Peer Review & Quality Control Document Guidance
Guidance:
Here you will find an Overview of Peer Review Process and Requirements for PCPS Member Firms and the Quality Control Standards. The Program is a systemic evaluation whose value in serving the public interest and firms lies in...
Published on March 08, 2013
Peer Review Decision Tree
Guide:
Provided is a Peer Review Decision Tree to help determine the peer review requirement of your firm and the following steps to take to meet this requirement
Published on August 20, 2012
Peer Review Process Checklist for Engagement Reviews
Checklist:
This peer review checklist provides a good base and broad overview to guide in the peer review process for engagement reviews commencing on or after January 1, 2009
Published on April 09, 2013
Peer Review Process Checklist for System Reviews
Checklist:
This peer review checklist provides a good base and broad overview to guide in the peer review process for system reviews commencing on or after January 1, 2009
Published on April 09, 2013
Technical Quality and Services Delivery
Overview:
...abstract: Keep up with tax changes, accounting & auditing standards and use plain English tools and guidance to understand new requirements and in communicating with professional staff and clients. Understand peer review processes and quality control document requirements while also staying abreast of news in the
Published on May 14, 2013
Private Companies Practice Section History
Overview:
Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) was founded by a vote of the AICPA Governing Council in 1977 to establish a voluntary quality assurance program within the AICPA for CPA firms, in response to Washington 's scrutiny of several major business failures.
Published on February 20, 2013
PCPS Team Members
Directory:
This page provides an overview of the PCPS team, and lists each team member's roles and contact information. Feel free to contact any member of the PCPS team with questions or comments.
Published on April 10, 2013
PCPS Free Resources
Overview:
PCPS offers tools like checklists and templates for everything from technical issues to marketing and business development. Get a better feel by checking out these free resources.
Published on April 06, 2012
Sales Training
Article:
This article dives into how effective sales training enhances your ability, at whatever level, to present your ideas and services in a way that stimulates others to take productive action.
Published on February 20, 2013
Practitioners Prevail Despite Added Pressures
Article:
Q1 2013 has been a trying time across the profession. While Mother Nature was wreaking havoc outside, Uncle Sam was throwing curve balls inside with the Fiscal Cliff legislation and the associated delays caused at the IRS. Despite it all, pract
Published on May 21, 2013
Sole Practitioners
Article:
With PCPS as your team behind the scenes, you’re not alone as you face these challenges. These tools/resources provide strategies for plotting your direction and support for the every-day intricacies of managing a solo practice.
Published on May 21, 2013
Substance Abuse
Article:
Chemical dependency (either on legal or illegal substances) can cause behavioral changes. The effect of such behavior on client relationships is predictably negative for both the individual and the firm.
Published on February 14, 2012