Staff Training Level 2: Progressive Skills

This training is for staff who are ready to build on their foundational knowledge. Programs are designed to deepen core competencies while empowering them to work with greater independence and confidence.

 

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If you don’t find courses that meet your needs, contact:

Angela Russo
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862-702-5601
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2026 Level 2 Audit Training - Experienced Associate

  • Dec. 7 - Dec. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Level 2 Audit Training builds on the foundation laid in Level 1 by introducing more complex audit areas. Qualifying for 16 auditing CPE credits, this live virtual training is broken up into four separate four-hour sessions. The tr...

2026 Level 2 Audit Training - Experienced Associate

  • Oct. 20 - Oct. 29, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Level 2 Audit Training builds on the foundation laid in Level 1 by introducing more complex audit areas. Qualifying for 16 auditing CPE credits, this live virtual training is broken up into four separate four-hour sessions. The tr...

2026 Level 2 Audit Training - Experienced Associate

  • Jun. 16 - Jun. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Level 2 Audit Training builds on the foundation laid in Level 1 by introducing more complex audit areas. Qualifying for 16 auditing CPE credits, this live virtual training is broken up into four separate four-hour sessions. The tr...

CPAxPACK: Audit Essentials: Cash, Expenses, Inventory

  • Apr. 1, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • *** This CPAx Pack includes three individual sessions for a total of 6 CPE. You receive significant savings when purchasing these webinars as a Pack.

Level II: Semi-Senior Staff Training

  • May. 11 - May. 14, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Sep. 21 - Sep. 24, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series and provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews, and compilations with minimal supervi...

Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting

  • Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the complexities of inventory accounting. The goal of this course ...

Become a Data Analysis Expert

  • Mar. 27, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 13, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 30, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, accounting professionals are expected to be more than just number crunchers, they are expected to be insightful interpreters of data. In an era where data is king, this course is you...

Critical Conversations

  • Mar. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As uncomfortable as some conversations are, keeping your silence won’t resolve the issue and may in fact add to it. No matter which side of the table you find yourself at in a “hard to have” talk, you can learn to manage the conve...

Level II: Semi-Senior Staff Training

  • May. 11 - May. 14, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Sep. 21 - Sep. 24, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series and provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews, and compilations with minimal supervi...

Mastering the Basics of Inventory Accounting

  • Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the While many entities maintain inventory, they are often challenged when applying the complexities of inventory accounting. The goal of this course ...

Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions

  • Apr. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Nov. 3, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, starting when the account owner reaches their applicable age. The RMD rules are complex and must be simplified to help ensure clien...

2025 Tax Update for Client Advisory Services

  • Apr. 23, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Client advisory services (CAS) professionals are becoming a more integral part of the operations of any CPA firm. As such, they must stay on top of changing tax law. In this course, we will explore tax changes in areas CAS profess...
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Critical Conversations

  • Mar. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As uncomfortable as some conversations are, keeping your silence won’t resolve the issue and may in fact add to it. No matter which side of the table you find yourself at in a “hard to have” talk, you can learn to manage the conve...

Effective Communication Skills

  • Mar. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 20, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • When asked the question, "What would you like to improve about your leadership and communication style?". More than 65% of leaders say they want to be more confident and assertive in their communication. Confidence and clarity com...

Powerful Public Speaking

  • Apr. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast) | May. 27, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Jun. 26, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • How you say what you say is more important than what you say. According to a UCLA study, 93% of a communicators effectiveness is based on non-verbal cues. This foundational program include a focus on the verbal, vocal and visual d...

The Art of Delegation: Strategies for Improving Your Skills

  • Apr. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • One of the most challenging skills for a manager or supervisor to master is delegation. This course will cover a variety of delegation-related topics and provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to delegate work and authority effectively.

The Leadership Skills of Tomorrow: Delegate and Listen

  • Mar. 25, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 15, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Mastering two leadership skills will decrease your stress, and give you room to enjoy your career. Delegating and listening are key essential skills to hone to elevate your career.
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2025 Tax Update for Client Advisory Services

  • Apr. 23, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Client advisory services (CAS) professionals are becoming a more integral part of the operations of any CPA firm. As such, they must stay on top of changing tax law. In this course, we will explore tax changes in areas CAS profess...

Introduction to Charitable Gifting for Individual Taxpayers

Introduction to Required Minimum Distributions

  • Apr. 9, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Nov. 3, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken from certain tax-deferred retirement accounts, starting when the account owner reaches their applicable age. The RMD rules are complex and must be simplified to help ensure clien...

Level II: Semi-Senior Staff Training

  • May. 11 - May. 14, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Sep. 21 - Sep. 24, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Advance your skills to propel your career. This course is the second in a five-course series and provides the guidance needed to handle small engagements and to complete small audits, reviews, and compilations with minimal supervi...

Surgent's Annual Tax-Planning Guide for S Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs

  • Nov. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • As long as LLCs, partnerships, and S corporations form the backbone of many CPAs’ practices, in-depth knowledge of all tax aspects of these entities will be essential. The purpose of this practical course is to focus on planning i...

Tax Planning for Rental Real Estate

  • Mar. 23, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 30, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Aug. 28, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • The taxation of real estate is tricky. Taxpayers can own real estate in a number of different ways, including direct and indirect investments. There are numerous exceptions to being classified as a rental activity. How do you know...

Tax Research

  • Apr. 24, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains many changes to auto and energy-related credits as well as new credits and old credits that have been renamed. Many if not most of these credits reduce the cost of individual- and busines...

Tax Research - Intermediate Concepts

  • Mar. 30, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Answering clients’ tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently ...

Advanced ChatGPT for Accountants

  • Mar. 23, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 15, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 27, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • This course concisely explains the latest "see, hear, speak" multi-modal updates to ChatGPT and how they can be used in an accounting context. New features include vision processing, voice conversation, image generation, real-time Internet access, advanced data analysis, plugins and more.

Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data

  • Apr. 3, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 16, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Advanced Excel for Staff - Build Reports and Analyze Data is a comprehensive, 2-hour course tailored for professionals looking to enhance their Microsoft Excel skills in creating reports and performing data analysis. This course b...

ChatGPT Bootcamp for CPAs with John Higgins

  • Mar. 31, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 2, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 15, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • ChatGPT is the fastest growing application in the history of technology with over 100 million users adopting it in within two months. It is a revolutionary technology that boosts the quality and efficiency of business processes in every industry.

Tax Research

  • Apr. 24, 2026 (Live Webcast) | On Demand - Video
  • The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains many changes to auto and energy-related credits as well as new credits and old credits that have been renamed. Many if not most of these credits reduce the cost of individual- and busines...

Tax Research - Intermediate Concepts

  • Mar. 30, 2026 (Live Webcast) | Apr. 10, 2026 (Live Webcast)
  • Answering clients’ tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently ...