Current Issues in Accounting and Auditing: An Annual Update
4.00 Credits
Member Price $150.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/30
Non-Member Price $200.00
Price will increase by $25 after 7/30
Overview
HELENA CLUSTER CLASS
Designed for accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides a detailed review of the multitude of FASB and AICPA standards issued over the past few years. The course also provides many hands-on examples and illustrations to help apply the guidance in practice and discusses other important A&A practice matters to be aware of, including an update on peer review and audit quality.
This course also has a VIRTUAL option. Please see 'MTCPA Webcasts' tab on the CPE page.
HOTEL
MTCPA has a room block at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial on 8/19-20/2025-. Please reference "Montana Society of CPAs" when calling to book. 406-443-2100 or 866-211-4604. Standard Room: $199 + tax. Rate available until 8/01/2025
Highlights
- Recently issued but newly implemented Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), the PCC Update, and items on the FASB's Technical Agenda
- New ASUs covering common control leases, crypto assets (e.g., cryptocurrency), and income tax disclosures
- Leases -- Topic 842
- Recently issued SASs and other AICPA activity through SAS No. 149
- Detailed review of SAS No. 145
- Other important A&A practice matters
Prerequisites
Experience in accounting and attestation
Designed For
Accounting and attestation practitioners at all levels desiring to remain up to date on recent pronouncements and other standard setters’ activities
Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to . . .
- Recall and apply recently issued and proposed FASB and AICPA pronouncements
- Recall and apply guidance from ASC Topic 842, Leases
- Understand the main provisions of SASs No. 145 to No. 149
- Identify other important A&A practice matters to be aware of
- Utilize hands-on examples and illustrations to demonstrate and overall understanding and application of the material
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeffrey Lieman, Surgent McCoy Self Study
Jeffrey Lieman, CPA Mr. Lieman currently heads his own consulting firm, Lieman Associates LLC, in Owings Mills, Maryland. He provides consulting services, contractual assistance services, and training to CPAs, their firms, and their clients. He is recognized nationally as a lecturer for various accounting, auditing, and technology topics and has been quoted in various trade journals. Since 2016, he has received the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award because of his consistently high evaluations for knowledge and presentation skills. Mr. Lieman’s previous experience included serving as the chief financial examiner for the Maryland Insurance Administration and being a director for Ellin & Tucker, Chartered. He trained staff in many areas of accounting, administration, and consulting. He also served as a senior manager and national trainer with KPMG in Baltimore, Maryland where he developed training materials for staff and instructors. He was elected Chairman of the Year by the Maryland Association of CPAs for chairmanship of the Computer Resources Committee.
Non-Member Price $200.00
Member Price $150.00