Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update

Overview

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Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a detailed review of the multitude of FASB and AICPA standards issued over the past few years. The course also provides many hands-on examples and illustrations to help apply the guidance in practice and discusses other important A&A practice matters to be aware of, including an update on peer review and audit quality.

Highlights

Recently issued but newly implemented Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), the PCC Update, and items on the FASB’s Technical Agenda New ASUs covering common control leases, crypto assets (e.g., cryptocurrency), and income tax disclosures Leases - Topic 842 Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity through SAS No. 149 Detailed review of SAS No. 145 Other important A&A practice matters

Prerequisites

Experience in accounting and attestation

Designed For

Accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities

Objectives

Recall and apply recently issued and proposed FASB and AICPA pronouncements Recall and apply guidance from ASC Topic 842, Leases Understand the main provisions of SASs No. 145 to No. 149 Identify other important A&A practice matters to be aware of Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to demonstrate an overall understanding and application of the material

Preparation

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Leader(s):

Jason Carney

Leader Bios

Jason Carney

Jason Carney, CPA, CISA, PMP, CISSP, CCSP, Esq., is a senior manager at ABS, Inc., a boutique consulting firm based in the Washington, DC metro specializing in complex accounting issues. He is also the principal for IRS Problem Free, a tax resolution service. He has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, consulting, and industry. His specialties include technical accounting, financial statement audit, information security, and tax controversy. Jason has worked in the financial services, software, and federal finance sectors.

Jason has taught more than 100 CPE courses for audiences across the country. He has been consistently well-received and specializes in adapting content for the unique needs of each audience. He believes that relevant and engaging training is essential for career development and business success.

Jason is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs and was a President’s Scholar at the University of Saint Thomas Law School. He is a member of the Minnesota Bar and holds CPA licenses in four jurisdictions. He is a former Treasurer for Fort Safety, a non-profit focused on keeping families and children safe online. He wrote “What is Business Intelligence and Why Should CPAs Care?” for Footnote magazine and contributed to the upcoming publication, What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Client Trust Accounts.

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