Understanding the Economy FLEXCAST

Overview

This comprehensive course is designed for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the macro-economic factors that shape business performance. By exploring key areas such as business cycles, inflation, and foreign exchange rates, participants will benefit from a detailed analysis of how these factors influence the business environment. The course highlights features like the impact of the Fed’s monetary policy on corporate earnings and offers a thorough explanation of various economic indicators. The benefits of this course extend beyond basic understanding; it equips professionals with the ability to analyze economic data, understand public and private sector dynamics, and comprehend the intricacies of economic policies. With this knowledge, participants will be better positioned to make strategic decisions and forecasts in an economically diverse environment.

Highlights

Understanding economic data and indicators. Microeconomics and macroeconomics. Private and public sectors. Economic systems and policy. Basic concepts, and more.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs.

Objectives

Identify economic trends and indicators. Recognize sources of economic data/variables to be analyzed. Distinguish between the private and public sector of the economy. Recognize elements of economic systems. Identify the goals of economic policies, and more.

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.