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An Exhaustive Look At Fraud and Ways To Control It
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Fraud activities can be executed from within an organization, by parties outside an entity, or by both. Importantly, as the business world becomes more technological, the way fraud is carried out is changing. There must be an increased focus on understanding where new fraud vulnerabilities exist. In this session, we delve into the reasons that both internal and external intentional defalcations take place. The material discusses the new ways fraud is being actuated and looks at the factors driving those that undertake fraud. We spend time examining measures that can be implemented in order to stop fraud via the deployment of added security across the enterprise. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Leases: Mastering the New FASB Requirements
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Key aspects of FASB ASC 842, *Leases*, including lease modifications, sale and leaseback transactions, and leveraged leases are covered for practitioners looking to understand FASB requirements.
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S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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2026 Ethics Course for Louisiana CPAs in Public Practice - A Case Study Approach
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Thibodaux
3.00 Credits
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The course was written and designed by Mike Inzina and Kurt Oestriecher who, together, have over 50 years combined experience and have earned nearly 30 state and national training awards. They have served in multiple roles related to professional ethics for both the AICPA and the LCPA. This course will give you exclusive content that only comes from their unique combined experience.
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Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering, and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise, and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators." This presentation has been prepared by a 20 year veteran with the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The presenter investigated crimes, and trained and mentored other special agents. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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2026 Energy Conference - FIRST DAY ONLY
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Lafayette
8.00 Credits
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Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants2026 Energy ConferenceNovember 12-13One Acadiana- LafayetteDAY ONE: Thursday, November 128:00 am Registration & Breakfast Opens8:25 am Welcome/Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amState of the IndustryMike Moncla • President – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • Baton Rouge, LA9:25 – 10:25 amCarbon Capture: Where We Are and What's NextMark Dore, JD • The Dore Law Firm, LLC • Lafayette, LACarbon capture and storage (CCS) has evolved from an emerging concept into a critical component of the nation's energy and industrial strategy. As technology advances, regulatory frameworks mature, and investment continues to grow, energy professionals are increasingly called upon to understand the legal, commercial, and operational realities shaping this rapidly developing sector.This session provides a practical update on the current state of carbon capture, examining recent technological developments, federal and state policy changes, project activity, and the market forces driving continued investment. Particular attention will be given to Louisiana's unique position as a national leader in carbon management, including its geologic advantages, industrial infrastructure, and evolving regulatory environment.10:25 – 10:45 am Break10:45 am – 12:00 pmCybersecurity Resilience in Accounting: Safeguarding Financial Data Les Nettleton • Retired- Bourgeois Bennett • New Orleans, LAThe accounting profession remains a primary target for sophisticated cyber threats due to the highly sensitive financial data it manages. This session delivers a critical update on the intersection of emerging technology, evolving regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity risks. We will analyze the modern threat landscape, focusing on business email compromise (BEC), ransomware attack vectors (attempts made to access your systems and/or data), and the unique data privacy liabilities facing accountants today.12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (included)1:00 – 2:00 pmTwo Hinges of Leadership: Awareness and TrustLauren Navarre, JD • Arena Collective • Slidell, LAA leader who refuses to examine his/her own triggers, blind spots, and areas of growth will never be equipped to truly serve those he leads. This presentation unpacks the two foundational hinges that every effective leader must develop: the awareness to work on oneself, and the trust that binds a team together — trust in yourself, trust in the process, and trust in the people around you. Because at the end of the day, people don't follow titles or authority — they follow leaders who have earned their trust and proven they exist to serve, not to be served.2:00 – 3:00 pmGulf Coast Energy UpdateGreg Upton, PhD • Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA3:00 – 3:20 pm Break3:20 – 4:50 pmEnergy UpdateDr. Mark Zappi, PE • Professor of Chemical Engineering - University of Louisiana Lafayette • Lafayette, LA
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2026 Energy Conference - BOTH DAYS
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Lafayette
16.00 Credits
