Surgent’s Performing Research – FASB Codification (Audit Skills Training – Level 4) (A4M7) (SSAA29/19)

Event Description

Accountants need to know how to effectively and efficiently research technical accounting and financial reporting issues for preparation and fair presentation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Designed For

Accountants who need to research technical accounting and financial reporting issues for preparation and fair presentation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Objectives

• Discuss why the FASB Codification was formed, and how it is applied in current financial reporting
• Describe the structure and features, including both free and professional views
• Explain how to effectively and efficiently approach performing research on technical issues using the Codification

Major Subjects

• Structure of the Codification
• Editorial style and standards used to ease research and understanding of the accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Features available in the basic and professional views to make research easier
• Practice exercises using the Codification to research technical issues

Prerequisites

Experience on basic audit engagements

Instructions

When you purchase a Surgent CPE on-demand course, it must be taken by June 30, 2019, to receive credit.
Within 5 minutes after your purchase, you will receive an email from info@surgent.com that explains how to access your course and materials.
Once you complete a course, please allow up to 30 days to receive you certificate of completion.
If you have further questions, please email info@surgent.com or call 800.778-7436. Their help lines are staffed Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm Eastern Time.