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Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting - Technical

Average Rating:
   47
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

This comprehensive session is a must-attend event for any professional accountant who prepares financial statements for either a private enterprise or a firm client. We illustrate best practices for presentation and disclosure by revisiting fundamentals of financial reporting for various industries. This workshop explores best practices for United States GAAP in addition to considerations for special purpose frameworks. Experienced accountants will benefit from a refresher whereas other accountants will appreciate formative skill-building insights.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Utilize resources for financial statement preparation
  • Identify efficient methods for preparing financial statements
  • Appreciate the role of disclosures in financial reporting
  • Prepare financial statements and related disclosures

Major Subjects
  • U.S.  GAAP and Special purpose frameworks
  • Form and content of financial statements: Balance sheets
  • Income statements; Statements of cash flows
  • Retained earnings and/or owners’ equity statements
  • Comprehensive income
  • Supplementary information
  • Comparative vs. single-period financial statements
  • Sufficiency of disclosures
  • Illustrative disclosures frequently encountered in small-to-medium reporting entities
  • Industry-specific nuances

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:38pm MDT
Tue, Apr 01, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Thu, Apr 10, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - 02:00pm to 05:38pm MDT
Tue, May 06, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Aug 05, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Mon, Aug 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Sep 02, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Nov 04, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MST
Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 08:00am to 11:38am MST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MST
Tue, Jan 06, 2026 - 08:00am to 11:38am MST
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 - 08:00am to 11:38am MST
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MST
Tue, Mar 03, 2026 - 08:00am to 11:38am MST
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT
Tue, Apr 07, 2026 - 08:00am to 11:38am MDT
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 - 12:00pm to 03:38pm MDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer Harp DOC, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public practice or members in industry
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statements
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Refund/Cancellation Policy Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.

Reviews

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 47

Comments

Stephen B - Hillsdale, Michigan

"good presenter"

David L

"Excellent presentation"

Jeffrey F

"Really good coverage of information."

Marybel D

"Instructor was very knowledgeable. Good presentation. "