Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review (8 CR)
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review (8 CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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.
ACCOUNTING UPDATE - Covers the latest updates to the FASB Codification, including lease issues, cryptocurrency, accounting theory under the FASB Conceptual Framework and other FASB updates.
AUDIT UPDATE - In-depth coverage of the COSO and impact on risk assessment, as well as Focus on Fraud.
SSARS UPDATE - Covers the requirements for preparations, compilations, and reviews in a step by step format with a focus on the new AICPA Guide to Analytical Procedures in a Review.
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- 400 minutes of instruction- 10min break in the morning and afternoon and 30min lunch break
Revision Date: 7/14/2025
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
- Apply the provisions for cryptocurrency under the new standard
- Apply the standards for preparations, compilations and reviews based on AR sections 60, 70, 80 & 90
- Identify and apply the study of internal control under the COSO
- Describe fraud risks associated with recent cases
- Apply the AICPA Practice Aid to implement your system of quality management
- Describe proper accounting theory under the FASB Conceptual Framework
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics for Tax Professionals - Circular 230
Title : Enjoyable Ethics for Tax Professionals - Circular 230
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course designed to address ethics issues of tax practitioners under Circular 230 and but also qualifies as regulatory ethics under 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 various aspects of the ethics requirements of Circular 230, 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.
While the focus of this course will be on ethics for tax practitioners, these may be applied to any accounting professional.
In addition, Jeff will include interesting true case studies and a lot of humor to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level - Update
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with a ten minute break
Revision Date - 8/1/24
Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Learning Objectives
-Describe the source of tax practitioner ethics
-Describe the format of IRS Circular 230
-Apply the standards for client confidentiality
-Apply the standards for proper safeguarding of client data
-Recognize some of the more common fraud situations
-Apply the standards for duties and responsibilities relating to practice before the IRS
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic accounting knowledge
Advanced Preparation
None
Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities
Title : Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities (3CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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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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 recent changes to NFP accounting
Apply the standards to distinguish a contribution from an exchange
Describe a conditional contribution
Apply the standards for accounting for a conditional contribution
Apply the standards to classify a contribution as restricted or unrestricted
Apply the special provisions with regard to contributed services
Apply the provisions for presentation of financial statements and disclosures
Describe issues for special issues
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting topics
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review- Part 2 (4CR)
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review- Part 2 (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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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 study of internal control under the COSO
- Describe fraud risks associated with recent cases
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
- Apply the standards for preparations, compilations and reviews based on AR sections 60, 70, 80 & 90
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
IFRS Accounting - IFRS Issues
Title : IFRS Accounting - IFRS Issues (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course will cover some the issues related to International Financial Accounting. Topics include a discussion on the IFRS-SME, digital financial reporting, the effect of cryptocurrency on international accounting and the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
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 a 10 minute break
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 IFRS-SME
Describe the meaning and issues related to digital financial reporting
Describe the issues related to cryptocurrencies
Describe the disclosure recommendations under the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Focus on Fraud 2025 Edition
Title : Focus on Fraud 2025 Edition (1CR)
Instructors : Jennifer Sailor, Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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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 Americana SA
Describe what happened to Patisserie Valerie
Describe the fraud that happened at Kraft Heinz
Describe the fraud at the IRS
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Fraud's Greatest Hits
Title : Fraud's Greatest Hits! (3CR)
Instructors : 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: 1/14/2025
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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 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
The FASB Conceptual Framework
Title : The FASB Conceptual Framework (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
NOTE- THIS IS AN EXPANDED VERSION OF MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE 8CR JEFF SAILOR’S A&A UPDATE AND REVIEW 2025
Accounting is a man-made science and thus it is critical to have a framework for consistency in standards. In this course Jeff will discuss the FASB Conceptual Framework which serves not only as the basis for the creation of new accounting standards, but can be used for better judgement in any accounting framework.
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 structure and elements of the FASB Conceptual Framework
Apply the primary qualitative characteristics
Apply the requirements for recognition and derecognition
Apply the concepts for measurement
Describe the criteria for footnote disclosures
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Hospitality Accounting - KPIs, Budgeting & Internal Control
Title : Hospitality Accounting- KPIs, Budgeting & Internal Control (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course is covers management aspect of accounting for the hospitality industry. Topics will include key performances indicators in the hospitality industry, key ratios, forecasting and budgeting, internal control and fraud.
In additional to the exceptional content, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to reinforce the material as well as keep your interest and put a smile on your face.
Course Level - Basic
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with a ten minute break
Revision Date - 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the essential KPIs used in the hospitality industry
Describe the advanced KPIs used in the hospitality industry
Describe the difference between KPIs and ratios
Describe the common ratios used in the hospitality industry
Describe budgeting and forecasting in the hospitality industry
Describe methods for accurate forecasting
Describe internal controls in the hospitality industry
Describe common fraud schemes found in the hospitality industry
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None