How to Audit Revenue (CPE Course)
CPE Credit: 2 hours
Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test
Price (with PDF Textbook): $25
Course DescriptionThis course clarifies for the auditor every action needed to audit revenue. It describes the characteristics of revenue from an auditing perspective, and then goes on to describe the steps required to audit revenue. Background information concerning revenue recognition is also included, such as revenue recognition rules, consignment arrangements, customer acceptance issues, revenue fraud, and revenue controls.
Author:Steven Bragg
Course Number: AU1017
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Auditing Revenue
Chapter 2. Revenue Rules
Learning Objectives
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Recognize the various accounts that comprise an organization’s revenue.
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Describe the different types of revenue fraud arrangements.
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Identify the methods used by an auditor to audit revenue.
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Identify the circumstances under which a contract does and does not exist.
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Recognize the steps used in the revenue recognition process.
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Describe how and when the expected value method is used.
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Recognize the accounting rules that apply to noncash assets, nonrefundable fees, and customer acceptance.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Auditing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date:May 2024
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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.
AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.
