Walter Haig's SSARS Prep, Comp and Review Update
Overview
This course includes an analysis of all of the relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly perform preparation, compilation and review engagements. Troublesome areas as identified in peer reviews and litigation will be addressed. This course is loaded with practical aids to enable CPAs to comply with the standards! Participants who take this course will enjoy a smooth sailing in their peer reviews…guaranteed!
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Accounting
Program Level: Intermediate
This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this class include:
- Analysis of the ''Preparation of Financial Statements'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with detailed implementation guidance.
- Analysis of the ''Compilation'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with implementation guidance.
- Analysis of the ''Review'' standards as amended by SSARS 26 with detailed implementation guidance.
- Common mistakes made in SSARS engagements as identified in peer reviews and in litigation.
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
This course is designed to enable participants to understand and implement the pronouncements, interpretations and technical practice aids that apply to SSARS engagements
Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Identify key changes in recently issued AICPA SSARS standards.
- Recognize common deficiencies in SSARS engagements as identified in peer reviews.
- Recall common deficiencies in SSARS engagements as identified in lawsuits.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Walter Haig II, Principal, Whitestone Enterprises, Inc.
Walter J. Haig II, CPA, owns his own CPA firm in Creston, Wash. He has extensive experience in auditing, accounting and advisory services and family-owned businesses. He is also a highly regarded consultant in cases involving accountant’s malpractice. Walter lectures nationally in the areas of auditing, accounting, compilation and review services, personal financial statements, forecasts and projections and personal financial planning. His skills as an instructor have won him the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) “Outstanding Discussion Leader Award” five times and the Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA) “Highest Rated Instructor Award” six times. The WSCPA “Discussion Leader of the Year Award” was named in his honor in 1990. Walter is the author of 10 highly rated continuing professional education courses that are being utilized on a national basis. He has served on various AICPA and WSCPA task forces and committees in the areas of auditing, personal financial planning and continuing education.
Non-Member Price $239.00
Member Price $239.00