UPDATED 2024: Managing a team or even an organization is no easy feat – and for most people, that kind of leadership is learned. That’s why this in-depth course takes a story-based approach. By demonstrating how different managerial situations might play out in a real organizational setting, you have the opportunity to hone the different leadership skills you need to management at any level. With a heavy focus on planning, forecasting, scheduling and executing projects, Operations and Management: How to Run a Business is the perfect tool for anyone looking to get a grasp on management best practices. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 19.5 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2023: This course explores the various forms of equity, as well as appropriate circumstances for acquiring debt with liabilities. Then, through careful consideration of regulations for private and public companies, you will get a firsthand understanding of how these business principles might play out in a real setting. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 3 PDCs (SHRM) and 3 CEUs (HRCI Business Credits).

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).

UPDATED 2024: Despite advancements in automation, it would be nearly impossible for organizations to run smoothly without the help and guidance of employees. No matter whether the business is an accounting firm or fast-food restaurant, organizational leaders must know how to find and retain individuals who can help make their company stand out and flourish. Employees and the Organization focuses on key topics like the hiring process, different stages of the employee life cycle, and needs assessments in order to help you recognize the importance and rights of every employee. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 3.5 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).