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SUMMARY:(LIAA12/27) Consideration of Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides an in-depth exploration of AU-C 240\, Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statements Audit. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying\, assessing\, and responding to fraud risks within the context of financial statement audits. Through engaging lectures\, real-world examples\, and case studies\, the course examines the nature and characteristics of fraud\, including fraudulent financial reporting and misappropriation of assets. It also delves into the auditor’s responsibilities under AU-C 240 for planning and performing audits with fraud considerations\, techniques for identifying fraud risk factors and assessing risks of material misstatement\, and methods for designing and implementing effective audit procedures. Additionally\, participants will explore best practices for communicating and documenting findings related to potential or identified fraud. Ideal for auditors at all experience levels\, this course equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate fraud-related complexities and maintain audit integrity. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the components of the fraud triangle and their role in financial fraud. \nRecall AU-C 240 requirements for addressing fraud risks in audits. \nRecognize red flags and patterns of fraud. \nRecall audit techniques to address identified fraud risks effectively. \nRecognize best practices for documenting\, communicating\, and escalating fraud findings.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa12-27-consideration-of-fraud/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T041018Z
CREATED:20260515T011617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T041018Z
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SUMMARY:(LIAA16/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits:  \nSegment 1: Pre-Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n• Describe the important judgment calls that are made before the audit engagement even begins• Explain the impact of engagement acceptance and continuance decisions and activities on the rest of the audit process• Apply professional judgment early in the audit to establish the foundation for a high quality and profitable engagement
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa16-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-audits-segment-1-pre-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T092000
DTSTAMP:20260617T164014Z
CREATED:20260515T010015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T164014Z
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SUMMARY:(LIAA18/27) Breaking Down SOC Review Standards into Real World Practice
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course provides a comprehensive overview of SOC 1 reports in the context of employee benefit plan audits. The course covers the evaluation and documentation of SOC 1 reports\, understanding control objectives\, complementary user entity controls (CUECs)\, and best practices for efficient SOC 1 review processes. Special attention is given to practical tools and templates that can streamline the review process while maintaining audit quality. \nObjectives\n Identify key components of SOC 1 reports and their relevance to employee benefit plan audits Evaluate control objectives and complementary user entity controls for audit planning Apply best practices for documenting SOC 1 review procedures Distinguish between different approaches for situations with and without SOC 1 reports
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa18-27-breaking-down-soc-review-standards-into-real-world-practice/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T125000
DTSTAMP:20260617T165509Z
CREATED:20260515T010718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T165509Z
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SUMMARY:(LIAA19/27) Common Deficiencies in SSARS Engagements
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nPreparation\, compilation\, and review engagements continue to receive heightened attention in peer review. This course examines the most common deficiencies identified in peer reviews of SSARS engagements\, with an emphasis on practical compliance and engagement quality.  \nParticipants will explore frequent problem areas in preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements and discuss why these deficiencies occur. The course focuses on understanding the root causes of noncompliance and highlights practical approaches firms can use to improve consistency\, documentation\, and overall engagement performance.  \nDesigned for practitioners performing SSARS engagements\, this course helps participants strengthen compliance while maintaining an efficient and practical approach to engagement execution.  \nObjectives\n• Identify common deficiencies identified in peer reviews of SSARS engagements.• Recognize methods to improve quality in preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa19-27-common-deficiencies-in-ssars-engagements/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jaclyn M. Veno%2C CPA":MAILTO:jaclynveno@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260908T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041220Z
CREATED:20260515T011113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041220Z
UID:10005799-1788856200-1788862200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA20/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – Segment 5: Performing Meaningful Substantive Testing
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n•Describe how to perform the substantive audit procedures comprising the detailed audit plan.    •Explain common deficiencies in performing and documenting further audit procedures\, including both tests of details and substantive analytic procedures.  •Apply professional judgment and best practices for an effective and efficient audit.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa20-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-segment-5-performing-meaningful-substantive-testing/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041515Z
CREATED:20260515T010912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041515Z
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SUMMARY:(LIAA23/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits: \nSegment 2: Planning and Pr
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the initial information that should be gathered in order to have a proper basis for important decisions made in early planning and risk assessment \nExplain how proper planning sets the stage for how much audit effort will be spent on the engagement \nApply professional judgment in identifying risk that will ultimately be used at the basis for designing the detailed audit plan \nRecall how preliminary planning and risk assessment activities are not just “check off the box” tasks\, but meaningful judgments that directly influence audit effectiveness and efficiency
