Self-Study
Essentials of Asset Accounting
Manage the full lifecycle of business assets under GAAP guidelines.
$145.00 – $175.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
5 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
This comprehensive online self-study CPE course, expertly presented by Steven M. Bragg, offers an invaluable deep dive into the essentials of asset accounting. It’s designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills in managing the lifecycle of business assets within GAAP guidelines. The course covers key aspects such as accounting for receivables, investment transfers, inventory tracking systems, and the valuation and depreciation of fixed assets. Participants will benefit from Bragg’s insights into more complex areas like goodwill impairment and the capitalization of intangible assets. The course is structured to provide not only theoretical understanding but also practical techniques for navigating the complexities of asset accounting. By completing this online CPE course, participants will gain a robust understanding of effective asset management, enhancing their capability to implement cost-effective accounting systems in their professional practices.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
- Identify the key requirements of accounting for receivables
Chapter 2
- Cite the accounting for investment transfers and the impairment of securities
Chapter 3
- Identify the tracking and cost accumulation systems used for inventory
Chapter 4
- State the valuation and depreciation rules applicable to fixed assets
Chapter 5
- Identify the rules regarding goodwill impairment and the capitalization of intangible assets
Course Specifics
1143394
October 14, 2022
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Compliance Information
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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