How to Develop Your SQM Using the AICPA Practice Aid
Title : How to Develop Your System of Quality Management Using the AICPA Practice Aids (3CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
With the issuing of the new Quality Management Standards, the AICPA requires that all CPA firms with accounting and auditing practices implement a NEW system of quality management in accordance with brand new SQMS 1. This will include not only firms who perform audits or reviews, but also firms who limit their work to preparation or compilation engagement.
While the goal is to improve overall quality in the profession, implementation may appear overwhelming for many practitioners.
To assist with the implementation, the AICPA has created practice aids designed to assist with the process of developing your new system.
In this detailed webcast Jeff walks you through every aspect of the process:
1. Where to find the practice aids
2. The proper use of the practice aids
3. Documents you are required to have
4. How to use the practice aids for documentation
5. Proper use the spreadsheet risk assessment template
6. Creation of your final documents
In addition, he offers practical advice along the way to make your job even easier.
As in all his courses, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important topics you need to know. He will also include a certain amount of humor designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 150 minutes of instruction with two 10 minute breaks
Revision Date: 12/27/2024
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Describe the purpose of the new QM standards
Identify the eight components of quality management
Describe he changes from prior standards
Apply the requirements
Identify the limitations of the practice aids
Apply the practice aids in assessing risk
Apply the standards to create a system of quality management using the AICPA practice aids
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
IFRS Accounting - IAS & IFRS Standards
Title : IFRS Accounting - The IAS and IFRS Standards (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course is a good introduction to international Accounting Standards which will serve as an excellent refresher for those working in that arena. Topics include an overview of all the current IAS and IFRS standards. In addition to the overview, the course highlights certain special standards which have had recent updates.
In additional to the exceptional content, Jeff includes his signature video parodies, which are designed to reinforce the material as well as keep your interest and put a smile on your face.
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with 10 minute break
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Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the basics of the current International Accounting Standards
Describe the basics of the current International Financial Reporting Standards
Describe the treatment for foreign currency
Describe the treatment for hyperinflationary economies
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Step by Step Series-Preparing Personal Financial Statements
Title : Preparing Personal Financial Statements: Step by Step Series (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor’s Step by Step Series was created to tackle various A&A topics using a practical approach, rather than simply going through the standards as they were written. This course will cover the tough topic of preparing personal financial statements.
Course Level- Basic
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Identify professional accounting standards related to personal financial statements
Identify professional reporting standards related to personal financial statements
Describe the purposes for personal financial statements
Describe the alternatives available
Apply the GAAP and alternative methods of preparation
Apply the applicable reporting standardsLevel
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs
Title : Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor
This course specifically meets the ethics CPE requirements for Florida CPAs. Our Florida Provider Number is 0009374 and our Florida Course Number is 0028009.
To specifically meet the requirements for Florida CPAs, the course will devote at least 51% of the time to Florida rules including Chapter 455 F.S. , Chapter 473 F.S. and FL BOA Rules 61H1.
This course is designed to teach you many important aspects of accounting ethics, while making it enjoyable. To do this, Jeff will not only cover the typical topics, but will also challenge you to think outside the box.
In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to explain the nature of ethics as well as why we have to review our ethics rules on a regular basis.
He will cover the authoritative guidance found in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct in detail. He will also explain how to use the AICPA Conceptual Framework when faced with ethical issues and cover independence requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct with special emphasis on nonattest services.
In addition, Jeff will include a lot of humor and one of his signature video parodies, which is designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level - Update
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 200 minutes of Instruction
Revision Date - 1/14/25
Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Learning Objectives
Define ethics
Describe types of ethics
Identify ethical dilemmas
Describe the source of accounting ethics
Describe the format of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
Identify the areas of ethics rules for accountants in public practice
Identify the areas of ethics rules for accountants in business
Describe various violations of ethics
Apply the Conceptual Framework for ethics issues
Identify the seven threats to independence
Describe the five categories of independence issues
Describe the issues related to nonattest services
Describe the topics in FL 455
Describe the topics in FL 473
Describe the rules on Fl BOA Rules 61H1
Apply the provisions for reporting CPE to the FL DBPR
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's 2026 A&A Update and Review- Part 1
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2026 A&A Update and Review- Part 1 (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor’s 2026 Accounting and Auditing Update and Review Course is designed to provide an in-depth look into the most important new pronouncements issued during the past year, along with an overview of the less pervasive ones.