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Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants2026 Energy ConferenceNovember 12-13One Acadiana- LafayetteDAY ONE: Thursday, November 128:00 am Registration & Breakfast Opens8:25 am Welcome/Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amState of the IndustryMike Moncla • President – Louisiana Oil & Gas Association • Baton Rouge, LA9:25 – 10:25 amCarbon Capture: Where We Are and What's NextMark Dore, JD • The Dore Law Firm, LLC • Lafayette, LACarbon capture and storage (CCS) has evolved from an emerging concept into a critical component of the nation's energy and industrial strategy. As technology advances, regulatory frameworks mature, and investment continues to grow, energy professionals are increasingly called upon to understand the legal, commercial, and operational realities shaping this rapidly developing sector.This session provides a practical update on the current state of carbon capture, examining recent technological developments, federal and state policy changes, project activity, and the market forces driving continued investment. Particular attention will be given to Louisiana's unique position as a national leader in carbon management, including its geologic advantages, industrial infrastructure, and evolving regulatory environment.10:25 – 10:45 am Break10:45 am – 12:00 pmCybersecurity Resilience in Accounting: Safeguarding Financial Data Les Nettleton • Retired- Bourgeois Bennett • New Orleans, LAThe accounting profession remains a primary target for sophisticated cyber threats due to the highly sensitive financial data it manages. This session delivers a critical update on the intersection of emerging technology, evolving regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity risks. We will analyze the modern threat landscape, focusing on business email compromise (BEC), ransomware attack vectors (attempts made to access your systems and/or data), and the unique data privacy liabilities facing accountants today.12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (included)1:00 – 2:00 pmTwo Hinges of Leadership: Awareness and TrustLauren Navarre, JD • Arena Collective • Slidell, LAA leader who refuses to examine his/her own triggers, blind spots, and areas of growth will never be equipped to truly serve those he leads. This presentation unpacks the two foundational hinges that every effective leader must develop: the awareness to work on oneself, and the trust that binds a team together — trust in yourself, trust in the process, and trust in the people around you. Because at the end of the day, people don't follow titles or authority — they follow leaders who have earned their trust and proven they exist to serve, not to be served.2:00 – 3:00 pmGulf Coast Energy UpdateGreg Upton, PhD • Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA3:00 – 3:20 pm Break3:20 – 4:50 pmEnergy UpdateDr. Mark Zappi, PE • Professor of Chemical Engineering - University of Louisiana Lafayette • Lafayette, LADAY TWO: Friday, November 137:30 am Registration & Breakfast Opens7:55 am Opening Remarks8:00 – 9:00 amIt’s Been 65 Years of COPAS Auditing and Joint Interest Accounting: Where Have We Been, Where Are We, Where Are We Going?Mike Cougevan • Vice President – Martindale Consultants, Inc. • Denver, CO9:00 – 10:00 amLegislation and Litigation for Oil, Gas & EnergyChris Peyton, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LAMattie Zepernick, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA10:00 – 10:20 am Break10:20 –11:30 amAITrace Armstrong • Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC • Birmingham, AL11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch12:30 – 1:20 pmDepartment of Conservation and Energy UpdateDustin Davidson • Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy • Baton Rouge, LA1:20 – 2:10 pm Timber Industry UpdateBuck Vandersteen • Executive Director - Louisiana Forestry Association • Alexandria, LA 2:10 – 2:30 pm Break2:30 – 3:25 pm Tax UpdateJohn Schmidt, CGMA, CPA, MBA, PFS • Pelican Tax & Consulting CPA, LLC • Shreveport, LA 3:25– 4:20 pm Economic UpdateSarah Delord • Vice President, Sr Portfolio Manager - Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LAGreg Kass Jr • Senior Trust Portfolio Manager - Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LA
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ACPEN: ProActive Response Group De-Escalation Training
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Online/Webcast
1.20 Credits
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In today's workplace, employees are faced almost daily with customers or teammates that may have needs or concerns that we are forced to handle. Though many of these situations are easily dealt with through simple communication skills, others may become heated and, in some instances, violent. Today we will discuss healthy ways to de-escalate a wide variety of potential issues.
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K2's Office Scripts – The New Macros
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Office Scripts is a new feature that allows you to automate tasks in Excel and other Office applications. Unlike VBA, a legacy language that runs only on Windows, Office Scripts can run on any platform and device that supports Office on the web. Further, Office Scripts has a modern and intuitive interface that lets you easily create, edit, and share your scripts. Office Scripts are stored in the Cloud, and they work with Office Online apps and integrate with Power Automate for process automation. Save time and improve productivity using Office Scripts in Excel and other Office applications.
Streamlined Excel Reporting Series Session 2: Working with PivotTables
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
Accounting and finance professionals can gain Excel PivotTable skills to boost organizing and analyzing data capabilities.
Surgent's Business Writing: Professional & Effective Emails
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Good writing is good business. Studies show that the average business worker receives 121 emails per day. That's a lot of emails. Are your emails effective? Are they being read? Are they professional and tone-smart? In this course, you will learn techniques and skills to get your emails to stand out and improve their effectiveness and professionalism.
