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This new guide provides accounting and valuation guidance for
impairment testing of goodwill. Specifically, it focuses on
practice issues related to the qualitative assessment and the first
step of the two-step test. This resource is a valuable tool for
auditors, accountants and valuation specialists seeking an advanced
understanding of the accounting, valuation, and disclosures related
to goodwill impairment testing (including the qualitative
assessment). It is also a vital resource for preparers of financial
statements of public and private companies that follow FASB
guidance on goodwill.
Designed to cover the complexities of SOC 1 reports and employee
benefit plans, this practice aid describes how a SOC 1 report
should be considered in the audit of an employee benefit plan and
what audit procedures should be applied to the information in the
SOC 1 report.
Updated as of January 1, 2018, this guide includes relevant
guidance contained in applicable standards and other technical
sources. It explains the relationship between a service
organization and its user entities, provides examples of service
organizations, describes the description criteria to be used to
prepare the description of the service organization's system,
identifies the trust services criteria as the criteria to be used
to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls,
explains the difference between a type 1 and type 2 SOC 2 report,
and provides illustrative reports for CPAs engaged to examine and
report on system and organization controls at a service
organization. It also describes the matters to be considered and
procedures to be performed by the service auditor in planning,
performing, and reporting on SOC 2 and SOC 3 engagements. New to
this edition are: Updated for SSAE No. 18 (clarified attestation
standards), this guide has been fully conformed to reflect lessons
learned in practice Contains insight from expert authors on the SOC
2 working group composed of CPAs who perform SOC 2 and SOC 3
engagements Includes illustrative report paragraphs describing the
matter that gave rise to the report modification for a large
variety of situations Includes a new appendix for performing and
reporting on a SOC 2 examination in accordance with International
Standards on Assurance Engagements (ISAEs) or in accordance with
both the AICPA's attestation standards and the ISAEs
This annual Alert covers the latest developments in the
preparation, compilation and review engagements, including current
exposure drafts from Accounting and Review Services Committee
(ARSC), and common deficiencies identified during peer reviews.
Reviewed by ARSC chair, it also addresses the latest and emerging
practice issues, and provides valuable information regarding
accounting and reporting developments. Key benefits of this title
include: Discussion of two new exposure drafts. Current practice
issues in SSARS engagements. Ethics updates. Peer review common
findings. Additional SSARS engagement resources
Need assistance in understanding and applying the special
considerations required in a single audit? This 2019 Audit Guide is
an indispensable resource for auditors performing Yellow Book and
Uniform Guidance compliance audits. Based on Government Auditing
Standards, 2011 Revision, this new edition provides up-to-date
information and expert guidance on single audits and Uniform
Guidance compliance audit requirements. It includes example auditor
reports for both the reporting required under Government Auditing
Standards and the Uniform Guidance compliance audit. Key features
include: Understand the complexities of Government Auditing
Standards, including the requirements related to auditor
independence. Gain an understanding of the requirements for
performing a Uniform Guidance compliance audit, including major
program determination. Understand the unique audit areas related to
a compliance audit of federal awards, including internal control
over compliance for major programs. Properly report on the single
audit using the illustrative auditor's reports for both the
financial statement audit performed under Government Auditing
Standards and the compliance audit performed under the Uniform
Guidance.
The CGMA Exam Case Study Guide is designed to provide you with an
understanding of the CGMA exam. It provides an overview of the key
requirements to prepare for the CGMA case study examination and
will provide you with proven study techniques. The book leverages
the practice exam available online for all exam candidates. It
provides guidance, illustrations and tools to analyze the pre-seen
material for the exam to prepare, as well as a detailed
walk-through of the actual exam scenarios and tasks, and offers
sample solutions and comments. Practical hints and realistic tips
are given throughout the book making it easy for you to apply what
you ve learned in this text to your actual case study exam. It
covers the building blocks of successful learning and examination
techniques and shows you how to earn all the marks you deserve as
well as explaining how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
This 2019 edition delivers the current Statements on Auditing
Standards (SASs) and related interpretations in a codified format,
giving accountants the most up-to-date information, they need to
conduct successful audits and provide high-quality services to
their clients. Issued directly from the AICPA, this authoritative
guidance is essential to fully understand the requirements
associated with an audit. This edition includes the following new
standards: SAS No. 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including
Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial
Statements SAS No. 135, Omnibus Statement on Auditing
Standards--2019 SAS No. 134 is a suite of auditor reporting
standards that includes a new AU-C section 701, Communicating Key
Audit Matters in the Independent Auditor's Report, and replaces
AU-C sections 700, 705, and 706. SAS No. 134, which also amends
various other AU-C sections, addresses the auditor's responsibility
to form an opinion on the financial statements and the form and
content of the auditor's report issued because of an audit of
financial statements. It also addresses the auditor's
responsibilities, and the form and content of the auditor's report,
when the auditor concludes that a modification to the auditor's
opinion on the financial statements is necessary, and when
additional communications are necessary in the auditor's report.
