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Surgent Accounting & Financial Education to Premiere More Than a Dozen New Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Courses this Spring
By Surgent CPE
RADNOR, Pa. (April 16, 2024) — Surgent Accounting & Financial Education, a division of KnowFully Learning Group, today announced the introduction of 13 new continuing professional education (CPE) courses set to debut this spring, expanding its industry-leading content library. “Coming out of tax season, we want to provide our customers a wide array of choices […]
As the tax season dust settles and the flurry of year-end deadlines subsides, accounting and tax professionals often find themselves breathing a collective sigh of relief. With the busiest time of the year behind you, thoughts inevitably turn to catching up on neglected tasks and reclaiming a semblance of work-life balance. However, amid the post-busy […]
For accounting firms striving for excellence, choosing a continuing professional education (CPE) provider is a pivotal decision. In this blog post, we will explore five essential considerations in selecting an ideal CPE partner. Our focus is on unveiling the unique advantages that Surgent offers firms aiming to enhance their educational initiatives. As executives and professionals […]
In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just advantageous; it’s becoming increasingly indispensable. The pace of change in industries ranging from finance to health care demands continuous adaptation and growth. Continuing professional education (CPE) emerges as the beacon guiding professionals through this labyrinth of innovation and regulation. It’s the […]
When continuing your education as an accountant or finance professional, you generally have two options: live courses (usually webinars) or self-study. Deciding which type of course to choose depends on several factors: your preferences, timeline and personal schedule, and each choice has its list of pros and cons. For example, self-study is highly flexible and […]
Somewhere in childhood, a teacher probably said to you, “Your failure to plan does not constitute an emergency on my part.” You rolled your eyes. But now, you know. Planning is crucial — especially when it comes to completing CPE credits every year. But it’s harder than ever as work and family responsibilities pile up. If […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
