Annual Accounting & Auditing Update [ACAU]

Aug 10, 2017
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm

Subject:

Accounting & Auditing

Credit Hours:

8.00

Price:

Member: $295.00
Non-member: $445.00

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Discussion Leader:

Gregory M. Clark, CPA    more info

Gregory M. Clark, CPA, CGMA, is a Principal with the Business Compliance & Controls Group (BCCG), an accounting and consulting firm specializing in technical audit and accounting training and consulting, employee benefit plan audits, compliance and training, internal controls consulting and training, and assessments, technical accounting consulting, and engagement quality control review services.

With more than 39 years of experience in the financial statement assurance and business compliance field, Greg has participated in all aspects of numerous attest engagements, including plan audit and business risk assessments, plan internal control assessment and design, plan regulatory compliance, financial reporting and quality control assessments, and administration contract compliance.  BCCG provides technical accounting and auditing consulting services, continuing professional education services, quality control and effectiveness reviews, and compliance assistance to small businesses and CPA firms performing attest engagements. 

Greg is a nationally known speaker on employee benefit plans, technical accounting and auditing, operational auditing and internal controls evaluations, integrated auditing, organizational risk assessments, and various other topics. In 2019, he received the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award because of his consistently high evaluations for knowledge and presentation skills. Greg currently serves on the AICPA EBP Expert Panel, the AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Conference Program, the Georgia CPA Society Southeastern Accounting Show Task Force, and the Georgia Employee Benefit Plan Conference Committee. Greg has worked with accountants and auditors from throughout the world; many Fortune 500 companies; and numerous local, regional, and national CPA firms and small business clients as well as more than 46 state CPA society CPE organizations.

 

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Website registration for this course closes on August 9, 2017. 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 (ACAU)

August 10, 2017

Elgee, Rehfeld, Mertz Conference Room
9309 Glacier Highway
Juneau, AK

LATE REGISTRATION POLICY
For registrations received less than 21 days from the course date will be charged a late fee of $50 for each 8 hour course and $25 for each 4 hour course.

Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard setting activities of the PCC, FASS, ASB, and ARSC. Not only will this course bring you up-to-date on the requirements, it also provides you with many hands-on examples and illustrations to help you apply the guidance in practice. You will learn about the latest standards, exposure drafts, and guidance focusing on issues applicable to accountants and attestation practitioners in public accounting and private industry. This course also includes a compilation, preparation, and review update specifically covering the newly effective SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and recent attestation matters on the radar.

Major Topics:
- Private company standard setting activities
- Recently issued FASS Accounting Standards Updates
- Revenue recognition
- Leases
- Financial instruments
- Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity
- SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification
- Attestation matters on the radar
- Other important A&A practice matters

Learning Objectives:
- Keep abreast of current private company standard setting activities of the PCC
- Review and apply recently issued FASB, ASB, and ARSC pronouncements
- Be aware of various standard setters' agendas, technical plans, and project updates
- Understand the newly effective SSARS No. 21 relating to the preparation of financial statements and new guidance on compilations and reviews
- Be aware of attestation matters on the radar
- Be familiar with other important A&A practice matters you should be aware of
- Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to increase your overall understanding and application of the material

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

CPE Credits: 8, Accounting & Auditing

Level of Knowledge: Update

Prerequisite: Experience in accounting and attestation

Acronym: ACAU
Discussion Leader: Gregory M. Clark, CPA