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Learn about the new quality management standards and how to implement them: Applying the new, proactive, risk-based approach to quality management systems within firms. Scaling the standards to tailor your system to the nature and circumstances of your firm and its engagements.
Profits Interests have become increasingly common in private entities. Navigating the accounting for these instruments can be complex. This session will discuss common features of profits interests, key challenges with auditing these instruments, and understanding how to account for them.
Most small and middle-market auditors struggle to generate efficient and useful internal control assessments. This session will focus on proven approaches to reduce costs and increase the usefulness of these required procedures. Forthcoming Standards confirm the continuing role of this area of current practice. Practical hints on documentation, integrating IT auditing, developing internal IT audit expertise and the need to sometimes "think outside the forms" will enhance your audits.
This session will engage the participant in understanding languages of appreciation and how to leverage them to create a sustainable culture of belonging and relevance. Take part in dynamic conversations and gain tools and techniques to engage and retain BIPOC teammates.
The Great Resignation is a phenomenon where record numbers of people are leaving their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join this session to learn how to navigate the ripple effects of the pandemic and re-evaluate how to retain talent, particularly women who have been the most impacted.