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Are You Up For the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer

Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing - Technical

Average Rating:
   3
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Never Expires.
Dates
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Description

Have you ever wanted to reduce the number of financial statement review points you receive? Are you curious about a reviewer's thought process? This hands-on session will answer these questions by helping you understand the role of an engagement quality control reviewer. Not only will you develop an appreciation for the role of an engagement quality control reviewer, but this interactive session will allow you to step into the reviewer's shoes by performing a quality control review during the class session. You will leave with an understanding of best practices for minimizing your exposure to critique by reviewers.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Comprehend the AICPA's guidance regarding engagement quality control reviews (EQCRs)
  • Recognize major considerations that might be involved in an engagement review
  • Cultivate working knowledge that allows you to begin to think like a reviewer
  • Understand recently issued guidance that will impact quality control for public accounting firms
  • Recognize and document engagement deficiencies

Major Subjects
  • AICPA professional standards
  • EQCR expectations
  • Firm-specific considerations
  • Best practices for reducing the frequency of review points
  • Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points
  • Examples of common EQCR deficiencies
  • The impending influence of SQMS No. 1, SQMS No. 2, SAS 146, and SSARS 26
  • An interactive, hands-on EQCR simulation

Handouts

IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) Available after Purchase
Are You Up For the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer Handout (5.7 MB) Available after Purchase

Speaker

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products

Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.

Dates

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM EDT
Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 7:36 PM EDT
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM EDT
Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM EDT
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM EDT
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM EDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM EDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM EDT
Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 10:36 PM EDT
Mon, Oct 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM EDT
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM EDT
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM EDT
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM EST
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM EST
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 10:36 PM EST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM EST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 7:36 PM EST
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM EST
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM EST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM EST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM EST
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM EST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 10:36 PM EDT
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM EDT
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 7:36 PM EDT
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For This course provides insight for anyone whose work is subject to supervisory or quality control review. It is also meaningful for professionals who review the work of others. The course emphasizes EQCR of financial statement engagements in the context of public accounting.
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statement preparation and professional engagement documentation
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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