BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//South Carolina Association of CPAs - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:South Carolina Association of CPAs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sc.cpa X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Carolina Association of CPAs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260515T011016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T205018Z UID:10005790-1813141200-1813147200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIAA82/27) Power Skills: Your Guide to Professionalism and Client Interactions DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClient 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 also walk through complicated scenarios to practice what we learn. \nObjectives\n\nRecall best practices in professionalism during oral and written communication with clients URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa82-27-power-skills-your-guide-to-professionalism-and-client-interactions/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260527T211621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T041212Z UID:10005880-1813141200-1813147200@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(LIOT12R/27) Power Skills: Your Guide to Professionalism and Client Interactions - Rebroadcast DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nClient 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 also walk through complicated scenarios to practice what we learn. \nObjectives\n\nRecall best practices in professionalism during oral and written communication with clients URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liot12r-27-power-skills-your-guide-to-professionalism-and-client-interactions/ CATEGORIES:Livestream ORGANIZER;CN="Melisa Galasso":MAILTO:melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043510Z UID:10005886-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA115/27) Surgent's Effective Techniques for Auditing Contingencies and Going Concern DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn these rapidly changing times\, an entity may experience significant uncertainties. This is especially true at this time due to issues entities have experienced as a result of the pandemic declared in March 2020 which are still ongoing for many. New accounting principles issued by the FASB are requiring more estimates which could give rise to significant uncertainties. A primary focus right now for management is the requirement to evaluate entity’s ability to remain a going concern. In addition\, new audit standards\, effective for calendar year end 2021 audits. This module provides tips and techniques for obtaining the audit evidence needed to support conclusions on contingencies and going concern. These issues require disclosure and may result in accruals. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 3.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants responsible for auditing contingencies and going concern uncertainties \nObjectives\n\nDescribe accounting and auditing requirements for commitments and contingencies\n Discuss litigation\, claims and assessment special considerations\n Prepare disclosures for common uncertainties contingencies\n Explain the auditor’s responsibility for evaluating the appropriateness of going concern accounting and disclosure\n\nMajor Subjects\nOverview of uncertainties\, contingencies\, litigation\, claims and assessments and related disclosures Auditing managements assumptions in making the going concern evaluation Evaluating substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time as defined in professional standards. \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa115-27-surgents-effective-techniques-for-auditing-contingencies-and-going-concern/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043540Z UID:10005899-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA271/27) Surgent's Accounting\, Audit\, and Attest Update for Practitioners with Small-Business Clients DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically tailored for practitioners who not only perform audits but also provide other attest and non-attest services to small and medium-sized businesses\, this course is a comprehensive update covering recently issued accounting\, auditing\, and SSARS standards\, including SAS 145 and the quality management standards\, as well as other professional guidance impacting small and medium-sized business accountants. The course uses practical examples and illustrations to help you understand and apply the new guidance. Following the release of the FASB’s final PIR report for ASC 606\, Revenue\, in December of 2024\, we do a deep dive into the complex revenue recognition standard and findings of the PIR report\, review common special purpose frameworks\, and discuss the new quality management standards for audits and SSARS engagements. This course will get you up to speed on the things that are most important to your small and medium-sized clients. \nDesigned For\nPractitioners at all levels who provide nonaudit and nonattest services to small and medium-sized businesses desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard-setter activities and professional guidance \nObjectives\n\nKeep abreast of current private company standard-setting activities of the PCC\n Review recently issued accounting and non-audit attestation pronouncements and hot topics\n Understand the key findings in the FASB’s PIR report on ASC 606 and the major provisions within the standard\n Understand new guidance applicable to auditing\, SSARS\, and attest engagements\n Be aware of other important guidance affecting small and medium-sized business practitioners\n\nMajor Subjects\nPrivate company standard-setting activities Small and medium-sized business-related ASUs Post-Implementation Review (PIR) report for ASC 606 FASB ASC 606\, revenue from contracts with customers Special purpose frameworks – cash\, modified cash\, and tax basis Common small and medium-sized business financial statement errors and deficiencies New and upcoming SSARS\, SAS\, and SSAE standards SAS 145 AICPA Quality Management Standards (SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3) \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa271-27-surgents-accounting-audit-and-attest-update-for-practitioners-with-small-business-clients/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042615Z UID:10005920-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA128/27) Surgent's Evaluating Sufficiency and Appropriateness of Audit Evidence DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDuring a financial statement audit the auditor obtains an understanding of the entity and its environment (including its internal control)\, performs a risk assessment and from that work designs substantive procedures that will be responsive to the level of risk assessed. At the end of the audit\, the auditor assesses the sufficiency and appropriateness of the audit evidence obtained to ensure that he/she has considered everything necessary to provide an opinion on the financial statements. This module addresses the characteristics of audit evidence and how the auditor evaluates the sufficiency and appropriateness of the evidence throughout the audit. