This series will provide valuable tips and techniques from an experienced auditor to successfully design and perform financial statement audits in "real-life" circumstances. Practical understanding of principles and standards can result in a high-quality, insightful, and profitable engagement.
One of the top concerns of any organization's leadership is how to mitigate the risk of cybersecurity threats, along with the prevention and detection of fraud. This course will focus on the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and fraud trends, and best practices for managing them.
Being a successful coach requires tackling various responsibilities, including motivating, providing positive and constructive feedback, and otherwise getting the best performance out of engagement team members in the given situation. This module provides tips and techniques for critical coaching responsibilities.
Properly designed and effectively operating internal control over financial reporting is critical for preventing, or detecting and correcting, material misstatement. This module will describe how to satisfy the audit requirements related to taking a control reliance strategy by testing the operating effectiveness of internal controls, while promoting an effective and efficient financial statement audit.
When the numbers are clear but opinions differ, how do you move forward? For CPAs, CFOs, and accounting professionals, disagreements over budgets, priorities, and business strategy can sharpen decisions—or strain relationships and stall execution.Join Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, to discover how to turn competing perspectives into stronger outcomes. Learn to surface concerns before...
Fraud continues to make headlines, underscoring the importance of understanding how fraud occurs, how it can be prevented, and how auditors are expected to respond. This course begins with an overview of common fraud schemes identified in the 2026 Report to the Nations issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, along with key characteristics...
Effective governance is the cornerstone of any nonprofit organization. This course delves into the foundational elements of nonprofit governance, emphasizing fiduciary duties, board responsibilities, and best practices for board operations. Participants will explore key compliance requirements, risk management strategies, policy development, and regulatory obligations. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with practical...
Effective risk assessment is foundational to designing an appropriate audit response. This course introduces the audit risk model and provides an overview of the risk assessment procedures performed during engagements. Participants will review the components of the audit risk model and examine common risk assessment procedures, including inquiries, analytical procedures, and observation and inspection techniques....
When a new employee is hired, there are a lot of things the employer needs to take care of. Aside from getting employment contracts signed, training lined up, and the new hire breakfast planned, employers are tasked with making sure all of the payroll forms are filled out. For many small business owners, this can...
Gifting is a key part of any estate plan. If done correctly, wealth can be transferred to other family members and loved ones while minimizing the tax effects. However, clawback provisions, exemption limitations, and the estate tax structure make this process wrought with potential pitfalls. In this course, we will discuss the rules surrounding gifting,...
Even though they have been around for several years, the tax laws pertaining to S-Corporations remain some of the more difficult areas of the Internal Revenue Code. In this course, we will examine how S-Corporations break away from the normal tax rules for flow-through entities. We will explore which employee benefits are disallowed for S-Corporation...
The estate tax return is very different from nearly every other IRS filing. It is filled with nuances and details that often elude the average practitioner. To make matters worse, clients who have to file a Form 706 are generally wealthy, so errors can be costly. In this course, we will discuss some basic tax...
The biggest factors that lead to an effective and efficient financial statement audit are the properly identification, evaluation, and response to risk of material misstatement. Assessed risk of material misstatement leads to the generation of the nature, timing and extent of further audit procedures. This module will focus on how to enhance engagement team brainstorming...
This series will provide valuable tips and techniques from an experienced auditor to successfully design and perform financial statement audits in "real-life" circumstances. Practical understanding of principles and standards can result in a high-quality, insightful, and profitable engagement.
This course will focus on methods for assessing entity performance from operational efficiency, to liquidity and solvency, to investment performance, to broader financial health using both for-profit and nonprofit examples.
External auditors understand concepts like materiality, reasonableness, and risk of material misstatement. This course will explain how to think like an auditor when preparing and fairly presenting your financial statements and related disclosures.
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting and auditing developments affecting accountants and auditors across industries. The course combines recent standard-setting activity issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board with major audit and attestation updates from the AICPA, providing a well-rounded view of changes impacting financial reporting and engagement performance. Participants will begin with...
Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements are routinely selected for peer review and continue to be areas of heightened scrutiny by peer reviewers and federal oversight agencies. This course examines common deficiencies identified in GAGAS and Single Audit engagements, with a focus on understanding why these issues arise and how they can be avoided. Participants...
Audit deficiencies continue to be a focus area for peer reviewers, regulators, and state boards of accountancy. This course examines common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards, highlighting recurring issues that affect audit quality and compliance. The course covers frequently cited problem areas, including risk assessment, analytical procedures, audit sampling, and group audits....
One thing that is nearly impossible to get away from as a tax practitioner is IRS notices. Even if you are not a tax attorney, it is important to know what to do when the client comes to you with a letter. What information do you need to collect? What types of notices are there?...
Financial reports often require repeated copying, filtering, and restructuring whenever new data arrives. Modern dynamic array formulas offer ways to create financial statement views that adapt as source data and reporting requirements change.This presentation answers the question:How can dynamic array formulas make financial reporting more responsive to changing data?Topics typically covered:· Unique report categories: UNIQUE...
CPAs must seamlessly transition to a profession that relies heavily on conformance with technical and ethical standards. It is critical for CPAs to seek to serve the public interest with a strong sense of character, integrity, competence, and due professional care. In addition, CPAs must appropriately safeguard any threats to independence and objectivity. This course...
An audit is an investment in reliable financial reporting and compliance, and an increased return on those dollars can be achieved by hiring the right auditors. This course will provide key factors for you to consider when evaluating whether you are getting the most quality and insight from your auditors, to enable them to perform...
Nonprofits operate in a unique environment compared to for profits. This course will describe the top accounting, financial reporting, operational, compliance, and other challenges that nonprofits face. This information will assist nonprofit management, governance, and their public accountants in helping the nonprofit achieve both short-term and long-term success.
Build practical, hands-on insight into South Carolina nexus and apportionment challenges with real-world scenarios and common pitfalls. This tax clinic focuses on applying the rules correctly, addressing gray areas, and reducing risk for clients operating across jurisdictions.
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting, auditing, and compliance developments affecting not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, audit and attestation updates, and Single Audit developments to provide a practical view of changes impacting nonprofit financial reporting and oversight. Participants will begin with an overview of accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations, including...
This series will provide valuable tips and techniques from an experienced auditor to successfully design and perform financial statement audits in "real-life" circumstances. Practical understanding of principles and standards can result in a high-quality, insightful, and profitable engagement.
Applying Topic 606 in an environment of uncertainty can be especially challenging. This course will discuss the proper application of the revenue recognition model when facts and circumstances are changing.
This comprehensive annual update brings together key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental and not-for-profit organizations. The course integrates recent standard-setting activity, emerging global frameworks, and major compliance updates to provide a well-rounded view of changes impacting financial reporting and audit requirements. Participants will begin with an overview of recent accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations,...
Stay current on the latest accounting developments affecting not-for-profit organizations with this timely GAAP update. This course reviews recently issued Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) impacting NFP financial reporting, along with standard-setting projects currently in the FASB pipeline. The course also introduces the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard (INPAS)—the first comprehensive global...
Stay current on key developments affecting governmental audits with this focused update on the 2024 revision of the Yellow Book. This course highlights significant changes related to quality management and updates affecting key audit matters, with an emphasis on how these revisions impact audit planning and execution. The course also addresses the GAO's implementation delay...
Cash is essential to every business, and is often one of the first accounts audit staff are exposed to. This course will cover the basics of auditing cash, including the related audit assertions, risks, & threats to the cash balance. During this course, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should...
Clarify complex South Carolina residency rules and avoid common part-year filing errors with practical, real-world examples. This tax clinic addresses frequent problem areas, documentation challenges, and filing nuances to help you confidently advise clients with changing residency situations.
Navigate the unique ethical challenges that arise in advisory and consulting work, where judgment, independence, and client pressure often collide. This course examines real-world scenarios and behavioral risks to help professionals maintain objectivity, uphold standards, and deliver ethical, defensible advice.
