Agreed Upon Procedures – 7 Feb 2025

The goal of this webinar is to provide attendees with a hands-on understanding of Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) under ISRS 4400. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to apply this standard in real-world scenarios, understanding not only how to tailor AUPs to fit specific client needs but also how to communicate the engagement’s limitations clearly to manage client expectations. This knowledge will help attendees carry out AUP engagements confidently and effectively, ensuring that they meet professional standards without overextending the scope. 

The session will walk attendees through the entire AUP process—from understanding client requests and setting clear engagement boundaries to documenting findings that add value for the client. The emphasis will be on making AUPs a practical tool for client engagements, where attendees feel confident in defining and reporting on precise procedures without moving into assurance territory. 

Date:

7 February, 2025

Time:

09:30

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 1: Compliance

Format:

Live Event

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Product Information

This session gives a practical, hands-on look at Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUPs) under ISRS 4400, making them easy to understand and apply. We’ll cover the basics—planning, performing, and reporting on AUP engagements—so you can use these procedures confidently in your work. 

From setting up clear steps with your client to reporting findings in a way that meets the standard, you’ll get everything you need to manage AUPs effectively, without any of the complexity. This session is about making AUPs a useful, straightforward tool for your client engagements. 

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  1. When and why to use Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUPs): Key scenarios where AUPs are helpful. 
  2. Main steps in conducting AUP engagements: Understanding the client’s needs, agreeing on procedures, and reporting results. 
  3. Important responsibilities and limitations of AUP engagements: Knowing what is and isn’t covered in an AUP.
  4. How to report findings effectively: Structuring your findings to align with ISRS 4400 requirements. 
  5. Practical tips: Real-world insights on meeting client expectations and navigating common challenges. 

Event breakdown

  • Introduction to AUPs and ISRS 4400
  • Overview of Agreed-Upon Procedures
  • Role and purpose of ISRS 4400
  • Understanding the Client’s Needs
  • Identifying why AUPs might be requested
  • Customising procedures for specific objectives
  • Steps in Conducting an AUP Engagement
  • Planning and agreeing on procedures with the client
  • Performing the procedures and documenting findings
  • Reporting Findings under ISRS 4400
  • Structuring reports to meet standards
  • Communicating limitations and scope to clients
  • Practical Examples and Case Studies
  • Common AUP scenarios
  • Lessons learned from real engagements
  • Q&A and Wrap-Up
  • Addressing participant questions
  • Summary of key takeaways

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting

Presenter/s

Leana van der Merwe
Leana: Leana van der Merwe, with 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.

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