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(SSAA583/26) Surgent’s Hot Topics Related to ASC 606
While the effective date for ASC 606 is past for most entities, the challenges of applying the new revenue recognition guidance will undoubtedly continue for a while. In this course, we'll review both issued and proposed ASUs related to ASC 606 and review the disclosure requirements for non-public business entities under ASC 606. Next, as...
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(SSAA547/26) Surgent’s Revenue Recognition for Long-Term Construction and Similar Contracts: Topic 606 Implementation Challenges
For those entities who formerly recognized revenue under the guidance of Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (SOP 81-1/ASC 605-35), understanding the basics of Topic 606 is not enough. In order to effectively apply Topic 606, you need a detailed understanding of how to recognize revenue over time...
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(SSAA442/26) Surgent’s Annual Accounting and Auditing Update
Designed as an all-you-need-to-know update for accounting, auditing, and attestation practitioners at all levels in public accounting and industry, this course provides a comprehensive review of recent standard-setting and rulemaking activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Securities and Exchange...
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(SSAA518/26) Surgent’s Annual FASB Update and Review
This course provides a detailed discussion on the key topics related to financial reporting, though in a summarized format. The course will focus on recent ASUs issued by the FASB with a concentration on issues of greatest significance to most accounting practitioners, including recently released 2024 ASUs. Specifically, the course will review recently issued FASB...
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(SSAA456/26) Surgent’s Accounting Principle Changes — What Every CPA needs to know
This course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting principle changes. 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. A majority of the information included within this course is sourced from the requirements found...
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(SSAA555/26) Surgent’s Monthly Accounting and Auditing Update (Original Air Date: 11/30/21)
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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(SSAA560/26) Surgent’s What You Need to Know About ASC 842, Leases
In this one-hour overview course, we'll review the key accounting aspects of ASC 842, primarily from a lessee's perspective. The course will review lease classification, measuring and recording lease liabilities and related assets, and subsequent accounting for both finance and operating leases. The course will also discuss transition accounting for ASC 842 and provide examples...
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(SSAA494/26) Surgent’s Disclosures of Risks and Uncertainties
This course provides an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties. The disclosure requirements related to risks and uncertainties are prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in ASC Topic 275. For public business entities that file their annual and interim reports with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), there are...
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(SSAA551/26) Surgent’s Monthly Accounting and Auditing Update (Original Air Date: 7/27/21)
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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(SSAA549/26) Surgent’s Monthly Accounting Update Series (Original Air Date: 5/25/21)
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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