Operations & Management: How to Run a Business (ASAE)

Ultimately, it took a pandemic to uproot individuals working in accounting and finance. And in the span of a few years, CPAs lived through a complete transformation of how and where they worked. Now, that experience positions them well to tackle the future. In this course, CPAs can learn about the future of finance and the challenges that lay ahead by answering how, why, and where the finance organization will succeed and add value through leveraging people and technology. They will also learn about emerging imperatives of sustainability and data as the next frontiers of finance. And finally, explore the new skillsets and communication mindset they need to adopt to ensure stakeholders understand the value proposition offered by the “new” finance function. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

This course is the final course in the 8 - course series on financial reporting and analysis offered by PRATTedu. In this single video course , Professor Pratt first defines earnings management and then introduces and illustrates the two basic forms: real earnings management and accruals earnings management. He illustrates each form, provides a number of examples, discusses whether they are appropriate and then creates a framework for accruals earnings management that identifies and relates the four general areas (materiality, disclosure, classification and measurement) where it is practiced. The video concludes with a thorough discussion of why earnings management is practiced and common strategies used by companies. Throughout the video real - world financial statements and footnotes are analyzed. Companies featured include General Electric, Merck, Harley Davidson, Tesla, AT&T, Volkswagen, Walt Disney and others. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

Bitcoin and Ethereum represent only two of thousands of different emerging cryptocurrency options which are designed to facilitate seamless trading between different global entities. And as financial professionals, CPAs in particular stand to benefit from a knowledge of the trade. However, because there are multiple ethical and audit considerations to take into account with the new “gold standard” cryptocurrencies, the subject isn’t straightforward or easy to dive into. That’s where this course can help. An entertaining, relatable exercise to establish baseline knowledge of an important market, Ethical & Audit Considerations of Cryptocurrency is the perfect option for financial professionals looking to expand their knowledge. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Ethics (Technical) CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: Global Finance takes a deep dive into the world of accounting and international business to offer a comprehensive look at financial challenges for overseas ventures. Under the guidance of two Central Products departmental managers, you will have the opportunity to learn about the FX Market and the factors which influence it. But going further, you will explore topics like forecasting, data auditing and hedging methods. And with the help of other members of the International Business team, you will gain important knowledge of imports, exports, and direct foreign investments to help guide your own understanding of international finance. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 27 PDCs (SHRM) and 22 CEUs (HRCI Global Credits).