Webinar

Surgent's Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews and Preparations

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Specifically 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 engagebents 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.

Major subjects

• SSARS 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

Learning objectives

• Understand and apply SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification
• Be familiar with changes related to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-27
• Be familiar with preparation, compilation, and review program examples
• Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications

Who should take this program?

• Accounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation, preparation, and review engagement services

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $159.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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