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa23-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-audits-segment-2-planning-and-pr/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T134000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041524Z
CREATED:20260515T010208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041524Z
UID:10005704-1791368400-1791380400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA24/27) Avoiding Peer Review Deficiencies and Professional Liability in Public Accounting
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nPeer review deficiencies and professional liability claims result from both audit and nonaudit services. This course will provide best practices for avoiding legal liability and quality control concerns for a wide variety of professional services offered by public accountants. \nObjectives\n• Recall the nature of risks faced when performing a variety of professional services for clients. • Explain how to mitigate risks faced by all CPAs in performing professional services. • List best practices for maintaining quality control for all professional engagements.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa24-27-avoiding-peer-review-deficiencies-and-professional-liability-in-public-accounting/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T101000
DTSTAMP:20260617T164016Z
CREATED:20260515T010613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T164016Z
UID:10005748-1792485000-1792491000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA25/27) A Guide to Sampling - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSampling is often identified as a common audit deficiency in peer review. This course will review when is sampling applicable and basics of planning a sample. We’ll then focus on the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a look at sampling for substantive procedures. We’ll look at the use of monetary unit sampling and tools that can be leveraged to reduce bias in sampling. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify when a procedure requires sampling \nRecall key elements of a sampling plan \nRecognize proper application of AU-C 530 for tests of details \nPerform MUS sampling
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa25-27-a-guide-to-sampling-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T165510Z
CREATED:20260515T005812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T165510Z
UID:10005659-1792491600-1792497600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA26/27) How to Audit Accounting Estimates
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWhen auditing management’s accounting estimates\, increased professional skepticism is necessary as there is always the potential for bias in areas of increased subjectivity & complexity. This course will demonstrate procedures to test the process used by management to develop estimates\, as well as walk through common examples of accounting estimates that are included in the financial statements. It includes the updated requirements in SAS 143. \nObjectives\n\nPerform audit procedures to obtain comfort over the reasonableness of management’s estimates \nRecall circumstances that require accounting estimates
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa26-27-how-to-audit-accounting-estimates/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T101000
DTSTAMP:20260713T041017Z
CREATED:20260515T010726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T041017Z
UID:10005759-1793781000-1793787000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA30/27) Accounting Estimates\, Including Fair Value - Evaluating the Property of Areas With Uncertainity
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAccounting 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 audit evidence to support conclusions related to accounting estimates. \nObjectives\n\nList typical areas of estimation and related audit risks. \nExplain how to link the assessed risk of material misstatement to a detailed audit plan. \nRecall the importance of challenging management’s assumptions when auditing estimates. \nDescribe fair value modeling techniques\, including for non-readily marketable investments . \nDescribe how to properly evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence and resulting conclusions when there is accounting uncertainty.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa30-27-accounting-estimates-including-fair-value-evaluating-the-property-of-areas-with-uncertainity/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T135000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041316Z
CREATED:20260515T010124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041316Z
UID:10005690-1793800200-1793806200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA31/27) The Audit Risk Model – Understanding Foundational Principles
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFinancial statement auditors are engaged to provide reasonable assurance that financial statements are not materially misstated\, whether due to fraud or error. Professional standards require auditors to obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to support that opinion. It is critical for effective and efficient auditors to have a clear understanding of all the important elements and concepts related to properly identifying\, evaluating\, and deciding how to respond to risk in a financial statement audit. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the basis for an audit \nExplain the auditor’s professional responsibilities \nIdentify important audit concepts\, such as materiality \nExplain the foundational principles of the audit risk formula \nRecognize considerations when Identifying and assessing risk of material misstatement
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa31-27-the-audit-risk-model-understanding-foundational-principles/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T101000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041023Z
CREATED:20260515T005619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T041023Z
UID:10005641-1793867400-1793873400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA32/27) A Guide to  Sampling  - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nBuilding on Part 1\, this course will review the application of sampling in financial statement audits with a focus on sampling for tests of controls. We’ll also review the requirements for sampling in Single Audits with a focus on tests of controls and tests of compliance. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the proper application of AU-C 530 for internal controls \nRecall the requirements for sampling for Single Audits
