Annual Accounting & Auditing Update [ACAU Jun]

Jun 11, 2013
Time: 8-4

Subject:

Accounting & Auditing

Credit Hours:

8.00

Price:

Member: $295.00
Non-member: $445.00

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Discussion Leader:

Joann Cross    more info

Dr. Cross earned her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin Madison in Theoretical Mathematics with minors in Meteorology Linguistics and Theater Arts. Her research and consulting interests are in accounting history, and the application of financial reporting standards. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Management Accountant, and a Certified Government Financial Manager.

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Website registration for this course closes on June 10, 2013. To register after this date please contact the society at akcpa@ak.net or 907-562-4334.

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ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING UPDATE

Date: June 11, 2013

Facility: Juneau, Alaska

Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of the new and recent pronouncements issued by the FASB, ASB and ARSC. However, not only will this course bring you up-to-date on the requirements, it also provides you with many examples and hands-on exercises to help you apply the guidance in practice. Youll learn about the latest standards, exposure drafts, and guidance focusing on issues applicable to accountants and auditors in public accounting and private industry. This course also includes a compilation and review update and current audit risk alert overview.

Major Topics:
Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates
Revenue recognition
Leases
Current FASB exposure drafts and other agenda projects
AICPA, PCPS, and FinREC updates
U.S. GAAP and IFRS convergence review
Overview of the current audit environment and audit risk alert
The Auditing Standards Boards Clarity Project
Recently issued Auditing Standards Board SASs
The Accounting and Review Services Committees Clarity Project
Compilation and review update
Whats in the pipeline for audit and attest, and compilation and review services

Learning Objectives:
Review and apply recently issued FASB, ASB, and ARSC pronouncements
Be aware of various standard setters agendas, technical plans, and project updates
Keep abreast of current U.S. GAAP and IFRS convergence efforts
Be familiar with the latest compilation and review activities
Understand recent economic, industry, technical, regulatory, and professional developments that may affect auditors and the engagements they perform
Identify important current and emerging practice issues affecting all industries

Designed For: Accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up-to-date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters activities

Level of Knowledge: Update

CPE Credits: 8, Accounting (4) and Auditing (4)

Prerequisite: Experience in accounting and auditing

Acronym: ACAU

Discussion Leader: Joann Cross
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