Lunch & Learn Webcast: Preparing for a Smooth Audit
Overview
The bank says I need an audit. Now, what do I do?
Whether you are brand new to the audit process, or whether you have gone through the audit process for many years, Eric Bosch, CPA, sharse his experiences as an auditor and discuss how to best prepare for an audit that meets your expectations and timeline, and minimizes surprises at the end.
Issues to be addressed include:
1. What is an audit of financial statements
2. Is an audit of the financial statements required
3. What is the auditor’s responsibility in an audit
a. Reducing the Expectation Gap of an audit
4. What is the client’s responsibility in an audit
5. How to prepare for a Smooth Audit
a. Setting expectations
b. Are the financial statements ready to be audited
c. Availability of source documents (invoices, contracts, lease agreements, etc.)
d. Internal Controls
6. Finishing the “Last Mile”
a. How to minimize surprises at the end of an audit
This lunchtime, 2-hour program gives you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered.
NOTE: This product is for the individual Webcast Lunch & Learn course at the LCPA Member Center.
2026 Lunch&Learn Small Business Series includes:
May 19 – AI's Impact on Trust & Security
Louis Le Guyader, Ph.D., CPA • Professor, Department of Accounting & Finance
Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, LA
Jun 16 – Turning Financial Results Into Strategic Recommendations
Randy LeBeau, CPA • Partner, Outsourced Accounting Services
Kevin Curren, CPA • Associate Director in the Audit and Assurance Services Group
EisnerAmper LLP • New Orleans, LA
Jul 21 – Navigating the Evolving Talent Landscape: Trends Reshaping Hiring and Leadership
Carrie Lewis, CPA (Inactive) • Senior Vice President
Robert Half Finance and Accounting • New Orleans, LA
Aug 27 – Louisiana Tax Legislative Update, Tax Reform and More
Robert “Bob” Angelico, CPA • Partner
Liskow • New Orleans, LA
Sep 22 – When Internal Controls Fail: Real Fraud Cases and What They Teach Us
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Owner
Diane B. Allison, CPA • Baton Rouge, LA
Oct 20 – Business Insurance 101: Types, Risks & Smart Decisions
Casey Brandt, CISR • Property & Casualty Consultant
Gilsbar • Covington, LA
Nov 17 – 2025-2026 Tax Update
Bryan Ehricht, CPA • James Lambert Riggs and Associates, Inc.
Hammond, LA
Dec 8 – Preparing for a Smooth Audit
Eric Bosch, CPA • Regional Market Leader
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC • New Orleans, LA
This event is part of the following bundles:
Lunch & Learn Webcast Bundle
Multiple Events Between -
Up to 16.00 Credits
Dig in to the 2026 Lunch & Learn WEBCAST Bundle & save! Our Small Business Lunch & Learn Series serves up a satisfying portion of the topics that matter most. Layered with great speakers, each high-quality program features detailed, practical advice and helpful takeaways to make businesses better. Order up the series value meal — a hearty 16 CPE credits at a great bundle price. The Lunch & Learn Bundle can be purchased through May 20, 2026, after which programs can be individually purchased. These lunchtime, 2-hour programs (11:30a-1:10p) give you time to take care of business before and after the presentation. And it all happens live — giving you the chance to ask presenters the questions you need answered. NOTE: This product is for the 8-program, Webcast Lunch & Learn Bundle. Programs also may be purchased individually Looking for the In-Person Bundle? Learn more and register for the In-Person Bundle.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Eric Bosch, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Eric Bosch, CPA, began his professional career at LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors in 1990. He has decades of public accounting experience providing accounting and auditing services to financial institutions, manufacturing firms, energy service companies, governmental entities, healthcare and other nonprofit organizations, and mid-sized, family-owned businesses.
He served as a faculty member for the Delgado Community College 10,000 Small Business Program, which is funded by Goldman Sachs, and as an adjunct professor for the University of New Orleans in its Healthcare Management program. Eric was elected President and CEO by the shareholders of the firm and assumed his duties in that role effective December 2021, and served in that role until November 30, 2025.
Eric led the firm in its merger with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, which took effect December 1, 2025. He now serves as Regional Market Leader, overseeing the growth of the firm for its Louisiana and Texas offices.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of New Orleans
Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi
Non-Member Price $90.00
Member Price $55.00