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The Evolving World of Auditing Accounting Estimates


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Auditing- Technical

Average Rating:
   70
Categories:
Partner Produced |  Industry |  Accounting and Auditing
Speaker:
Catherine M. McNamara CPA, CGMA, CPA, CGMA – Assurance Partner
Course Levels:
Overview
Duration:
1 Hour
License:

Dates


Description

Noncompliance with the standards in auditing accounting estimates is the most common issue found by practice monitoring programs across the map, according to the AICPA. Combined with the fact that estimates are so subjective and the prevalence of financial engineering, the proper routes to go about auditing estimates can be difficult to maneuver. Uncover tips and tools to complete each unique journey without a hitch.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Review key concepts and audit techniques for both inventory and auditing accounting estimates.

Major Subjects
  • Review of estimates in the audit
  • Cover best practices in the auditing of estimates (or preparing estimates if you are preparer)
  • Understanding new guidance In Estimates

Course Materials

Speaker

Catherine M. McNamara CPA, CGMA, CPA, CGMA – Assurance Partner Related Seminars and Products

BDO USA, LLP, Troy


Cathy has more than 25 years of accounting experience and provides assurance services to public and privately held companies.  She joined BDO in 2006.  Previously, she worked in the automotive industry for five years and spent ten years at a Big Four accounting firm.  Cathy leads all facets of audit engagements, working to ensure audits are completed in compliance with all professional standards.  She has worked on a number of initial public offerings (IPOs) and complex restructuring issues. She is a regular presenter at both internal and external accounting events.

Cathy is an active participant in BDO’s Manufacturing & Distribution Practice.  She also serves a number of private equity-owned companies.


Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites

None


Advanced Preparation

None


Designed For

CPAs, auditors and preparers of financial statements


Original Recording Date

05/05/2021


Yellow Book No
Course Developer

MICPA


Date Added to Catalog

05/05/2021


Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy

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Official Registry Statement

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.


Reviews

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 70

Comments

Pandora O - Clinton Township, Michigan

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Heather B

"Good job providing information from the auditor and auditee side."

Justin P

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Frank P

"Lovely course!"

Janet H

"Great speaker and provided practical examples."

Paul M - Bloomfield Twp, Michigan

"Very well presented"

William S

"Nicely done."

Freda V - McBain, Michigan

"This course was well presented and thorough, especially for the one hour time allowed!"