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).

This ACI Learning course helps prepare learners for the Certified Associate in Project Management Exam based on the PMBOK Guide 7th edition, incorporating aspects of Agile methodology and Business Analysis to round off a robust discussion. With strong focuses on communication, planning, and various other topics of importance to project management, learners will develop a much better grasp on this important skill. Course Type: Video. Worth 19 Non-Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: In this topical course, you will improve your project management skills by setting plans in motion with careful preparation and research. The tasks assigned to you as an intern at the fictional Central Products are designed to strengthen your ability to see difficult and frustrating projects to successful completion. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 5 PDCs (SHRM) and 5 CEUs (HRCI Business Credits).

UPDATED 2024: International Business takes you various regions of the globe as Central Products works to widen the scope of their market reach. While participating in their successes and failures, you will begin to understand how to grow and sustain business performance in a globalized economy. This course gives you the opportunity to work alongside a fledgling international business team as the members address common functions of market analysis, exporting, sourcing, and cross-cultural management. But you will also encounter more delicate facets of the trade such as handling different cultures and customs with respect and care. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 27.5 PDCs (SHRM) and 26 CEUs (HRCI Global Credits).