Accounting

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(SSAA529/26) Surgent’s Understanding the High-Stakes Mega Issues in A&A Today

With so much of significance going on currently in the world of A&A today, you need to be able to make sense of the key drivers of our profession. In this course, we will review the key aspects of the events that are impacting practitioners and financial statement preparers alike.Specifically, because technology is rapidly transforming...
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(SSAA459/26) Surgent’s Business Combinations – U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS

This course provides an overview of the similarities and key differences between the business combination standards issued by the FASB (ASC Topic 805) and the IASB (IFRS 3). While these standards are very similar, as is the case with many areas of U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS, there are notable differences that are helpful to understand....
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(SSAA593/26) Surgent’s SEC Form 8-K: When to File and What to Disclose

This course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important - generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form...
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(SSAA443/26) Surgent’s Annual Accounting Update

Designed for accounting and auditing practitioners at all levels in both public accounting and business and industry, this course provides an overview of accounting matters including private company standard setting activities; a review of ASU No. 2016-02, the lease accounting standard; ASC 606 topics; and a review of ASC 326 on credit losses.
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(SSAA550/26) Surgent’s Monthly Accounting Update Series (Original Air Date: 6/29/21)

The one constant in life is change. This is true in the A&A world as well. 2021 will continue to challenge the accounting profession in many areas, including accounting for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, working in a virtual environment, and implementing new AICPA and FASB pronouncements. In this monthly series, we will explore...
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(SSAA440/26) Surgent’s Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – What Every CPA Needs to Know

This course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting changes and error corrections and the reporting implications within an entity's financial statements. The scope of accounting changes includes a discussion of changes in accounting principles, changes in accounting estimates, as well as changes of a reporting entity. The course also provides...
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(SSAA577/26) Surgent’s Guide to the Topic 606 Revenue Recognition Model for All CPAs

While the effective date of Topic 606 has passed for companies, there will always be a need for a comprehensive review of the accounting related to revenue recognition, including recently issued changes to this guidance. Whether you are looking to improve your revenue recognition processes, benchmark your financial statement disclosures against your peer group, or...
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(SSAA584/26) Surgent’s The Essential Guide to SEC Form 10-K: Compliance, Disclosures, and Best Practices

This course provides a deep dive into SEC Form 10-K. This course addresses the key requirements and regulatory aspects, including filing deadlines and their significance for investors. This course also addresses the financial statements section, covering the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnote disclosures, along with best practices for preparation. The course...
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(SSAA444/26) Surgent’s Data Analytics for Accountants and Financial Managers

Data analytics and mining are the fastest growing disciplines in accounting and general management. Many organizations are either planning programs or have them already underway. Unfortunately, a number of these attempts fail due to poor planning/preparation and a lack of commitment, training, and clear vision of the program's goals. Today there is no shortage of...
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(SSAA552/26) Surgent’s Monthly Accounting and Auditing Update (Original Air Date: 8/31/21)

The one constant in life is change. This is true in the A&A world as well. 2021 will continue to challenge the accounting profession in many areas, including accounting for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, working in a virtual environment, and implementing new AICPA and FASB pronouncements. In this monthly series, we will explore...
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