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Going concern

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CPAs are expected to maintain a level of competence to meet the profession’s technical and ethical standards, and provide valuable services to the public, employers and clients. Based on the AICPA Competency Framework: Assurance, these learning resources are designed to help you understand the knowledge and skills necessary to perform high-quality compilation, review, attest, and audit engagements. You’ll also find resources here to support your advisory and consulting engagements.

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4 Things to Know About the New Going Concern Auditing Standard

This blog post discusses how the new going concern standard will help auditors plan and conduct their audits.

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ASB issues new going concern auditing standard

This article discusses the new AICPA Auditing Standards Board going concern standard.

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New challenges in a delicate process: Difficulties presented by FASB's going-concern standard

This article examines the new going concern look-forward period, disparities with audit guidance, and a new triggering threshold.

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