Mastering SSARS: From Compilation to Preparation Engagements
Mastering SSARS: From Compilation to Preparation Engagements
CPE Credit:
4
Overview
Description:
This course explores provisions of Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Engagements (SSARS) that govern review, compilation, and preparation engagements. Participants will recall foundational concepts, examine recent updates, understand practitioner responsibilities, and apply best practices for engagement performance. Attendees will learn how to efficiently perform SSARS engagements while complying with professional requirements.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Field of Study:
Accounting (4 CPE)
Instructor
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
CPAs in public accounting and members in industry who desire a better understanding of SSARS engagements.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- The SSARS landscape
- Review engagements
- Compilation engagements
- Preparation engagements
- Selecting from the menu of SSARS engagements
- AICPA quality management standards
- Independence and other ethical considerations
- Considerations when changing the level of service
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices to adopt
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify the scope and applicability of SSARS for preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
- Differentiate SSARS engagements from audits and other professional accounting engagements.
- Recall similarities and differences among preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
- Select an appropriate level of service for a client’s unique circumstances.
- Apply current standards to common engagement scenarios.
- Evaluate independence and ethical requirements under SSARS.
- Recognize potential pitfalls.
- Recall best practices.
Prerequisites:
Basic working knowledge of SSARS engagements.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
Harp Doc, LLC
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
HDCHMSS4
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Mastering SSARS: From Compilation to Preparation Engagements
Course Code:
HDCHMSS4
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
This course explores provisions of Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Engagements (SSARS) that govern review, compilation, and preparation engagements. Participants will recall foundational concepts, examine recent updates, understand practitioner responsibilities, and apply best practices for engagement performance. Attendees will learn how to efficiently perform SSARS engagements while complying with professional requirements.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- The SSARS landscape
- Review engagements
- Compilation engagements
- Preparation engagements
- Selecting from the menu of SSARS engagements
- AICPA quality management standards
- Independence and other ethical considerations
- Considerations when changing the level of service
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices to adopt
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Identify the scope and applicability of SSARS for preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
- Differentiate SSARS engagements from audits and other professional accounting engagements.
- Recall similarities and differences among preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
- Select an appropriate level of service for a client’s unique circumstances.
- Apply current standards to common engagement scenarios.
- Evaluate independence and ethical requirements under SSARS.
- Recognize potential pitfalls.
- Recall best practices.
Who should attend:
CPAs in public accounting and members in industry who desire a better understanding of SSARS engagements.
Developed By:
Harp Doc, LLC
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
CPE Credit:
4
Field of Study:
Accounting (4 CPE)
Prerequisites:
Basic working knowledge of SSARS engagements.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
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Price
Single Registration
$149.00
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