Audit & Attestation Update
Total Credits: 4 including 3 Auditing- Technical, 1 Behavioral Ethics - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 98
- Categories:
- Accounting and Auditing | ACPEN Industry Institute | Yellow Book
- Faculty:
- Melisa F. Galasso
- Course Levels:
- Update
- Duration:
- 4 Hour
- License:
Tags: Auditing Ethics YellowBook
Description
The AICPA has been busy lately! This course, updated in 2020, will cover recently issued SASes, SSARS, and SSAEs. We’ll also look at recently issued audit standards and major proposals. Finally, the course will review recent interpretations from the Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC), which include significant changes to the Code of Professional Conduct.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives-
Describe changes to the auditor's report
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Recall the impact of SAS 136 on empolyee benefit plan audits
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List recently issued auditing and attestation standards
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Describe ethics changes impacting audits of private companies.
Major Subjects
- Audtiting Standards
- Ethics
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Handout (13.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
2020 Audit & Attestation Update_Q&A (12 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Melisa F. Galasso Related Seminars and Products
Founder and CEO
Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
Melisa Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical acconting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced PreparationNone
Designed For
Professionals in the accounting industry.
Original Recording Date
5/22/20
Yellow Book
Yes
Course Developer
Galasso Learning Solutions
Date Added to Catalog
5/22/20
Prerequisites
Prior Experience with GAAS
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
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
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.
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