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New to Surgent? Choose from a curated selection of 1-credit CPE courses and experience the quality that 100,000+ accounting and finance professionals rely on every year. No commitment, no payment information required.

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Each course earns 1 CPE credit and comes with a completion certificate accepted in all 50 states. Select the topic that matters most to your practice right now.

Course offerings subject to change without notice. Limit one course per new customer.

Business Law

Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Consumer Bankruptcy Process (CSB1)

Learn the fundamentals of consumer bankruptcy — when it applies, how it affects individuals, and what practitioners need to advise clients navigating financial distress.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Communications & Marketing

Business Development for Accounting and Other Professionals (BDAP)

Practical strategies for growing your client base and practice, tailored specifically for accounting and professional services contexts — not generic sales training.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Business Law

Corporate Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding the Reorganization and Liquidation Process (CRB1)

A clear-eyed look at corporate bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 7 liquidation — what triggers them and how they unfold.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Personnel / HR

Recruiting and Retaining Next Gen Talent (RNG1)

Discover what motivates younger professionals, how to structure your hiring process to attract them, and what retention strategies actually work in accounting and advisory firms.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Accounting

Surging Auditors: Revenue Rush (SAU5)

An interactive game-based course that sharpens your understanding of revenue auditing concepts through real-world scenario challenges — one of Surgent's most unique learning formats.

1 CPE Credit Interactive Game
Auditing / Technology

Top 10 Technology Risks and Trends Every CPA Should Know (TCH1)

Stay current on the technology risks and emerging trends — from AI to cybersecurity to data governance — that every practicing CPA needs to understand to advise clients effectively.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Personnel / HR

Why People Quit: A Look at Accounting and Other Professionals (WPQA)

An evidence-based look at turnover in accounting and professional services — the real drivers behind departure decisions and what firms can do at every stage to improve retention.

1 CPE Credit On-Demand Webcast
Why Surgent CPE?

The CPE Provider Built for Practicing Professionals

Since 1985, Surgent CPE has been helping accounting and finance professionals stay current, stay compliant, and stay ahead. We were first to market with courses on major tax legislation and audit standards — because when the rules change, practitioners need to know immediately.

With 10,000+ CPE credits, 150+ expert instructors, and formats built around your schedule, Surgent gives you more than a compliance checkbox.

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40+
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What Makes Surgent Different
  • First to market on new legislation — when a major tax law passes or audit standards change, Surgent CPE courses are available within 48 hours.
  • More live webinar options than any competitor — daily sessions including Saturdays, across all time zones.
  • Expert instructors who practice what they teach — active CPAs, attorneys, and specialists with 500+ Speaker of the Year awards.
  • Subscriptions that include everything — ethics, tax updates, advanced topics, and specialized courses are all included, unlike competitors that charge extra.
  • Credit tracking and certificates on-demand — your account tracks every credit earned and keeps certificates ready for download.
  • NASBA-approved, accepted in all 50 states — every credit counts toward your license renewal no matter where you practice.
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Everything you need to know about claiming your free CPE course from Surgent.

The free CPE course is available for new Surgent CPE customers only. If you have previously purchased a course or subscription from Surgent CPE, you are not eligible for this offer.
The offer is limited to one free course per customer. This allows us to give more professionals the opportunity to experience Surgent CPE's quality.
You will have access to the course for 14 days from the date of enrollment. This window is designed to give you ample time to complete the course at your own pace.
No — the free course offer includes a specific selection of courses shown on this page. These courses have been chosen to give you a representative sample of Surgent CPE's breadth and quality. Course offerings are subject to change without notice.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the free CPE course, you will receive the corresponding CPE credit and a completion certificate — exactly as you would for any paid Surgent CPE course. All free courses are NASBA-approved and accepted in all 50 states.
No. Once you have selected and enrolled in your free course, you cannot switch to a different one. Please review the available options carefully before enrolling.
If you do not complete the course within the 14-day access window, you will lose access. You may still purchase the course separately at the standard price if you wish to complete it later.
Surgent CPE offers individual courses starting at just a few dollars, plus unlimited subscription plans that let you take as many courses as you want for one annual price. The Unlimited PLUS subscription is the most popular option for professionals who want to meet their full CPE requirements and explore elective subjects without worrying about per-course costs.

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