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
- Professional Skepticism - Creating a Mindset for Finding Fraud and Error
- Audit Documentation - Creating Workpapers That Pass Review
- Adapting to the Engagement - Differentiating the Requirements of Preparations, Compilations, Reviews, and Audits
- The Audit Risk Model - Understanding Foundational Principles
- Internal Control Fundamentals - Satisfying Audit Requirements for Evaluating Design and Implementation
- Auditing Cash - Applying Basic Skills to the Starting Point of Any Audit
- Auditing PP&E, Including Leases under Topic 842 - Digesting the Risks of Improper Treatment of Tangible Long-Lived Assets
- Auditing Inventory - Performing Required Observations and Other Common Procedures
- Analytical Procedures - Comprehending Financial Statement Audit Fundamentals
- Audit Reporting Fundamentals - Introducing Core Concepts in the Audited Financial Statement Drafting and Issuance Process
- AICPAs Code of Professional Conduct - Exploring the Foundational Principles Underlying the CPA Profession as a Whole
- Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
- Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services
13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 2 - Experienced Staff
- Fraud Risk - Complying with Minimum Audit Requirements
- Best Practices for Identifying and Evaluating Audit Risk - Linking Risk to the Detailed Audit Plan
- Testing Internal Controls - Exploring Strategies for Verifying Operating Effectiveness
- Inquiry and Research - Improving Critical Audit Skills
- Auditing Investments - Understanding Risks and Procedures for the Most Common Investments
- Auditing Accounts Receivable - Focusing Procedures for Testing Existence and Valuation
- Auditing Liabilities, Including Long-Term Debt - Addressing the Risks of Completeness, Classification, and Disclosure
- Substantive Analytic Procedures - Strengthening Evidence to Satisfy Audit Objectives
- Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits
- Desired Traits of a Star Performer - Visualizing How to Become an Exceptional Staff Auditor
- Professional Requirements for Assurance Providers, Including Independence - Understanding Critical Code of Professional Conduct Concepts
- Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
- Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services
13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 3 - In-Charge/ Senior
- Fraud Trends - Applying Real-life Lessons to Small and Mid-Size Entities
- Reviewing Workpapers - Embracing Responsibilities for Quality Control
- Advanced Audit Planning Concepts - Ensuring an Effective and Efficient Audit
- Internal Controls to Mitigate Financial Reporting Risk - Designing Stronger Internal Controls for Small or Mid-Size Entities
- Auditing Revenue Recognition - Grasping the Higher Risks and Special Audit Considerations
- Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern Uncertainty - Testing for Completeness and Proper Disclosure
- Audit Reporting Advanced Concepts - Understanding the Impact of General Audit Procedures on Disclosures and Audit Report Modifications
- Critical Traits of a Thinking Auditor - Stretching Experienced Auditors Beyond the Basics
- Client and Engagement Management - Managing the Black Holes that Erode Profitability
- Supervisor Skills - Coaching Staff to Stay on the Right Track
- Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
- Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
- Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services
13 CoursesAudit Training Certification - Level 4 - Supervisor/Manager
- Audit Quality Control - Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies
- Internal Control Deficiencies and Other Matters - Adding Value Through Required Auditor Communications
- Auditing Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Including Goodwill - Identifying and Calculating Impairment Losses
- Maximizing Analytic Procedure Evidence - Adding Value Through Useful Financial Statement Analysis
- Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value - Evaluating the Propriety of Areas with Uncertainty
- Special Audit Considerations - Comprehending Requirements of Group Audits, Compliance Audits, Using the Work of a Specialist or Others, and More!
- The Art of Discipline and Getting Things Done - Applying Better Time, Team, and Project Management Techniques
- Management Skills - Exhibiting Traits of a Balanced Leader-Manager
- Personality Styles - Adapting to Different Types of Personalities for Improved Relationships and Interactions
- Making Rain - Improving Success with Retaining Clients and Attracting Prospects
- General Ethics for Business Professionals
- Accounting Update - Hot Topics for Preparing Current Period Financial Statements
- Auditing & Attest Update - Hot Topics for Current Period Audits and Other Attest Services
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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
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Jennifer LouisCPA, President of Emergent Solutions Group LLC