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Independence generally implies a CPA’s ability to act with integrity and exercise objectivity and professional skepticism. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and other rule-making bodies have developed rules that establish and interpret independence requirements for the accounting profession.
This course discusses the independence requirements of the principal rule-making bodies that public accountants may have to comply with, using plain English instead of technical jargon to help you understand exactly what the requirements are.
Course Series
This course is included in the following series:
7 CoursesAn Auditor's Perspective on...
- Preparing Financial Statements – An Auditor’s Perspective on What Matters Most
- Independence Rules for CPA’s – An Auditor’s Perspective on Significant AICPA, Public Company, Governmental, and International Differences
- Designing and Performing Sampling Plans – An Auditor’s Perspective on Monitoring Internal Controls, Compliance, and the Reasonableness of Account Balances
- FASB ASC Section 205-40: Going Concern Uncertainty – An Auditor’s Perspective
- FASB ASC Topic 470: Debt – An Auditor’s Perspective on Common Balance Sheet Classification Issues
- FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value – An Auditor’s Perspective on Determining Fair Value of Non-Readily Marketable Investments
- Recently Issued GAAP Relevant to Small- or Mid-Size Private Companies – An Auditor’s Perspective on What Merits the Most Attention
Learning Objectives
- Discover the importance of the requirement for CPA’s to preserve independence in order to perform audit and attest services
- "Identify the most common significant independence threats, and recognize how rules differ among various standard setting and regulatory bodies
- Explore how reporting entities and external accountants must work together to safeguard against threats to independence in both fact and in appearance
Last updated/reviewed: November 26, 2019
8 Reviews (33 ratings)Reviews
Anonymous
(student)
This course was easy to navigate. The information was easy to absorb and laid out in such a way that anyone with any background in accounting would be able to comprehend it. I will certainly be taking ore courses through this program.
Justin Henry
(Student at Wayland Baptist University)
The messages were clear in the videos. It was easy to understand what was being taught. I also thought that the quiz was helpful to calm me down before the exam at the end.
Danielle Carr
(Owner at Liberum, LLC)
Great refresher course! The instructor is very knowledgeable and communicates effectively by providing both information regarding the rules and with specific examples.
Anonymous
(Student)
Easy to follow! The videos are a great way to keep the course interactive. I also liked al the options it offered. Thank you!
Anonymous
(Program Management)
Explanations provided and examples on the different independence issues were adequately explained.
Anonymous
(CPA, CFE, CGMA)
The course covers the critical points of auditor independence.
Shanna Donica
(Director of Institutional Effectiveness at South Plains College)
It was too long. And not clear on some of the points.
Simon Adell
(Chief Financial Officer at Undisclosed)
Very thorough and clear.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Education Provider Information
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Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
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