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Qualifications and Training Requirements for Peer Reviewers
The Peer Review Board approved changes to reviewer qualifications for reviews that commence on or after December 31, 2015 and approved changes to reviewer training requirements for reviews that commence on or after May 1, 2016.
Current reviewer qualifications are described on the How To Become a Peer Reviewer page.
For details on the new training requirements, see the Peer Review Training section below.
Peer Review Training
The peer review training requirements and the criteria for demonstrating proficiency in the standards, interpretations, and guidance of the program is established from time to time by the AICPA Peer Review Board (Board). Follow the links below to view those criteria and training courses which have been approved by the Board.
In order to meet the requirement to possess current knowledge of professional standards applicable to the kind of practice to be reviewed, including quality control and peer review standards, all peer reviewers should:
- Obtain at least 40% of the AICPA required CPE in subjects relating to accounting, auditing, and quality control. Peer reviewers should obtain at least 8 hours in any 1 year and 48 hours every 3 years.
Download the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the new Education Framework for Peer Reviewers
Report Acceptance Body (RAB) Member Training
- Register for the AICPA Introductory Report Acceptance Body Member Training Course. This CPE self-study course is designed to provide an overview of responsibilities of new RAB members and address peer review acceptance considerations, including recent changes in peer review guidance affecting the acceptance process.
- Register for the Peer Review RAB Update Course. This CPE self-study course, designed for RAB members, will provide an update on various topics related to the roles and responsibilities of RAB members.
Annual Peer Review Conference
- Download a PDF file of the 2020 AICPA Peer Review Conference FAQs.
- Access the 2020 Peer Review Conference System Review case studies (with solutions), as well as the Engagement Review case studies (with solutions).
- Save the dates for the 2021 Peer Review Conference to be held from August 2-4, 2021 in San Diego, CA at Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Please check back in 2021 for registration.
Peer Review Webcasts
- Register for the “Are You Ready for Your Peer Review?” webcast to be held on May 12, 2021 at 1-4pm ET. Join this webcast to gain an understanding of the peer review process and learn what you can do to prepare for your next peer review.
- Access archived webcasts covering various peer review-related topics, updates and trainings.
