Both public and private CPAs must be current on changes to various potentially relevant professional standards, including changes-related audits, compilations, reviews, and other attest services. This module provides recent and proposed changes to relevant professional and regulatory standards that have a potential impact on public accounting services provided in the current period.

Major Topics:

  • Recently issued AICPA audit and attest standards, including the SASs, SSARSs, and SSAEs
  • Recently issued changes in PCAOB Audit Standards
  • Highlights of changes in other standards, such as Government Auditing Standards or International Standards on Auditing
Learning Objectives
  • Discover and explain changes to various professional standards related to audits and other attest services.
  • Explore and discuss other matters relevant to services provided by CPAs in the current period.
Last updated/reviewed: May 30, 2024

Included In Certifications

This course is included in the following Certification Programs:

13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 1 - Beginning Staff

  1. Professional Skepticism - Creating a Mindset for Finding Fraud and Error
  2. Audit Documentation - Creating Workpapers That Pass Review
  3. Adapting to the Engagement - Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits
  4. The Audit Risk Model - Understanding Foundational Principles
  5. Internal Control Fundamentals - Satisfying Audit Requirements for Evaluating Design and Implementation
  6. Auditing Cash - Applying Basic Skills to the Starting Point of Any Audit
  7. Auditing PP&E, Including Leases under Topic 842 - Digesting the Risks of Improper Treatment of Tangible Long-Lived Assets
  8. Auditing Inventory - Performing Required Observations and Other Common Procedures
  9. Analytical Procedures - Comprehending Financial Statement Audit Fundamentals
  10. Audit Reporting Fundamentals - Introducing Core Concepts in the Audited Financial Statement Drafting and Issuance Process
  11. AICPAs Code of Professional Conduct - Exploring the Foundational Principles Underlying the CPA Profession as a Whole
  12. Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
  13. Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services

13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 2 - Experienced Staff

  1. Fraud Risk - Complying with Minimum Audit Requirements
  2. Best Practices for Identifying and Evaluating Audit Risk - Linking Risk to the Detailed Audit Plan
  3. Testing Internal Controls - Exploring Strategies for Verifying Operating Effectiveness
  4. Inquiry and Research - Improving Critical Audit Skills
  5. Auditing Investments - Understanding Risks and Procedures for the Most Common Investments
  6. Auditing Accounts Receivable - Focusing Procedures for Testing Existence and Valuation
  7. Auditing Liabilities, Including Long-Term Debt - Addressing the Risks of Completeness, Classification, and Disclosure
  8. Substantive Analytic Procedures - Strengthening Evidence to Satisfy Audit Objectives
  9. Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits
  10. Desired Traits of a Star Performer - Visualizing How to Become an Exceptional Staff Auditor
  11. Professional Requirements for Assurance Providers, Including Independence - Understanding Critical Code of Professional Conduct Concepts
  12. Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
  13. Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services

13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 3 - In-Charge/ Senior

  1. Fraud Trends - Applying Real-life Lessons to Small and Mid-Size Entities
  2. Reviewing Workpapers - Embracing Responsibilities for Quality Control
  3. Advanced Audit Planning Concepts - Ensuring an Effective and Efficient Audit
  4. Internal Controls to Mitigate Financial Reporting Risk - Designing Stronger Internal Controls for Small or Mid-Size Entities
  5. Auditing Revenue Recognition - Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations
  6. Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern Uncertainty - Testing for Completeness and Proper Disclosure
  7. Audit Reporting Advanced Concepts - Understanding the Impact of General Audit Procedures on Disclosures and Audit Report Modifications
  8. Critical Traits of a Thinking Auditor - Stretching Experienced Auditors Beyond the Basics
  9. Client and Engagement Management - Managing the Black Holes that Erode Profitability
  10. Supervisor Skills - Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track
  11. Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
  12. Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
  13. Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services

13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 4 - Supervisor/Manager

  1. Audit Quality Control - Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies
  2. Internal Control Deficiencies and Other Matters - Adding Value Through Required Auditor Communications
  3. Auditing Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Including Goodwill - Identifying and Calculating Impairment Losses
  4. Maximizing Analytic Procedure Evidence - Adding Value Through Useful Financial Statement Analysis
  5. Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value - Evaluating the Propriety of Areas with Uncertainty
  6. Special Audit Considerations - Comprehending Requirements of Group Audits, Compliance Audits, Using the Work of a Specialist or Others, and More!
  7. The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done - Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques
  8. Management Skills - Exhibiting Traits of a Balanced Leader-Manager
  9. Personality Styles - Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions
  10. Making Rain - Improving Success with Retaining Clients and Attracting Prospects
  11. General Ethics for Business Professionals
  12. Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
  13. Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services
13 Reviews (57 ratings)

Reviews

5
Anonymous Author
Course was well designed and easy to follow. Good information on the new risk assessment standards and the subtle changes to procedures already in place.

5
Anonymous Author
This is an informative course for all levels of experience however it is too broad and a little hard to understand for new auditors.

5
Anonymous Author
The course objective for annual audit and attestation updates was well addressed by the the instructor.

5
Anonymous Author
This was a very comprehensive course on updates, clearly explained with lots of great detail.

5
Anonymous Author
This course let me know what I needed to know for 2024 to prepare me for audits this year!

5
Member's Profile
Good clear teaching focused on major changes in the standards. Worthy of recommendation.

5
Anonymous Author
Good course and review. A lot of information but good "broad" overview of materials.

4
Anonymous Author
Useful and comprehensive lesson and very detailed update for the new pronouncements.

4
Member's Profile
interesting. have to keep writing to get cert, have to keep writing

5
Member's Profile
Delivery made it easy to understand and follow the presenter.

5
Member's Profile
Great informative course, well structured and great notes

5
Anonymous Author
Great course; excellent instructor; love the puns.

5
Member's Profile
course was great and straight forward for an update

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Designed For: Accountants with responsibilities requiring knowledge of changing professional standards.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Learning Objectives for Annual Audit & Attestation Update0:28
  SAS No. 14518:58
  SAS No.145 Cont'd17:42
  SAS No. 143 8:00
  SAS No. 144 and SAS No.14610:00
  SAS No.147, SAS No.148 and SAS No.14911:06
  Recent Significant Ethics Interpretations11:08
  Information System Services Interpretations9:30
  NOCLAR Interpretation15:16
Continuous Play
  Annual Audit & Attestation Update1:42:08
Supporting Materials
  Slides: Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest ServicesPDF
  Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services Glossary/IndexPDF
Review And Test
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam