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:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Upholding Independence While Holding Your Client's Hand Handout (3.3 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

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 - 09:00am to 10:49am AKDT
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Wed, May 21, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:49am AKDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:49pm AKDT
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm AKDT
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm AKDT
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm AKDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:49am AKDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:49am AKDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:49am AKDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:49am AKDT
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:49pm AKDT
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm AKDT
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm AKDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:49am AKST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:49am AKST
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Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:49am AKST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:49am AKST
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm AKST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:49am AKST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:49pm AKST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm AKST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm AKST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 06:00am to 07:49am AKST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:49am AKST
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:49am AKDT
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Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:49am AKDT
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Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm AKDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:49am AKDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse 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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