Compilation, Preparation and Review Basics and Peer Reviews

Overview

The course will cover the basic requirements for performing preparation, compilation and review engagements under the current SSARS standards including the new SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions. The session will highlight common issues found on SSARS engagements in connection with peer reviews and the impact of various findings on the results of a firm’s peer review. The discussion will highlight the key issues to consider during your upcoming SSARS engagements and will incorporate quality control recommendations and tips for performing high-quality SSARS engagements.

Highlights

• Basic requirements included in AR-C Section 60, General Principles; AR-C Section 70, Preparation of Financial Statements; AR-C Section 80, Compilation Engagements; and AR-C Section 90, Review of Financial Statements.
• New requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.
• Common peer review findings.
• Practice tips for high-quality engagements.

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Members in Public Accounting

Objectives

• Recognize the foundational principles of SSARS.
• Identify the new requirements included in SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions.
• Indicate processes to achieve high-quality SSARS engagements.

Preparation

Basic