SSARS 27 - Alternative Preparations 26-27

Recently issued SSARS 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement, will sign...

8/28/2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Online | CalCPA

Members: $99.00, Non-members: $129.00

CPE Categories: Accounting (2 CPE)

Description

Recently issued SSARS 27, Applicability of AR-C Section 70 to Financial Statements Prepared as Part of a Consulting Services Engagement, will significantly change the way public accounting firms assist in the preparation of financial statements. This program will discuss the practical implications of the standard, how it can affect the need to adhere to SSARS standards, peer review applicability, and how CPAs can help businesses using the Consulting Standards instead of SSARS.

Target Audience

CPAs in public practice.

Course Objectives

• Recognize the new standards. • Identify how CPAs can structure previous SSARS engagements as consulting services. • Determine how financial statement preparation may no longer be subject to peer reviews.

Subjects

• General requirements for SSARS engagements • Unique opportunities for preparation engagements • New opportunities created with SSARS 27 • The AICPA Consulting Standards • The relevance of Peer Review on SSARS and Consulting engagements

Prerequisites

None.

Advanced Preparation

None.