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Surgent's Construction Contractors: Critical Accounting, Auditing, and TaxIssues

Overview

Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to comply with the various standards. Construction engagements are, in many instances, more complicated 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 is so complex and examine the relationship between the contractor and the surety, both from an underwriting and a claims perspective. We will also explore what the surety looks for to maximize potential bond credit and discuss key areas of tax compliance concentrating on the areas that make construction unique.

Prerequisites

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

Objectives

  • Recognize accounting and financial reporting standards relevant to construction contractors
  • Identify how to effectively audit and perform review engagements for construction clients according to the standards
  • Understand tax compliance issues unique to the construction industry and apply the latest changes

Highlights

  • Overall landscape of the construction industry
  • GAAP and recent changes affecting the construction industry
  • FASB ASC 606 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
  • Ongoing and new tax issues for construction contractors
  • Going concern disclosures and their importance to the construction industry
  • FASB ASC 842 and its impact on the construction industry

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Materials are generally available 3 days in advance of an event. Once you have downloaded the manual, we are unable to cancel your registration.

Event Code:

SUS0149

8 CPE Credits
Accounting: 6 Credits Tax: 2 Credits

Registration

Member Price:
$159
Non-member Price:
$209