The AICPA created the Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative to assist auditor with various trouble issues. The initiative involves assessing feedback from peer reviews and other sources to determine the root of the problem. The AICPA then works to assist auditors with correcting the issues.

This course will cover the concept as well as discuss various problem areas being worked on. It will highlight issues auditors may be facing and provide guidance for correction as well as free resources available.

As in all his courses, Jeff will include his unique perspective and sense of 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- 1/14/25

The title of this course is the new mantra for the AICPA. With accountants increasingly being sued for deficiencies perceived by clients and attorneys in various engagements, the AICPA has increased its focus on documentation in the accounting and auditing arena. In addition, peer review has revealed a consistent lack of proper documentation.

In this course, Jeff Sailor will discuss the requirements for a variety of engagements as well as tips for better documentation. You will not only learn the basic requirements, but also the proper theory for exceptional documentation.

As always, Jeff will bring his truly unique presentation style and include a few of 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- 1/14/25

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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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- 1/14/25

Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor

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 - 1/14/25

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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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- 12/27/24

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 with two 10 minute breaks

Revision Date: 12/27/2024

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

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