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

Jeff Sailor's 2024 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 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- 200 minutes of instruction- with three 10 minute breaks

Revision Date: 7/22/24

Jeff Sailor's 2024 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 financial instruments, credit losses, cryptocurrency, accounting theory under the Concepts and other FASB updates.

Course Level- Update

Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast

Length- 200 minutes of instruction- with three 10 minute breaks

Revision Date: 7/22/24

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 for your peer review.
 
The thought of peer review is something which creates a sense of dread for most practitioners, but it doesn’t have to if you are properly prepared. In this course Jeff will take you Step by Step through the process of understanding and preparing for a successful peer review. Included will be significant discussion on “hot spot problem areas” which your peer reviewer will be looking for.
 
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- 150 minutes of instruction

Revision Date: 5/29/20

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- 12/11/21

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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: October 18, 2021

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Through the peer review program, the AICPA has identified risk assessment as a major area of noncompliance for audits. As a result, this will be a major focus area for peer reviews for the next several years and the AICPA has indicated they intend to be very strict on compliance.
 
In order to prepare for this, Jeff Sailor has created this focused webcast to cover all the major aspects of risk assessment.  Jeff will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover everything you need to know, including proper documentation. 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- 8/14/20

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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Independence is one of the most important aspects in all areas of financial reporting. It is interesting to note that none of us are ever truly independent. The key is being aware of the issues which could impair your judgement.

In this course, Jeff Sailor uses his truly unique presentation style to explain the importance of maintaining your independence, along with covering the most important independence issues found in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.

In addition,  Jeff includes a lot of humor to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Course Level - Update

Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast

Length - 50 minutes of instruction

Revision Date - 10/25/22