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Auditing Construction Contractors

3 Credits: Auditing

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Auditing Construction Contractors

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Overview
CPE Credits

3 Credits: Auditing

Course Description

Construction contractors present significant auditing challenges, since they rely extensively on estimates to derive their reported revenue and profit figures. In the Auditing Construction Contractors course, we examine how the auditor can navigate these challenges by delving into contractor controls, as well as audit procedures that are specific to the industry. Particular attention is paid to the auditing of contractor estimates and the use of specialists to assist in this effort.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize why an audit strategy is needed, and what it controls.
  • Identify the issues associated with the environment in which a construction contractor operates.
  • Specify the risk assessment steps associated with the audit of a contractor.
  • Recognize when a contractor’s internal audit function can be used by the auditor.
  • Identify how an auditor can reduce the audit risk for a construction contractor audit.
  • Specify the accounting controls that a construction contractor might use.
  • Recognize when a misstatement is considered to be material.
  • Identify the actions that can be taken to reduce detection risk.
  • Specify the events or conditions that indicate the presence of a risk of material misstatement.
  • Recognize the audit steps that are specifically associated with the audit of a construction contractor.
  • Identify the areas in which an auditor may choose to hire a specialist when auditing a construction contractor.
  • Specify who is responsible for fraud prevention and detection.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS924372530, SS924372530
Revision Date
February 14, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
68

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …