Get an overview of the key SEC reporting requirements and PCAOB Standards essential when performing an audit of a public business entity as well as an update on the latest changes impacting U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting and auditing requirements.
Course ID: SECPCAOB
SEC Reporting and PCAOB Standards
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the key requirements under Regulation S-X and the PCAOB Standards
- Understand the latest updates that will impact the financial reporting and auditing requirements in the next few years
Major Topics
- Key requirements in Regulation S-X
- Financial Statements and Schedules in Registration Statements
- Age of the financial statements
- Periodic reporting requirements
- Businesses Acquisitions and Dispositions
- Equity Method Investments
- Pro Forma Financial Statements
- Related Party Transactions
- Non-GAAP Measurements
- Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
- Auditor’s Requirements
- Qualifications of Accountants
- Accountant’s Reports
- Change in Accountants
- Latest Updates from the SEC, FASB and PCAOB
Who Should Attend
Professionals in public practice, industry, government, and education who have either current experience or have an interest in performing audits of public business entities (SEC issuers)
Fields of Study
AuditingPrerequisites
General knowledge of SEC reporting, generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and PCAOB Standards