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The Audit Communication Standards ON DEMAND

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1.0 Credits

Member Price $58.00

Non-Member Price $67.00

Overview

Before this audit standards CPE course, adapting to the newly enforced audit communication standards by the Auditing Standards Board might seem daunting. This audit CPE course acts as a bridge, transitioning you from uncertainty to confidence in your audit communications. After completing the auditing CPE course, you’ll move from a basic understanding of audit communications to mastering the new requirements and standards set for 2021. You will gain insights into the revised definition of “Materiality,” learn to apply new provisions in audit reporting, and enhance your skills in communicating with governance bodies. With Jeff Sailor’s engaging teaching methods and unique video parodies, you will find yourself well-equipped to navigate these changes, ensuring your audits are both compliant and effectively communicated.

Highlights

Materiality. The audit report. Structure of the report. Related parties. Fraud.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs.

Objectives

Identify the new audit standards and requirements. Describe the new definition for “materiality. “apply the provisions for the new audit report. Apply the provisions for going concern. Describe the new communications to those charged with governance. Apply the new procedures related to communications. Apply the new provisions related to other information included in annual reports.

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.

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Non-Member Price $67.00

Member Price $58.00