SSARS Practice Issues and Standards Update WEBCAST
Overview
SSARS #21 codified and clarified all previous SSARS standards and was effective for financial statements ending on or after December 15, 2015. It revised existing standards, upgraded service requirements, and introduced a new level of service - the “Preparation Engagement.” SSARS #21 requires numerous practice issues for the various service levels, including confirming the services to be provided to the client, attest vs. non-attest services, required procedures to be performed and documentation of them, and reporting requirements for each level of service. SSARS #21 also addresses specific issues overlooked in the original standard. Updates to SAS #21 are also provided and discussed.
Highlights
Review of applicable SSARS standards, including standards updates. Review of AICPA professional ethics requirements. In-depth discussion of non-attest services. Review of independence issues for SSARS services. Overview of SSARS #21-performance, documentation and other requirements. Detailed analysis of preparation vs. compilation engagements. Detailed analysis of review engagements.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs currently providing preparation, compilation and review services.
Objectives
Recognize relevant features of each level of service under the SSARS standards. Determine which practice issues have the most significant impact on practitioners providing services under the SSARS standards, including maintaining independence when providing various non-attest services. Identify best practices for providing both attest and non-attest services.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Eugene Ristaino, Isdaner & Company LLC
Mr. Ristaino is a partner in a local firm and is Director of Accounting and Auditing and quality control. He has over 30 years experience in public accounting. He manages a diversified practice including construction and real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, governmental auditing (including single audit and HUD), transportation, travel, and not-for-profit organizations. He also has extensive experience in compliance auditing for both the public and private sector. Mr. Ristaino has authored and presents numerous professional education programs around the country and is a former professor of tax law at Villanova and Philadelphia Universities. Gene is a member of the Peer Review Committee for the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is a team captain for the Peer Review Program of the AICPA.
Non-Member Price $209.00
Member Price $159.00