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Form 10-K Series: Risk Factors, Controls, and Corporate Governance Disclosures ON DEMAND

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1.0 Credits

Member Price $29.00

Non-Member Price $33.00

Overview

This course addresses risk factors, controls, and corporate governance disclosures in SEC Form 10-K. It begins with an analysis of the “Risk Factors” section, focusing on how companies identify and communicate risks relevant to their operations. The course also examines internal control over financial reporting, executive compensation disclosures, as well as the importance of corporate governance disclosures, with a specific emphasis on audit committees, board composition, and the role of strong governance in boosting investor confidence.

Highlights

Internal control over financial reporting. Risk factors. Regulatory guidance. Best practices for risk factors. Internal control over financial reporting. Executive compensation. Corporate governance disclosures.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFPs, and other accounting professionals.

Objectives

Identify the methods companies use to determine and communicate risk factors in SEC Form 10-K. Recognize the key components of ICFR and their significance in accurate financial reporting. Distinguish between various elements of executive compensation disclosures required in Form 10-K. Determine the role and responsibilities of audit committees in corporate governance. Recognize best practices for board composition and independence that enhance corporate governance and investor confidence.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Kelen Camehl, Western CPE

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 85 courses (225+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA. Kelen has also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and has 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 over 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Consultant with HP, Inc. in Dallas, TX. Most recently he was located in Budapest, Hungary on a three-year international assignment and served in the company’s Houston, TX location prior to this assignment. Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

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Non-Member Price $33.00

Member Price $29.00