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Accounting for Credit Losses – Getting to Know CECL FLEXCAST

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2.0 Credits

Member Price $98.00

Non-Member Price $113.00

Overview

The challenge of transitioning from traditional GAAP to CECL, and understanding its implications beyond financial institutions, can create uncertainty and hesitation in its practical application. After completing Jeff Sailor’s course, participants will experience a significant shift in their understanding and application of the CECL model. The course bridges the gap between complex accounting changes and practical, real-world application. Participants in this course will learn not only to define and explain the differences between CECL and current GAAP but also to apply CECL methods effectively to loans and trade receivables. Additionally, the course offers insights into effective collaboration between accounting and finance departments, a critical component in implementing these changes. With this newfound knowledge and understanding, participants will be well-equipped to apply CECL confidently and effectively in their professional roles.

Highlights

Navigating the standard. Assets measured at amortized cost. Initial measurement. Factors to adjust historical. Collective basis evaluation. Judgments for estimation. Weighted-average remaining maturity method. Off-balance-sheet credit exposures. Subsequent measurement. Collateral-dependent financial asset.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFOs, controllers, financial professionals, and auditors.

Objectives

Define CECL. Explain the differences between CECL and current GAAP. Describe various methods for applying CECL. Apply CECL to loans. Apply CECL to trade receivables. Apply the proper prestation. Explain the general nature of required disclosures.

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.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Jeff Sailor, Western CPE

Jeff Sailor, CPA, received a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined the auditing staff at Peat Marwick in Jacksonville, Florida, where he worked on a large number of national accounts. Jeff has managed his own accounting firm in Ocala, Florida, since 1984. During that time, he has also developed unique auditing approaches and auditing software.

Since 1992, Jeff has been teaching accounting and auditing courses he developed to combat traditional “boring CPE.” Using a variety of creative teaching methods sprinkled with humorous video spoofs, Jeff is able to combine his in-depth accounting insights with humor in high-energy presentations. He’s also adept at presenting complex topics in a very practical, easy-to-understand manner, thus earning him rave reviews for more than 20 years. Jeff currently presents seminars, webcasts, and in-house instruction for Western CPE. He’s also a featured speaker at national conferences as well as at state and regional meetings.

For more than 10 years, Jeff has served as an AICPA peer reviewer, focusing on small firms and sole practitioners. He also served on the Resource Committee for the Private Company Financial Reporting Committee (PCFRC). Jeff has spoken at two NASBA national conferences on how to make education more engaging for practitioners.

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Non-Member Price $113.00

Member Price $98.00