This program provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of US GAAP, progressing from the basic concepts to more advanced applications. It is ideal for those new to US GAAP or professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, covering a wide range of topics, including recognition, measurement, and financial reporting.
Learning Objectives
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Learn the basics of US GAAP, from recognition and measurement to disclosure
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Understand key financial reporting requirements under US GAAP
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Apply US GAAP to everyday accounting and reporting scenarios
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Progress from fundamental concepts to expert-level applications
Training Program Engagement
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Introduction to US GAAP Fundamentals
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Overview of the US GAAP conceptual framework
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Key principles of recognition, measurement, and disclosure
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Practical case: Identify basic US GAAP concepts in financial statements
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Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
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Basics of revenue recognition and five-step model
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Practical case: Apply revenue recognition to a service-based company
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Expense Recognition and Matching Principle
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Matching expenses with revenues and accrual accounting
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Practical case: Prepare a company’s income statement using the matching principle
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Leases (ASC 842)
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Accounting for leases under the right-of-use model
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Practical case: Record operating and finance leases for a real estate firm
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From Basics to Expert: Complex Scenarios
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Handling advanced transactions like stock compensation, business combinations
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Practical case: Account for stock options and mergers under US GAAP
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Key Points
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Numerous practical examples illustrating the different studied concepts
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Practical cases to draw parallels with the concepts learned
Who is this training for
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Accountants and financial analysts
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Business owners and finance professionals
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Controllers and financial managers
Prerequisities
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No specific prerequisites required
Teaching Methods
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Training structured around skill transfer
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Acquisition of operational skills through practice and experimentation
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Collaborative learning during synchronous sessions
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Multi-stage learning path to allow engagement, learning, and transfer
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Training promoting participant engagement for better anchoring of lessons
Satisfaction and Evaluation
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Skill evaluation will be conducted throughout the training by the participant (self-evaluation) and/or the trainer according to the training methods.
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Online training evaluation on your participant space:
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Immediate evaluation at the end of the training to measure your satisfaction and perception of skill improvement against training objectives. With your agreement, your overall rating and comments will be published on our site via Verified Reviews.
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Post-training evaluation 40 days later to validate the transfer of your acquired skills in the workplace
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Attendance tracking and issuance of an individual training certificate or a certificate of completion

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