General Principles for Engagements Performed in Accordance With SSARS ON DEMAND
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1.0 Credits
Member Price $29.00
Non-Member Price $33.00
Overview
Understanding and applying SSARS General Principles to preparation, compilation, and review engagements is a complex problem faced by many accounting professionals. The intricate nature of these standards, coupled with the need to adhere to specific ethical and engagement acceptance requirements, agitates the necessity for clear guidance. This course provides the solution by expertly breaking down the SSARS General Principles, explaining their application in different engagement contexts. With a blend of professional insight and humor, Jeff simplifies these principles, making them easier to grasp and apply in practice. The course ensures participants not only understand the principles but also how to implement them effectively in their SSARS engagements.
Highlights
General standards AR-C Section 60. Engagement principles under SSARS. Definitions and requirements. Client relationships and engagements.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, CFOs, CEOs and other accounting professionals.
Objectives
Identify proper application of the provisions of SSARS General Principles. Identify the relevant ethics for SSARS engagements. Apply the general requirements for all SSARS engagements. Apply better practice skills.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeff Sailor, Western CPE
Jeff Sailor, CPA, received a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined the auditing staff at Peat Marwick in Jacksonville, Florida, where he worked on a large number of national accounts. Jeff has managed his own accounting firm in Ocala, Florida, since 1984. During that time, he has also developed unique auditing approaches and auditing software.
Since 1992, Jeff has been teaching accounting and auditing courses he developed to combat traditional “boring CPE.” Using a variety of creative teaching methods sprinkled with humorous video spoofs, Jeff is able to combine his in-depth accounting insights with humor in high-energy presentations. He’s also adept at presenting complex topics in a very practical, easy-to-understand manner, thus earning him rave reviews for more than 20 years. Jeff currently presents seminars, webcasts, and in-house instruction for Western CPE. He’s also a featured speaker at national conferences as well as at state and regional meetings.
For more than 10 years, Jeff has served as an AICPA peer reviewer, focusing on small firms and sole practitioners. He also served on the Resource Committee for the Private Company Financial Reporting Committee (PCFRC). Jeff has spoken at two NASBA national conferences on how to make education more engaging for practitioners.
Non-Member Price $33.00
Member Price $29.00