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Friday, September 18, 2020 Webcast

Guide and Update to Compilations, Reviews, and Preparations (X1-CRU4-2020-01-WEBNR-262-01)

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Webcast


4 CPE Credits in AA

OVERVIEW

Specifically designed for preparation, compilation, and review practitioners, this course will provide you with a comprehensive review and hands-on application for performing financial statement preparation, compilation, and review engagements. You will learn the ins and outs of applying SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, as well as the additional guidance related to SSARS engagements through the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-25 by the ARSC. The course will also review recent peer review feedback on SSARS engagements, providing insights on how to successfully apply this guidance. Not only will this course bring you up to date on SSARSs requirements and guidance, but more importantly, it will provide you with practical examples and illustrations to help you effectively and efficiently perform compilation, preparation, and review engagements.

DESIGNED FOR

Accounting practitioners and their staff performing and managing compilation, preparation, and review engagement services

BENEFITS

  • Understand and apply SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification
  • Be familiar with changes related to the issuance of SSARS Nos. 22-25
  • Be familiar with preparation, compilation, and review program examples
  • Be aware of the most recent reports and other required communications

HIGHLIGHTS

  • SSARS No. 21, Clarification and Recodification, and updates to SSARS No. 21 due to the issuance of SSARS No. 23, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services
  • SSARS No. 22, Compilation of Pro Forma Financial Information
  • SSARS No. 24, Omnibus Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services - 2018
  • SSARS No. 25, Materiality in a Review of Financial Statements and Adverse Conclusions
  • Sample comprehensive engagement work programs for preparation, compilation, and review engagements

COURSE LEVEL

Update

PREREQUISITES

Experience in performing and managing compilation, preparation, and review engagements

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

Richard Daisley

Richard Daisley, CPA

Surgent Professional Education

Rich Daisley brings over 30 years of experience in the accounting and auditing field to his role as an instructor with Surgent. Prior to Surgent, Mr. Daisley spent 20 years at PwC as an assurance senior manager. During his tenure there, he was first in PwC’s assurance practice and then, PwC’s Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services group, where he advised clients on the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as well as on issues related to public offerings. ---- Rich is Vice President of Accounting and Auditing Curriculum at Surgent CPE. He is a CPA and has over 30 years of experience in the accounting and auditing field. He has worked in both the client service setting as well as in internal capacities as a facilitator of accounting and auditing courses. He was an assurance manager with PwC, spending time in both the assurance practice as well as with PwC’s Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services group, where he advised clients on the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as well as on issues related to public offerings. Rich also worked in PECO Energy’s Merger and Acquisition group, where he performed financial due diligence that supported PECO’s acquisition activity in the energy sector. He has experience in the manufacturing, health care, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Prior to joining Surgent, Rich also has more than 10 years of experience as a course developer and facilitator, creating and leading training courses on such topics as revenue recognition, stock based compensation, equity instruments and performing integrated audits under the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. He also designed and delivered courses on instructor development and facilitation skills to senior PwC internal course instructors. In 2015 he joined Surgent as Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Content. In this role, he manages Surgent’s A&A curriculum, including researching and developing the technical content for Surgent’s Accounting and Financial Reporting curriculum.