Understanding and Implementing the New Quality Management Standards
This course on Quality Management Standards examines the new quality management standards and their impact on accounting and auditing firms. It focuses on implementation considerations, risk-based quality management approaches, and responsibilities related to maintaining quality within professional practice environments.
CPE Credit
8.0 Hours
DELIVERY METHOD
Self-Study (On Demand)
LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
None
PRICING
$119.50 per year
Course Description
The Understanding and Implementing the New Quality Management Standards course provides accounting and auditing professionals with an overview of the new quality management standards and their application within professional practice environments. The course focuses on the transition from traditional quality control approaches to modern risk-based quality management systems.
Participants will explore implementation considerations related to firm governance, quality objectives, risk assessment, monitoring activities, and engagement quality responsibilities. The course also examines practical approaches for understanding and implementing quality management standards within accounting and auditing firms.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose and structure of the new quality management standards
- Recognize the transition from quality control to risk-based quality management approaches
- Identify implementation considerations affecting accounting and auditing firms
- Understand responsibilities related to quality objectives, monitoring, and governance
- Recognize engagement quality and firm-level quality management concepts
- Evaluate how quality management standards support compliance and audit quality
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- CPAs and auditors
- Audit managers and engagement leaders
- Accounting firm professionals
- Professionals responsible for firm quality management processes
- Individuals involved in audit quality and compliance activities
Key Topics Covered
- New quality management standards
- Risk-based quality management approaches
- Transition from quality control to quality management
- Quality objectives and governance responsibilities
- Monitoring and remediation activities
- Engagement quality responsibilities
- Firm-level implementation considerations
- Quality management within professional practice environments
Why This Course Matters
The new quality management standards introduce a risk-based approach that changes how firms manage quality within accounting and auditing practices. Understanding and implementing these standards is important for supporting engagement quality, compliance responsibilities, and firm-level monitoring processes.
This course helps accounting and auditing professionals strengthen their understanding of the new quality management standards and implementation considerations affecting professional practice environments. For additional guidance on implementation resources and recent developments related to quality management standards, professionals may refer to the Journal of Accountancy article on AICPA quality management resources.
Explore additional Auditing CPE Courses to further strengthen your understanding of quality management and audit practice standards.
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.
