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• Maui 2026 Walter Haig Accounting and Reporting Standards – Update and Review

  • Start
    24 Aug 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    25 Aug 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Maui Arts & Cultural Ctr

  Register

  The Hawaii Association of Public Accountants presents 

  ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS - UPDATE AND REVIEW:

  The BEST refresher course of U.S. GAAP, the Tax, Cash and AICPA Special Purpose Frameworks, the AICPA’s Preparation, Compilation, Review Standards and the AICPA Audit Standards

  Download Registration Form

  MAUI SEMINAR
  Aug. 24 & 25, 2026
  Maui Arts & Cultural Center – Alexa Higashi Rm. (Live) Wailuku, Maui Registration:  7:30 a.m. – Seminar:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  
  

  Lecturer:    Walter J. Haig, II, CPA                         Field of Study                     

                    Creston, Washington                      Accounting & Financial Reporting       

  Learning Objectives: This course provides an update and review of all relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly prepare and report on the historical financial statements of small and medium sized businesses. This course also provides practical guidance to help accountants avoid common reporting and financial statement preparation mistakes.

  Major Subjects:

  • HUGE: Review of the new “Quality Management Standards” that are replacing the “Quality Control Standards” on December 15, 2025, including implementation guidance and illustrations of common policies and procedures to a firm might have to comply with the new standards. All firms that render financial reporting engagements must comply with the new “Quality Management Standards” even if they are not subject to peer review.

  • All firms that render other accounting services (i.e., bookkeeping, payroll services, etc.) must also comply with the new “Quality Management Standards” even if they are not subject to peer review.
    

  • Review of General Standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and reporting on financial presentations

  • Troublesome standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and the reporting on financial presentations
  • Update and review of the SSARS’
  • Update of the Auditing Standards – Professional Compentency

  Designed For:

  This is a “must” course for “inside” accountants of an entity who are deemed to be preparers of an entity’s financial statements and “outside” accountants who report on financial statements

  Includes continental breakfast and lunch.   

  Please register online at www.haopa.wildapricot.org

  Or

  MAIL YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS”
  ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO:

  MAUI SEMINAR Marilyn M. Niwao, J.D., CPA Niwao & Roberts, CPAs, a P.C. 2145 Wells St. Suite 402 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Registration must be received ten days prior to the seminar date.  Registrations received later will be on a space available basis.

  CANCELLATION POLICY:  Cancellation after the early registration cut off date will be assessed a $50 administrative fee.  No refunds for cancellation within three (3) days prior to the seminar date.  No exceptions.

  Paperless Seminar:  Seminar materials will be available for download from the HAPA website before the seminar.  The password will be emailed to attendees.

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• Oahu 2026 Walter Haig Accounting and Reporting Standards – Update and Review

  • Start
    27 Aug 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    28 Aug 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania Street

  Register

  The Hawaii Association of Public Accountants presents 

  ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS - UPDATE AND REVIEW:

  The BEST refresher course of U.S. GAAP, the Tax, Cash and AICPA Special Purpose Frameworks, the AICPA’s Preparation, Compilation, Review Standards and the AICPA Audit Standards

  Download Registration Form
  

  OAHU SEMINAR
  Aug. 27 & 28, 2026
  Manoa Grand Ballroom Japanese Cultural Center 2454 So. Beretania Street, 5th Floor Presentation Options: Classroom or webinar (dual presentation) We urge you to attend in person to receive the best experience Registration:  7:30 a.m. – Seminar:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  
  

  Lecturer:    Walter J. Haig, II, CPA                         Field of Study                     

                    Creston, Washington                      Accounting & Financial Reporting       

  Learning Objectives: This course provides an update and review of all relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly prepare and report on the historical financial statements of small and medium sized businesses. This course also provides practical guidance to help accountants avoid common reporting and financial statement preparation mistakes.

  Major Subjects:

  • HUGE: Review of the new “Quality Management Standards” that are replacing the “Quality Control Standards” on December 15, 2025, including implementation guidance and illustrations of common policies and procedures to a firm might have to comply with the new standards. All firms that render financial reporting engagements must comply with the new “Quality Management Standards” even if they are not subject to peer review.

