cover new rules impacting public company audits and present case studies on recent fraudulent accounting stories and best practices for detecting and preventing such frauds. In summary, the course is your go-to source for all things A&A and will prepare you for your upcoming engagements throughout the rest of the year.Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Accounting (4), Auditing (4)Program Level: UpdateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
8.00 Credits
Member Price: $199
Designed as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On the financial accounting front, we will cover the FASB's Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for revenue recognition under ASC 606 and discuss the best practices in applying the standard and identifying any ongoing issues practitioners are experiencing with applying the standard. We will also discuss the more than a dozen ASUs the FASB has issued since the beginning of 2023 and into 2025 covering crypto assets, disaggregated expenses, business combinations, and leases for entities under common control. Our focus on AICPA standards includes a detailed discussion of revamped AICPA quality management standards. The AICPA updated and modernized the standards by issuing Statement on Quality Management Standards 1, 2, and 3 (SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3, respectively), SSARS No. 26, and SAS 146, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (SAS 146). These standards, effective December 15, 2025, modernize quality management standards to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment, technology use, and the presence of outside experts on engagements. We will also cover new rules impacting public company audits and present case studies on recent fraudulent accounting stories and best practices for detecting and preventing such frauds. In summary, the course is your go-to source for all things A&A and will prepare you for your upcoming engagements throughout the rest of the year.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Accounting (6), Auditing (2)Program Level: UpdateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual FASB Update and Review
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners. Specifically, the course will review recently issued FASB standards on leases and provide an update on the status of ASC 842 implementation and other hot button accounting issues, such as what is on the FASB's technical agenda. This course is the place to go for a succinct but thorough update on the big topics impacting financial accounting and reporting.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Accounting (4)Program Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual FASB Update and Review
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $79
This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners, with the greatest emphasis on those ASUs effective in 2024 and 2025. Specifically, the course will review recently issued FASB standards on disaggregated expenses, cryptocurrency (e.g., crypto assets), and the final stages of the ASC 606 post-implementation review (PIR) report findings and other hot-button accounting issues, such as what is on the FASB's technical agenda. Lastly, we will provide an overview of non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by companies and review the current SEC and IFRS guidance over such measures and their disclosure. This course is the place to go for a succinct but thorough update on the big topics impacting financial accounting and reporting. Delivery Method: DownloadCPE Credit: Accounting (4)Program Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Annual Update for Defined Contribution Plans
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price: $89
This course will provide a general understanding of the new reporting and disclosure requirements for employee benefit plans under the now effective SAS 136, the AICPA's new employee benefit plan auditing standard. Participants will be provided with an insight into the common errors and mistakes made by auditors and plan administrators, as well as the new requirements of both groups under the new SAS. The course will discuss the results from the Department of Labor's ("DOL") Criminal Enforcement initiative and audit quality study, and focus on the causes of the recent increase in the number of deficient engagements identified by the peer review process. This course will provide auditors and plan administrators with up-to-date information regarding defined contribution plans auditing, reporting and disclosure requirements, including those related to the new ERISA Section 103(A)(3)(c) audits under SAS 136.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Accounting (1), Auditing (1)Program Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.
Surgent's Applying ASC 820: The Basics of Fair Value Accounting
Available Until Apr. 30, 2027
Online
4.00 Credits
Member Price: $129
While once thought just to apply to banking and financial institutions, entities now need to apply fair value accounting under ASC 820 across a variety of transactions. Whether you are assessing financial instruments, leases, business combination accounting, or impairment measurement, GAAP either requires or allows the use of fair value measures in an expanding number of circumstances. Now is the time for you to get up-to-speed on the basics of the fair value approach. In this course, we will review when fair value accounting is required and when an entity can select to use it. Then we will review the basics of the ASC 820 model, including the concept of "exit price," the various approaches that an entity may follow when using a fair value approach, and the different levels of inputs that an entity may consider when determining fair value. Lastly, the course will provide examples of when and how to apply this complex accounting guidance.Delivery Method: On-Demand WebcastCPE Credit: Accounting (4)Program Level: IntermediateThis course is being offered by a learning partner. You may access the Surgent platform through the My CPE page on vscpa.com after purchase.