Webinar: Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions
WS1572 | Course | Basic | Scheduled
Description
Recent economic volatility has created added stress on accounting and finance professionals and their clients. When individuals or businesses lose money, they often blame others for their misfortune. Business disputes can sometimes lead to accounting malpractice claims. Understanding the most common types of accounting malpractice claims provides a roadmap of what not to do.
This course provides a current overview of accounting malpractice litigation throughout the United States. The goal is to learn about the types of claims asserted against CPA firms and strategies to employ to avoid such claims. Reviewing malpractice claims allows us to identify patterns of behavior that may reduce litigation risk.
Credits
| Number of Credits | Type of Credits |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | Business Law |
| 1.00 | Regulatory Ethics |
Designed For
Accounting or financial service professionals who seek to gain a better understanding of current accounting malpractice claims and steps to avoid claims in the future
Prerequisites
General familiarity with accounting and business principles
Highlights
- Common instances of accounting malpractice
- Current claim trends
- Frequent defenses to claims
- Statute of limitations
- Damages
- Claims by practice area
Objectives
- Identify high risk activities to avoid
- Recognize common defenses to malpractice claims
- Be well versed in standards of professional conduct
- Understand the litigation process for malpractice claims
Preparation
None
Notes
This webinar is provided by Surgent. After registering for the course, you will receive an email from Surgent with instructions for logging in to the webinar and obtaining your eMaterials.
You may confirm that your computer meets the minimum requirements by visiting: https://www.surgentcpe.com/webinartest/.
Prices
- Member (Early Bird)
- $99.00
- Non-Member (Early Bird)
- $99.00
- Member
- $99.00
- Non-Member
- $99.00