Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review- Part 1 (4CR)
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2025 A&A Update and Review- Part 1 (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 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
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 major provisions of the updates for leases
- Describe proper accounting theory under the FASB Conceptual Framework
- Apply the AICPA Practice Aid to implement your system of quality management
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics - Ch 3
Title : Enjoyable Ethics- Chapter 3: The Conceptual Framework & Independence (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor
This course specifically meets the Ethics Requirements for North Carolina and any 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 many important aspects of accounting ethics, while making it enjoyable. To do this this Jeff not only covers the typical topics, but also challenges you to think outside the box.
In this edition, Jeff Sailor uses his truly unique presentation style to explain how to use the AICPA Conceptual Framework when faced with ethical issues, and covers independence requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct.
As usual, 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 - 1/14/25Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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Learning Objectives
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
The SSARS General Principles- By the Book
Title : The SSARS General Principles - By The Book (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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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
Jeff Sailor’s Definitive Revenue Recognition Course
Title : Jeff Sailor’s Definitive Revenue Recognition Course (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Section 606, Revenue from Contract with customers is one of the most significant standards ever written. The impact will vary by entity, but standard will need to applied to all entities reporting under GAAP. The new standard does away with many specific rules and replaces them with a framework for revenue recognition.
Course Level- Update
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 200 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 to whom this standard applies
Describe the five steps of the framework
Apply the provisions to identify the contract
Apply the provisions to identify the separate performance obligations
Apply the provisions to determine the transaction price
Apply the provisions to allocate the transaction price
Apply the provisions to recognize revenue as the performance obligations are satisfied
Describe the required disclosuresLevel
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Risk Assessment of IT Systems
Title : Risk Assessment of IT Systems (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
The issuance of SAS 145 made many changes to risk assessment in the planning of audits. One of the major changes was the increased focus on the risk assessment of Information Technology Systems. This course will cover the requirements of SAS 145 as well as discuss many of the troubling issues related to IT in an audit.
In addition to the exceptional material, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 50 minutes of Instruction
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Apply the requirements of SAS 145
Perform proper risk assessment of IT systems in an audit
Describe the areas of concern in a system of IT
Describe areas which present the most concern
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Estimates, Contingencies, and Going Concern
Title : Estimates, Contingencies and Going Concern (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course covers a broad range of topics all involving uncertainties in accounting and auditing. It discusses the accounting standards for Going Concern, Contingencies, Guarantees, and Credit Losses. It also covers the audit standards related to auditing accounting estimates and considering going concern.
In addition to the exceptional material, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with 10 minute break
Revision Date - 10/11/2025
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Apply the requirements of SAS 132- Going Concern
Apply the requirements of SAS 143- Estimates
Apply the accounting requirements related to loss and gain contingencies
Apply the requirements for guarantees
Apply the requirements for credit losses
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Special Purpose Frameworks- The Alternative to GAAP
Title : Special Purpose Frameworks- The Alternative to GAAP (3CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Define Special Purpose Frameworks and provide examples.
Explain the differences between Special Purpose Frameworks and OCBOA.
Explain the purpose of general-purpose financial statements.
Explain what make financial statements useful.
Apply a methodology for deciding on footnotes for a Special Purpose Framework.
Cite the authoritative guidance for Special Purpose Frameworks.
Define the four primary categories of Special Purpose Frameworks.
Decide when it would be appropriate to use a Special Purpose Framework.
Apply the Cash, Modified Cash and Tax bases of accounting.
Explain the theory behind regulatory and contractual bases of accounting.
Explain the major elements of IFRS-SME.
Explain the major elements of FRF-SME.
Apply resources for preparing financial statements under FRF-SME.
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Knowledge of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor’s Accounting for Leases
Title : Jeff Sailor’s Accounting for Leases (4CR)
Instructors : 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- 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Identify 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
Blockchain, Crypto, NFTs & Other Scary Stuff No One Understands
Title : Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NFTs and Other Scary Stuff No One Understands
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA, Jennifer Sailor, CPA
This course covers topics which most practitioners find somewhat daunting. The goal is to give you the information you need to meet these challenges with confidence and thus not miss the proper accounting or reporting issues.
This course is designed to teach you various aspects of blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs , Web3 and AI.
Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor bring a truly unique presentation style to explain the topics in a common sense way, while adding their own sense of candor and humor to keep you awake and reinforce the material.
Course Level - Basic
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with a ten minute break
Revision Date - 8/14/24
Field(s) of Study: Accounting
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the concept of blockchain
- Describe common uses of blockchain
- Describe the concept of cryptocurrency
- Recognize some of the challenges of cryptocurrency
- Apply the new FASB standards for accounting for cryptocurrency
- Describe non-fungible tokens
- Describe the concept of WEB3
- Recognize the challenges and opportunities for using artificial intelligence in accounting and auditing
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
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