SSARS-general principles Flashcards
statement on standards for accounting and review services (SSARS) are issued by the
AICPA’s ARSC
SSARS applicable to (nonissuers)
preparation of F/S
Compilation
Review
Organization of SSARS
objectives
definition
professional req
application and other explanatory material
two types of professional requirements are
unconditional requirements (Must do them) presumptively mandatory (should, not must, some exceptions)
“application and other explanatory materials” are not mandatory and are indicated by
may, might, could
circumstances that may prevent acceptance
ethical requirements will not be met
neccessary info is unavailable or unreliable
reason to doubt managements integrity
prior to accepting engagment
determine competance
determine acceptability of the financial reporting framework
obtain required agreement with management