Navigating the maze of accounting and reporting guidance is a common challenge faced by professionals in the field, often leading to the critical question: 'Where do I find the guidance for this?' This course, led by Jeff Sailor, addresses this exact need. Designed as a detailed, step-by-step guide, the course takes you through the process of finding answers to a wide range of accounting and reporting questions using authoritative, free internet sources. Covering key areas such as GAAP, special purpose frameworks, various levels of assurance reporting, quality control, and ethics, this course is a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking clarity and direction in their research. Jeff Sailor's unique presentation style, combining clear instruction with humor, ensures an engaging learning experience that not only imparts essential knowledge but also reinforces it in a memorable way. By the end of this course, participants will have gained the skills to confidently locate authoritative accounting guidance, understand reporting requirements for different engagements, and navigate the complexities of ethics and quality control in the accounting profession.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the sources of authoritative accounting guidance for GAAP and Special Purpose Frameworks
Identify the sources of authoritative reporting guidance for preparations, compilations, reviews, audits and SSAE engagements
Identify the sources of authoritative guidance for ethics and quality control
Cite various online research techniques for accounting, reporting, quality control, and ethics requirements
Major Topics
Types of Standards
FASB Codification
Basic Research Technique
Documenting Your Research
Accounting Sources