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Surgent's Adapting to Today's Changing Accounting Landscape

Monday, December 30
 11:00am - 12:00pm

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1.00 Credits

Member Price $59.00

Non-Member Price $79.00

Overview

The field of accounting is undergoing rapid evolution in response to a complex interplay of technological advancements, regulatory reforms, economic fluctuations, and shifting societal dynamics. In this course, we will explore the major challenges and opportunities currently facing accountants, and we will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic environment.

Objectives

  • Understand the key factors shaping the accounting profession today
  • Analyze the challenges and opportunities arising from technological advancements
  • Explore the evolving expectations of clients and stakeholders
  • Navigate the regulatory landscape and adapt to ongoing changes
  • Develop a well-rounded skillset to thrive as a modern accountant

Highlights

  • Evolving accounting landscape
  • Data complexity in accounting and tax
  • Value-added billing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Shifting client expectations
  • Navigating regulatory uncertainty
  • The impact of accountants on society
  • Embracing change and innovation
  • Pipeline challenges

Designed For

Accounting and finance professionals interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the accounting profession

Prerequisites

None

Preparation

None

Notice

To access this program, log into your CTCPA account at https://www.ctcpas.org/my-cpe/upcoming and click on the orange “Launch Event” button.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

David Peters, Peters Professional Education LLC

David R. Peters, CPA, CFP, CPCU, MST, MBA

David Peters is the Founder and Owner of David Peters Financial Group and Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting, PC. David has over sixteen years of experience in financial services, including 3 years in the hedge fund industry and six years in the insurance industry.

David was the first-ever Chief Financial Officer at Compare.com - a position he held for more than three years. Currently, David is a National Instructor for the AICPA, Surgent, and Kaplan. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics throughout the United States. David holds four master’s degrees, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Financial Planning. He contributes regularly to various CPA publications, including NCACPA’s Interim Report, SCACPA’s CPA Report, and VSCPA’s Disclosures. David was also a co-author of the 2018 Virginia CPA Ethics course – a required course for all CPA’s licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Non-Member Price $79.00

Member Price $59.00