Spidell’s 2012 Practical Accounting Update Seminar

This seminar qualifies for 8 hours of Accounting CPE for CPAs. Advanced preparation is not required for this course.

This seminar will address the recent changes in accounting and auditing standards in a fast-paced, thought-provoking manner.

Topics include compilation and review with an emphasis on the recent changes mandated by SSARS 19 and 20.

Recent accounting and auditing changes will be addressed at a high level, including an update on the status of the AICPA’s and FASB’s conformity projects with international standards.

Other topics include California Board of Accountancy and AICPA changes that impact today’s accounting firms.

With this 8-hour update seminar you will gain an understanding of:

• The AICPA’s “Clarity Project” and its impact on the accounting profession
• Recent peer review changes, results, and Board enforcement actions
• Potential changes to record distribution standards, including audit, accounting, and taxation documentation
• Changes to revenue recognition and fair value measurements
• Changes in financial statement presentation
• “Big GAAP” vs. “Little GAAP” issues and recent AICPA Blue Ribbon Panel recommendations
• LIFO — is it on life support?
  

Seminar Speakers:

All Spidell Seminars include:

• FREE parking, continental breakfast, lunch, and soda break

• Spidell’s top-rated speakers

• A printed profit-generating manual

• 100% money back guarantee

• Personal and professional staff that cater to your needs

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