Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs
Title : Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
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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
Describe the topics in FL 455
Describe the topics in FL 473
Describe the rules on Fl BOA Rules 61H1
Apply the provisions for reporting CPE to the FL DBPR
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's Auditing Update & Review - 2024
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2024 Audit Update and Review (3CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
(NOTE: This is an expanded version of the Audit section of the 8 credit course, Jeff Sailor's A&A Update and Review 2024)
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. Special attention will be placed on the provisions most important for compliance, including documentation. We will also discuss some troublesome topics as well as other reporting topics. As a bonus, we will include our 2024 “Focus on Fraud”. In this edition, we will discuss what happened at Theranos as well as some other cases.
Course Level - Update
Delivery Method - Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 150 minutes of Instruction with three 10 minute breaks after each hour
Revision Date - 7/26/24
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Learning Objectives
- Apply the provisions for auditing accounting estimates
- Apply the provisions for audit evidence
- Apply the provisions for risk assessment
- Describe peer review problem areas
- Apply better practice skills for documentation
- Describe the fraud that happened at Theranos
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
basic understanding of auditing
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
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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
The Audit Communication Standards
Title : The Audit Communication Standards (1CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
At the end of 2021, the Auditing Standards Board made effective many new required communications when performing an audit. These range from the engagement letter all the way to report and even beyond. The ASB realized that, while we were doing good work, our communications were not up to par.
In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to explain changes you need to know to have better communications and meet the requirements of the standards for your engagements as well as for peer review.
In addition, Jeff will include one 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 - 50 minutes of instruction
Revision Date - 12/27/24
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Learning Objectives
Identify the new audit standards and requirements
Describe the new definition for “Materiality”
Apply the provisions for the new audit report
Apply the provisions for going concern
Describe the new communications to Those Charged with Governance
Apply the new procedures related to communications
Apply the new provisions related to Other Information Included in Annual Reports
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs
Title : Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
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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
Describe the topics in FL 455
Describe the topics in FL 473
Describe the rules on Fl BOA Rules 61H1
Apply the provisions for reporting CPE to the FL DBPR
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Accounting for Income Taxes- Step by Step Series
Title : Accounting for Income Taxes: Step by Step Series (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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 accounting for income taxes
In this course, Jeff takes you step by step through the process to insure that you understand both the professional as well as the practical requirements. He will cover not only the accounting and presentation, but also show you many examples to show the practical aspects.
Course Level- Basic
Delivery Method- Group Internet Based Webcast
Length- 100 minutes of instruction
Revision Date - 12/27/24
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Describe the steps to accounting for income taxes
Apply the recognition, measurement and presentation for current taxes
Apply the recognition, measurement and presentation for deferred taxes
Apply the provisions for unrecognized tax positions
Apply the requirements for disclosures
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in accounting
Advanced Preparation
None
IFRS Accounting - An Introduction
Title : IFRS Accounting - An Introduction
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
This course is a good introduction to International Accounting Standards which will serve as an excellent refresher for those working in that arena. Topics include the history of IFRS, cultural aspects that affect the standards, the structure of the standards and the OFRS conceptual framework. It will also cover the requirements for an entity’s first time application of IFRS.
In additional to the exceptional content, Jeff includes his signature video parodies, which are designed to reinforce the material as well as keep your interest and put a smile on your face.
Delivery Method -Group Internet Based Webcast
Length - 100 minutes of Instruction with 10 minute break
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the purpose of IFRS
Describe the history of the IASB and IFRS
Describe the cultural aspects which affect the standards
Describe major differences between IFRS and GAAP
Describe the basic structure of the IFRS standards
Describe the IFRS Conceptual Framework
Apply the standards for first time application of IFRS
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting.Advanced Preparation
None
Enhancing Audit Quality
Title : Enhancing Audit Quality (2CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the Audit Quality Initiative
- Identify the key matters to be worked on
- Identify peer review pitfalls
- Apply the resources available
Level
BasicPrerequisites
Experience in auditing
Advanced Preparation
None
Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs
Title : Enjoyable Ethics for Florida CPAs (4CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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
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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
Describe the topics in FL 455
Describe the topics in FL 473
Describe the rules on Fl BOA Rules 61H1
Apply the provisions for reporting CPE to the FL DBPR
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and reporting
Advanced Preparation
None
Jeff Sailor's 2024 A&A Update and Review (8 CR)
Title : Jeff Sailor's 2024 A&A Update and Review (8 CR)
Instructors : Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA
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.
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.
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- 400 minutes of instruction- 10min break in the morning and afternoon and 30min lunch break
Revision Date: 7/18/2024
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the most pervasive GAAP updates
- Apply the provisions for financial instruments
- Apply the provisions for cryptocurrency under the new standard
- Apply the major provisions of the standard for Credit Losses
- Apply the standards for preparations, compilations and reviews based on AR sections 60, 70, 80 & 90
- Identify and apply the latest audit standards for inquiries related to the predecessor auditor
- Apply the new Audit Risk Assessment requirements
- 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 Concepts
- Cite and apply better practice skills
Level
UpdatePrerequisites
Basic understanding of accounting and auditing
Advanced Preparation
None