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Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value: Evaluating the Propriety of Areas with Uncertainty 3 Credits

Feb 01, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value: Evaluating the Propriety of Areas with Uncertainty 3 Credits

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    Auditing

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Feb 01, 2024, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To describe typical areas of estimation and related audit risks.
  • To explain how to link the assessed risk of material misstatement to a detailed audit plan.
  • To discuss the importance of challenging management’s assumptions when auditing estimates.
  • To describe fair value modeling techniques, including for non-readily marketable investments.
  • To analyze how to properly evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence and resulting conclusions when there is accounting uncertainty.

Course Overview

Some financial statement items cannot be measured precisely, but can only be estimated. Such financial statement items are referred to as accounting estimates.

The nature and reliability of information available to management to support the making of an accounting estimate vary widely, which thereby affects the degree of estimation uncertainty associated with accounting estimates. The degree of estimation uncertainty affects, in turn, the risks of material misstatement of accounting estimates, including their susceptibility to unintentional or intentional management bias.

An accounting estimate is a measurement or recognition in the financial statements of (or a decision to not recognize) an account, disclosure, transaction, or event that generally involves subjective assumptions and measurement uncertainty. A fair value measurement is a form of an accounting estimate.

The objective of the auditor is to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence to determine whether accounting estimates in significant accounts and disclosures are properly accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements.

This CPE course will discuss tips and techniques for gathering sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions related to accounting estimates.

Major Topics Covered in this CPE Auditing Webinar:

  • Identifying areas of estimation uncertainty, including fair value measurements
  • Assessing the risk of material misstatement related to estimates, and testing the estimation process
  • Financial Reporting Requirements
  • Risk Assessment Procedures
  • Understanding the Estimation Process and Relevant Internal Control
  • Further Audit Procedures
  • Challenging Data and Assumptions
  • Developing a Point Estimate or Range
  • The fair value measurement process, including non-readily marketable securities
  • Applying audit procedures to common areas of estimation
  • Evaluating the results of audit procedures for a possible audit adjustment

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Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 3 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 3 CPD Eligible
Auditing (Govt.) for Yellow Book Professionals 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 3 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 3 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Auditing for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Internal Auditing for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Certified Controls Specialist (CCS) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

3

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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Jennifer Louis , CPA (US)

President, Emergent Solutions Group LLC

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Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003, she founded Emergent Solutions Group, LLC, where she focuses her energy on designing and delivering high-quality, practical, and engaging accounting and auditing training. She was most recently Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education, and prior to that served as Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly-respected training and audit process consulting firm. Before joining AuditWatch, Jennifer was the Financial/Operational Audit Manager at AARP. At the start of her professional career, Jennifer was an Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she frequently served as a local and national instructor. Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA-Accounting. Besides loving life on the lake with her husband in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys hiking with her little dog Frodo Beggins, and savoring any precious moments spent with her two young adult boys.

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Great, I would appreciate the level of Final quiz, It will force to you recall your concepts. Really Great material as well as great test.

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Timothy Murtha, CPA (US)

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I really enjoy Jen Louis presentations. She makes the presentation enjoyable while focusing on relevant material. Thank you Jen!

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