Apply your knowledge of the AICPA’s Peer Reviewer program to a practical application case study. This seminar features realistic case studies that encompass the most important elements of a system peer review, as well as several case studies pertaining to an engagement review. As a current or future team and/or review captain, learn to successfully plan for, perform, and report on both system and engagement reviews.
DESIGNED FOR
Individuals who wish to serve as peer review team captains and review captains.
BENEFITS
- Analyze the process of how to effectively plan system and engagement peer reviews
- Identify steps needed to understand a firm’s system of quality control
- Identify procedures used in testing the firm’s system
- Choose recommendations for follow-up action to the administrating entity
- Identify the impact and effect that organizational issues have on a firm’s system of quality control
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pre-acceptance considerations
- Planning considerations
- Evaluation of a firm’s system of quality control
- Risk assessment
- Engagement selection
- Interviewing managing partners, CEOs, and staff
- Completing a Matter for Further Consideration Form
- Evaluation of noncompliance with Professional Standards
- Writing peer review reports
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Completion of the AICPA’s “Becoming an AICPA Peer Review Team or Review Captain: Program Overview” online course. (Acronym: PRTCO)
ADVANCE PREPARATION
A laptop computer and Internet connection is required for this class.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- *AICPA members deduct an additional $30 from applicable price.