SSARS Essentials: Best Practices for Review, Compilation, and Preparation Engagements
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
This course explores provisions of Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Engagements (SSARS) that govern review, compilation, and preparation engagements. Participants will recall foundational concepts, examine recent updates, understand practitioner responsibilities, and apply best practices for engagement performance. Attendees will learn how to efficiently perform SSARS engagements while complying with professional requirements.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Identify the scope and applicability of SSARS for preparation, compilation, and review engagements
- Differentiate SSARS engagements from audits and other professional accounting engagements
- Recall similarities and differences among preparation, compilation, and review engagements
- Select an appropriate level of service for a client’s unique circumstances
- Apply current standards to common engagement scenarios
- Evaluate independence and ethical requirements under SSARS
- Recognize potential pitfalls
- Recall best practices
Major Subjects
- The SSARS landscape
- Review engagements
- Compilation engagements
- Preparation engagements
- Selecting from the menu of SSARS engagements
- AICPA quality management standards
- Independence and other ethical considerations
- Considerations when changing the level of service
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices to adopt
Course Materials
| Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Aug 27, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Tue, Sep 22, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Oct 01, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Mon, Nov 02, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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Tue, Nov 24, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 03, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST
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Tue, Dec 15, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST
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Mon, Jan 04, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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Tue, Jan 19, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
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Tue, Feb 02, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST
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Fri, Feb 26, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST
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Fri, Mar 05, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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Tue, Mar 16, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Wed, Apr 07, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 22, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer Harp Doc, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public accounting and members in industry who desire a better understanding of SSARS engagements.
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2026
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of SSARS engagements
Date Added to Catalog 02/18/2026
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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