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

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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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

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

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

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Written by Jeff Sailor and Jennifer Sailor

This course specifically meets the ethics CPE requirements for Florida CPAs. Our Florida Provider Number is 0009374 and our Florida Course Number is 0028009.

To specifically meet the requirements for Florida CPAs, the course will devote at least 51% of the time to Florida rules including Chapter 455 F.S. , Chapter 473 F.S. and FL BOA Rules 61H1.

This course is designed to teach you many important aspects of accounting ethics, 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.

He will cover the authoritative guidance found in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct in detail. He will also explain how to use the AICPA Conceptual Framework when faced with ethical issues and cover independence requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct with special emphasis on nonattest services.

In addition,  Jeff will include 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 - 200 minutes of Instruction

Revision Date - 1/14/25

NOTE- THIS IS AN EXPANDED VERSION OF MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THE 8CR JEFF SAILOR’S A&A UPDATE AND REVIEW 2025

Internal control is essential to efficient operations reporting and compliance. In this course Jeff will discuss the five components and seventeen principles as outlined in the COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework. Also included is a discussion of the requirements for the evaluation of internal control as a part of audit rick assessment under SAS 145.

The course will also include many examples to aid in understanding. 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

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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

The Auditing Standards Board has recently changed the standards for quality in accounting firms by replacing the old SQCS 8 with a brand new set of standards: SQMS 1, SQMS 2, SAS 146 and SSARS 26 (issued by the ARSC). These new standards require that all firms with an accounting and auditing practice put into  place a system of quality management. This means that even if you only perform a single compilation engagement, you are required to implement this system. The deadline for change is coming soon and this is expected to be a major peer review focus area.

In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to cover the most important topics you need to know to get ready for this new requirement. In addition to covering the standards pronouncements, Jeff 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