Construction Contractors: Auditing Considerations
Auditing contract revenue can be challenging. Long-term contracts can be even more difficult. You'll gain the knowledge necessary to conduct a successful audit of contracts.
Format
Webcast
Date
Apr 08, 2026
NASBA Field of Study
Auditing
Level
Basic
CPE Credits
4
Instructor
Joselin R Martin
Availability
Product Number
VCCAUD260408
Overcoming the challenges of auditing contracts
Construction makes up a large portion of the economy. As such, a growing number of accounting and finance professionals may need to be aware of the accounting and auditing guidance for the construction industry.
You'll delve into the audit considerations related to construction contracts, covering various topics, including:
- Audit planning and substantive auditing procedures
- The core knowledge necessary to succeed
- Key issues affecting construction auditing, including auditing under the new revenue recognition and leases guidance
- Audit risks and risk assessment
Key Topics
- Auditing contractor accounting and revenue from contracts with customers
- Planning and risk assessment for construction contractors
- Key controls
- Substantive procedures for long-term contractors
Learning Outcomes
-Identify key risk areas in contractor contracts and the audit procedures used to address them.
- Recall the considerations of applying risk assessment procedures specifically in the audit of construction contractors.
- Recall the common three phases of contract review during audit planning.
- Identify other preliminary procedures and areas of concern common to an audit of a construction contractor.
- Identify the five key components of the contractor’s audit model.
- Recall the common audit procedures to test each of the five key components of the contractor’s audit model.
- Identify specific controls that are effective in mitigating the significant risks present in the construction industry.
Who Will Benefit
- Practitioners, accountants, and financial professionals in the construction industry
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