Surgent's Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update

Overview

Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides an overview of recent FASB and AICPA activity, including recently issued and proposed Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs); the latest on the new lease accounting standard, Topic 842; other relevant ASUs. The course also reviews new auditing standards effective in 2021 and beyond and the latest on new standards related to SSARS engagements. The course will also discuss other important A&A practice matters you should be aware of, including an update on peer review and audit quality.

Highlights

• Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates and PCC activity
• Leases -- Topic 842
• Impairment -- Topic 326
• Lessons learned from the adoption of Topic 606
• Other items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda
• Recently issued SASs and other AICPA and PCAOB activity
• SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and other recently issued SSARS
• Peer review and other audit quality issues
• Other important A&A practice matters

Prerequisites

Experience in accounting and attestation

Designed For

Accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up-to-date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities

Objectives

• Review recently issued and proposed FASB Accounting Standards Updates
• Review the FASB’s new lease accounting standard, Topic 842 and Topic 326 on impairments
• Come up-to-date with matters on the FASB’s technical agenda
• Understand SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and other recently issued or proposed SSARS
• Be familiar with new and proposed AICPA and PCAOB releases
• Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material

Preparation

None

Notice

This on-demand webcast can be taken at any time of your choosing and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. No live instructor is present, and an exam is required to earn credit. You must score 70% or higher to earn the certificate.

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