Managerial Accounting for Manufacturing (LIAA30/20)
Discussion LeaderTimothy Baker, CPA, DBA, CITP, CMA
Managerial Accounting for Construction (LIAA29/20)
This course is designed for accounting professionals as non-accounting construction industry professionals who want or need a better understanding of construction accounting processes, construction cost management systems, job costs and job cost reporting, the WIP, and the most important elements of a contractor's financial statements.
CIRA Update (Common Interest Realty Associations) (SMAA28/20)
Discussion LeaderCarmen Price, CPA
Fraud/Forensic Accounting (Fraud Workshop) (LIAA27/20)
Why wait for your company's defenses to be breached?
Tackling Fraud Within the Workplace
Fraud consumes an estimated 5% of corporate revenue and every business--regardless of size--is a potential target for fraud. This workshop will explore the “why” and “how” behind the fraudulent activities occurring in the workplace. Oftentimes, dishonest employees target weaknesses in the company’s systems, or shrewd third parties use “social engineering” tactics to breach a company’s defenses. Proper fraud awareness training is crucial to a company’s well-being and culture. All levels inside a company, from employees to company owners, should have a basic knowledge and understanding of how these fraud schemes work and how to recognize the warning signs. The workshop will examine the schemes, the motives, the opportunities, the problems and the risks. We will also set the framework for evaluating matters from an ethical lens instead of only applying a business or personal lens.
Fraud/Forensic Accounting (Fraud Workshop) (SMAA27/20)
Why wait for your company's defenses to be breached?
Tackling Fraud Within the Workplace
Fraud consumes an estimated 5% of corporate revenue and every business--regardless of size--is a potential target for fraud. This workshop will explore the “why” and “how” behind the fraudulent activities occurring in the workplace. Oftentimes, dishonest employees target weaknesses in the company’s systems, or shrewd third parties use “social engineering” tactics to breach a company’s defenses. Proper fraud awareness training is crucial to a company’s well-being and culture. All levels inside a company, from employees to company owners, should have a basic knowledge and understanding of how these fraud schemes work and how to recognize the warning signs. The workshop will examine the schemes, the motives, the opportunities, the problems and the risks. We will also set the framework for evaluating matters from an ethical lens instead of only applying a business or personal lens.
Presenting Financial Information to non Financial Professionals (LIAA26/20)
Do you ever get blank looks when you present your company's financial statements? Does your board nod knowingly, during your presentation, but never seem to have any meaningful questions? It could be that they have no idea what you are talking about and are just pretending to understand! Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers, and ordinary employees so they understand your message. Learn to motivate them to action. Come hear a veteran CFO tell you how.
Presenting Financial Information to non Financial Professionals (SMAA26/20)
Do you ever get blank looks when you present your company's financial statements? Does your board nod knowingly, during your presentation, but never seem to have any meaningful questions? It could be that they have no idea what you are talking about and are just pretending to understand! Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers, and ordinary employees so they understand your message. Learn to motivate them to action. Come hear a veteran CFO tell you how.
Managerial Accounting for Non-Profits (SMAA25/20)
Discussion LeaderRosalyn Glenn, CPA
Managerial Accounting for Non-Profits (SMAA25/20)
Discussion LeaderRosalyn Glenn, CPA
Managerial Accounting for Non-Profits (LIAA25/20)
Discussion LeaderRosalyn Glenn, CPA
Financial Statement Analysis (SMAA24/20)
More and more, clients are turning to you for advice on financial performance. Are you ready? This course presents the financial statements as a set of dynamic instruments that can be used for accurate, relevant, and timely financial decisions. Focus on the economic and financial conditions that caused the statements to change and discover how businesses can manage liquidity, debt, and profitability. Plus, explore effect ratios, causal ratios, pro forma analysis, sustainable growth, and much more.
Audits of 401K Update (New audit standards for Employee Benefit Plans) (SMAA23/20)
In this course, we will discuss both the existing and new rules and regulations unique to employee benefit plans as well as provide practical guidance on their application. The most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits will be explored along with recommended corrections. We will identify best practices for handling specific issues that arise during the course of the engagement.
A&A Update (LIAA21/20)
This course will look at the recent activities of FASB as well as the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We’ll look at the impact of the new standards and how you can prepare to implement them in a practical way. We’ll discuss the Audit Quality Initiative of the AICPA and take a look at some common audit issues.
Key focus areas include:
- Recent accounting standard updates (ASUs)
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- SAS 133
- SSARS 24
- AICPA Auditor’s Report
- Enhancing audit quality initiative
A&A Update (SMAA21/20)
This course will look at the recent activities of FASB as well as the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We’ll look at the impact of the new standards and how you can prepare to implement them in a practical way. We’ll discuss the Audit Quality Initiative of the AICPA and take a look at some common audit issues.
Key focus areas include:
- Recent accounting standard updates (ASUs)
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- SAS 133
- SSARS 24
- AICPA Auditor’s Report
- Enhancing audit quality initiative
A&A Update (SMAA20/20)
This course will look at the recent activities of FASB as well as the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting & Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We’ll look at the impact of the new standards and how you can prepare to implement them in a practical way. We’ll discuss the Audit Quality Initiative of the AICPA and take a look at some common audit issues.
Key focus areas include:
- Recent accounting standard updates (ASUs)
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- SAS 133
- SSARS 24
- AICPA Auditor’s Report
- Enhancing audit quality initiative
A&A Update (SMAA19/20)
This course will look at the recent activities of FASB as well as the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting & Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We’ll look at the impact of the new standards and how you can prepare to implement them in a practical way. We’ll discuss the Audit Quality Initiative of the AICPA and take a look at some common audit issues.
Key focus areas include:
- Recent accounting standard updates (ASUs)
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- SAS 133
- SSARS 24
- AICPA Auditor’s Report
- Enhancing audit quality initiative
A&A Update for Beginners – Best Practices for New Auditors (LIAA12R/20)
This course will look at the recent activities of FASB as well as the Auditing Standards Board and Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA. We’ll look at the impact of the new standards and how you can prepare to implement them in a practical way. We’ll discuss the Audit Quality Initiative of the AICPA and take a look at some common audit issues.
Key focus areas include:
- Recent accounting standard updates (ASUs)
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- SAS 133
- SSARS 24
- AICPA Auditor’s Report
- Enhancing audit quality initiative
Compilation & Review (Inc. preparation) (SMAA18/20)
This powerful and comprehensive course will enable you to be in compliance with all professional standards surrounding engagements performed in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARSs). It is a go-to reference for training staff and managing your preparation, compilation and review engagements.
This practice-oriented review of the latest developments and cases will be informative and practical thanks to lively discussion among the experienced participants.
This resource provides hard copies of all sample engagement letters, procedure checklists, illustrative reports and more contained in The Essential SSARS No. 21-23 Implementation Toolkit to assist you with implementing new SSARS requirements.
Risk Assessment (SMAA32/20)
The AICPA has identified that one in ten audit firms are not compliant with the risk assessment standards. This course will discuss how to properly identify risks and assess risk under AU-C 315. We’ll then discuss how to respond to identify risks under AU-C 330. The course will focus on the audit risk model and focus on both inherent risk and internal controls.
Hot Topics in Accounting and Auditing (SMAA31/20)
This course will cover the hot topics of 2019. We’ll look at the modifications to auditor's report issued by the AICPA. We’ll cover implementation issues with revenue recognition and leases. We’ll also look at risk assessment common deficiencies. This course will cover what the standard setters are prioritizing.