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Latest Developments on the Accounting Front
Author: Steven Fustolo

Description:
This course reviews developments in the accounting field, including restatements and other financial reporting abuses, the demise of defined benefit pension plans, changes coming to lease accounting, the significant reduction in extraordinary items, parent-only financial statements, moving going concern into GAAP, and quantifying misstatements in current year financial statements.
Course Details:
Price:  $45.00
Field of Study:  Accounting
Prerequisites:  None
Level:  Basic
Advanced Preparation:  None
Course was last updated on:  01/21/09
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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 3.0 CPE
QAS 3.0 CPE
Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 3.0 CPE

Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

User Reviews
Reviewer: Joseph F. submitted on 10/19/2009
It was very well organized and relevant to the review of financial statements. A very good refresher course.
Reviewer: Linda H. submitted on 09/14/2009
Underfunded defined benefit plan pensions section
Reviewer: Jerry K. submitted on 08/25/2009
The examples and explanations.
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