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Surgent's Depreciation Rules for Bonus and Section 179 Expensing
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in 2025, 100% bonus depreciation is now permanently available for new and used assets. OBBBA has restored 100% bonus depreciation and increased the depreciation that can be taken under Section 179. OBBBA also provided a new, important depreciation topic — qualified production property. These topics, covered extensively in the program, are vital for tax practitioners advising business taxpayers.
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Surgent's Time Management for Professionals
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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The phrase "time management" is misleading. No one manages time. Instead, we manage events in our lives which consume time. Like money, time is both finite and valuable; it should be budgeted and used wisely. Those individuals who "manage" or budget their time wisely often are more productive, less stressed, and able to achieve their goals more effectively than others. Professionals by nature place a high value on their time. Still, successful time management strategies vary based upon the personality, motivation, and discipline of each individual. This course provides simple, practical, and powerful techniques that help professionals work efficiently and achieve better balance in their lives. Successful time management skills also reduce the risk of burnout, which in turn improves the likelihood of achieving success in any endeavor.
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ACPEN: K2’s Excel Essentials For Staff Accountants
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Staff accountants often face unique challenges when working with Excel, and their existing knowledge might not always meet their needs. This comprehensive eight-hour session is designed to bridge that gap and empower you with the essential skills to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Participate in this dynamic and engaging session, and you will learn how to: • Summarize data quickly and accurately • Generate stunning, professional reports • Create essential accounting calculations for depreciation, amortization, and interest We start with a quick overview of Excel best practices and dive into advanced topics like PivotTables, sophisticated formulas, Tables, formatting, and working with dates. Our course is packed with accounting-centric examples to reinforce key learning points. Plus, you'll enjoy a "laptop-friendly" environment with access to all demonstration files. This seminar is a must for all staff accountants eager to enhance their Excel skills and transform their workflow. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your Excel expertise and take the first step towards mastering Excel today!
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Finance and Innovation: Reinvent Your Organization and Dept.
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Innovate or die is more than a catchphrase, it is a fact. The tsunami of innovation relentlessly coming to our businesses, teams, markets and to accounting will not stop. Innovation is one of the most desirable traits, but how do we innovate? We will discuss how your company can foster, nurture, encourage and sustain innovation - and give you an action plan. Technology has significantly changed what we do and how, and this will not stop. What are the negative consequences of failing to innovate? To remain relevant, we must re-think accounting's role and how our organization innovates - or not. The status quo will go - we must embrace innovation so you and your company can thrive. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Surgent's Key Current Financial and Economic Issues Facing the Financial Executive
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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The course explores the challenges of the current economic trends and analyzes their impact on you as the financial executive in areas of human resource management; credit markets and banking; risk management and pandemic style disruptions; cash flow planning strategies; debt and equity mix impacts in uncertain markets; globalization of the market in times of uncertainty; retirement planning and social security funding; and acquiring distressed companies and assets. Specific recommendations and insights will be offered to you to deal with the challenges.
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Resistance to Resilience: Strive for Tech Change Acceptance
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Online/Webcast
1.00 Credits
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Technology adoption often comes with resistance, but it's possible to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth. This course explores the journey from resistance to resilience in embracing new technologies, focusing on overcoming barriers and ensuring successful implementation. Participants will examine cutting-edge audit technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation, and learn how to align these innovations with both organizational and personal goals. Through case studies, insights into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and practical discussions, participants will gain the tools and strategies to foster acceptance, driving seamless integration of new technology into both individual tasks and team workflows. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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ACPEN: Decoding Medical Plan Structures: Fully Insured vs. Self-Funded
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Learn the history of medical plans and how the American health insurance system developed into it's current state. This section will help HR and Finance professionals actually understand the mechanisms behind traditional fully insured plans and their self funded plan counterparts. It will also introduce some key concepts around Stop Loss, Third Party Administration, and Medical Plan Underwriting
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Profiles in Fraud
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Nobody is immune to fraud risk. This course opens with stories of real fraud perpetrators then examines the similarities between the fraud perpetrators, discovering that they all have many common traits. It finishes with techniques accountants can use to deter these behaviors. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Basic Individual Taxation Course
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Please join us for an introductory course on the fundamentals of preparing and filing an individual federal income tax return. We will cover topics such as what the federal income tax is and how it is computed. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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