Construction Contractors: Accounting and Auditing

Overview

The construction industry stands out significantly in its need to adhere to various accounting and auditing standards. This course provides essential knowledge required for success in this field, addressing key aspects affecting construction accounting and auditing. It includes an exploration of the new revenue recognition guidance, alongside other recent developments, helping you gauge their implications for yourself, your business, or your clients. Additionally, this course sheds light on the dynamics between contractors and sureties. Given the construction sector’s substantial contribution to the economy and its continual expansion, staying abreast of the latest changes in accounting and auditing for this industry has never been more vital.

Highlights

• Contract accounting and revenue recognition from contracts with customers
• Contractor financial statements
• Working with a surety
• Audit planning, procedures, and reporting
• Long-term contracts

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Practitioners and financial professionals in the construction industry

Objectives

When you complete this course, you will be able to:

• Recall ways to provide efficient, high-quality audit services to construction clients.
• Identify significant accounting and auditing considerations relevant to construction contractors.

Notice

All materials will be available to download in advance and participants will receive an email two days prior to the course date. Materials will also be posted in the “My CPE” section of the NESCPA website.