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SAS 148 [Video]

Close Captioning has been auto-generated.SAS 148 (https://www.aicpa.org/resources/download/aicpa-statement-on-auditing-standards-no-148) updates AU-C 935 for recent changes in SASes 142 and 145 which made the appendix out of date. AU-C 935 is used for Compliance Audits and helps auditors understand how to leverage the other AU-C sections when addressing noncompliance in lieu of misstatement. Changes impacting AU-C section 501 is aligned with the effective date of SAS 142. All other amendments in SAS 148 align with the effective date of SAS 145.How often do you reference the appendix in AU-C 935 when performing Single Audits?Watch all A&A Today videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzz2wvHsZ2DNJ64dEWyHTq5BcvI1RALA-____________________________________________________________Subscribe for More CPA Video Updates https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonCPAs CONNECT WITH US: WSCPA https://www.wscpa.org FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonCPAs LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/353584 TWITTER https://twitter.com/WashingtonCPAs INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/washingtoncpas/

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Peer review: Improving audit quality, serving the public interest [Video]

Peer review is employed in science, medicine, engineering, mathematics, and law, just to name a few important fields of work. Why? Because experts in those fields are most capable of making informed judgments about specific applications of their profession.Accounting is another profession in which peer review is used because accountants deal with complex scenarios for clients. The AICPA peer review program relies on highly trained professionals who review one another’s work according to the highest ethical and professional standards to produce a quality service and protect the public interest.Read more in “Peer review: A vital component in audit quality”.https://www.aicpa.org/news/article/peer-review-a-vital-component-in-audit-quality#Accounting #CPA #Audit #AuditQuality #PeerReview

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BOOK BUILDING: Easy explanation. [Video]

In this video, you will learn about the book building process and how it works.#bookbuilding #stockmarket #wallstreetmojo #ipo #institutionalinvestorsChapters:00:00 – Introduction00:35 – What is book building, and how does it work?03:31 – Subtypes of book building04:39 – Advantages 05:02 – DisadvantagesWhat is book building, and how does it work?When a company decides to go public, it may not know the fair value of its shares. One of the most efficient ways to determine this is through the book building process.The process of book building involves:Hiring underwritersInvestors biddingShare pricingBidding process transparencyAllotment and settlement(Explained in detail in the video)Subtypes of book buildingThere are two subtypes of book building:Accelerated book buildingThis is a fast-track book building process in which everything is done within a couple of days.Partial book buildingIn this type of book building, the issue is offered only to a select group of investors.(Explained in detail in the video)AdvantagesOne of the biggest advantages of book building is that it is the most efficient way to determine the fair value of shares.Since the share price is determined by analyzing aggregate demand for the shares and not based on any price fixed by the company, it is surely an advantage.DisadvantagesFirstly, it costs the company a lot of money. If the company fixed the share price on its own, then it would cost them way less.Secondly, the time taken to arrive at the cut-off price in the book building process is a lot. If the company chooses to fix the price on its own, then it’ll take a fraction of the time.We regularly come up with such content on the stock markets and finance in general. So subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already.==========================================================================Subscribe to Our Channel –Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlNXSK2tC9SJ2Fhhb2kOUw?sub_confirmation=1LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wallstreetmojo/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wallstreetmojoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetmojoofficial/Twitter https://twitter.com/wallstreetmojo

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Tax and Data Analytics [Video]

The rise of data analytics is changing the tax profession in a number of ways. It’s affecting tax compliance, tax planning, tax controversy, and financial reporting. Here are some examples:— Tax compliance: companies are automating the collection of raw, unstructured data and the filing of forms.— Tax planning: companies can use third-party tax software to perform what-if analysis, such as analyzing the tax implications of buying or selling an asset.— Tax controversy: companies can use machine learning models to predict the outcome of a tax court case.— Taxes and financial reporting: companies can monitor tax liability in real-time and use third-party tax software to quickly predict income tax expense.0:00 Introduction0:11 Tax compliance1:15 Tax planning2:09 Tax controversy3:26 Taxes and financial reporting— Edspira is the creation of Michael McLaughlin, an award-winning professor who went from teenage homelessness to a PhD. Edspira’s mission is to make a high-quality business education freely available to the world.— SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE 53-PAGE GUIDE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PLUS: • A 23-PAGE GUIDE TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING• A 44-PAGE GUIDE TO U.S. TAXATION• A 75-PAGE GUIDE TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS• MANY MORE FREE PDF GUIDES AND SPREADSHEETS* http://eepurl.com/dIaa5z— SUPPORT EDSPIRA ON PATREON*https://www.patreon.com/prof_mclaughlin— GET CERTIFIED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS, IFRS 16, AND ASSET-LIABILITY MANAGEMENT * https://edspira.thinkific.com — LISTEN TO THE SCHEME PODCAST * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scheme/id1522352725 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WaNTqVFxISHlgcSWNT1kc * Website: https://www.edspira.com/podcast-2/ — GET TAX TIPS ON TIKTOK * https://www.tiktok.com/@prof_mclaughlin — ACCESS INDEX OF VIDEOS * https://www.edspira.com/index — CONNECT WITH EDSPIRA * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Edspira * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edspiradotcom * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edspira — CONNECT WITH MICHAEL * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Prof_McLaughlin * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-michael-mclaughlin — ABOUT EDSPIRA AND ITS CREATOR * https://www.edspira.com/about/* https://michaelmclaughlin.com

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How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur | Entrepreneur Mindset [Video]

Discover How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur Mindset. Go to https://www.bizmove.com to get a free business plan template, plus dozens of tools for managing and starting a business, featuring dozens of templates, books, worksheets, tools, software, checklists, videos, manuals, and spreadsheets. All completely free, no strings attached. Also see here how I managed to save hundreds on car insurance (my dirty little trick): https://www.bizmove.com/auto-car-insurance.

