Webinar

Surgent's Lessons Learned From Recent Accounting Malpractice Actions

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
9-11 a.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical) | 1 Ethics

Course code: 25WS-0748
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Recent economic volatility has created added stress on accounting and finance professionals and their clients. When individuals or businesses lose money, they often blame others for their misfortune. Business disputes can sometimes lead to accounting malpractice claims. Understanding the most common types of accounting malpractice claims provides a roadmap of what not to do.

This course provides a current overview of accounting malpractice litigation throughout the United States. The goal is to learn about the types of claims asserted against CPA firms and strategies to employ to avoid such claims. Reviewing malpractice claims allows us to identify patterns of behavior that may reduce litigation risk.

Major subjects

Common instances of accounting malpractice
Current claim trends
Frequent defenses to claims
Statute of limitations
Damages
Claims by practice area

Learning objectives

Identify high risk activities to avoid
Recognize common defenses to malpractice claims
Be well versed in standards of professional conduct
Understand the litigation process for malpractice claims

Who should take this program?

Accounting or financial service professionals who seek to gain a better understanding of current accounting malpractice claims and steps to avoid claims in the future

Pricing

Standard Member Fee	$99.00
Standard Nonmember Fee	$99.00

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