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(Video) Emergent Solutions’ Jen Louis, CPA: Making Learning Accounting & Auditing Fun
Seasoned audit manager and Surgent CPE instructor Jen Louis, CPA makes learning Accounting & Auditing fun with creative teaching concepts. Watch this video to meet Jen, and find out how!
(Video) American Institute of Certified Tax Planners President Dominique Molina: Even Tax Geeks Get Creative
Surgent CPE instructor Dominique Molina, CPA, CTC says her love of numbers began at age 8, when she started balancing her parents' checkbook. Watch this video for why the co-founder and president of the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners is proud to be labeled a "tax geek," and says that even tax geeks can get creative!
Senate Releases Health Care Replacement Bill
The Senate released its long-anticipated Obamacare replacement bill on June 22, 2017. Senate GOP leaders are intent on voting on it before the July 4th recess, pegging June 29th as the likely day for the vote. Read more for how this bill will affect the net investment income tax, Medicaid, and more.
Portability Election Extension for Decedents Dying Within Last Two Years
Here's what you need to know about Revenue Procedure 2017-34.
(Video) Surgent CPE’s Charlie Blanton: My Not-for-Profit and Government Career Before Surgent
Meet one of Surgent's all-star CPE instructors - Government & Not-for-Profit Director Charlie Blanton, CPA! This Texan has a wealth of experience in this sector, and a true appreciation for teaching.
Trump Administration’s Plan to Raise Standard Deduction Could Reduce Schedule A Filers by 80 Percent
If the Trump Administration's plan to raise the standard deduction becomes law, Surgent CPE estimates the number of Schedule A Filers will be reduced by 80 percent.
What Happens When a Promise to Give Goes Unfulfilled? It’s Time to Weigh the Cost vs the Benefit
Just because donors generally have a legal obligation to fulfill promises to give, this does not mean that not-for-profits pursue donors that fail to fulfill their promises. In this article, we take a look at a case of a Duke University donor.
(Video) Surgent CPE’s Mike Tucker, CPA: Why I Teach CPE
Welcome to a new video feature: Meet the Stars of Surgent! In this video, meet seasoned practicing accountant and Surgent CPE instructor Mike Tucker, CPA.