August 21, 2018

In-Person

Hilton Garden Inn Dothan
171 Hospitality Ln, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama 36303-1879

4 CPE

Accounting and Auditing Update

August 21, 2018
In-Person
4 CPE

Accounting and Auditing Update

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    Instructor

    Tom
    Newell

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    Tom Newell

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    Thomas E. Newell, Jr., CPA

    Thomas (Tom) is a shareholder in the firm of Newell & Newell, P.C., which is located in Columbus, GA. Tom started the firm with his wife, Silvia Newell, CPA in 1986. Prior to that, his public accounting experience included both local firms and international firms. Tom is an active peer reviewer, having performed over 200 reviews, and has been involved with the peer review program since 1989.

    Tom served on the Georgia Society peer review committees from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, he was selected to be one of the technical reviewers for the Georgia Society and served as a technical reviewer for them for nine years. Tom has also served several years on the accounting and auditing committee at the Georgia Society. In addition, he has been a frequent speaker for the Georgia Society of CPAs at the Southeastern Accounting Show, Tax Forum (A&A topics), and the Accounting Institute among other conferences. Tom is also a discussion leader for various continuing education courses on A&A topics for the state societies.

    Tom graduated cum laude from Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, GA in 1980.
Keep abreast of the fast-paced changes in accounting and auditing. This comprehensive course covers all the relevant pronouncements, exposure drafts, and other guidance recently issued in the accounting and auditing arenas. Let us sort through all of the complexities and help you identify and apply recently issued FASB and ASB standards and guidance. With the rate of change in today's regulatory environment, you must stay current on all of the topics impacting the profession - don't get left behind!

Learning Objectives

Identify recently issued FASB standards and guidance. Recognize the effect of recently issued auditing and attestation standards. Identify key concepts related to exposure drafts and other projects in accounting and auditing.

Major Topics

Recently issued accounting and auditing guidance, including an update on financial instruments, leases, and revenue recognition Projects on the horizon from the ASB and PCAOB

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE
4
Accounting & Auditing

Hilton Garden Inn Dothan

171 Hospitality Ln, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama 36303-1879

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Update

Professional Area of Focus

  • A & A

Prerequisites

Experience in accounting and auditing

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

CPAs in public practice and industry who want to remain up-todate on accounting and auditing pronouncements

Provider

AICPA (Boone)

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