This is the only product on the market that provides an approach for designing and implementing a quality control system that meets all the SQCS 8 requirements and at the same time is practical and cost effective for firms of all sizes.

This Guide incorporates the requirements of SQCS 8 and AICPA peer review requirements, including:

• Step-by-step procedure for each of the six QC elements that comply with the requirements for designing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring the firm’s QC system.
• Guidance on QC areas such as leadership responsibilities, engagement quality control review, consultation and resolution of differences, dealing with complaints and allegations against the firm, and the formal annual firm monitoring communication.
• Numerous additional forms and checklists included to help perform and document required procedures.
• The peer review chapter and related practice aids provide the information firms need to comply with the AICPA peer review standards and interpretations.

PPC’s Guide to Quality Control also provides the firm a method by which to bridge its engagement materials (programs, checklists, letters, and other practice aids) to its quality control system.

If your firm has had only engagement reviews in the past and you perform examinations under the SSAEs, new peer review rules now require you to have a more rigorous, onsite system review. If so, purchase PPC’s Guide to Quality Control to prepare for your next peer review.