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

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 new requirements under SSAE 19 for Agreed-Upon Procedures engagements.

AUPEs are a great tool for meeting your client’s needs without traditional reporting. They provide almost endless options for services with very little exposure. This is due to the fact that an AUPE has no conclusion or opinion. Instead, the users are left to form their own opinions as the practitioner simply reports the procedures performed and the findings. Jeff will walk you step by step through the entire process.

In addition to the material, Jeff will include his unique perspective and humor, including his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 Minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24

Not-for-profit accounting is a specialized area of GAAP which has recently changed significantly. This course will take an in-depth look at all aspects of this topic from determining the nature of a contribution to presentation and disclosures. As always, Jeff will include his personal brand of humor to keep the webcast moving.

Course Level- Basic

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 150 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24

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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.
 
While the statement of cashflows is one of the basic statements required by GAAP, many practitioners encounter issues when preparing them. In this course, Jeff takes you step by step through the process to insure that you understand both the professional as well as the practical requirements. He will cover not only the accounting and presentation, but also show you how to use a simple spreadsheet template to assist in your preparation.
 
In addition, Jeff will include his unique perspective and humor, including his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/27/24

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Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor

This course specifically meets the Ethics CPE requirements of any state which requires 1-3 credits prepared by a NASBA Sponsor. Check your state for individual requirements.

This course is designed to teach you many important aspects of accounting ethics, while making it enjoyable. To do this, Jeff covers the typical topics while challenging you to think outside the box.

Jeff Sailor uses 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 covers the authoritative guidance found in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct in detail. He also explains how to use the AICPA Conceptual Framework when faced with ethical issues, and covers independence requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct with special emphasis on nonattest services.

In addition,  Jeff  includes 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 - 150 minutes of Instruction

Fraud has always been a concern for anyone associated with financial statements. In this course, Jeff takes a unique approach to the study of this topic by looking at what are considered to be the top ten accounting fraud cases. In studying the cases, you will gain insight into what to look for in the future.

In addition to the cases, Jeff will cover various aspects, both authoritative and guidance, related to fraud to further improve your awareness and skills. He will also cover a couple of other significant fraud cases as well as a couple of interesting historical notes.

The entire presentation is packaged into Jeff’s unique blend of teaching with humor. Each case has its own “Greatest hit”, a song parody to help you remember the case as well as other surprises along the way to keep your interest.

If you are looking for a course that will keep awake and engaged and will better prepare you for detecting fraud, then this course is a must.

Course Level- Basic

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 150 minutes of instruction

Revision Date: 1/14/2025

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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

Revision Date: 12/27/2024

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the accounting for various types of financial instruments under GAAP. Topics include the classifications, where to find guidance, proper valuation, options available, presentation and disclosure. The course groups the various types according to complexity as good, bad and ugly.

As always, Jeff will include his unique sense of humor to help keep your attention and retain the material. In this case, the theme will be the spaghetti westerns of the 1960s. So hold on to your hat. You’re in for a ride!

Course Level- Basic

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 100 minutes of instruction

Revision Date: 12/27/2023

Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor

This course specifically meets the Ethics requirements for North Carolina and any other states which require an Ethics Course prepared by a NASBA Sponsor. Check your state for individual requirements.

This course is designed to teach you many important aspects of accounting ethics, while making it enjoyable. To do this this Jeff not only covers the typical topics, but also challenges you to think outside the box.

In this course, Jeff Sailor uses his truly unique presentation style to explain in detail various aspects of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

As usual,  Jeff includes a lot of humor and a signature video parody to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Course Level - Update

Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast

Length - 50 minutes of Instruction

The accounting for credit losses has changed drastically as the result of ASU 2016-13. Some practitioners believe that this update only applies to financial institutions, but it not only applies, but will also have a major impact on most other entities as well.
 
In this course, Jeff explains the new concept of CECL and how it is used to account for credit losses. The focus of this course will be on the accounting while including just enough finance information for the standard to make sense. In addition, he will provide advice on how to coordinate the efforts of the accounting staff with that of the finance department.
 
As in all his courses, Jeff will include some levity to help you stay focused.

Course Level- Basic

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 100 minutes of instruction

Revision Date- 12/27/24

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