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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

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

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

Course Materials

Faculty

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

Thu, May 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM CDT
Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM CDT
Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM CDT
Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM CDT
Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM CDT
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM CDT
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM CDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM CDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM CDT
Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 9:36 PM CDT
Mon, Oct 13, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM CDT
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM CDT
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM CDT
Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM CST
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM CST
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 9:36 PM CST
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM CST
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM CST
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM CST
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM CST
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM CST
Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM CST
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM CST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 6:00 PM to 9:36 PM CDT
Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM CDT
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 6:36 PM CDT
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

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