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SUMMARY:(LIAA27/26) 2025 Annual Audit and Attest Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course focuses on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends\, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant professional standards related to audit and other attest services. \nDesigned For\nAccountants at all levels interested in remaining current with professional requirements and managing risks in audit and attest services \nObjectives\n\nRecall recently released professional standards \nRecognize how to manage risk associated with audit and non-audit services and changing professional\, technical\, regulatory\, or ethical requirements \nList practical examples of responding to on-going and emerging risks relevant to accounting and finance professionals \nIdentify current fraud and cybersecurity risk management trends \n\nMajor Subjects\n• Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARs • When to apply the latest attestation standards contained in SSAEs • Current fraud trends in today’s business environment\, including cybersecurity risks • Other matters that should be on your radar\, such as ethics interpretations and quality management trends
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa27-26-2025-annual-audit-and-attest-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204019Z
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SUMMARY:(LIAA23/26) 2025 Annual Audit and Attest Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course focuses on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends\, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant professional standards related to audit and other attest services. \nDesigned For\nAccountants at all levels interested in remaining current with professional requirements and managing risks in audit and attest services \nObjectives\n\nRecognize how to manage risk associated with audit and non audit services and changing professional\, technical\, regulatory\, or ethical requirements \nList practical examples of responding to on-going and emerging risks relevant to accounting and finance professionals \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nRecent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARs \nWhen to apply the latest attestation standards contained in SSAEs  \nCurrent fraud trends in today’s business environment\, including cybersecurity risks \nOther matters that should be on your radar\, such as ethics interpretations and quality management trends 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa23-26-2025-annual-audit-and-attest-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T204012Z
UID:10004342-1764766800-1764779400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA22/26) 2025 Hot Topics A&A Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMany accountants desire to have a quick overview of the most important changes in U.S. GAAP\, as well as audit and other attest requirements. This course will provide an executive summary of the most critical information to have on your radar. \nDesigned For\nPublic and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on professional\, technical and relevant regulatory requirements   \nObjectives\n\nExplain why new accounting standards were released\, and the most significant impact on financial reporting \nRecognize how to manage risk associated with audit and nonaudit services and changing professional\, technical\, regulatory\, or ethical requirements \n\nMajor Subjects\nIdentify “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting • Recent quality improvements to the SASs and SSARs • Other matters that should be on your radar • Recall “plain language” explanations of current and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa22-26-2025-hot-topics-aa-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T144000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T210112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T204009Z
UID:10004393-1764075600-1764081600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIET10/26) Professional Ethical Considerations for CPAs
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEvery CPA must comply with a Code of Professional Conduct\, which is a hallmark of the CPA designation. CPAs in public practice must overcome higher barriers\, such as when attest service providers must also retain independence. This course will provide an overview of the core principles from which the CPA profession is built upon. \nObjectives\n\nDescribe core principles underlying the any Code of Professional Conduct that apply to both CPAs in public practice and industry\, whether designated by the AICPA\, PCAOB\, or an international body \nExplain common ethical dilemmas faced by all CPAs and how they can be safeguarded to an acceptable level \n\nMajor Subjects\nCore principles of any Code of Professional Conduct applicable to all CPAs\, including conflicts of interest\, preparing and reporting information\, competence\, confidential information\, and more • The importance of maintaining independence for CPAs in public practice\, especially when also performing nonattest services for the attest client • Comparing and contrasting various ethical standards\, including those promulgated by the AICPA\, PCAOB\, and international bodies
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liet10-26-professional-ethical-considerations-for-cpas/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T204009Z
UID:10004310-1764066000-1764072000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA21/26) The Impact of Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) Related Matters on Financial Statements and Audits
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nEnvironmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) has become an area of increasing focus. ESG reporting includes a broad spectrum of quantitative and qualitative information. Interested parties seek to understand the effects of relevant ESG matters on an entity’s business strategy\, cash flows\, financial position\, and financial performance. This course will focus on the impact of ESG-related matters on the fair preparation of financial statements and related disclosures\, and the related financial statement audit considerations. \nDesigned For\nAnyone responsible for preparing or attesting upon financial statements \nObjectives\n\nRecognize the increasing importance of environmental\, social\, and governance matters to financial statements and annual reports. \nRecall audit risks and considerations in a financial statement audit related to these matters.\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nEvolving guidance from the AICPA and other stand-setters related to environmental\, social\, and governance matters \n Risks of material misstatement in financial statements and related disclosures emerging from environmental\, social\, and governance matters \n\n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa21-26-the-impact-of-environmental-social-and-governance-esg-related-matters-on-financial-statements-and-audits/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T165000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250505T143510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T204012Z
