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INTRODUCTION TO THE CPA WAY
JENNIFER REED, CPA, CA
ROBERT BRUCE, CPA, CA
Who uses the CPA Way in their classroom?
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Introductions
Jennifer Reed, CPA, [email protected]
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IntroductionsRob Bruce, CPA, [email protected]
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RB [4]1 Add some fun photos to this slideRobert Bruce, 05/17/2017
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How do you add value when faced with a complex problem?
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Knowledge Is Not Enough
FinancialReporting
Strategy &Governance
ManagementAccounting
FinanceAudit &Assurance
Taxation
CommunicationProblem Solving& Decision Making
Professional & Ethical Behaviour
Self‐Management Teamwork &Leadership
Technical Enabling CPA
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RB [3]1 I've put names in the notes to keep track of who is doing what....Robert Bruce, 05/17/2017
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
A methodical approachfor addressingprofessionalproblems
Assess the SituationCPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
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Components of the CPA Mindset
Rules of Professional Conduct
Enabling Competencies
Integration
Rules of Professional Conduct
Objectivity
Integrity and Due Care
Competence
Confidentiality
Professional Behaviour
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CPA Enabling Competencies
Professional & Ethical Behaviour
Problem‐Solving & Decision‐Making
Communication
Teamwork & Leadership
Self‐Management
Integration
Enabling
Technical
Situation
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Level C
• Memorize & Obey Rules
• Understand Terminology
Level B
• Identify CPA Mindset Issues
• Partially Link CPA Mindset to Situations
Level A
• Thoroughly Link CPA Mindset to Situations
• Exemplify CPA Mindset
CPA Mindset: Levels of Competency
Assess the SituationCPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
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Preliminary Landscape Picture
Three Stages in Assessing the Situation
Stage 1:Take a Snapshot
Stage 2:Zoom In
Stage 3: Plan Route
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Stage1: Taking a Quick Snapshot
Major Issue(s) and Alternatives
Decision Maker Goals/ Objectives
Other Stakeholder Needs/ Preferences
Constraints
Professional Resources
Other Key Situational Factors
Other Relevant Information
Stage2: Zooming in on Details of the Situation
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Examples of Situational Assessment Techniques
Financial Analysis
Materiality Assessment
Risk Assessment
Internal Environmental Scan
External Environmental Scan
Stage3: Planning the Detailed Work Route
Identify Major Issues
Choose Sequence for Addressing Major Issues
Gather Additional Situational Information
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
Detailed Landscape Picture
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Elements of Analyzing an Issue
A. Select & Apply Methods/Tools
B: Analyze Thoroughly
C: Evaluate Information Quality
A. Select & Apply Technical Methods/Tools
Quantitative
Qualitative
Correct Application
Realistic Assumptions
FinanceAudit &Assurance
FinancialReporting
Strategy &Governance
ManagementAccounting
Taxation
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B: Analyze Thoroughly
Integrate Situational Factors
Integrate Across Competencies
Retain Only Viable Alternatives
Summarize Arguments
Address Uncertainties
C: Evaluate Information Quality, Including Sufficiency
Information Source(s)
Precision
Key Assumptions
Sensitivity Analysis
Conflicting/Ambiguous Information
Data Completeness, Validity, Reliability
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
Stages for Concluding and Advising
Stage 1
• Interpret Results
Stage 2
• Establish and Use Decision Criteria
Stage 3
• Provide Implementation Advice
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Stage 1: Interpret Results
Quantitative or Qualitative Results
General Guideline and Interpretation
Implications and Additional Insights
Stage 2: Establish and Use Decision Criteria
One Viable Conclusion
More Than One Viable Conclusion
CPA Values Versus Other Criteria
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Stage 3: Provide Advice for Implementation
Limitations of Recommendations
Issues to Investigate Further
Implementation Sequence
Action Plan(s) and Timelines
Team Assignments
Change Management and Other Issues
Resources Needed
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
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Successful Communication
Professional Writing
Writing Mechanics
Organization and Format
Conciseness and Clarity
Audience Orientation
Professional Tone
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY
Application of the CPA Way
ACTIVITY 1- CHANG ESL ACADEMY
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
Chang ESL Academy
1. Open the Chang ESL Case PDF (in examples folder)
2. For 15 minutes- Read the case
3. How does the CPA Way apply to this case?
We will apply the CPA Way to the case and a sample response.
Instructions:
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Assess the SituationCPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐MINDSET
Assess the SituationCPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ ASSESS THE SITUATION
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1. Open the Chang ESL FR Sample response pdf.
2. Scan the response
Chang ESL ‐Instructions:
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ ANALYZE THE ISSUES
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ CONCLUDE AND ADIVSE
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ COMMUNICATE
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Application of the CPA Way
ACTIVITY 2- MOGEN FLOWERS
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
Mogen Flowers
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1. Open the Mogen Flowers (Example #2) narrative
2. In your groups, apply the CPA Way
Mogen Flowers‐ Instructions
Assess the SituationCPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐MINDSET
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Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ ASSESS THE SITUATION
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ ANALYZE THE ISSUES
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ CONCLUDE AND ADIVSE
Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
THE CPA WAY‐ COMMUNICATE
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Application of the CPA Way
EXAMPLE #3- MODERN FURNITURE
1. Open the Modern Furniture Case PDF and the Modern Furniture Case Sample Response PDF
2. In your groups, assess the application of the CPA Way
• Did the student properly asses the situation?
• Was the analysis of the issue sufficient?
• Did the student conclude and advise the client?
• Did the student communicate effectively?
Instructions:
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
Modern Furniture
The CPA Way – Applied to group work
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
TEAM CHALLENGE
Conclusion: Knowledge Is Not Enough
FinancialReporting
Strategy &Governance
ManagementAccounting
FinanceAudit &Assurance
Taxation
CommunicationProblem Solving& Decision Making
Professional & Ethical Behaviour
Self‐Management Teamwork &Leadership
Technical Enabling CPA
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Assess the Situation
CPA Mindset
Analyze Major Issue(s)
Concludeand Advise
Communicate
Questions? Jennifer Reed, CPA, CA
Rob Bruce, CPA, CA