This course is an introduction to financial statements, why they are important, what they are, and includes a description of the environment in which they are prepared and used as well as a description of the concept of corporate governance. It emphasizes the role of financial statements in measuring how well companies have performed on key factors of business success. This course serves as the first in a series of 8 courses, all offered by PRATTedu, that cover the preparation and use of financial statements as well as the accounting methods used in constructing the financial statements. The final course in this series discusses and documents how real - world companies use discretion to create reports that measure their financial performance and position in the best possible light. Course Type: Video. Worth 3 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: Did you know having the wrong form of organizational structure can severely limit productivity and break a company’s chance of success? This topical course in human resources explores how job task analysis, performance appraisals and other important factors all relate to organizational structure. But most importantly, you will have the opportunity to learn how to assess your own organization to determine the optimal structure. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM) and 2 CEUs (HRCI General Credits).

In this brief course on properly managing key determinants of ROE, Dr. Pratt provides brief summary of time value of money, particularly emphasizing the internal rate of return, before moving on to other important concepts like shareholder value. Culminating with an analysis on the current market value of the well-known retailer, Best Buy, this course will guide learners in identifying where management needs to focus attention to increase overall firm value. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2023: Successful business operations rely the ability to communicate accurately across different departments, especially when it comes to conducting financial performance analyses. With an eye toward financial planning, audits and other accounting processes, this short but helpful course focuses on the necessity of accurate information and how to communicate it well to contribute to performance analysis. Course Type: Business Simulation. Free course worth 2 RCHs (APA).