Part 1 topics include:
ACCOUNTING UPDATE - Covers the latest updates to the FASB Codification, as well as the AICPA Practice Aid on Digital Assets.
QUALITY STANDARDS - A step by step discussion Monitoring, EQRs and the Annual Review for your System of Quality Management.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based
Length- 200 minutes of instruction with a 10min break
Revision Date: 7/23/2026
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
Apply the provisions for cryptocurrency using the AICPA digital asset practice aid
Apply the provisions of SQMS for monitoring, EQR and annual review
Apply the provisions for fair value measurement
Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Step by Step Series-Preparing the Statement of Cash Flows
Title : Preparing the Statement of Cash Flows: Step by Step Series (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor’s Step by Step Series was created to tackle various A&A topics using a practical approach, rather than simply going through the standards as they were written. This course will cover how to prepare a statement of cash flows.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24
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Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Describe the purpose of a statement of cashflows
Identify the three classifications of activities
Apply a spreadsheet model to identify cash flows
Identify the two methods for presentation
Apply GAAP principles in preparing the presentation
Apply the requirements for disclosuresLevel
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Introducing the New Risk Assessment Standard
Title : Introducing the New Risk Assessment Standard (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
The Auditing Standards Board has recently made major updates to the most critical area of any audit: risk assessment. The deadline for change is coming soon and this is expected to be a major peer review focus area.
In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important topics you need to know to get ready for the new requirement, with a focus on proper documentation. In addition to covering the standards pronouncements, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level - Basic
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 50 minutes of instruction
Revision Date - 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the new focus areas for risk assessment in an audit
- Apply the standards for preparing proper documentation
- Describe the potential peer review issues
Level
BasicPrerequisites
None
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor’s Accounting Update & Review 2026
Title : Jeff Sailor’s Accounting Update & Review 2026 (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
NOTE: This is the same course as the 2026 AAUR Part 1
The amount of change in the accounting profession is staggering, making it tough for the average CPA to keep up. This course will get you up to date with the latest information coming from the FASB.
In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important topics you need to know. He will cover present the latest GAAP pronouncements, along with his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 200 minutes of Instruction with three 10 minute breaks
Revision Date - 6/24/2026
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Apply the most pervasive accounting updates issued by the FASB
Apply the new provisions for Cryptocurrency
Apply the new tax disclosure requirements
Apply the provisions for the accounting for government grants
Apply proper judgement for the accounting for digital assets
Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
Apply the ongoing requirements for your system of Quality Management under the SQMS
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Analytical Procedures and Critical Thinking Skills
Title : Analytical Procedures and Critical Thinking Skills (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Analytical procedures are both required and suggested by various standards. They are required for review and audit engagements. A closely related topic is critical thinking skills, which is an area targeted in the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative.
In this in-depth course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important aspects of performing analytical procedures as well as provide insight on critical thinking skills and how to improve your personal skills.. In addition, he will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level- Basic
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Learning Objectives
- Identify to whom this standard applies
- Describe the requirements for analytical procedures
- Apply the provisions for analytical procedures
- Describe the various facets of critical thinking
- Apply methods to improve you critical thinking skills
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Focus on Fraud 2024
Title : Focus on Fraud 2024 (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Fraud is always a pervasive risk and can create serious issues in financial reporting. By studying fraud cases, the practitioner can become aware of patterns which will help to identify fraud. In this series Jeff discusses the basics of fraud as well as specific cases studies.
Jeff's 2024 edition highlights include: Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, why you may not want to commit fraud in certain countries, and the final chapter for FTX.
As in all his courses, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important topics you need to know. He will also include a certain amount of humor designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level - Basic
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 50 minutes of Instruction
Revision Date - 8/1/24
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Define fraud as it relates to auditing and accounting
Describe the types of fraud
Describe the fraud triangle
Describe examples of fraud
Describe the fraud that happened at Theranos
Describe what happened to Truong My Lan
Describe the final chapter of FTX
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None