Auditing the Complex: Revenue and Leases

Overview

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Two of the most complex ASUs released in the last decade updated revenue recognition and leases. Auditing these complex accounts has never been more difficult. Revenue is often one of the largest and most significant line items in a company's financial statements. It is also the line item that is most susceptible to fraud. Further, all companies reporting under U.S. GAAP have recently completed adoption of ASC 606. In this course, we will review the key elements of ASC 606, including key disclosure requirements for private companies under the standard. Then, we'll focus on how to audit revenue, including the elements of an effective risk assessment related to revenue, key controls over the revenue process, and substantive procedures. For leases under ASC 842, we will review the accounting model for lessees and review in detail the key considerations in accounting for operating leases under ASC 842 and the other key guidance in the standard. Then, we'll review common audit procedures related to auditing the lease liability and the related right-of-use asset, including reviewing the enhanced lease disclosure requirements under ASC 842. When you complete this course, you will be prepared to tackle both ASC 606 and 842.

This course qualifies for reimbursement through the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund. Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training. You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course. The course code for this program is C-12967. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, including recently issued ASUs impacting Topic 606 The FASB’s five-step revenue recognition model, including hands-on examples and illustrations of the new guidance, including presentation and disclosure requirements Performing an effective risk assessment related to revenue Common internal controls and substantive audit procedures related to revenue and leases ASC 842 – lease accounting guidance for both lessees and lessors

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Accountants with responsibilities for auditing accounts receivable

Objectives

Understand the FASB’s comprehensive revenue recognition guidance in ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Explain audit risks associated with revenue and leases Discuss how to tailor the audit plan to assessed risks of material misstatement Recall common substantive procedures related to revenue Comprehend and apply the FASB’s comprehensive lease accounting guidance found in ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) Understand auditing considerations related to ASC 842 subsequent accounting