After the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, practitioners had to change their approach to planning. There simply were not as many itemized deductions as there used to be. While many courses focus on complex strategies that will only work with high-net-worth clients, there are many effective strategies still available today that will work with any...
When a new employee is hired, there are a lot of things the employer needs to take care of. Aside from getting employment contracts signed, training lined up, and the new hire breakfast planned, employers are tasked with making sure all of the payroll forms are filled out. For many small business owners, this can...
This comprehensive course provides a timely update on key accounting and auditing developments affecting governmental entities, bringing together recent standard-setting, auditing, and compliance changes into a single, cohesive learning experience. Participants will begin with an update on major pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, including GASB Statements No. 103, 104, and 105, along...
Be prepared to act quickly and confidently when a security incident impacts finance operations. This course provides a clear, finance-focused incident response checklist to help limit damage, meet reporting obligations, and support an effective recovery.
Learn how CPAs are using AI in everyday workflows while staying within professional and ethical boundaries. This session highlights practical use cases paired with clear guardrails to protect accuracy, confidentiality, and judgment. You'll leave with actionable ideas you can apply immediately and responsibly in your role.
Accounting spreadsheets frequently require more than a straightforward lookup or SUM formula. This session explores several approaches to complex problems, from retrieving the last matching record to target-matching with Solver and protecting important workbook work.This presentation answers the question:How can I choose Excel techniques for accounting problems that go beyond routine formulas?Topics typically covered:· Advanced...
Accounting estimates are an approximation of a monetary amount in the absence of a precise means of measurement. The risks of material misstatement for areas of estimation tend to be higher due to the dependence on future events and the intended actions of management. This module will discuss tips and techniques for gathering sufficient appropriate...
Learn how to use AI to generate clear meeting notes and actionable follow-ups without exposing sensitive information. This clinic focuses on safe prompting techniques that help capture decisions, responsibilities, and next steps accurately. You'll gain practical examples to streamline post-meeting work while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
Not-for-profit organizations encounter distinct accounting complexities. This course provides an introduction to the financial statements and specialized accounting principles relevant to nonprofits. Attendees will explore key topics such as net assets, agency transactions, contributions, and endowments, focusing on the unique transactions and account balances that define not-for-profit accounting.
Client interactions and professionalism are at the core of what we do as accountants. However, communication with clients is not always as straightforward as it may seem. Sometimes there will be difficult conversations and disagreements that can be tough to navigate. During this course, we will discuss best practices when communicating with the client, and...
Reinforce learning and reduce risk by taking the right actions after a phishing simulation. This course outlines effective follow-up steps to address vulnerabilities, improve employee awareness, and strengthen your organization's overall security posture.
The role of finance leaders within an organization has changed considerably in more recent years. CFOs and controllers are constantly being asked to take on new tasks that involve the critical functions of the organization. This course will discuss how finance leaders can create value within their organizations in the current competitive market, how the...
Your analysis is sound. Your recommendation matters. How do you get others to act when they don’t report to you?For CPAs, CFOs, and accounting professionals, success often depends on securing support across departments, priorities, and personalities. Join Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, to discover practical ways to turn expertise into influence—and influence into...
Missed deadlines. Recurring errors. Disruptive behavior. The longer leaders avoid the conversation, the more likely these problems become the standard.Join Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, for a practical program designed to help CPAs, CFOs, and accounting professionals address difficult issues with clarity, confidence, and respect. Learn to separate observable facts from assumptions, explain...
Peak season is predictable. Perpetual overload shouldn’t be your operating model.For CPAs, CFOs, and accounting professionals, deadlines are relentless—and accuracy is nonnegotiable. How do you sustain exceptional results when your team’s capacity is stretched?Join Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, for a practical program on sustaining high performance without exhausting the people who deliver...
Different perspectives can strengthen a team. Generational labels can get in the way.For CPAs, CFOs, and accounting professionals, leading across age groups means navigating different approaches to communication, technology, career development, and client service. How do you turn those differences into better collaboration?Join Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified, for a practical program that...
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