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Revised Statements on Standards for Tax Services Proposal [Video]

Close Captioning has been auto-generated.The AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee has proposed changes to the Statements of Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs). The proposal (https://www.aicpa.org/resources/download/tax-standards-ssts-exposure-draft-and-invitation-to-comment) has two parts. Part 1 is an Exposure Draft of proposed revisions to the SSTSs. Part 2 is an Invitation to Comment on how the AICPA could potentially introduce quality management in the tax realm. Comments are due by December 31st.Do you agree with the proposed changes to the tax standards?Watch all A&A Today videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzz2wvHsZ2DNJ64dEWyHTq5BcvI1RALA-____________________________________________________________Subscribe for More CPA Video Updates https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonCPAs CONNECT WITH US: WSCPA https://www.wscpa.org FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonCPAs LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/353584 TWITTER https://twitter.com/WashingtonCPAs INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/washingtoncpas/

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AUCTION MARKET: Easy explanation. [Video]

In this video, you will learn about the auction market and how it works. #auctionmarket #buyersandsellers #wallstreetmojo #financialmarkets #marketmechanism Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – What is an auction market? 01:24 – How does the auction market process work? 02:16 – Examples 03:05 – Auction market vs dealer market 03:47 – Comparison between Auction Market & Dealer Market What is an auction market? You might know an auction market where a seller keeps something for auction to which buyers put in their bids. Whoever has the highest bid gets to buy it. The same thing happens in the financial markets too. Buyers and sellers quote their price for buying or selling the financial assets, and the transaction is completed just when there is a match between the prices. (Explained in detail in the video) How does the auction market process work? The entire process of an auction is simple. On the one hand, buyers put in their buy orders for the financial asset, also known as bid. On the other hand, sellers put in their sell orders, also known as ask. Once the bid and the ask price match, the transaction is complete. (Explained in detail in the video) Examples The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) still operate the open outcry trading system where the auction process happens as traders shout their bids and ask prices. The trading that happens on computers also happens through the auction system only. However, the electronic method has some advantages: it costs less, execution is better and faster, and there is less manipulation compared to the open outcry system. Auction market vs dealer market In an auction market, buyers and sellers quote their offers, and the transaction happens when their orders match. In a dealer market, the dealers specify a price at which the financial asset shall be sold or bought. In an auction market, there is a plain matching of orders after some price discovery takes place. In the dealer market, the dealer is a market maker as they are creating liquidity and transparency in the market. In the auction market, all types of securities are traded, equities, futures, and options. In contrast, the dealer market is the place for the OTC securities market and government securities market. (Explained in detail in the video) ========================================================================== Subscribe to Our Channel – Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlNXSK2tC9SJ2Fhhb2kOUw?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/wallstreetmojo/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/wallstreetmojo Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetmojoofficial/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wallstreetmojo

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ANCHORING BIAS: Easy explanation [Video]

In this video, you will learn about the concept of anchoring bias and how you can avoid falling for it. #anchoringbias #cognitivebias #wallstreetmojo #decisionmaking #financialmarket Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:24 – What is anchoring bias? 01:36 – Examples in finance 02:41 – How to avoid it? What is anchoring bias? It is known as anchoring bias when a person is given a piece of information and solely relies on it whenever they take any decision. Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman first introduced the theory of anchoring bias in their book Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases. (Explained in detail in the video) Examples in finance A trader or an investor may only look at the current price movement and base their decision around it. But they need to look at the complete picture before they act, or they may fall for the anchoring bias and incur losses. (Explained in detail in the video) How to avoid it? Here’s how you can overcome the bias of anchoring: Remove high emotional quotient from decision making Analyze the rationale in all the decisions of life and stick to it Conduct thorough research before making any decision Develop an objective mentality in every circumstance Promote critical and logical thinking This is all about anchoring bias, and make sure you subscribe to the channel so that you don’t miss out on such content we come up with regularly. ========================================================================== Subscribe to Our Channel – Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlNXSK2tC9SJ2Fhhb2kOUw?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/wallstreetmojo/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/wallstreetmojo Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/wallstreetmojoofficial/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wallstreetmojo

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Key differences among Compilation, Review and Audit [Video]

Timely, accurate and understandable financial statements are vital to gauge how well a business has performed and to assess the strength of its financial position. Financial statements are a foundation upon which important business decisions are made. Learn the differences among the three services that a certified public accountant (CPA) may perform to provide comfort to users of a business's financial statements. Learn more at https://www.aicpa.org/purpose #cpa #Accounting #Finance #Assurance #financialstatements #Compilation #Review #Audit