Deep Dive Into Common Auditing Deficiencies
4.00 Credits
Member Price $149
Non-Member Price $169
Overview
This course will review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy. It features discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment. We will review the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Highlights
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Review common deficiencies identified by the AICPA and state boards of accountancy.
- Feature discussion on a variety of topics, including analytical procedures, sampling, group audits and risk assessment.
- Review of the areas of concern and how you can overcome them by employing best practices.
Prerequisites
Prior experience with GAAS
Designed For
Accountants in public practice,
Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Analyze common audit deficiencies
- Identify proper methods of performing risk assessment and documentation
- Recall best practices for auditing estimates
- Recognize changes to auditing standards for estimates and risk assessment
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Melisa Galasso, Galasso Learning Solutions
Melisa Galasso, CPA is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) and AICPA Council. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC), the VSCPA’s Board of Directors and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the Money Matters for Nonprofits and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.
Non-Member Price $169
Member Price $149