Lowes – Accounting & Financial Reporting Update: Highlights of the Latest Financial Statement Issues
Description
This course focuses on explaining the theory behind major issues and trends, enabling professionals to understand the most important aspects of relevant technical standards related to accounting and financial reporting.
Learning Objectives
Describe “hot topics” in accounting and financial reporting
Explain current trends related to accounting alternatives related to private companies
Discuss practical examples of implementing changing technical requirements
Major Topics
When and why you should implement the private company GAAP alternatives
The latest FASB standard-setting activity, including significant projects on the horizon
Preparing for implementing the new revenue recognition model
Understanding impact of changing lease accounting
The impact of new financial instruments accounting rules as it relates to entities not in specialized industries such as financial institutions and insurance
Provider
Business Learning Institute
Course Level
Update
Professional Area of Focus
Accounting & Auditing
CPE Field of Study
Accounting
4.0
Who Should Attend
Public and industry accountants at all levels interested in remaining current on professional, technical and relevant regulatory requirements
Instructor(s)
Jennifer Louis
Prerequisites
Knowledge of currently effective technical standards
