Overview
This self-study webinar from our popular SEC Conference will update financial professionals on the most recent PCAOB rules and standards for audits, and show them how to successfully avoid unnecessary and costly pitfalls.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
• Organizational Update
• PCAOB's Standard-Setting Agenda
– Short and long term
– Research projects
– Rulemaking projects
• Inspections Background
• Latest Inspection Trends
– Deficiencies in auditing financial statement areas
– Deficiencies in auditing ICFR
– Staff priorities for the future
• Chinese Inspection Results
– Audit areas
– Common deficiencies
LEARNING OBJECTIVE To update financial professionals on the most recent PCAOB rules, trends, and standards.
PREREQUISITE None. ADVANCE PREPARATION None. PROGRAM LEVEL Update. NASBA FIELD OF STUDY Auditing.
DELIVERY METHOD Self-Study.
Speakers
SPEAKERS
Emily Fitts, Partner, Deloitte & Touche
Yoland Sinclair, Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche
Detailed Learning Objectives
• Recognize the PCAOB’s short-term and mid-term standard setting projects
• Identify the characteristics of the recent amendments to auditing standards relating to the planning and supervision of audits involving other auditors
• Recognize current PCAOB staff research and engagement outreach activities
• Recognize the most recent PCAOB inspections’ highlights
• Identify announced areas of focus for upcoming PCAOB inspections
• Recognize the agreements contained within the recently signed PCAOB/Chinese Statement of Protocol