Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
This annual update for Accountants & Auditors course provides a timely overview of recent developments in accounting and auditing standards, helping professionals stay current on guidance affecting financial reporting, audit, and attestation engagements.
CPE Credit
9.5 Hours
DELIVERY METHOD
Self-Study (On Demand)
LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Working knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts recommended
PRICING
$119.50 per year
Course Description
Accounting and auditing standards continue to evolve, and staying informed on these changes is essential for maintaining high-quality professional services. This course provides an annual update on significant developments in accounting and auditing, including newly issued standards, recent guidance, and ongoing standard-setting projects.
Participants will review updates from key standard-setting bodies such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Auditing Standards Board (ASB), and the Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC), along with guidance affecting preparation, compilation, and review engagements.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify significant recent developments in accounting standards affecting financial reporting
- Recognize key changes in auditing and attestation standards and their practical implications
- Understand updates related to preparation, compilation, and review engagements
- Recall important guidance affecting professional responsibilities and audit quality
- Identify current and upcoming standard-setting projects relevant to accountants and auditors
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- CPAs in public practice and industry
- Accounting and auditing professionals involved in financial reporting or assurance services
- Practitioners responsible for audit, review, compilation, or preparation engagements
- Professionals seeking a comprehensive annual update on accounting and auditing standards
Key Topics Covered
Key topics addressed in this course include:
- Recently issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) and their impact on financial reporting
- Developments in auditing and attestation standards
- Updates affecting preparation, compilation, and review engagements
- Professional practice considerations and audit quality insights
- Emerging issues and active projects from accounting and auditing standard setters
Why This Course Matters
Keeping up with changes in accounting and auditing standards is critical to performing engagements in accordance with professional requirements. Even incremental updates can affect planning, documentation, reporting, and compliance.
This annual update helps accounting and auditing professionals understand what has changed, what is coming next, and how these developments may impact their work—supporting consistent application of standards and informed professional judgment.
For additional background on accounting standards and standard-setting activities, professionals may refer to resources published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Explore additional accounting and auditing CPE courses available through NINJA CPE.
Pricing & Access
$119.50 per year — Unlimited CPE Access
When you enroll, you receive full access to all courses in our catalog for one full year, including this course and every other available offering.
Unlike many CPE providers, we do not charge by the credit hour and we do not impose course expiration dates. Once you’re enrolled:
- All courses are included — no per-course or per-credit fees
- Your access lasts for a full year from your enrollment date
- Your completed course certificates remain available in your portal
- You can complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule
This single annual enrollment gives you the flexibility to earn CPE hours when you need them — without worrying about expiring credits or additional costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course NASBA-compliant?
Yes. This course meets NASBA CPE requirements.
How is the course delivered?
On-demand, self-study format with quizzes for knowledge checks.
Can I complete this course at my own pace?
Yes. You may start, stop, and resume the course as needed.