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 5.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants new to the profession or new to auditing \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the characteristics of audit evidence\n Discuss the sources of evidence\n Evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence obtained from tests of controls\n Evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence obtained during the audit\n\nMajor Subjects\nSAS 142\, Audit Evidence (recently issued) Relevance and reliability of audit evidence Sources of evidence Audit procedures Evaluation of tests of controls Evaluation of sufficiency and appropriateness of evidence \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa128-27-surgents-evaluating-sufficiency-and-appropriateness-of-audit-evidence/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042618Z UID:10005923-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA100/27) Surgent's Introduction to the Audit Process and Risk Assessment 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 a financial statement audit. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nProfessionals new to auditing \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the audit process\n Communicate the importance of professional skepticism and professional judgment\n Identify and perform basic risk assessment procedures\n Identify the linkage between the risk assessment procedures\, team meeting\, risk assessment summary\, audit plan and further audit procedures\n Discuss the documentation requirements of AU-C 230 and AU-C 315\n\nMajor Subjects\nHistory of the financial statement audit Objective of a financial statement audit Audit Process and Linkage Management and the Auditor’s Responsibilities Evaluating Audit Risk Risk Assessment Process Risk Assessment Procedures Documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa100-27-surgents-introduction-to-the-audit-process-and-risk-assessment/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042623Z UID:10005924-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA121/27) Surgent's Accounting for and Auditing Complex Investments DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nAs companies look for greater investment returns in the current low interest rate environment\, they are often investing in more risky types of investments\, such as cryptocurrency. Further\, as they look to hedge business risks\, companies are frequently entering into derivative transactions\, which both can contain unexpected risk and accounting complexity.As you advance in your audit careers\, you will be faced with both understanding the accounting for and auditing these complex financial statement areas. In this course\, we’ll review the accounting models of several types of complex investments and review common audit procedures in these areas. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 3.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants who account for or audit more complex financial instruments \nObjectives\n\nRecall fair value accounting guidance under ASC 820\n Recall the accounting guidance related to hedging transactions and other complex investments\n Identify common audit procedures related to complex investments\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe fair value measurement process Derivative and hedge accounting under ASC 815 Accounting and auditing considerations related to the use of the equity method of accounting under ASC 323 Accounting and auditing considerations related to investments in cryptocurrency and digital assets \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa121-27-surgents-accounting-for-and-auditing-complex-investments/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042632Z UID:10005928-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA268/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Searching for Unrecorded Liabilities DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe manager for Home D?cor and More (HDM) requests that participants conduct a search for unrecorded liabilities. The company experienced recent turnover in the accounts payable department so there is extra concern that all liabilities have been captured as of year-end. Participants will use their expertise to make resource requests from the HDM accounting team. Once they receive the supporting documentation\, they will trace transactions to the detail to identify whether each selection is properly recorded as of year-end. The manager will share feedback on the results of the search! \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals who want to practice decision making related to the search for unrecorded liabilities ? \nObjectives\n\nPerform a search for unrecorded liabilities as of the balance sheet date\n Identify the accounting treatment for accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and accrued expenses\n Understand the risks involved in accounts payable\, accrued liabilities and accrued expenses at the assertion level\n Determine the appropriate audit evidence to obtain for the search for unrecorded liabilities\n Evaluate results from a search for unrecorded liabilities and make proposed adjustments based on the evaluation of the evidence\n Assess the propriety of accrued estimates and accounts payable\n Determine if proper cut-off procedures were followed\n\nMajor Subjects\nOptimal resource requests to support an appropriate search for unrecorded liabilities Tracing transactions to the detail to identify whether liabilities are properly recorded Evaluation of evidence to meet management’s assertions \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa268-27-surgents-surging-auditors-searching-for-unrecorded-liabilities/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042637Z UID:10005930-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA274/27) Surgent's Top 10 Technology Risks and Trends Every CPA Should Know DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe use of technology by businesses of all types\, including CPA firms\, has exploded in recent years\, creating the need for proactive and robust cybersecurity risk management practices. This trend has created the need for a data-driven decision-making process but has also introduced risks into many companies’ operating environment. This course will explore the most common technology risks and trends that every CPA should know to better advise and serve clients. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice with accounting\, financial reporting or attest responsibilities \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the business drivers of companies today and the need for data-driven decision making\n Identify other current trends in information technology applications for clients and auditors\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe benefits and challenges of implementing a data-driven decision making process Significant tends in technology\, including: Cloud computing Data analytics Artificial intelligence Workplace changes due to data disruption The importance of securing client data Common cyber-security threats \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa274-27-surgents-top-10-technology-risks-and-trends-every-cpa-should-know/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042856Z UID:10005946-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA197/27) Surgent's Focus on Engagement Quality: How to Avoid Deficiencies in Peer Reviews DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nWith the AICPA’s heightened focus on enhancing audit quality\, increased oversight of the peer review process and the auditor’s overall responsibility to provide high quality services\, the focus on compliance with professional standards has never been greater. Add to that the requirement to implement the revised risk assessment standards (SAS 145) and it’s easy to see why it’s more important than ever to ensure that auditors have a good understanding of the requirements and comply with documentation standards. Recent peer reviews have indicated that auditors are often failing to perform and/or document certain critical components of an audit such as the auditor’s assessment of risk and linking the results of the assessment to substantive procedures performed. In addition\, auditors are not adequately documenting their consideration of fraud\, expectations in analytical procedures and the appropriate level of work needed to understand an entity’s internal control.The AICPA issued its Quality Management Standards in 2022. Firms are required to implement the standards by December 15\, 2025. And the firm’s evaluation of the System of Quality Management is required within one year after that. This is not just a matter of tweaking the firm’s existing QM document\, the standard requires a risk assessment process to identify risk.The objective of the course is to provide the insights necessary to help auditors and accountants improve not just the quality of their work but also the perception of the accounting profession as a whole. We will focus on the most significant items resulting in deficiencies identified in the peer review process. We will also discuss the applicable audit standards\, documentation requirements\, and best practices. We will address the new QM standards. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to improve engagement quality \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative\n Recognize key trends in recent peer review deficiencies noted\n Identify professional standards related to performing a risk assessment\, understanding and testing internal controls\, and linking these procedures to further audit consideration\n Implement best practices to help ensure overall engagement quality \n\nMajor Subjects\nAICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative Recent revisions to Quality Management standards Feedback from peer reviews\, including areas driving deficiencies in audit Elements of an effective risk assessment and how to link to audit procedures performed Understanding internal controls and making the decision whether or not to test them Issues related to compilations and reviews Issues related to employee benefit plans Issues related to Government Auditing Standards/Single Audits Best practices in documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa197-27-surgents-focus-on-engagement-quality-how-to-avoid-deficiencies-in-peer-reviews/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T042907Z UID:10005951-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA185/27) Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations\, Reviews\, and Preparations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically designed for preparation\, compilation\, and review practitioners\, this course provides a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, as well as additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27 by the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC). The course also reviews recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements\, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance.Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance\, but more importantly\, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation\, preparation\, and review engagements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation\, preparation\, and review engagement services \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Be familiar with changes related to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27\n Be familiar with preparation\, compilation\, and review program examples\n Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications\n\nMajor Subjects\nSSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22\, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25\, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27\, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa185-27-surgents-guide-and-update-to-compilations-reviews-and-preparations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043025Z UID:10005955-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA135/27) Surgent's Advanced Audits of 401(k) Plans: Best Practices and Current Developments DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLooking to improve the quality of your 401(k) benefit plan audits? This is the course for you. Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor and peer reviews on employee benefit plan audits\, we know auditors need to up their game to meet stakeholder demands and provide the best possible audit services.In this advanced course\, we will discuss the audit and reporting requirements in accordance with auditing standards. We will also discuss laws and regulations (such as ERISA) that are unique to employee benefit plans and provide practical guidance on their application. Course topics will focus on the most common compliance issues identified in 401(k) audits by the Department of Labor and peer reviews\, as well as recommended corrections. Auditors will identify best practices for auditing areas such as payroll and compensation\, participant loans\, hardship distributions\, investments\, and plan mergers and acquisitions. \nDesigned For\nExperienced practitioners responsible for planning and performing employee benefit plan audit engagements \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key provisions of recently issued SASs\n Identify the current year changes to the rules and regulations affecting 401(k) plans\n Understand the most common compliance issues encountered in 401(k) plan audits\, pitfalls to watch out for\, and strategies to ensure compliance\n Perform efficient and effective procedures associated with planning\, internal controls\, risk assessments\, and detailed audits\n Explain the documentation and procedures related to plan mergers and acquisitions\n Discuss the best practices associated with advanced audit areas\, including participant loans\, payroll\, compensation\, and investments\n Understand the risks associated with a benefit plan audit engagement\n\nMajor Subjects\nAudit requirements for ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) audits An annual update of the changes affecting 401(k) plans Compliance issues associated with eligibility and enrollments\, remittances\, lack of oversight\, compensation\, vesting\, and other topics Best practices for engagement planning\, internal controls\, risk assessment\, and detailed testing Avoiding common mistakes while performing audit procedures Plan mergers and acquisitions Common audit reporting and disclosure issues \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa135-27-surgents-advanced-audits-of-401k-plans-best-practices-and-current-developments/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T043030Z UID:10005959-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA198/27) Surgent's Update on the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality Initiative DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nQuality should be the primary focus of all engagements. Since initiating its Enhancing Engagement Quality initiative in 2014\, the AICPA has been using its peer review program as a way to assess the improvement in engagement quality.In this course\, we’ll review the latest results from the peer review program and identify common findings in recent peer reviews of audits as well as SSARS engagements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiatives\n Recognize key trends noted in recent peer reviews\n Understand the importance of audit documentation in the system of quality control\n Recall common peer review feedback identified on common attestation engagements\n\nMajor Subjects\nStatus of the AICPA’s Enhancing Engagement Quality initiative Recent Peer Review results Common peer review findings \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa198-27-surgents-update-on-the-aicpas-enhancing-audit-quality-initiative/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045127Z UID:10005967-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA264/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Wally’s Warehouse DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDuring this interactive game\, participants take the role of an auditor performing a physical inventory observation at a client’s warehouse. Participants will have the opportunity to use their powers of observation and exercise professional skepticism in identifying areas of risk that might need follow-up\, interviewing Wally the client\, and performing inventory test counts. After performing the test counts\, participants will evaluate the results. \nDesigned For\nAccounting professionals new to taking inventory observations \nObjectives\n\nUse your powers of observations and exercise professional skepticism to identify issues related to the physical inventory observation;\n Identify high value questions to ask the client prior to performing the test counts;\n Perform procedures to test the existence\, completeness\, and accuracy of the physical inventory count;\nEvaluate the results obtained from the test counts performed\n\nMajor Subjects\nObservation and professional skepticism Interviewing the client Performing test counts Evaluating the results obtained \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa264-27-surgents-surging-auditors-wallys-warehouse/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045222Z UID:10005974-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA230/27) Surgent's Internal Controls\, COSO\, and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCompanies that fall victim to fraud schemes need to reassess internal controls in order to prevent future fraudulent activity. In this course\, we will review the 18 most prevalent internal controls that should be present (as well as designed and operating effectively) in order to prevent future frauds. These controls are taken from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Report to the Nations: 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. Then we will tie these controls to the 17 internal control principles offered by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)\, the framework used by virtually all entities and auditors to assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls. Lastly\, we will consider the impact of the 2020 pandemic on internal controls in the coming era. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on how to assess internal controls and adapt in the post-COVID era \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand that fraud occurs in companies with seemingly sound internal control structures\n Assess how internal controls fit into the COSO framework and determine whether mitigating controls;are sufficient\n Understand the difference between reactions and responses to changing circumstances;\n Recognize that the days of working in an office may be numbered (or certainly reduced)\n Understand that audits and other attestation engagements can actually be performed remotely\, reducing time and cost\n\nMajor Subjects\nACFE’s Report to the Nations and the most commonly found controls in fraud victim organizations; Internal controls in relation to COSO principles How to employ controls to cut losses How to modify controls in the post-COVID era The potential impact of increased enforcement of laws and regulations to replenish government coffers Remote work circumstances and considerations \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa230-27-surgents-internal-controls-coso-and-covid-19-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045227Z UID:10005976-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA138/27) Surgent's Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDesigned for accounting\, auditing\, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and business and industry\, this course provides a detailed review of the multitude of FASB and AICPA standards and reports issued over the past few years\, including a discussion of the FASB’s Stage 3 PIR report on ASC 606. It also provides an overview of recent PCAOB inspection report findings and SEC rulemaking activity. Through hands-on examples and illustrations\, this course will help you apply the guidance in practice. We further discuss other important A&A practice matters to be aware of\, including an update on the quality management standards and soon-to-be-effective requirements for engagement quality reviews. \nDesigned For\nAccounting\, auditing\, and attestation practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities \nObjectives\n\nRecall and apply recently issued and proposed FASB and AICPA pronouncements\n Understand the key findings of the FASB’s PIR report covering revenue recognition in ASC 606\n Understand the main provisions of SASs No. 146 to No. 149\n Identify other important A&A practice matters to be aware of\n Understand the key findings in recent PCAOB inspection reports\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to demonstrate an overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nRecently issued but newly implemented Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs)\, the PCC Update\, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda New ASUs covering disaggregated expenses\, crypto assets (e.g.\, cryptocurrency)\, and business combinations Results and findings of the FASB’s Final (Stage 3) Post-Implementation Review (PIR) Report on Topic 606 Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity through SAS No. 149 Detailed review of the three new Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS 1\, SQMS 2\, and SQMS 3) Other important A&A practice matters \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa138-27-surgents-current-issues-in-accounting-and-auditing-an-annual-update-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045230Z UID:10005978-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA286/27) Surgent's Improve Spreadsheets by Building Controls in Excel DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn today’s data-driven world\, spreadsheets serve as the backbone of business and personal productivity. However\, creating complex and error-prone spreadsheets can lead to critical mistakes and inefficiencies. This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to build robust spreadsheets\, implementing a range of controls and safeguards to ensure data integrity\, streamline processes\, and maximize accuracy. \nDesigned For\nAny Excel user that wants to learn how to create controls within Excel to improve accuracy \nObjectives\n\nApply best practices when creating spreadsheets\n Determine which controls to develop for spreadsheets\n Use controls to build more accurate spreadsheets\n\nMajor Subjects\nBest practices when designing spreadsheets Creating a proper worksheet structure Using Excel’s built-in features to find errors Creating custom controls to prevent and find errors Using links to quickly move to controls Using conditional formatting to highlight errors \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa286-27-surgents-improve-spreadsheets-by-building-controls-in-excel/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T221913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T045405Z UID:10005989-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA211/27) Surgent's Fraud Case Studies: Schemes and Controls DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFraud is prevalent – especially since COVID-19 relief packages passed by legislatures around the world opened the till. The overwhelming majority of fraud cases are never publicized. In this course we will build on our knowledge of why people commit fraud to dissect the schemes and discuss transactional controls to help stop fraud faster. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues further on how to better prevent fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters – as well as to seek means to improve anti-fraud controls \nObjectives\n\nConsider the ways perpetrators evade both soft and hard controls\n Identify teachable moments\n Look for the common red flags that ought to draw our attention to a potential fraud scheme\n\nMajor Subjects\nRecent fraud cases Common fraud schemes perpetrated by those within and outside victim organizations Consider the lessons learned Best practices to further our fraud prevention \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa211-27-surgents-fraud-case-studies-schemes-and-controls/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T050910Z UID:10006011-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA184/27) Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations\, Reviews\, and Preparations DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically designed for preparation\, compilation\, and review practitioners\, this course provides a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, as well as additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27 by the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC). The course also reviews recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements\, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance.Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance\, but more importantly\, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation\, preparation\, and review engagements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation\, preparation\, and review engagement services \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Be familiar with changes related to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27\n Be familiar with preparation\, compilation\, and review program examples\n Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications\n\nMajor Subjects\nSSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22\, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25\, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 27\, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa184-27-surgents-guide-and-update-to-compilations-reviews-and-preparations/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T050913Z UID:10006015-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA208/27) Surgent's Proven Controls to Steer You Clear of Fraud DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEvery organization in the world will fall victim to fraud. This course will cover the means and methods available to reduce the prevalence of fraud. We will also discuss the controls that victim organizations employ in order to seek improvements for our own organizations. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on preventing fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters – and who wish to improve anti-fraud controls \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the prevalence of fraud\n Grasp the importance of an internal control environment\n Recognize potential signs of fraudulent behavior\n See that there are many layers involved in fraud defense\n Anticipate a new environment ripe for fraudulent claims and reports\n\nMajor Subjects\nThe price of fraud – ACFE’s Report to the Nations Deviant workplace behavior Combating fraud with controls Controls used by fraud victim organizations and suggestions for better implementation Fraud’s new frontier Corporate social\, environmental\, governance\, and equity/inclusion reports and audits \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa208-27-surgents-proven-controls-to-steer-you-clear-of-fraud/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T050919Z UID:10006017-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA123/27) Surgent's Audit Quality Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEngagement quality is the ultimate benchmark that auditors should be judged against. As a senior associate\, you have primary responsibility for ensuring that all engagement work is performed on time\, within budget\, and in accordance with professional standards. Unfortunately\, recent peer review results have shown us that our engagement quality is not always what it should be. In this session\, we will review the current status of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiative by reviewing recent results from peer reviews and points of focus for upcoming peer reviews. The session will review common sources of identified peer review deficiencies\, relevant guidance related to these deficiencies and suggestions for how to improve engagement quality. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 4.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants with several years in the auditing profession \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key elements of the AICPA’s Enhancing Audit Quality initiatives\n Recognize key trends noted in recent peer reviews\n Recognize the importance of audit documentation in the system of quality control\n Recall common peer review feedback identified on common attestation engagements\n\nMajor Subjects\n2017-2020 peer review results Common sources of peer review deficiencies AICPA Peer Review Program areas of focus for peer reviews \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa123-27-surgents-audit-quality-update/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051011Z UID:10006021-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA231/27) Surgent's Internal Controls and COSO in a Post-COVID Landscape DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCompanies that fall victim to fraud schemes need to reassess internal controls in order to prevent future fraudulent activity. In this course\, we will review the 18 most prevalent internal controls present as well as designed and operating effectively according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations. Then we will tie these controls to the 17 internal control principles offered by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)\, the framework used by virtually all entities and auditors to assess the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls. Lastly\, we will consider the impact of the 2020 pandemic on the internal control environment in the post-COVID pandemic era. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues on how to assess internal controls and adapt in the post-COVID era \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand that fraud occurs in companies with seemingly sound internal control structures\n Assess how internal controls fit into the COSO framework and determine whether mitigating controls;are sufficient\n Understand the difference between reactions and responses to changing circumstances;\n Recognize that the days of working in an office may be numbered (or certainly reduced)\n Recognize that the increase of remote work options presents new\, sometimes shocking challenges\n Understand that audits and other attestation engagements can actually be performed remotely\, reducing time and cost\n\nMajor Subjects\nACFE’s Occupational Fraud 2022:;A;Report to the Nations and the most commonly found controls in fraud victim organizations; Internal controls in relation to COSO principles How to employ controls to cut losses How to modify controls in the post-COVID era Remote work circumstances and considerations \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa231-27-surgents-internal-controls-and-coso-in-a-post-covid-landscape/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051012Z UID:10006022-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA102/27) Surgent's Performing Preparation\, Compilation\, Review and Engagements DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nCPA firms generally perform a significant number of preparation\, compilation and review engagements under the Statements of Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS). Compilations and reviews are performed as attest engagements where preparation engagements do not require independence and as such are considered non-attest engagements. Reviews\, like audits are considered assurance services. Reviews provide limited assurance that financial statements are free of material misstatement. In addition\, the CPA may perform other non-attest services\, such as bookkeeping. CPAs must fully understand the professional responsibilities related to each of these varying levels of services\, in order to effectively and efficiently satisfy engagement objectives and ensure compliance with professional standards relative to independence. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants new to providing preparation\, compilations\, and review engagements \nObjectives\n\nExplain the basis and requirements for a compilation contrasted with preparing financial statements\n Describe the basis and requirements for a review\n Discuss special purpose framework and other issues\n\nMajor Subjects\nCompare and contrast the basis and requirements of preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements Identifying key reporting elements of compilation and review reports Impact of special purpose accounting frameworks and other special issues \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa102-27-surgents-performing-preparation-compilation-review-and-engagements/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051016Z UID:10006027-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA157/27) Surgent's Annual Auditing Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nDesigned for accounting\, audit\, and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry\, this course provides an overview of the recent pronouncements and guidance issued by the AICPA related to audit and attest standards\, including a discussion of SAS 142\, effective for 2022 audits\, and SASs 143-145\, effective for 2023 audits. The course also covers recent activity by the AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee related to the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct\, as well as proposed updates to the AICPA’s quality management standards. Lastly\, the course will provide an update on the status of the AICPA’s enhancing engagement quality initiatives. The course is a one-stop shop to get you up to speed on recently issued AICPA guidance. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and private industry \nObjectives\n\nIdentify and understand the requirements of recently issued SASs\n Recall the key provisions of Code of Conduct updates\n Identify key elements of the AICPA’s new guidance on quality management\n Develop implementation tips and best practices related to these new standards\n Implement best practices for enhancing engagement quality\n\nMajor Subjects\nAICPA hot topics and standard setting initiatives Discussion of new standard on audit evidence\, SAS 142\, effective for years ended December 31\, 2022 Discussion of new standards on auditing accounting estimates\, use of specialists\, and the risk assessment process\, SASs 143-145\, effective for years ended December 31\, 2023 Recent updates to the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct Recently issued or proposed updates to other AICPA professional guidance \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa157-27-surgents-annual-auditing-update/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051107Z UID:10006033-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA266/27) Surgent's Surging Auditors: Internal Out of Control DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nIn this hands-on game\, participants are helping to prepare an internal control testing plan for Home D?cor & More (HDM). They must assess controls related to HDM’s inventory cycle to determine which financial statement assertions each control satisfies\, the quality of the control’s design\, and whether there is adequate segregation of duties. Then\, they will complete the HDM control testing plan\, including the level of reliance to place on each control and the test of control methods. Each participant wants to be spot-on with the evaluation before submitting the information to a manager for feedback. \nDesigned For\nAccounting and financial service professionals needing a refresher on internal control testing plans and related standards \nObjectives\n\nExplain the professional standards related to and rationale for understanding and testing internal controls\n Discuss the professional standards related to testing controls for operating effectiveness\n Illustrate the appropriate level of linkage between the work performed in testing internal controls\, control reliance and reporting on internal controls\n Identify impact of a control reliance strategy on the detailed audit plan\n\nMajor Subjects\nRefresher on understanding internal controls When testing internal controls is required When testing of internal controls is an effective strategy to reduce substantive testing Designing tests of controls Responses when deviations are discovered in the design or operating effectiveness of internal control \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa266-27-surgents-surging-auditors-internal-out-of-control/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T051212Z UID:10006052-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA101/27) Surgent's Fundamentals of Internal Controls DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nObtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment is critical part of assessing the risk of material misstatement. The auditor obtains an understanding of internal controls by evaluating the design and implementation of key controls over relevant systems as well as entity level and financial reporting controls. This module will provide the participant with an understanding of how to perform the work and document the understanding. Participants may also want to register for the audit skills module on testing internal controls. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 1.) \nDesigned For\nProfessionals new to evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\n\nDiscuss the evolution of Internal Controls \n Discuss the five of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework\n Document the auditor’s understanding of a systems description narrative\n Understand the requirements when systems are outsourced to a third party\n Identify controls that are responsive to the risk of fraud \n\nMajor Subjects\nGaining an understanding of the evolution of internal controls Components of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework Approaches for documenting and evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting Critical elements of entity-level and transactional-level controls covering all assertions Internal controls that are responsive to the risk of fraud Case studies related to identifying deficiencies in internal control documentation \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa101-27-surgents-fundamentals-of-internal-controls/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T044513Z UID:10006057-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA181/27) Surgent's Compilations\, Reviews\, and Preparations: Engagement Performance and Annual Update DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpecifically designed for preparation\, compilation\, and review practitioners\, this course will provide you with a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, as well as the additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-26 by the ARSC. In addition to SSARS 26\, the entire suite of quality management standards is discussed.However\, knowing the standards is not enough. You need to be able to effectively apply them. To support this\, the course will review recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements\, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance.Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARS requirements and guidance\, but more importantly\, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform these types of engagements. This course is intended to be your go-to reference for training your staff and managing your SSARS No. 21-26 services in compliance with professional\, ethical\, and technical requirements. \nDesigned For\nAccounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation\, preparation\, and review engagement services \nObjectives\n\nUnderstand and apply SSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\n Be familiar with changes due to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-26\n Be familiar with compilation and review program examples and disclosure illustrations\n Identify and apply compilation\, preparation\, and review procedures\n Be aware of the most recent compilation and review reports and other communications\n Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material\n\nMajor Subjects\nSSARS No. 21\, Clarification and Recodification\, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services SSARS No. 22\, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information SSARS No. 24\, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services – 2018 SSARS No. 25\, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions SSARS No. 26\, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation\, compilation\, and review engagements Reporting and disclosure illustrations for each level of service\, including attesting on personal financial statements\, prescribed form\, special purpose frameworks\, and other engagement variations Other communication requirements\, such as sample engagement letters and management representation letters \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa181-27-surgents-compilations-reviews-and-preparations-engagement-performance-and-annual-update/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T044625Z UID:10006079-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA210/27) Surgent's Fraud Case Studies: Schemes and Controls DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFraud is prevalent – especially since COVID-19 relief packages passed by legislatures around the world opened the till. The overwhelming majority of fraud cases are never publicized. In this course we will build on our knowledge of why people commit fraud to dissect the schemes and discuss transactional controls to help stop fraud faster. \nDesigned For\nCPAs in public practice and industry who wish to educate clients or colleagues further on how to better prevent fraud from occurring at the source – would-be fraudsters – as well as to seek means to improve anti-fraud controls \nObjectives\n\nConsider the ways perpetrators evade both soft and hard controls\n Identify teachable moments\n Look for the common red flags that ought to draw our attention to a potential fraud scheme\n\nMajor Subjects\nRecent fraud cases Common fraud schemes perpetrated by those within and outside victim organizations Consider the lessons learned Best practices to further our fraud prevention \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa210-27-surgents-fraud-case-studies-schemes-and-controls/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Text END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T044731Z UID:10006101-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA112/27) Surgent's Preparing and Reviewing Client Prepared Financial Statements DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe ultimate objective of a financial statement audit is to issue the independent auditor’s report. This module discusses the process\, introduces key elements of financial statements\, and provides best practices for auditors who either prepare or review the client’s financial statements. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 2.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants who have responsibilities for drafting financial statements or reviewing client prepared financial statements. \nObjectives\n\nExplain the key elements and variations of the auditor’s report\n Understand the appropriate treatment for accounting changes and error corrections\n Discuss the basic financial statements\, their key elements and required disclosures\n Understand the Codification layout and be able to perform research on presentation and disclosure issues that arise\n Use a framework to prepare or review client prepared financial statements\n Identify best practices for financial statement preparation or review of client prepared financial statements.\n\nMajor Subjects\nObjective of financial reporting Inter-relationships of financial statements and disclosures Accounting changes Financial statement preparation and review process Best practices for financial statement preparation and review \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa112-27-surgents-preparing-and-reviewing-client-prepared-financial-statements/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T221413 CREATED:20260612T222811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T044839Z UID:10006115-1814356800-1814356800@sc.cpa SUMMARY:(SSAA132/27) Surgent's Accounting and Auditing Credit Losses Under ASC 326 DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nASC 326 significantly changes the accounting for credit losses. Given its pervasive scope\, virtually every company will need to at least assess the impact of the new ASC 326 guidance and potentially record a material adjustment to implement the new accounting guidance.In this module\, we will review the scope of ASC 326\, the key provisions of the accounting model and how entities can estimate credit losses for a variety of in-scope financial assets. As the CECL and other credit loss methodologies under ASC 326 represent accounting estimates\, the module will also review both the current and soon to be effective auditing guidance related to this often complex area. (Please Note: This module is part of Surgent’s Audit Skills Training: Level 5.) \nDesigned For\nAccountants who have an intermediate level of audit experience \nObjectives\n\nIdentify key components of ASC 326 and the CECL model\n Recall the scope of ASC 326\n Identify common models used to estimate credit losses\n Recall how to transition to ASC 326\n Recall key presentation and disclosure requirements of ASC 326\n Recall key approaches to auditing accounting estimates\n Identify the key provisions of SAS 143\n\nMajor Subjects\nScope and overview of ASC 326 Applying ASC 326 and the CECL model Transitioning to ASC 326 Presentation and disclosure requirements of ASC 326 Auditing accounting estimates Key changes to auditing estimates due to the issuance of ASC 326 \nInstructions\nNone URL:https://sc.cpa/event/ssaa132-27-surgents-accounting-and-auditing-credit-losses-under-asc-326-2/ CATEGORIES:Self-Study Video END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR