AICPA's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update Workshop (2012-2013 Edition)

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Whether you are in industry or public practice, this course keeps you current, informed and shows you how to apply the most recent standards and guidance.  The course will specifically discuss Accounting Areas as follows:

1. ASU Updates issued in 2011 & 2012
2. Specific to Fair Value and Consolidation, will discuss current standards, and updates relating to 2011-04
3. Private Company Financial Reporting – Update on progress of changes
4. International Standards – current differences between FASB and IASB
5. FASB Projects, including leases, financial instruments, revenue recognition, and the Financial Reporting Project

The course will specifically discuss Auditing Areas as follows:

1. Overview of the current auditing environment, including issues to consider when providing assurance-related services in 2012-2013.
2. Convergence and the Clarity Project, overview of the changes
3. Developments related to Audit and Attestation Standards (SSAE 17), including pitfalls noted in peer review, and SSARS 20 plus interpretations
4. Other Issues on the Horizon, including upcoming ASB standards, and COSO’s exposure draft on new internal control framework

Prerequisite:  Experience in accounting and auditing.

Value Aid! Numerous examples, illustrations and the AICPA's Audit Risk Alert.

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Note: Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors (2012-2013 Edition) includes the same video content of this course.

*The DVD disk contains the video presentation. A CD contains a viewable copy of the Manual.

**The Additional Manual is for group study training only. Unlike other formats, it cannot be used to earn self-study credit.