Fraud: Ensuring Integrity in Financial Reporting ON DEMAND

Overview

This course is designed to navigate the intricate aspects of managing and accounting for various investment types. The course features an in-depth analysis of investment classifications and the accounting practices for each, addressing key transactions such as purchases, impairments, and sales. Participants will benefit from a clear understanding of the rules for unrealized gains and losses, equity method recordation, and investment accounting in nonprofit environments. This course also provides practical insights into investment control, including comprehensive discussions on investment procedures and policies, and the potential risks involved. By focusing on these critical areas, the course empowers professionals with the necessary skills to manage investments effectively, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhancing the financial integrity of their organizations.

Highlights

The need for financial reporting reform. Protecting investors. Restoring investor confidence. Internal control reporting requirements. Promoting accountability and transparency.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

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

Objectives

Identify techniques used to manipulate a company’s financials. Recognize common financial reporting issues. Recognize measurement and recognition of employee stock-based compensation. Identify regulations that protect investors from unethical business practices. Recognize how Sarbanes Oxley Act improves corporate behavior and enhances audit quality. Identify laws that govern social responsibilities of business. Recognize the role of good corporate governance in protecting shareholder value.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.