Beach Retreat: The Latest A&A Scoop: Highlights of Current Accounting and Auditing Issues
Description
This course provides a practical overview of the most important issues facing most companies and their accountants. The focus is on explaining the basis behind major issues and trends in plain language, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant standards and why any planned or potential changes are coming down the pike.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Describe “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting
Explain how to manage risk associated with audit and nonaudit services
Discuss practical examples of implementing changing technical, professional and relevant regulatory requirements
Major Topics
The latest FASB standard-setting activity, including significant projects on the horizon
Recent revisions to generally accepted auditing standards, including new PCAOB audit and reporting requirements
Frequently asked questions related to SSARS financial statement preparation, compilation and review engagements
Other matters that should be on your radar
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Update
Professional Area of Focus
Accounting & Auditing
CPE Field of Study
Accounting
3
Auditing
1
Who Should Attend
Public and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on professional, technical and relevant regulatory requirements
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Louis
Prerequisites
Knowledge of currently effective professional and technical standards