CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
Self-Study Video

Accounting for Equity Investments Under Evolving U.S. GAAP (Self-Study Video)

Understand U.S. GAAP accounting principles for investments, including recent changes in financial instrument reporting for nonpublic entities.

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CPE Credits

2 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Basic
Format
Self-Study Video

Course Description

Understanding the proper accounting for and reporting of investments can be challenging, especially given recent changes to U.S. GAAP. This course will provide critical considerations when evaluating the proper treatment of basic investments in other entities and other common investments for nonpublic entities in U.S. GAAP-basis financial statements, including consideration of recent changes in financial instrument accounting, reporting, and disclosure.

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the proper accounting for investments, including impact of recent Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs);
  • Describe special accounting considerations, such as equity method investments, alternative investments with net asset value; and
  • Explain fair value presentation and disclosure requirements ,including simplifications in recent ASUs.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SSVID124389693
Revision Date
August 21, 2024
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

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Meet The Experts

Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success.  In 2003 she founded Emergent Solutions Group, which is dedicated to meeting organization’s professional training needs on a project or part-time basis.  Jennifer serves a wide variety of clients, including public accounting firms, state CPA societies, private industry corporations, and public sector agencies.Previously Jennifer served as the Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education for three years.  Prior to that, Jennifer was Executive Vice President/Director of …