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa32-27-a-guide-to-sampling-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T040915Z
CREATED:20260515T010310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040915Z
UID:10005711-1793874000-1793880000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA33/27) How to Audit Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nInventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory\, including the related audit assertions\, risks\, & threats to inventory. During this course\, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform\, and also walk through how to conduct a physical inventory observation. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the audit assertions applicable to inventory \nRecognize risks & threats related to the inventory balance \nIdentify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over inventory
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa33-27-how-to-audit-inventory/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T144000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041323Z
CREATED:20260515T011221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041323Z
UID:10005828-1794488400-1794494400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA36/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits: \nSegment 3: Evaluating the
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the requirement to evaluate the design and implementation of internal control as part of the risk assessment process. \nExplain the considerations when deciding whether it is necessary or desirable to test the operating effectiveness of internal controls to reduce assessed risk of material misstatement. \nApply best practices in understanding one of the most commonly misunderstood and misapplied aspects of the audit process.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa36-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-audits-segment-3-evaluating-the/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261216T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041624Z
CREATED:20260515T010827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041624Z
UID:10005767-1797409800-1797415800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA38/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits: \nSegment 4: Linking Assesse
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe how to properly identify\, evaluate\, document and respond to risks of material misstatement due to either fraud or error. \nExplain how to link assessed risk of material misstatement to the design of the nature\, timing and extent of further audit procedures. \nApply best practices for effective and efficient audit engagements that rely on a meaningful risk assessment process.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa38-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-audits-segment-4-linking-assesse/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261216T144000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041213Z
CREATED:20260515T011618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041213Z
UID:10005856-1797426000-1797432000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA40/27) Sampling - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Financial Statement and Compliance Audits
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSampling is an important method for determining the extent of testing controls\, testing compliance\, and tests of substantive details. It allows the auditor to apply procedures to less than 100% of the population yet extend results to project likely conclusions about the entire population. This module will describe the proper process for both attribute testing and variable sampling in financial statement and compliance audits. \nObjectives\n\nRecall generally accepted audit requirements related to sampling applications. \nDifferentiate attribute testing for tests of controls or compliance from sampling for substantive assurance in tests of details. \nExplain special considerations related to testing in compliance audits performed in accordance with Uniform Guidance. \nIdentify common sampling-related audit deficiencies.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa40-27-sampling-avoiding-common-mistakes-on-financial-statement-and-compliance-audits/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270105T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041630Z
CREATED:20260515T005907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041630Z
UID:10005666-1799137800-1799143800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA41/27) Analytical Procedures – Comprehending Financial Statement Audit Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProperly designing\, documenting and evaluating results of analytic review procedures is critical for performing an effective and efficient audit engagement. This module will provide the tips and techniques necessary to gather sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions using analytic procedures common to financial statement audits. \nObjectives\n\nLink preliminary analytic review results to assessed risk of material misstatement. \nPerform final overall analysis of audit results.\nRecall audit standard requirements\, including minimum documentation for substantive analytic procedures. \nDesign typical substantive analytical procedures. \nIdentify quality control deficiencies in substantive analytic procedures.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa41-27-analytical-procedures-comprehending-financial-statement-audit-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270105T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041015Z
CREATED:20260515T011617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041015Z
UID:10005854-1799144400-1799150400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA42/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – A Practical Break-Down of “Real World” Best Practices Applied in Highly Successful Audits:\nSegment 6: General Procedur
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe all activities that occur during the engagement wrap-up phase of the engagement\, which includes general audit procedures\, audit report drafting\, and audit report release. \nExplain how this phase of the engagement can easily unravel all good intentions as it relates to audit quality and profitability. \nApply professional judgment and best practices for an effective and efficient engagement.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa42-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-a-practical-break-down-of-real-world-best-practices-applied-in-highly-successful-auditssegment-6-general-procedur/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270106T101000
