Communication Skills in Audit

UPDATED 2023:Performance and accountability metrics in business cannot be separated from accurate communication. So, whether that’s interdepartmental or across responsibility centers, financial experts in any capacity must know how to give and receive correct facts and figures, especially when it pertains to data auditing, financial planning, and accounting processes. Course Type: Business Simulation. Free course worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: In this course, you will have the opportunity to see the costs and risks associated with importing and exporting as you assist the fictional company, Central Products, expand their resources by purchasing materials from abroad. An introductory module to an important international finance topic, you will also begin to get a grasp on the ins and outs of global trade which can be built upon for a more robust understanding of international business. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 3 PDCs (SHRM).

Course Description: This course covers time value of money, a concept at the heart of economics, finance, and business decision making that also is frequently used by accountants when valuing assets and liabilities. The course consists of a single video that covers interest, future value and present value of various cash flows, and internal rates of return. The applications covered include creating savings plans for future goals, such as vacations and college educations, as well as valuing and accounting for bond investments. 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).