Broker-Dealer Audit Rules Update Self-Study Webinar (1.5 Hours)

Broker-Dealer Audit Rules Update Self-Study Webinar (1.5 Hours)

CPE Credit: 1.5 Hours

Price: $129.00

NASBA Field of Study: Accounting

 

Overview

In this informative self-study webinar, you will quickly be brought up to speed on the PCAOB’s latest reports and inspections related to audits of broker-dealers, and gain a number of useful tips and valuable insights to stay current and compliant.
 

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS


•  Overview of Rule 4020T Annual Report

•  Inspections Approach

•  Engagements
   – Examination engagements
   – Review engagements

•  Financial Statement Areas

•  Auditing Revenue
    – Responses to the risks of material misstatement
    – Other deficiencies

•  Supplemental Information Areas
    – Net Capital Rule
    – Customer Protection Rule

•  Quality Control

•  Supplementary Information Document

•  Inspection Priorities
    – Risk of fraud
    – Digital assets
    – Broker-dealer specific considerations

•  Recent Pronouncements from the PCAOB or Other Regulators

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVE  To update financial professionals working for broker-dealers on the latest rules and regulations from the PCAOB,
and share the best ways to handle these rules.

PREREQUISITE  None.    ADVANCE PREPARATION  None.    PROGRAM LEVEL  Update.    NASBA FIELD OF STUDY  Accounting.
DELIVERY METHOD  Self-Study.

 

Speakers

SPEAKER


Don Melody, Director, Johnson Global Accountancy

Detailed Learning Objectives

• Understand key publications relevant to broker-dealer audits

• Identify areas where professional skepticism is critical

• Recognize issues associated with revenue presentation and disclosure

• Understand the challenges of journal entry testing

• Identify the implications of insufficient risk assessments

• Recognize the need for auditor independence

• Understand the importance of tailoring audit programs

• Understand the significance of effective engagement quality reviews (EQR)