  • Review of General Standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and reporting on financial presentations

  • Troublesome standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and the reporting on financial presentations
  • Update and review of the SSARS’
  • Update of the Auditing Standards – Professional Compentency

  Designed For:

  This is a “must” course for “inside” accountants of an entity who are deemed to be preparers of an entity’s financial statements and “outside” accountants who report on financial statements

  Includes continental breakfast and lunch.   

  Please register online at www.haopa.wildapricot.org

  Or

  Mail in registration form to:
  Carol Lee, Robert H Y Leong & Company
  1164 Bishop Street Suite 530
  Honolulu, Hawaii 98613
  Phone: (808) 523-1621 Fax: (808) 599-8664

  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Registration must be received ten days prior to the seminar date.  Registrations received later will be on a space available basis.

  CANCELLATION POLICY:  Cancellation after the early registration cut off date will be assessed a $50 administrative fee.  No refunds for cancellation within three (3) days prior to the seminar date.  No exceptions.

  *SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE FOR FIRMS SENDING MORE THAN THREE PARTICIPANTS:  Firm pays full fees for the first three participants and discounted fees for additional participants employed by the same firm.  (All participants must be HAPA members to get the special discount rate)                                                                                                                                                

  Paperless Seminar:  Seminar materials will be available for download from the HAPA website before the seminar.  The password will be emailed to attendees.

  Paper Option:          Seminar material in print available for an additional $75.

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• Big Island 2026 Walter Haig Accounting and Reporting Standards – Update and Review

  • Start
    1 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    2 Sep 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

  Register

  The Hawaii Association of Public Accountants presents 

  ANNUAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS - UPDATE AND REVIEW:

  The BEST refresher course of U.S. GAAP, the Tax, Cash and AICPA Special Purpose Frameworks, the AICPA’s Preparation, Compilation, Review Standards and the AICPA Audit Standards

  Download Registration Form
  

  HILO SEMINAR
  Sep. 1 & 2, 2026
  Hilo Hawaiian Hotel – (Live) Hilo, Hawaii Registration:  7:30 a.m. – Seminar:  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  
  

  Lecturer:    Walter J. Haig, II, CPA                         Field of Study                     

                    Creston, Washington                      Accounting & Financial Reporting       

  Learning Objectives: This course provides an update and review of all relevant authoritative pronouncements that a CPA must have an understanding of in order to properly prepare and report on the historical financial statements of small and medium sized businesses. This course also provides practical guidance to help accountants avoid common reporting and financial statement preparation mistakes.

  Major Subjects:

  • HUGE: Review of the new “Quality Management Standards” that are replacing the “Quality Control Standards” on December 15, 2025, including implementation guidance and illustrations of common policies and procedures to a firm might have to comply with the new standards. All firms that render financial reporting engagements must comply with the new “Quality Management Standards” even if they are not subject to peer review.

  • All firms that render other accounting services (i.e., bookkeeping, payroll services, etc.) must also comply with the new “Quality Management Standards” even if they are not subject to peer review.

  • Review of General Standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and reporting on financial presentations

  • Troublesome standards applicable to the preparation of financial presentations and the reporting on financial presentations
  • Update and review of the SSARS’
  • Update of the Auditing Standards – Professional Competency

  Designed For:

  This is a “must” course for “inside” accountants of an entity who are deemed to be preparers of an entity’s financial statements and “outside” accountants who report on financial statements

  Includes continental breakfast and lunch.   

  Please register online at www.haopa.wildapricot.org

  Or

  MAIL YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS”
  ALONG WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TO:

  
  

  HILO SEMINAR Valerie Peralto, CPA Peralto & Co. CPAs Inc. P.O. Box 763 Hilo, Hawaii

  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Registration must be received ten days prior to the seminar date.  Registrations received later will be on a space available basis.

  CANCELLATION POLICY:  Cancellation after the early registration cut off date will be assessed a $50 administrative fee.  No refunds for cancellation within three (3) days prior to the seminar date.  No exceptions.

  Paperless Seminar:  Seminar materials will be available for download from the HAPA website before the seminar.  The password will be emailed to attendees.

  Paper Option:          Seminar material in print available for an additional $75. (Hilo site only)

  Show details