January 4, 2023

Webinar

2 CPE

Webinar (CPA Crossings): Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?

January 4, 2023
Webinar
2 CPE

Webinar (CPA Crossings): Accountants and Malpractice: Can We Get Sued for This?

  • Instructor

    Allison
    McLeod

This seminar reviews situations in which a CPA or accounting professional may be in danger of being sued. We cover common law causes of action, such as negligence, and the relevant standards and case law defining what constitutes reasonable practitioner behavior. This course is ideal for lawyers, CPAs, EAs, tax preparers, accountants and insurance personnel.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Learning Objectives

After attending the presentation you will be able to…

  • Define the elements of negligence, the common law cause of action.
  • Explain what constitutes reasonable practitioner behavior with reference to practice standards and common law.
  • Ascertain how to avoid common pitfalls that could lead to the practitioner being sued.

Major Topics

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

  • How accountant liability is a very real threat in today’s litigious society.
  • A discussion of scenarios in which accounting professionals can find themselves inadvertently involved in a lawsuit.
  • Pitfalls in which the accountant may find him- or her- self while dealing with clients.
  • Real-life examples from the speaker’s extensive experience as a practitioner and as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases.

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE
2
Regulatory Ethics

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Basic

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CPA Crossings. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

Lawyers, CPAs, EAs, tax preparers, accounts, insurance personnel

Provider

CPA Crossings, LLC

This event has ended.