Jeff Sailor's 2025 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 less pervasive ones. As always, to assist with attention and learning, Jeff has included several video parodies.

This is PART 1 of the course and covers the following topics:

ACCOUNTING UPDATE - Covers the latest updates to the FASB Codification, including lease issues, income tax disclosures, cryptocurrency, accounting theory under the FASB Conceptual Framework and other FASB updates.

QUALITY STANDARDS - A step by step discussion on using the AICPA practice aid for implementing your new System of Quality Management.

Course Level- Update

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 200 minutes of instruction- with a 10 minute break halfway

Revision Date: 7/14/25

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 tough topic of accounting for income taxes
 
Income taxes are a tough enough topic by themselves, but trying to make them make any kind of sense in financial statements is even more challenging.
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 many examples to show the practical aspects.
 
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- Basic
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date - 12/27/24

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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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Jeff Sailor's 2025 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 less pervasive ones. As always, to assist with attention and learning, Jeff has included several video parodies.

This is PART 1 of the course and covers the following topics:

ACCOUNTING UPDATE - Covers the latest updates to the FASB Codification, including lease issues, income tax disclosures, cryptocurrency, accounting theory under the FASB Conceptual Framework and other FASB updates.

QUALITY STANDARDS - A step by step discussion on using the AICPA practice aid for implementing your new System of Quality Management.

Course Level- Update

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 200 minutes of instruction- with a 10 minute break halfway

Revision Date: 7/14/25

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

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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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) has become increasingly complex due to the changing environment. While this complexity is justified in many situations, many entities find that the cost does not justify the benefits. As a result, many entities turn to Special Purpose Frameworks. In this course we will look at the most popular alternative frameworks as well as some new and other interesting frameworks. We’ll also spend time on the theory that should go into your decision- making when deciding to use a Special Purpose Framework.

Course Level- Basic

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 150 minutes of instruction

Revision Date- 12/27/24

Jeff Sailor's 2025 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 less pervasive ones. As always, to assist with attention and learning, Jeff has included several video parodies.

This is PART 2 of the course and covers the following topics:

AUDIT UPDATE - In-depth coverage of the totally updated COSO internal controls requirements for risk assessment, as well as Focus on Fraud.

SSARS UPDATE - Covers the requirements for preparations, compilations, and reviews.

Course Level- Update

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 200 minutes of instruction- with a 10 minute break halfway

Revision Date: 7/14/25

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

Knowing the accounting principles is only half the story for most accountants in public accounting. You must also understand the myriad of rules relating the reporting requirements for audits. This course will cover the nuts and bolts of these pronouncements as well as cover the theory required to make proper decisions.

Topics will include the latest SAS updates accounting estimates and the brand new requirements for audit risk assessment with a  focus on IT Risk Assessment. Special attention will be placed on the provisions most important for compliance, including documentation. There will be an in-depth discussion on Internal Control, which has been identified as a problem area in peer review.  As a bonus, we will include our 2025 “Focus on Fraud”. In this edition, he will discuss what happened at Kraft-Heinz as well as some other cases.

Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast

Length - 150 minutes of Instruction with two 10 minute breaks

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