AHI: Level I - Basic Staff Training
Overview
Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA’s rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.
Highlights
Role of New Staff Understanding Audit Objectives Accounting Data Analytics Working Paper Techniques/Cash Analytical Procedures Compilation and Review Services Tax Recognition and Research Techniques Auditing/Reviewing Selected Accounts
Prerequisites
0 to 12 months experience
Designed For
New audit staff with less than one year of experience
Objectives
Improve inexperienced staff members’ knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to be more productive and profitable on audits, reviews and compilations.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Richard Ferdinand
Richard A. Ferdinand, CPA, is the chief financial officer of Ensconce Data Technology, creator of the Digital Shredder, an IT appliance that erases computer hard drives beyond forensic recovery. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Instructor Award from the AICPA and a recipient of the Education Foundation’s Award for Instructor Excellence and the Meritorious Service Award.
Non-Member Price $940
Member Price $740