Are You Up For the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Auditing - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 1
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Have you ever wanted to reduce the number of financial statement review points you receive? Are you curious about a reviewer's thought process? This hands-on session will answer these questions by helping you understand the role of an engagement quality control reviewer. Not only will you develop an appreciation for the role of an engagement quality control reviewer, but this interactive session will allow you to step into the reviewer's shoes by performing a quality control review during the class session. You will leave with an understanding of best practices for minimizing your exposure to critique by reviewers.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Comprehend the AICPA's guidance regarding engagement quality control reviews (EQCRs)
- Recognize major considerations that might be involved in an engagement review
- Cultivate working knowledge that allows you to begin to think like a reviewer
- Understand recently issued guidance that will impact quality control for public accounting firms
- Recognize and document engagement deficiencies
Major Subjects
- AICPA professional standards
- EQCR expectations
- Firm-specific considerations
- Best practices for reducing the frequency of review points
- Best practices for mitigating the severity of review points
- Examples of common EQCR deficiencies
- The impending influence of SQMS No. 1, SQMS No. 2, SAS 146, and SSARS 26
- An interactive, hands-on EQCR simulation
Course Materials
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Are You Up For the Challenge? Test Your Skills as a Quality Control Reviewer Handout (5.7 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
Thu, May 29, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM MDT
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Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM MDT
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM MDT
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Thu, Jun 19, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:36 AM MDT
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Wed, Jul 02, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM MDT
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM MDT
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Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM MDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM MDT
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Wed, Sep 03, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM MDT
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 8:36 PM MDT
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Mon, Oct 13, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:36 AM MDT
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM MDT
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Sat, Nov 01, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM MDT
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Mon, Nov 17, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM MST
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Mon, Dec 08, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM MST
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 8:36 PM MST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM MST
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM MST
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:36 AM MST
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Fri, Jan 30, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:36 PM MST
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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:36 PM MST
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Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:36 PM MST
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Wed, Mar 04, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 3:36 PM MST
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Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 8:36 PM MDT
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Fri, Mar 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:36 PM MDT
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 5:36 PM MDT
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Wed, Apr 29, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:36 AM MDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Harp DOC, LLC
Designed For This course provides insight for anyone whose work is subject to supervisory or quality control review. It is also meaningful for professionals who review the work of others. The course emphasizes EQCR of financial statement engagements in the context of public accounting.
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statement preparation and professional engagement documentation
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).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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