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SSARS 21 – Significant Changes for Financial Statement Preparers


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical

Average Rating:
   19
Categories:
Accounting and Auditing |  Partner Produced
Faculty:
Michael P Glynn
Course Levels:
Update
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 40 day(s) after program date.

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Description

Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 21 represents a significant change in standards for accountants who prepare financial statements for their clients.  While there are many questions on the implications of SSARS 21, who better to provide answers to those questions that the AICPA staff liaison to the Accounting and Review Services Committee? Mike Glynn is here to fill you in on the new standards for engagements to prepare financial statements, when the standards apply, how the standards are different from a compilation of financial statements, engagement letter requirements and more!

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives *Walk away with an understanding of the latest changes to the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services
Major Subjects *Discuss SSARS No. 21. *Discuss the changes to practice expected as a result of the issuance of SSARS No. 21 – including significant revisions to the requirements for financial statement preparers. *Understand the reasons for the changes *Understand the current ARSC projects

Course Materials

Faculty

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AICPA


Michael P. (Mike) Glynn is a Senior Technical Manager in the AICPA Audit and Attest Standards Team.  In this capacity, Mike serves as the staff liaison to the Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC).  In addition, Mike supports the activities of Auditing Standards Board (ASB) and its subcommittees by assisting members in drafting and deliberating authoritative professional standards and interpretations.

 

Prior to joining the Audit and Attest Standards Team, Mike was a technical manager in the AICPA SEC Practice Section (SECPS).  In that capacity, Mike supported the Quality Control Inquiry Committee (QCIC) by participating in deliberations of QCIC cases and participating in meetings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the SEC’s oversight of the self-regulatory process.  Prior to joining the SECPS, Mike was a technical manager in the AICPA Professional Ethics Division.

 

Prior to joining the AICPA in April 1998, Mike worked at Ernst & Young LLP in New York.  Mike also serves as a member of the New York State Society of CPAs’ Accounting and Review Services Committee.  Mike is a graduate of Pace University with a BBA in public accounting.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For CPAs that perform compilations, reviews and preparation engagements.
Original Recording Date December 14, 2015
Yellow Book No
Course Developer MICPA
Date Added to Catalog 12/11/15

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 19

Comments

Jeffrey W - Pittsgrove, New Jersey

"Very good course. Great explanations as to new standards."

Deborah G

"Very informative"

Patricia H

"Very helpful. Clear and consise."