Are You Up For the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Have you ever wanted to reduce the number of financial statement review points you receive? Are you curious about a reviewer's thought process? This hands-on session will answer these questions by helping you understand the role of an engagement quality control reviewer. Not only will you develop an appreciation for the role of an engagement quality control reviewer, but this interactive session will allow you to step into the reviewer's shoes by performing a quality control review during the class session. You will leave with an understanding of best practices for minimizing your exposure to critique by reviewers.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Comprehend the AICPA's guidance regarding engagement quality control reviews (EQCRs)
- Recognize major considerations that might be involved in an engagement review
- Cultivate working knowledge that allows you to begin to think like a reviewer
- Understand recently issued guidance that will impact quality control for public accounting firms
- Recognize and document engagement deficiencies
Major Subjects
- AICPA professional standards
- EQCR expectations
- Firm-specific considerations
- Best practices for reducing the frequency of review points
- Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points
- Examples of common EQCR deficiencies
- The impending influence of SQMS No. 1, SQMS No. 2, SAS 146, and SSARS 26
- An interactive, hands-on EQCR simulation
Course Materials
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Faculty
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
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Wed, May 14, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm PDT
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Thu, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am to 03:00pm PDT
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Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 12:00pm to 04:00pm PDT
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm PDT
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Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 07:00am to 11:00am PDT
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 08:00am to 12:00pm PDT
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm PDT
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Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm PDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 03:00pm PDT
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Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 04:00pm PDT
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 04:00pm to 08:00pm PDT
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Mon, Oct 13, 2025 - 07:00am to 11:00am PDT
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 08:00am to 12:00pm PDT
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Sat, Nov 01, 2025 - 09:00am to 01:00pm PDT
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Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - 10:00am to 02:00pm PST
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Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 11:00am to 03:00pm PST
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 - 04:00pm to 08:00pm PST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 12:00pm to 04:00pm PST
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm PST
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 07:00am to 11:00am PST
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 08:00am to 12:00pm PST
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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 09:00am to 01:00pm PST
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Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 10:00am to 02:00pm PST
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Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 11:00am to 03:00pm PST
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Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 04:00pm to 08:00pm PDT
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Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 12:00pm to 04:00pm PDT
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 - 01:00pm to 05:00pm PDT
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 07:00am to 11:00am PDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Harp DOC, LLC
Designed For This course provides insight for anyone whose work is subject to supervisory or quality control review. It is also meaningful for professionals who review the work of others. The course emphasizes EQCR of financial statement engagements in the context of public accounting.
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statement preparation and professional engagement documentation
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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