CPE Programs

Upcoming online CPE programs

XBRL Revealed

May 22, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm ET. 2 NASBA CPE's in Accounting & Auditing. Presented by Tom Coghlan.

Now is the time to discover what XBRL is, how it works, and how it will change what you do—as an accountant, an auditor, or an investor.

Topics include: How XBRL works through the use of taxonomies and specifications; Current uses of U.S. and International XRBL; and XBRL’s future role in the information supply chain. Click here for more information or to register.

2012 Regulatory Ethics for Public Accountants

Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 11am to 3pm ET. 4 NASBA CPE's in Ethics. Presented by Dr. Andy Felo.

Given the nature of the work performed, ethical behavior is vital for public accountants. This sessio we will cover ethics standards promulgated by the AICPA and examples of public accountants falling short of these standards.

Topics include: AICPA Ethics Standards; AICPA sanctions available for ethics violations; Examples of ethics violations; Academic research concerning ethics and public accountants. Click here for more information or to register.

Demystifying Revenue Recognition: Basic Concepts Clarified

Tuesday June 12, 2012 from 11am to 1pm ET. 2 NASBA CPE's in Accounting & Auditing.  Presented by Sam Monastra.

Revenue is a key component of financial statements. It's important to represent it fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.

Topics include: The four "bedrock principles" established in GAAP for recognizing revenue; The "triggers" that indicate when revenue may be recognized; Disclosure rules. Click here for more information or to register.

Ethics in Today's Regulatory Environment

Tuesday June 26, 2012 from 2 pm to 4 pm ET. 4 NASBA CPE's in Regulatory Ethics. Presented by Michael Brozzetti.

This webcast will provide insight into the current state of the SEC's ethics compliance system, how this affects corporate governance and culture, and what professionals can do to safeguard their integrity, independence, and objectivity.

Topics include: The SEC's purpose and role in oversight; Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO); Case studies covering ethical lapses, violations, and enforcement; The "rules" of law vs. the "principles" of ethics; Refresher on the AICPA professional conduct principles - Maintaining integrity, independence, and objectivity. Click here for more information or to register.

2012 IFRS Update

Wednesday June 27, 2012 from 2 pm to 4 pm ET. 4 NASBA CPE's in Accounting & Auditing. Presented by Dr. Andy Felo.

Since 2002 US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the UK based International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have been working to “harmonize” existing accounting standards. The adoption of IFRS in the US is far from certain, as the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to debate whether to mandate US public firms adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). As a result it is important for US accounting professionals to understand the nuances of IFRS and how it differs from US GAAP.

Topics include: The SEC's plans concerning IFRS; Key differences between US GAAP and IFRS; The issues facing the harmonization of the two sets of standards. Click here for more information or to register.

 

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