DTSTAMP:20260619T041122Z
CREATED:20260515T010521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041122Z
UID:10005728-1799224200-1799230200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA43/27) How to Audit Expenses & Payables
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIt is imperative that audit staff understand the fundamentals of expenses & payables. This course will cover the basics of auditing expenses\, accrued liabilities\, and other payables\, including the related audit assertions\, risks\, & threats to the expenses & payables balances. During this course\, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform\, and also walk through some real-world examples. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the audit assertions applicable to the expenses & payables balances \nRecognize risks & threats to the expenses & payables balances \nIdentify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over expenses & payables
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa43-27-how-to-audit-expenses-payables/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270106T144000
DTSTAMP:20260619T041118Z
CREATED:20260515T010419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041118Z
UID:10005722-1799240400-1799246400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA45/27) Preparation\, Compilation and Review Engagements
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course is an introduction to preparation\, compilation\, & review engagements. During this course\, we will compare and contrast these different engagements by reviewing the procedures that should be performed\, different reports\, as well as the level of assurance specific to each type of engagement. \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the difference between preparation\, compilation\, & review engagements. \nIdentify the specific procedures related to preparation\, compilation\, & review engagements.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa45-27-preparation-compilation-and-review-engagements/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jaclyn M. Veno%2C CPA":MAILTO:jaclynveno@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270107T101000
DTSTAMP:20260619T041043Z
CREATED:20260515T011118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041043Z
UID:10005809-1799310600-1799316600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA46/27) How to Audit Cash
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCash 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 perform\, and also walk through some real-world examples. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the audit assertions applicable to the cash balance. \nRecognize the risks & threats related to the cash balance. \nIdentify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over cash.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa46-27-how-to-audit-cash/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270107T144000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041024Z
CREATED:20260515T005817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041024Z
UID:10005665-1799326800-1799332800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA48/27) Fraud Risk – Complying with Minimum Audit Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe financial statement auditor’s overall responsibility is to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are materially misstated due to fraud or error. The difficulty is that there are inherent limitations related to detecting fraud due to deliberate schemes to conceal the intent to deceive\, such as collusion. This module will highlight the audit procedures most effective in identifying\, assessing and responding to fraud risk. \nObjectives\n\nExplain the various types of fraud relevant to a financial statement audit. \nRecall the symptoms of fraud and how to identify risk of material misstatement due to fraud. \nList appropriate responses to identified fraud risk. \nRecognize the requirements related to fraud and noncompliance in various generally accepted auditing standards.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa48-27-fraud-risk-complying-with-minimum-audit-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270113T101000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041027Z
CREATED:20260515T005519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T041027Z
UID:10005629-1799829000-1799835000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA49/27) Addressing Common Documentation Deficiencies
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative has identified inadequate or nonexistent audit documentation as one of the most significant issues facing the profession today. Over half of the engagements reviewed by the AICPA failed to meet the requirements of AU-C 230\, highlighting a critical need for improvement. \nThis course addresses common misconceptions about audit documentation and provides actionable strategies to overcome these deficiencies. Attendees will learn best practices to ensure compliance with professional standards\, enhance audit quality\, and mitigate risks associated with poor documentation. Whether you are an experienced professional or new to auditing\, this course will help you strengthen your documentation practices and uphold the highest standards of the profession. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the minimum documentation requirements from AU-C 230. \nRecall common work paper deficiencies identified by the AICPA.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa49-27-addressing-common-documentation-deficiencies/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270119T111000
DTSTAMP:20260619T041117Z
CREATED:20260515T011125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041117Z
UID:10005817-1800351000-1800357000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA52/27) Best Practices: Audit Workpapers & Proper Documentation
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAU-C Section 230 requires that auditors maintain sufficient audit documentation throughout the engagement. Audit documentation is essential\, as it serves as the evidence that auditors performed appropriate procedures to support their opinion on the financial statements. This course will cover the basis and best practices of audit workpapers and proper audit documentation\, as well as the common deficiencies in audit documentation. \nObjectives\n\nIdentify common deficiencies in audit documentation on engagements. \nRecall the documentation requirements of audit workpapers from AU-C 230.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa52-27-best-practices-audit-workpapers-proper-documentation/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270126T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041523Z
