Construction Contractors: Critical Accounting, Auditing, and Tax Issues

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!

Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to be in compliance with the various standards. Construction engagements are, in many instances, more "dangerous" than most lines of business due to the many users of the financial statements. In this course, we will discuss why construction accounting and financial reporting are so complex and discuss the relationship between the contractor and the surety, both from an underwriting and claims perspective. We will also explore what the surety looks for in order to maximize potential bond credit, and we will discuss key areas of tax compliance concentrating on those areas which make construction unique, including the impact of recent tax legislation.

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-3021. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

Overall landscape of the construction industry GAAP and recent changes affecting the construction industry The Revenue Recognition Standard and its impact on the construction industry Unique audit and review issues with construction contractors The unique relationship between the contractor and the surety Tax compliance issues facing construction contractors, including CTA reporting Ongoing and new tax issues for construction contractors Going concern disclosures and their importance to the construction industry The lease FASB ASC and its impact on the construction industry

Prerequisites

Previous experience in the construction industry or in providing service to construction clients

Designed For

Practitioners who have construction clients and professionals in the construction industry who need to be up to date on the latest information

Objectives

Apply accounting and financial reporting standards to construction contractors Perform audit and review engagements for construction clients according to the Standards as efficiently and effectively as possible Identify tax compliance issues unique to the construction industry and apply the latest changes

Preparation

None

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Leader(s):

Wayne Wells, American Institute of CPAs

Leader Bios

Wayne Wells, American Institute of CPAs

Robert Wayne Wells graduated from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Economics. Mr. Wells began his career in public accounting in 1970 with the national firm of what was then Touche, Ross & Co. in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1974, he joined a local firm in Nashville. This firm provided accounting, auditing, fraud investigations, and tax services to small and medium size businesses as well as extensive tax services to individuals. After a total of over 45 years experience, he is today a Principal with Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC in Brentwood, Tennessee. Mr. Wells annually instructs numerous continuing education seminars and in-firm training classes all over the US for the major continuing education providers in the areas of accounting, auditing, fraud, and taxation. Mr. Wells is a recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Discussion Leader Award presented by the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the 2014 Outstanding Discussion Leader Award presented by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Wells holds a Certified Public Accountant certificate in Tennessee, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. He is a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, the AICPA and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

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