Self-Study
A Comparison of GAAP to IFRS Standards
Understand why IFRS is becoming more common and its differences to the US GAAP.
$145.00 – $175.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
5 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Intermediate
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
Increasing globalization with related regulations continues to put pressure on accounting authorities to move towards a common global accounting framework – The International Financial Reporting Standards (commonly called IFRS Standards or just IFRS). IFRS Standards is becoming the global standard used by many public companies for the preparation of financial statements. IFRS Standards has replaced many national accounting standards around the world. Currently, over 140 jurisdictions have successfully adopted IFRS Standards. Although public companies in the U.S. are required to apply US GAAP, the SEC continues to explore whether, and if so, when and how to incorporate IFRS Standards into the U.S. financial reporting system. Being financially bilingual in the U.S. is important. This course is designed to identify the significant differences, by accounting area, between US GAAP and IFRS Standards. It discusses key topics, such as conceptual framework and financial statement presentation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and business combinations.
Learning Objectives
After completing this section, you should be able to:
- Recognize the general principles and conceptual framework in US GAAP and IFRS Standards
- Identify the benefits of and jurisdictions used IFRS Standards
- Recognize the basis of preparation of financial statements in US GAAP and IFRS Standards
- Identify requirements for major balance sheet accounts under US GAAP and IFRS Standards
- Recognize the differences in special topics such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and business combinations
Course Specifics
122292231
August 23, 2024
Basic Accounting
None
138
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