Dates and location
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Dates and location
Hours
Description
Certain aspects of conducting compilation engagements can pose challenges for practitioners. This might be due to a lack of clear understanding of the standards or difficulties encountered in their application. The purpose of this course is to tackle hot topics related to carrying out compilation engagements in accordance with CSRS 4200. This is not a technical course but rather a practical session that focuses on matters of importance such as understanding scope exclusions, determining intended users of the compiled financial statements and drafting the basis of accounting note. The session will also delve into knowledge of the business and file documentation requirements.
Through an exploration of the standard, illustrative examples and guidance on practical application you will strengthen your ability to conduct effective and efficient engagements.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Implement effective strategies in performing compilation engagements.
- Analyze scope exclusions and consider the business impact.
- Prepare inquiries of management and assess the impact of intended users of the financial information.
- Prepare the basis of accounting note.
- Draft compilation engagement report.
- Appreciate documentation requirements.
Who Will Benefit
Intended for practitioners at all levels who perform compilation engagements.
How to Access the Course
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Speaker(s)
Kirsten S. Albo, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D is the Founder of ASK KSA Consulting Inc. providing consulting and advisory services to small and mid-sized firms to help them conduct effective and efficient engagements and meet the requirements of being in public practice. Areas of practice include cyclical file inspections, external monitoring activities, file efficiency reviews and engagement quality reviews. Delivering professional development courses is a key component of her business as she develops and delivers specialized in-house training courses for the multitude of firms with whom she works.
Testimonials
Course covered important topics well and Instructor's presentation was excellent.