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 - 3 Credit Edition
Title : Enjoyable Ethics- The 3 Credit Edition
Instructors : 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 - 1/14/25Field(s) of Study: Regulatory Ethics
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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
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
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
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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
Financial Leadership
Title : Financial Leadership
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course covers a number of “Big Picture” issues faced by CPAs and other financial leaders. Topics include core responsibilities, traditional roles, financial decision-making, changes and challenges, the VUCATS framework and the PESTLEE analytical framework.
In addition to the exceptional material, Jeff includes 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 - 10/17/2025
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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 core responsibilities and traditional roles of financial leaders
Apply decision-making
Describe what makes financial information useful
Describe the changes and challenges faced by financial leaders today
Apply the VUCATS framework
Apply the PESTLEE framework
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
Analytical Procedures and Critical Thinking Skills
Title : Analytical Procedures and Critical Thinking Skills (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Analytical procedures are both required and suggested by various standards. They are required for review and audit engagements. A closely related topic is critical thinking skills, which is an area targeted in the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative.
In this in-depth course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important aspects of performing analytical procedures as well as provide insight on critical thinking skills and how to improve your personal skills.. 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- 12/27/24
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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Learning Objectives
- Identify to whom this standard applies
- Describe the requirements for analytical procedures
- Apply the provisions for analytical procedures
- Describe the various facets of critical thinking
- Apply methods to improve you critical thinking skills
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Focus on Fraud 2024
Title : Focus on Fraud 2024 (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
Fraud is always a pervasive risk and can create serious issues in financial reporting. By studying fraud cases, the practitioner can become aware of patterns which will help to identify fraud. In this series Jeff discusses the basics of fraud as well as specific cases studies.
Jeff's 2024 edition highlights include: Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, why you may not want to commit fraud in certain countries, and the final chapter for FTX.
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 - Basic
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 50 minutes of Instruction
Revision Date - 8/1/24
Field(s) of Study: Auditing
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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 Theranos
Describe what happened to Truong My Lan
Describe the final chapter of FTX
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic knowledge of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
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
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