CREATED:20260515T005613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041523Z
UID:10005637-1800952200-1800958200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA53/27) Reviewing Workpapers – Embracing Responsibilities for Quality Control
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAudit documentation provides the principal support for an auditor’s report. Therefore\, it is critical for workpaper reviewers to perform quality control procedures to ensure that technical\, professional\, and regulatory standards are met. In addition\, the workpaper review process should be used as a tool for professional development and promoting efficient audits. This module will provide the tips and tools for satisfying these important workpaper reviewer responsibilities. \nObjectives\n\nRecall documentation as a means of audit quality. \nExplain critical responsibilities of a first-level reviewer. \nIdentify common review notes at various phases of the audit.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa53-27-reviewing-workpapers-embracing-responsibilities-for-quality-control/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T101000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041426Z
CREATED:20260515T011021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041426Z
UID:10005795-1802248200-1802254200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA20R/27) Auditing Bits in BytesTM – Segment 5: Performing Meaningful Substantive Testing - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis 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. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe how to perform the substantive audit procedures comprising the detailed audit plan \nExplain common deficiencies in performing and documenting further audit procedures\, including both tests of details and substantive analytic procedures \nApply professional judgment and best practices for an effective and efficient audit
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa20r-27-auditing-bits-in-bytestm-segment-5-performing-meaningful-substantive-testing-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260529T041715Z
CREATED:20260515T011709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T041715Z
UID:10005869-1802254800-1802260800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA55/27) Testing Internal Controls – Exploring Strategies for Verifying Operating Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProperly 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. \nObjectives\n\nList generally accepted audit requirements related to testing controls for operating effectiveness. \nExplain how to evaluate the results of a control reliance test for operating effectiveness. \nRecall the use of Service Organization Control (SOC1) Reports on a financial statement audit. \nIdentify the impact of a control reliance strategy on the detailed audit plan.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa55-27-testing-internal-controls-exploring-strategies-for-verifying-operating-effectiveness/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis%2C CPA":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270216T101000
DTSTAMP:20260714T040916Z
CREATED:20260515T010312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T040916Z
UID:10005713-1802766600-1802772600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA33R/27) How to Audit Inventory - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nInventory observations are often a right of passage for audit staff. This course will cover the basics of auditing inventory\, including the related audit assertions\, risks\, & threats to inventory. During this course\, we will also highlight the various substantive auditing procedures that staff should perform\, and also walk through how to conduct a physical inventory observation. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the audit assertions applicable to inventory \nRecognize risks & threats related to the inventory balance \nIdentify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over inventory
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa33r-27-how-to-audit-inventory-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jaclyn M. Veno%2C CPA":MAILTO:jaclynveno@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270216T144000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174012Z
CREATED:20260515T010128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T174012Z
UID:10005696-1802782800-1802788800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA56/27) What's Going on at the AICPA (2026/27)
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nStay current on key developments affecting audit and attestation engagements with this comprehensive update on what’s happening at the AICPA. This course begins with the next phase of quality management\, with a particular focus on firms’ monitoring and remediation responsibilities and what those requirements mean in practice.  \nParticipants will also review recent and upcoming standards impacting audit\, attestation\, and consulting engagements\, including SSAE No. 24 and SSARS No. 26\, along with high-impact exposure drafts related to confirmations and fraud. The course concludes with an overview of SAS No. 149 and its implications for group audits.  \nDesigned as a timely update for practitioners\, this course helps participants understand how recent and proposed changes may affect engagement planning\, execution\, and compliance in the years ahead.  \nObjectives\n\nRecall the impact of recent AICPA proposals on audit engagements. \nRecognize the impact of SAS No. 149 on group audits. \nIdentify key quality management requirements related to monitoring and remediation. \nRecognize the impact of SSAE No. 24 and SSARS No. 26 on attestation and consulting engagements.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa56-27-whats-going-on-at-the-aicpa-2026-27/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270217T101000
DTSTAMP:20260619T041212Z
CREATED:20260515T011618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041212Z
UID:10005857-1802853000-1802859000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA46R/27) How to Audit Cash - Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCash 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 perform\, and also walk through some real-world examples. \nObjectives\n\nRecall the audit assertions applicable to the cash balance. \nRecognize the risks & threats related to the cash balance. \nIdentify substantive auditing procedures that are used to obtain comfort over cash.
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa46r-27-how-to-audit-cash-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com
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