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Demystifying Derivatives: Essential Concepts for CPAs

1 Credits: Accounting

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Demystifying Derivatives: Essential Concepts for CPAs

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Overview
CPE Credits

1 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

This course provides CPAs with a general understanding of derivatives in financial management. Participants will explore the fundamentals of derivatives, their strategic role in risk management, and their practical applications. The course specifically covers the various types of derivatives, their valuation, and their implications for financial reporting.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the various types of derivatives and their key characteristics.
  • Recognize the strategic role of derivatives in financial risk management.
  • Determine the financial reporting implications of using derivatives in an organization’s financial statements.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS124395228
Revision Date
August 23, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
38

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

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Meet The Experts

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …