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RADNOR, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2024) – Surgent Accounting & Financial Education, a division of KnowFully Learning Group, today announced the premiere of 14 new continuing professional education (CPE) courses debuting in Q4 2024. “Surgent’s dedication to providing timely, practical learning is central to our mission of helping accounting and finance professionals thrive,” said Elizabeth Kolar, […]
The sudden appearance of ChatGPT is changing the way we work. Finance is especially ripe for ChatGPT’s transformative power. After all, finance is a complex field. Even those who have mastered its intricacies can use a little help to position themselves and their businesses to attract new clients, better serve existing clients, and outfox the […]
If you’re a CPA or hold another accounting credential, you must complete a number of continuing professional education (CPE) credits to keep your certification. The exact number varies by state, but generally, a CPA must complete 120 hours of CPE every three years or 80 hours every other year. Accounting and finance professionals are busy, […]
Audit risk assessment is a crucial aspect of auditing that ensures businesses remain compliant with regulatory requirements, identify potential weaknesses in their systems and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks. Auditors need to have a deep understanding of the components involved, the importance of risk assessment in audit planning and the tools and techniques available […]
Industry changes are creating new challenges for all types of accounting and financial professionals. Whether you are a staff accountant, own a firm or work in L&D, take a look at common issues and how the right training can offer a simple and effective solution. Top issues staff accountants face 1. Learning problem solving and […]
Your CPA license attests to many hours of study and years of experience devoted to honing your accounting skills. However, the CPA is only the beginning. To maintain that hard-won license, you must pursue and document continuing professional education, or CPE, under the requirements of AICPA and State Boards of Accountancy. The process is both […]
In any profession, ethics comes down to doing the right thing, but accountants live by a higher ethical standard – one they choose to accept when they earn CPA status. Yet the ethics guidelines described in the American Institute of CPA’s 204-page Code of Professional Conduct boil down to three pages. The code isn’t rigid […]
Surgent Accounting & Financial Education Introduces New Courses to Address ChatGPT/Artificial Intelligence and How to Prepare for a Banking Crisis
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Debuting just after the tax-filing deadline, new offerings also include courses on exit planning and lessons learned from recent accounting malpractice actions RADNOR, Pa. (April 4, 2023) – Surgent Accounting & Financial Education, a division of KnowFully Learning Group, today announced the introduction of four new continuing professional education (CPE) courses, broadening its content library […]
The day before a deadline is not a good time to inform a CPA that they need more CPE hours to maintain certification. Yet many firms find themselves in these nail-biters. Even firms that think they have a system in place can stumble. These three simple tips keep your firm on track while yielding surprising […]
To a true financial professional, continuing professional education is more than a mandate. It’s a privilege – a chance to hone your skills, serve your clients at the highest level and burnish your professional credentials for elevated status and pay. When it comes to the IRS tax code, continuing education is also essential for keeping […]
