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SAS 145: Modern Risk-Based Auditing


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Auditing - Technical

Average Rating:
   26
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates


Description

This program provides in-depth coverage of SAS 145, a major standard that helps auditors enhance risk assessment procedures through improved techniques for identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement. This session is essential for CPAs that perform audits. The discussion will also be insightful for auditees and other professionals who want to maintain awareness of current auditing guidance.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Recall elements of audit risk
  • Be able to identify significant risks
  • Forumlate audit procedures to address risks
  • Recall the most salient elements of SAS 145
  • Assess significant risks using the inherent risk spectrum
  • Recognize the importance of documentation

Major Subjects
  • Introducing SAS 145
  • Revisiting audit risk
  • Risk assessment in the SAS 145 Era
  • Analyzing SAS 145
  • Documentation requirements

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

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT
Wed, Aug 06, 2025 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKDT
Mon, Aug 25, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT
Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKDT
Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKDT
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT
Wed, Nov 05, 2025 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKST
Mon, Nov 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKST
Mon, Dec 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKST
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKST
Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKST
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKST
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKST
Mon, Mar 30, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT
Wed, Apr 01, 2026 - 5:00 AM to 6:48 AM AKDT
Mon, Apr 27, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:48 AM AKDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice who want to maintain proficiency by incorporating the provisions of SAS 145 and other techniques for enhancing audit quality by improving risk assessment
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites A basic understanding of financial statement audits
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024

Additional Information

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Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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Reviews

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 26

Comments

Carolyn M

"Excellent class!"

Stephen B - Hillsdale, Michigan

"Excellent presentation Harper"

Sherri C

"THIS SECTION IS EXCELLENT. I HAD A ONE HOUR COURSE EARLIER THIS WEEK. CHRIS PROVIDED MORE UNDERSTANDING. SINCE THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAS 145. "

John V

"Great!"

Elizabeth S

"Good update course. Excellent speaker"