Self-Study

Surgent's Update on Recent AICPA Standard Setting: Staying Current in a Changing Environment

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Professional standards are changing with the times and the desire of the AICPA to move the profession into a new era where use of technology will play a key role in an audit and professional skepticism, independence, and quality are emphasized. We are seeing changes already as the AICPA has issued 15 new standards since 2019. This program will discuss SASs 134 through 149.

Major subjects

• AICPA hot topics and standard setting initiatives
• Discussion of suite of nine integrated SASs effective for years ended December 31, 2021
• Discussion of the standard on audit evidence effective for years ended December 31, 2022
• Discussion of the standard on auditing accounting estimates and disclosures effective as of December 31, 2023
• Discussion of the two standards on use of specialists and information from a pricing service, and the newly updated risk assessment standard effective for years ended December 31, 2023
• Discussion of standards that are effective beginning in 2025, including those dealing with client acceptance and questions asked of the predecessor auditor, the partner's responsibility for engagement quality, group audits, conforming changes to compliance auditing, and more

Learning objectives

• Identify and understand the requirements of recently issued SASs and SSARS
• Develop implementation tips and best practices related to these new standards
• Implement best practices for enhancing engagement quality

Who should take this program?

• Accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to stay current on AICPA professional standards

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $129.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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