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Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Regulatory Ethics - Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Ethics
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

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Description

Many entities look to their CPA as a trusted advisor when tackling complex accounting topics. This is more relevant now than ever. The FASB's big three accounting pronouncements involving revenue recognition, leasing and credit losses have placed a magnifying glass on this reality. Practitioners need to exercise caution to ensure they maintain independence as they assist their review and audit clients with such matters, as well as with compilation engagements. This course addresses these issues and explores best practices and guidance provided by the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Apply key strategies in maintaining independence in client engagements
  • Understand the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct
  • Assess circumstances that threaten independence
  • Identify safeguards may can reduce independence threats to an acceptable level

Major Subjects
  • Circumstances that may cause recent FASB pronouncements to introduce threats to independence
  • AICP's Code of Professional Conduct
  • Best practice tips and practical strategies for preserving independence when assisting clients with technical matters

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Tue, May 13, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Wed, May 21, 2025 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EDT
Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EDT
Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EDT
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EDT
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EST
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EST
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EST
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 03:00pm to 05:00pm EST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 04:00pm to 06:00pm EST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 05:00pm to 07:00pm EST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 11:00am to 01:00pm EST
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 12:00pm to 02:00pm EDT
Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 01:00pm to 03:00pm EDT
Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 07:00pm to 09:00pm EDT
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 02:00pm to 04:00pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice and members in industry
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites None
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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