Satisfy Client and CPA Firm Needs: Building Stronger Relationships Effective communication is the foundation of client and partner relationships. Your team will refine their ability to communicate clearly, manage expectations, and respond proactively to client needs. They’ll also analyze real-world scenarios to identify and correct poor communication practices. Apply Analytical Procedures: Turning Data into Action Your staff will deepen their understanding of analytical procedures for audits and reviews. Using real cases, they’ll apply SSARS and SAS requirements, conduct ratio analysis, and use financial insights to help clients run their businesses more effectively. Conduct Small Audits: Strengthening Audit Execution Building on their foundational knowledge, participants will audit a small client, assess risks, and develop an efficient audit approach. They’ll gain experience in control risk assessment, fraud detection, and management recommendations. Perform Review Service Engagements: Mastering Compliance & Best Practices Your team will explore the SSARS framework and the key differences between compilations and reviews. Using a major case study, they’ll refine their ability to perform procedures, prepare working papers, and navigate GAAP-related challenges. Draft Financial Statements and Footnotes: Enhancing Clarity & Compliance Participants will critique and improve financial statements, ensuring alignment with firm policies and professional standards. They’ll also structure footnotes and evaluate review engagement reports for accuracy and completeness. Improve Corporate Tax Knowledge: Identifying Key Tax Issues Your staff will strengthen their ability to recognize tax issues affecting small businesses. Through case studies, they’ll navigate tax liability calculations, depreciation methods, and entity selection considerations while applying ethical tax research practices.
Learning Objectives
To enable more experienced staff to complete smaller audits, reviews and compilations with minimum supervision and maximum profitability.
Major Topics
Satisfy Client and CPA Firm Needs: Building Stronger Relationships Effective communication is the foundation of client and partner relationships. Your team will refine their ability to communicate clearly, manage expectations, and respond proactively to client needs. They’ll also analyze real-world scenarios to identify and correct poor communication practices. Apply Analytical Procedures: Turning Data into Action Your staff will deepen their understanding of analytical procedures for audits and reviews. Using real cases, they’ll apply SSARS and SAS requirements, conduct ratio analysis, and use financial insights to help clients run their businesses more effectively. Conduct Small Audits: Strengthening Audit Execution Building on their foundational knowledge, participants will audit a small client, assess risks, and develop an efficient audit approach. They’ll gain experience in control risk assessment, fraud detection, and management recommendations. Perform Review Service Engagements: Mastering Compliance & Best Practices Your team will explore the SSARS framework and the key differences between compilations and reviews. Using a major case study, they’ll refine their ability to perform procedures, prepare working papers, and navigate GAAP-related challenges. Draft Financial Statements and Footnotes: Enhancing Clarity & Compliance Participants will critique and improve financial statements, ensuring alignment with firm policies and professional standards. They’ll also structure footnotes and evaluate review engagement reports for accuracy and completeness. Improve Corporate Tax Knowledge: Identifying Key Tax Issues Your staff will strengthen their ability to recognize tax issues affecting small businesses. Through case studies, they’ll navigate tax liability calculations, depreciation methods, and entity selection considerations while applying ethical tax research practices.
