How to Audit Equity ON DEMAND
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1.0 Credits
Member Price $58.00
Non-Member Price $67.00
Overview
Navigating the complexities of auditing equity can be a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals. The transactions, although fewer, are often substantial and involve intricate accounting details. Our auditing CPE course offers a comprehensive solution to demystify this challenging aspect of auditing. Designed by expert author Steven Bragg, this auditing CPE focuses on understanding the nuances of equity, its impact on the balance sheet, and the rigorous auditing activities required. We delve into the identification and application of controls essential for equity transactions, ensuring a thorough audit process. Whether it’s dealing with stock dividends, stock splits, or treasury stock, this course equips participants with the knowledge to confidently handle the complexity of equity auditing and enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
Highlights
Auditing equity. Accounting for equity.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, controllers, accountants, financing professionals, business owners, and managers.
Objectives
Recognize the circumstances that can alter the amount of equity activity in a business. Note the circumstances under which confirmations can be used in the audit of equity. Understand the different types of controls that can be applied to equity. Describe the accounting for stock dividends and stock splits. Recognize the different ways to account for treasury stock.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Bragg, Western CPE
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast.
Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with Deloitte & Touche. He holds an MBA from Babson College, a Master of Finance from Bentley College, and a BA from the University of Maine (summa cum laude).
Non-Member Price $67.00
Member Price $58.00