11/28 LIVE STREAM - Jeff Sailor's 2023 A&A Update and Review
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2023 A&A Update and Review (8 CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor's 2023 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.
ACCOUNTING UPDATE - Covers the latest updates to the FASB Codification, including not-for-profit accounting changes, issues with the new lease standard, credit losses, and other FASB updates.
AUDIT UPDATE - In-depth coverage of the totally updated requirements for risk assessment, as well as communications with predecessor auditors and related topics. Includes a new section: Focus on Fraud.
SSARS UPDATE - Covers the requirements for preparations, compilations, and reviews in a step by step format.
QUALITY STANDARDS - Covers the new requirements under the brand new Statements on Quality Management Services. These standards will require drastic changes for anyone in public practice.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 400 minutes of instruction- 10min break in the morning and afternoon and 30min lunch break
Revision Date: 7/8/2023
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
- Apply the provisions specific issues related to the new lease standard
- Apply the major provisions of the standard for Credit Losses
- Apply the various new provisions for not-for-profit entities
- Apply the standards for preparations, compilations and reviews based on AR sections 60,70,80 & 90
- Identify and apply the latest audit standards for inquiries related to the predecessor auditor
- Apply the new Audit Risk Assessment requirements
- Describe fraud risks associated with recent cases
- Apply the new requirements for a firm's system of quality management
- Apply the basic requirements for independence
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's Accounting Update and Review - 2023
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2023 Accounting Update and Review (4CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
(NOTE: This is the same information presented in Jeff Sailor's A&A Update and Review 2023 PART 1 and the 8-cr 2023 AAUR)
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.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 200 minutes of instruction
Revision Date: July 8, 2023
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
- Apply the provisions specific issues related to the new lease standard
- Apply the major provisions of the standard for Credit Losses
- Apply the various new provisions for not-for-profit entities
- Apply the new requirements for a firm's system of quality management
- Apply the basic requirements for independence
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's A&A Update - 2023 - Part 2
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2023 A&A Update and Review- Part 2 (4CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor's 2023 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 requirements for risk assessment, as well as communications with predecessor auditors and related topics. Includes a new section: Focus on Fraud.
SSARS UPDATE - Covers the requirements for preparations, compilations, and reviews in a step by step format.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 200 minutes of instruction- 10min break in the middle of the webcast
Revision Date: 7/8/2023
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Learning Objectives
- Apply the standards for preparations, compilations and reviews based on AR sections 60,70,80 & 90
- Identify and apply the latest audit standards for inquiries related to the predecessor auditor
- Apply the new Audit Risk Assessment requirements
- Describe fraud risks associated with recent cases
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor’s Accounting for Leases
Title : Jeff Sailor’s Accounting for Leases (4CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
One of the biggest and most frustrating standard revisions involves the accounting for leases. The new lease standard, in essence, requires all leases to be recognized on the statement of position of lesees.
In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to explains the standard from beginning to end, including the reasons why the standard was issued. In addition, he will include 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- 200 minutes of instruction
Revision Date- 12/11/21
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Identify the situations to which the standard applies
Describe the history and reasons for the standard
Identify the difference between a lease and a service contract
Identify the proper classification of a lease
Apply the provisions for initial measurement
Apply the provisions for subsequent measurement
Apply the provisions for a finance lease for a lessee
Apply the provisions for an operating lease for a lessee
Describe the required disclosure
Describe the potential impact of the standard on stakeholdersLevel
BasicPrerequisites
None
Advanced Preparation
Experience in accounting
Jeff Sailor's A&A Update - 2023 - Part 1
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2023 A&A Update and Review- Part 1 (4CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Jeff Sailor's 2023 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 not-for-profit accounting changes, issues with the new lease standard, credit losses, and other FASB updates.
QUALITY STANDARDS - Covers the new requirements under the brand new Statements on Quality Management Services. These standards will require drastic changes for anyone in public practice.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 200 minutes of instruction- 10min break in the middle of the webcast
Revision Date: 7/8/2023
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
- Apply the provisions specific issues related to the new lease standard
- Apply the major provisions of the standard for Credit Losses
- Apply the various new provisions for not-for-profit entities
- Apply the new requirements for a firm's system of quality management
- Apply the basic requirements for independence
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Your System of Quality Management
Title : Your System of Quality Management (2CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
The Auditing Standards Board has recently changed the standards for quality in accounting firms by replacing the old SQCS 8 with a brand new set of standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, SAS 146 and SSARS 26 (issued by the ARSC). These new standards require that all firms with an accounting and auditing practice put into place a system of quality management. This means that even if you only perform a single compilation engagement, you are required to implement this system. 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 this new requirement. 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 - 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date - 2/1/23
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the 8 components of a system of quality management
- Identify the additional requirements for a system of quality management
- Apply the standards for determining when an engagement quality review will be necessary
- Describe the requirements for the conduct of an engagement quality review
- Apply the control standards in the performance of audits and other attestation engagement
- Apply the control standards in the performance of SSARS engagements
Level
BasicPrerequisites
None
Advanced Preparation
None
The SSARS General Principles- By the Book
Title : The SSARS General Principles - By The Book (1CR)
Presented By : Jeff Sailor
Preparation, compilation and review engagements fall under the SSARS reporting standards. Regardless of the level of engagement, all SSARS engagements fall under the SSARS General Principles. In this course, Jeff will explain the general principles required for all SSARS engagements
Topics will include ethics, engagement acceptance, compliance with requirements as well as other areas. As always, Jeff will include his unique sense of humor to help keep your attention and retain the material.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 50 minutes of instruction
Revision Date: 8/14/2023
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
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
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
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)
Presented By : 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
Revision Date: 11/7/2023
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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
Fraud's Greatest Hits
Title : Fraud's Greatest Hits! (3CR)
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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: October 18, 2021
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Describe the top ten accounting fraud cases
Identify the nature of fraud and its three characteristics
Apply the provisions for fraud risk assessment in an audit
Identify examples of fraud
Describe the traits of a white collar criminal
Describe techniques to detect fraud
Identify the principles of the COSO Fraud Risk Management Guide
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics - 3 Credit Edition
Title : Enjoyable Ethics- The 3 Credit Edition
Presented By : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
Revision Date - 10/25/22-
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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
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
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