Keep up with the latest guidance in attest and assurance. We will go beyond a discussion of standards and hit on significant areas that are relevant to today's accountants and auditors.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs and accounting professionals in public practice
BENEFITS
- Gain critical knowledge to maintain integrity and quality in your practice.
- Understand best practices and how to incorporate them into your firm.
HIGHLIGHTS
8-9:40 a.m.
Accounting and Auditing Update
Frank Boutillette, CPA, CGMA, ABV - WithumSmith+Brown
Brad Muniz, CPA - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Receive updates on recently issued guidance and other matters that could affect you soon.
9:50-10:40 a.m.
Accounting Automation
Stephen Yoss, CPA - K2 Enterprises
Discover how easy and profitable accounting automation can be. Learn how to automate many traditional accounting processes, often with technology you already own. In addition to bank feeds, you will learn about automation options for processing accounts payable and receivable, approving transactions, and linking data from one platform to another.
10:50-11:40 a.m.
Independence
Kenn Heaslip, CPA, CGMA, MBA - Cullari Carrico LLC
Uncover common threats to independence, strategies to mitigate these risks and recent developments in standards and regulations.
11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Lunch Break
12:10-1 p.m.
Cybersecurity
Jim Ambrosini - CompassMSP
Explore the evolving nature of cybersecurity, emerging threats and effective defenses. Gain practical strategies for improving defenses against cyber threats and insights into the growing threats of ransomware, deep fakes and other attacks. Also, recognize the critical role of senior management in enhancing cybersecurity. A breach case study will be presented to highlight both successful and unsuccessful actions taken in response.
1:10-2 p.m.
Best Practices for Reviews, Compilations and Engagements
Jay Levine, CPA - Prager Metis CPAs, LLC
Session description coming soon.
2:10-3 p.m.
Risk Assessment Standard Walk Through
Marc Gennello, CPA, MAcc - WithumSmith+Brown
Explore different approaches to risk management, including risk factors to consider, potential reliance on company controls and the resulting risk of material misstatement.
3:10-4 p.m.
Auditing Digital Assets
Nick Ward - The Network Firm
Deepen your understanding of auditing digital assets and identify the relevant risks and assertions that the auditor needs to address. Identify some of the challenges that digital assets pose and how to overcome them.