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SCPE Self-study vs. live webinars Which option is best for me

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, […]

SCPE 5 expert tips for performing an effective audit risk assessment

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 […]

Current accounting issues for professionals & firms

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 […]

CPE Blog Why quality CPE matters to CPAs

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 […]

CPE Blog 6 ethical requirements accountants should keep in mind

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

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 […]

Time-Tracking Tips for Accounting Firms | Surgent CPE

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 […]

Courses help accounting pros stay up-to-date with changing tax codes

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 […]

CPE How to choose the best CPE courses for accountants

Choosing the right continuing professional education (CPE) courses can be overwhelming. With so many options, how do you pick the right one? Between determining your CPE goals, finding the ideal course duration, managing cost and ensuring quality, the search can be daunting. We recommend simplifying your search by finding CPE courses that match your unique […]

7 tips for success in continuing education

For first-year accountants, there will be long days during busy season, but this also is an incredible learning experience. Pay close attention to workplace norms and culture, and you’ll make your mark as a reliable, knowledgeable team member.  Many industry veterans say this also is the time to earn your CPA credential. Nuts? Probably, but […]