UID:10004992-1763625600-1763743800@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(CN4110/26) Fall Fest Accounting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nFall Fest\, one of SCACPA’s 2 conferences\, features sessions along 5 different tracks over 2 days. Tracks include Tax\, Accounting & Auditing\, Industry\, Non-Profit\, and Variety. Fall Fest is renowned for the largest in-person gathering of CPAs in the state. It also features the New CPA Oath Ceremony\, the Educational Fund Scholarship Recognition Luncheon\, prime networking opportunities\, and a variety of exhibitors to solve your business needs.  \n  \n  \nDesigned For\n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/cn4110-26-fall-fest-accounting-conference/
LOCATION:Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln St\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
ORGANIZER;CN="Charles E. Brown%2C CPA":MAILTO:ebrown@swaimbrown.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154007Z
UID:10004363-1762331400-1762344000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA20/26) Audit Skills for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nLearn the basic skills new staff need to hit the ground running and efficiently complete assigned tasks\, including what new auditors are expected to know and do\, including the nature\, timing\, and extent of common audit procedures. Focus on why certain procedures are performed and perform typical procedures. \nDesigned For\nAnyone who is new to performing audits \nObjectives\n\nDescribe the importance of maintaining professional skepticism \nExplain critical elements of high-quality audit documentation \nList the characteristics of a proper risk assessment process linked to the detailed audit plan \nDescribe how to satisfy the minimum requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal controls relevant to the audit \n\nMajor Subjects\nProfessional skepticism – Creating a mindset for finding fraud and error  \n\nAudit documentation basics – Creating workpapers that pass review  \nThe audit risk model – Understanding the foundational principles \n Internal control fundamentals – Satisfying the requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting\n\n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa20-26-audit-skills-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T145000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T162910Z
UID:10004323-1760626200-1760632200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA18/26) Internal Controls to Mitigate Financial Reporting Risk - Designing Stronger Internal Controls for Small- or Mid-Size Entities
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nInternal controls are applied within an organization to satisfy objectives related to operations\, compliance\, and financial reporting. This module will provide practical analysis and tips for how a reporting entity can manage financial reporting risk in an effective and efficient way. This module will also differentiate the auditor’s responsibilities for internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley\, Government Auditing Standards and Single Audit Act requirements. \nDesigned For\nProfessionals responsible for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\n\nRecall the evolution of internal control through the decades  \nRecognize the revamped 2013 COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework\, including how the various components and principles interrelate to form a strong system of internal control over reliable financial reporting  \nIdentify special considerations for internal controls in a smaller-entity environment \nExplain important varying audit considerations\, such as Sarbanes-Oxley\, Government Auditing Standards\, and Single Audit Act requirements\n\nMajor Subjects\nEvolution of internal control concepts   \n\nRevamped 2013 COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework  \nDesigning an adequate ‘umbrella’ of internal controls over financial reporting to prevent\, or detect and correct\, material misstatement due to fraud or error  \nSpecific internal control considerations and sample documentation for smaller entities  \nAdditional responsibilities for the audits in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act\, Government Auditing Standards and Single Audit Act
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa18-26-internal-controls-to-mitigate-financial-reporting-risk-designing-stronger-internal-controls-for-small-or-mid-size-entities/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T162010Z
UID:10004306-1760005200-1760011200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA16/26) Businesses Receiving Government Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMany for-profit entities receive government assistance or are required to have financial statement or compliance audits due to law or regulation. This course will discuss the requirements under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards relevant to for-profit entity audits. \nDesigned For\nAnyone responsible for preparing or attesting upon financial statements \nObjectives\n\nDescribe when Generally Accepted Auditing Standards may apply to for-profit entities  \nExplain what additional responsibilities exist with a Yellow Book financial statement audit  \nList typical for-profit entities that may be subject to Yellow Book or government compliance audit requirements \n\nMajor Subjects\n• What is Yellow Book? • What is different because of Yellow Book? • When might Yellow Book apply to a business? • Common application of concepts to businesses • Answers to common questions 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa16-26-businesses-receiving-government-assistance/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T162008Z
UID:10004417-1759825800-1759838400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA15/26) Current Nonprofit Fraud Trends
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nNonprofit entities have a high degree of public accountability. This course will examine the most common fraud schemes and provide multiple examples of how to prevent or detect these schemes. \nDesigned For\nAccountants who have a need to be aware of current fraud trends impacting nonprofits \nObjectives\n\nRecall real-world frauds occurring in not-for-profit entities and governments  \nDescribe useful fraud prevention tools  \nExplain how real-world frauds were detected\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nBest practices for fraud prevention and detection  \nCommon fraud schemes in nonprofit entities including cash misappropriation; payroll fraud; vendor fraud; falsified billings; improper use of credit cards or purchase cards; the redirection of cash and non-cash contributions; personal use of assets; the redirection of grant benefits; other grant related fraud; travel and expense reporting fraud; and much more!
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa15-26-current-nonprofit-fraud-trends/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T162008Z
UID:10004358-1756981200-1756987200@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA11/26) Internal Control Fundamentals - Satisfying Audit Requirements for Evaluating Design and Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nObtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment is part of assessing risk of material misstatement\, in order to design the nature\, timing and extent of further audit procedures necessary to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support the auditor’s report. A critical component of understanding the entity and its environment is to evaluate the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting. \nDesigned For\nProfessionals responsible for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\n\nDescribe how to properly obtain an understanding of the entity and its environment\, including internal control in order to properly assess risk of material misstatement \nDiscuss the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework  \nExplain important considerations in documenting a systems description narrative \nDescribe how to evaluate internal control design and implementation for deficiencies and how to apply insights to the process of assessing risk of material misstatement\n\n  \nMajor Subjects\n\nResponsibilities for gaining an understanding of the entity and its environment  \nThe inter-relationship of the five foundational components of the COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework  \nVarious methods for documenting and evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting  \nIdentifying critical elements of entity-level and transactional-level controls
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa11-26-internal-control-fundamentals-satisfying-audit-requirements-for-evaluating-design-and-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T144000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T162005Z
UID:10004356-1756818000-1756824000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA10/26) Current Cybersecurity Risk Management Trends
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nOne of the top concerns of any organization’s leadership is how to mitigate the risk of cybersecurity threats\, along with the prevention and detection of fraud. This course will focus on the most common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and fraud trends\, and best practices for managing them. \nDesigned For\nAnyone interested in cybersecurity risk management trends \nObjectives\nRecall the most common cybersecurity threats and protections   \n\nDescribe ways to protect data  \nExplain resources available for designing and implementing a cybersecurity risk management programme\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nOverview of current cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate data breach risk. \nDescribe how to avoid malware and other security threats 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa10-26-current-cybersecurity-risk-management-trends/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T210311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162011Z
UID:10004414-1755765000-1755777600@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA08/26) 2025 Hot Topics A&A Update
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThis course focuses on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends\, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant technical standards related to accounting and financial reporting. \nDesigned For\nPublic and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on U.S. GAAP requirements \nObjectives\n\nIdentify “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting \nRecall “plain language” explanations of current and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements \nExplain why new accounting standards were released\, and the most significant impact on financial reporting  \nList practical examples of responding to on-going and emerging risks relevant to accounting and finance professionals\n\n  \nMajor Subjects\n\nThe latest FASB standard-setting activity\, including significant projects on the horizon  \nUnderstanding the impact of current period changing accounting standards  \nHow to appropriately address on-going or emerging accounting and reporting issues due to the current environment  \nNonpublic entity alternatives within U.S. GAAP important to the current environment\n\n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa08-26-2025-hot-topics-aa-update/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T144000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163515Z
UID:10004341-1755608400-1755614400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA07/26) Accounting for Equity Investments
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nUnderstanding the proper accounting for and reporting of investments can be challenging\, especially given recent changes to U.S. GAAP.  This course will provide critical considerations when evaluating the proper treatment of basic investments in other entities and other common investments for nonpublic entities in U.S. GAAP-basis financial statements\, including consideration of recent changes in financial instrument accounting\, reporting\, and disclosure. \nDesigned For\nAnyone responsible for preparing or attesting upon financial statements \nObjectives\n\nRecall the proper accounting for investments  \nRecognize special accounting considerations\, such as equity method investments\, alternative investments with net asset value\, and more \nIdentify fair value presentation and disclosure requirements \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nIdentifying the three primary factors in determining proper accounting for investments other entities \nExploring the principles underlying equity method investment accounting \nExplaining the practical expedient to account for qualifying alternative investments using net asset value \nDescribing the categorizations for initial recognition and subsequent measurement of equity investments under FASB 321 \nDiscussing the key characteristics requiring consolidation of the investee \nDiscussing the foundational principles of fair value measurement and disclosure
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa07-26-accounting-for-equity-investments/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T163505Z
UID:10004373-1754562000-1754568000@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA04/26) Internal Control Deficiencies and Other Matters - Adding Value Through Required Auditor Communications
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nProfessional and regulatory audit standards require communication of internal control matters noted in a financial statement audit. This assists management and those charged with governance with satisfying responsibilities for designing\, implementing\, maintaining\, and monitoring internal controls. In addition\, in order to retain existing clients\, lower fee pressures and gain invaluable referral sources\, financial statement auditors must place a priority on being a value-added business advisor. This module will help the auditor with understanding how to improve required internal control communications to be more value-added from the perspective of the client. \nDesigned For\nProfessionals responsible for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control \nObjectives\nDiscuss what\, when\, and to whom to communicate identified deficiencies in internal control during the financial statement audit  \n\nDescribe how to categorize the severity of identified deficiencies \n Explain how to draft written communications in a way that will increase the likelihood of corrective action \n Describe the importance of making value-added business advice to clients a priority \nExplain how to anticipate and prevent issues that could negatively impact clients \n\nMajor Subjects\n\nThe required communication of internal control matters noted on an audit  \nEvaluating the severity of identified deficiencies\, including consideration of qualitative considerations \nImportance of placing a priority on being a value-added business advisor
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa04-26-internal-control-deficiencies-and-other-matters-adding-value-through-required-auditor-communications/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T232006Z
UID:10004353-1752056400-1752062400@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(LIAA01/26) Thinking Like an Auditor When Preparing Your Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nExternal auditors understand concepts like materiality\, reasonableness\, and risk of material misstatement. This course will explain how to think like an auditor when preparing and fairly presenting your financial statements and related disclosures. \nDesigned For\nAnyone responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements \nObjectives\n\nDescribe important judgments made by the auditor in providing reasonable assurance about whether financial statements are materially misstated due to fraud or error  \nExplain how to apply subjectivity\, materiality and other critical aspects of professional judgment when preparing financial statements and related disclosures \n Apply illustrative examples to explain how judgment can be appropriately applied in reliable financial reporting\n\nMajor Subjects\n\nDetermining an appropriate sense of quantitative and qualitative materiality \n Identifying the critical components of the financial statements that matter most to financial statement users \n Evaluating where the financial statements are most likely to contain material fraud and error\, and ensuring adequate internal control and monitoring to mitigate those risks
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/liaa01-26-thinking-like-an-auditor-when-preparing-your-financial-statements/
CATEGORIES:Livestream
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Louis":MAILTO:jlouis@emergentgroup.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250516T164500
DTSTAMP:20260425T114855
CREATED:20250331T205525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T162023Z
UID:10004336-1747296000-1747413900@sc.cpa
SUMMARY:(CN4113/25) Spring Splash Accounting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nSpring Splash\, one of SCACPA’s 2 conferences\, features sessions along 5 different tracks over 2 days. Tracks include Tax\, Accounting & Auditing\, Industry\, and Non-Profit/Government. Spring Splash is a large\, in-person gathering of CPAs in the state. It also features the New CPA Oath Ceremony\, prime networking opportunities\, and a variety of exhibitors to solve your business needs.  \n 
URL:https://sc.cpa/event/cn4113-25-spring-splash-accounting-conference-charleston-sc/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by North Charleston\, 5055 International Blvd\, North Charleston\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
ORGANIZER;CN="J. William Strickland%2C CPA%2C MBA%2C JD":MAILTO:wstrickland@jwspa.com
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