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Guide to the AICPA Quality Management Standards

Friday, December 20
 9:00am - 10:40am

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2.00 Credits

Member Price $79.00

Price will increase by $10 after 12/13

Non-Member Price $114.00

Price will increase by $10 after 12/13

Overview

Over the past few years, the AICPA revamped the quality management standards by issuing Statement on Quality Management Standards 1, 2, and 3 (SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3, respectively), SSARS No. 26, and SAS 146, Quality Management for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (SAS 146). These standards, effective December 15, 2025, modernize quality management standards to reflect an increased focus on risk assessment, technology use, and the presence of outside experts on many engagements. With a risk-based approach, the standards enhance requirements for engagement quality reviews, encourage QMS monitoring, and focus on the entire system of quality control maintained by a firm. We will cover the key provisions of the standards, how to effectively implement them, and what you need to do today to prepare for the required implementation. The earlier your firm begins the transition, the better off you will be.

Objectives

  • Identify key provisions of SQMS 1, SQMS 2, and SQMS 3
  • Recall quality management provisions in SAS 146 and SSARS No. 26
  • Understand the role of firm leadership in establishing quality management standards
  • Recall the requirements for engagement quality reviews
  • Highlights

  • Quality management standards
  • SSARS No. 26
  • SAS 146
  • Risk assessment and risk-based approaches to quality management
  • Audit engagement leadership
  • Managing technology and the use of external service providers
  • Designed For

    Auditors in public accounting in a partner, owner, or managerial role

    Prerequisites

    Experienced auditors and auditors in a managerial position with responsibilities related to maintaining firm quality control

    Preparation

    None

    Notice

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    Leader(s):

    Leader Bios

    Michael Brand

    Michael Brand, CPA Johnson, Feigley, Newton & Brand LLP / Athens, AL

    Michael Brand is a partner of Johnson, Feigley, Newton & Brand LLP in Athens, Alabama. He was formerly a partner with Tucker, Scott, Brand & Wates, LLC. Michael is a graduate of the University of North Alabama and has been in public accounting since graduation.

    Michael has been involved in various aspects of public accounting with an emphasis in accounting and auditing services. His experience involves audits of various for profit, not-for-profit and governmental entities. Additionally, he conducts peer reviews. He currently serves on the Alabama Society of CPA's Peer Review Committee and serves on the AICPA's Joint Trial Board, Quality Control Standards Task Force and was a prior member of the AICPA's Peer Review Board.

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    Non-Member Price $114.00

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