April 16, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance the skills of accounting and finance professionals, Surgent CPE has unveiled a new lineup of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses. This announcement comes on CPA Day 2025, marking a pivotal moment for professionals aiming to stay current in the rapidly evolving fields of AI, taxation, and cybersecurity.
As the tax season concludes, CPAs are now focusing on meeting their CPE credit requirements. Surgent’s new courses offer a timely solution, with nearly 50 new options designed to keep professionals ahead in their industry.
According to Elizabeth Kolar, Executive Vice President of Surgent, “Understanding the pressing needs of our audience, Surgent is excited to offer a robust selection of timely and practical courses that empower accounting professionals to stay ahead in a dynamic industry.”
The new lineup includes 30 live webinars starting April 22 and 18 new on-demand courses on Microsoft Excel and Power BI, ensuring flexibility for busy professionals. Notably, the courses cover a range of topics, including AI, taxation, and cybersecurity.
Nick Spoltore, Vice President of Tax and Advisory Content, highlights the importance of staying informed post-tax season, especially with new tax laws expected in 2025. “Our tax-focused courses provide essential tools for enhancing practitioner effectiveness and delivering value to clients,” he said.
For professionals navigating the growing influence of technology in accounting, the addition of five specialized courses on artificial intelligence will enhance knowledge and skills in this critical area.
For more information on the new courses, visit SurgentCPE.com.
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