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Unveiling the Unseen: Unleashing Non-Google Search Tools for Enhanced Research 3 Credits

Feb 19, 2025, 09:00 AM ET

Unveiling the Unseen: Unleashing Non-Google Search Tools for Enhanced Research 3 Credits

  • Garrett Wasny

    MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
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    January, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Information Technology

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Feb 19, 2025, 09:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze why online research skills are so critical for accountants in their roles as arbiters and ultimate deciders of truth.
  • To explain why you need more than Google to search the web, and how to use general search engines that complement their use of Google.
  • To identify ways this information needs to be interpreted to ensure the results are taken in their proper context
  • To analyze how to utilize cluster search engines that group information by topic and discover unexpected relationships between topics.
  • To inspect how to use privacy search engines that do not store your queries or track your steps on the Internet. 
  • To access user-generated content search engines that index any content—text, videos, images, reviews.—created by people, rather than brands.

Course Overview

Enhance your online research capabilities beyond Google's reach with our transformative CPE course. As a trusted business advisor, it's crucial to have a diverse and thorough approach to due diligence, enterprise research, and financial audits. This course offers a concise yet powerful overview of how practitioners can tap into a whole new universe of prime information that remains largely hidden from Google's search results. 

In this engaging course, attendees will gain insights into non-Google search tools that are essential for staying ahead in today's dynamic business landscape. Delve into prime information that Google doesn't capture, opening doors to a wealth of data crucial for due diligence and research. Our expert instructor Garrett Wasney will guide you through various platforms and techniques, equipping you with scores of new resources that will complement your Google searches. Diversify your research toolkit, expand your knowledge horizons, and emerge as an adept online researcher ready to navigate any complexity that comes your way.

Key topics covered in this CPE Information Technology webinar:

  • Google is Great but Not Perfect
  • Vertical vs. Lateral Searching 
  • Online Research Strategy Tips 
  • General, Cluster, Privacy, and User-Generated Content (USG) Search Engines
  • Image, Podcast, Public Records, Company, and People Search 
  • News Aggregators

Don't miss the opportunity to take your online research to the next level. Unlock the potential of non-Google search tools and elevate your due diligence skills, positioning yourself as an indispensable asset to your clients and organizations. Join us for this eye-opening CPE course and become a master of uncovering hidden information in today's information-driven world.

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License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 3 CPD Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 3 CPD Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 3 CPD Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 3 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 3 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 3 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 3 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2.5 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2.5 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

3

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Garrett Wasny
Garrett Wasny , MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

Account Executive, BUSINESS & INT’L TRADE EDITORIAL

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Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP, is an artificial intelligence skills advisor to accountants worldwide and Director of the forthcoming AI Accounting Future Forum. This groundbreaking platform is set to revolutionize how accounting professionals engage with artificial intelligence. A former Price Waterhouse management consultant, Garrett has authored 60+ ebooks, delivered thousands of seminars and webinars to elite accounting enterprises around the globe, and developed dozens of AI apps on accounting technology, tax and ethics topics. 

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How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Celeste Sollod, CPA (US)
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An incredibly useful course. Even if you only learn about two or three new search websites, they're really useful and sometimes unusual ones. Garrett has a lot of information at his fingertips and shares it as fast as he possibly can. One downside: questions need to be answered before the topic has come up in the webinar. It's not that hard, so don't wait.

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Rachelle G Grant Grant, CPA (US)
5

This CPE course was super interesting and I learned so much. The best part, was my 12 year old overheard it and sat down and wanted to listen too and there are some pointers she will start using now - and many of the tools I learned, I will share with her again in 2 years when she starts high school! Thank you!

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