Description

This course is designed to meet the 2-hour CR&R requirement of the Colorado State Board of Accountancy. The course overviews Colorado’s Accountants Practice Act and examines in depth CCR 705-1 : RULES OF THE STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY. It also covers Colorado State Board of Accountants Policies updates.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of Regulatory Requirements.
• Review of Colorado Revised Statutes (as they pertain to accountancy), Board of Accountancy Rules, and Policies.
• Legislative changes affecting the accounting profession, as applicable.
• State Board of Accountancy and website overview.
• Organization and duties of the Board.
• Certified Public Accountant Designation.
• Proper use – Holding Out.
• Types of Certificates.
• Status and maintenance of Certificates.
• Licensure‚ Examination and Certification.
• Continuing Professional Education.
• Disclosures.
• Names.
• Mobility/Practice Privilege and Reciprocity.
• Peer Review.
• Professional Conduct.
• Unlawful Acts.
• Accountant/Client Privilege.
• Grounds for Disciplinary Action.
• Client Records.
• Firms, Firm Registration, and Firm Names.