Beach Retreat – The Annual A&A Scoop: Highlights of Current Accounting and Auditing Issues
Description
This course provides a practical overview of the most important issues facing most companies and their accountants. The focus is on explaining the basis behind major issues and trends in plain language, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant standards and why any planned or potential changes are coming down the pike.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Describe “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting, including the impact of COVID-19
Explain how to manage risk associated with audit and non-audit services
Discuss practical examples of implementing changing technical, professional and relevant regulatory requirements
Major Topics
The latest FASB standard-setting activity, including significant projects on the horizon
The impact of new revenue recognition, financial instruments, and lease accounting rules as it relates to entities, not in specialized industries such as financial institutions and insurance
Recent revisions to generally accepted auditing standards, including PCAOB audit and reporting requirements
Frequently asked questions related to SSARSs financial statement preparation, compilation, and review engagements
When to apply the latest attestation standards contained in SSAEs
Other matters that should be on your radar, such as the impact of COVID-19
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
TBD
CPE Field of Study
Accounting
2.0
Auditing
2.0
Who Should Attend
Public and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on professional, technical and relevant regulatory requirements
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Louis
Prerequisites
Knowledge of currently effective professional and technical standards