SAS No. 135 is intended to more closely align ASB guidance with the
PCAOB's standards by primarily amending AU-C section 260,
Communications With Those Charged With Governance, AU-C section
550, Related Parties, and AU-C section 240, Consideration of Fraud
in a Financial Statement Audit. This codification is fully indexed
and arranged by subject. The codified standards and related
interpretations are vital to practitioners performing audits.
Assessing and Responding to Audit Risk in a Financial Statement
Audit is the definitive source for guidance on applying the core
principles of the risk-based audit methodology that must be used on
all financial statement audits. This guide is written in an
easy-to-understand style that allows auditors of all experience
levels find answers to the issues they encounter in the field.
Unique insights, examples, and a comprehensive case study clarify
critical concepts and requirements.
Considered the industry's standard resource, this guide will help
accountants, auditors, and financial managers to understand the
complexities of the specialized accounting and regulatory
requirements of the health care industry. Updated for 2019, this
edition has been prepared and reviewed by industry experts and
provides hands-on, practical guidance for those who work in and
with health care entities. A critical resource for auditors, this
edition includes new accounting standards and relevant GASB and
FASB updates (including those related to private companies).
First update in 4 years! As fluctuating oil prices, off-shore
drilling, and other energy-related issues impact the way your
clients conduct business, it i essential to have a keen
understanding of the domestic and international topics and trends
facing the oil and gas industry today. This 2018 edition includes
over 200 pages of invaluable guidance to help accountants improve
their industry knowledge, fine-tune their strategies, and provide
high-quality services to their clients. This publication provides
important technical guidance, summarizes new standards and
practices, and delivers "how-to" advice for handling audit and
accounting issues that will be critical to your success. Key
Features of this title are: An updated illustrative representation
letter that contains industry-specific representations. Discussion
and interpretive guidance associated with FASB ASC 606, Revenue
from Contracts with Customers
The increasing complexity of employee benefit plan auditing and
focus by the Department of Labor have resulted in significant
pressure for CPAs and firms performing EBP audits. To help CPAs
meet the challenge of performing quality audits in this unique and
complex area, the AICPA has developed this alert to assist in
identifying current sources of risk within EBP audit engagements.
Written by a task force consisting of current and former employee
benefit plan expert panel members, this alert features discussions
on new developments and issues that auditors may face in their
current audits, as well as a look at what's in the pipeline that
may affect your engagements. Updates in 2019: FASB ASU No. 2017-06,
Employee Benefit Plan Master Trust Reporting FASB ASU No. 2018-09,
Codification Improvements FASB ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value
Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure Framework-Changes to the
Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement
This alert provides auditors with an overview of recent economic,
industry, technical, regulatory, and professional developments that
may affect how auditors conduct audits and other engagements. An
entity's internal management can also use this alert to address
areas of audit concern. Updates include: Economic and Industry
Developments Legislative and Regulatory Developments Audit and
Attestation Issues and Developments Revenue Recognition New Lease
Standard Accounting for Financial Instruments Recent AICPA
Independence and Developments
The Intermediate Employee Benefit Plans Audit Certificate exam
tests your knowledge related to auditing employee benefit plans,
including defined contribution, defined benefit, and health and
welfare plans, in accordance with AICPA standards and DOL rules and
regulations. This exam is offered in a timed online format and
consists of 100 multiple choice questions. In order to successfully
pass the examination, you must understand and apply the core
concepts related to client acceptance, engagement planning,
engagement analysis, concluding an engagement and guiding
principles for employee benefit plan audits. Some of the topics
that will be tested on the exam include: Planning and general
procedures Internal control Investments and investment issues Types
of plans Key compliance elements Limited scope issues Financial
statement presentation, disclosure, and regulatory reporting Online
Access Instructions A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical
packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once
activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product.
Your Certificate and Digital Badge After passing the exam, you will
be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge.
Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace
and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to
your social media profiles and linked to your resume or email
signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement. You
will receive your official score and certificate or retake
information 5 business days after completing the exam. Important
note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one exam and one re-take
if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA
recommends you study any topics identified in your initial exam
results. If you do not pass either the initial exam or the re-take,
you must purchase the exam again, in order to take it again. Exams
passed outside of these purchase and re-take rules will not result
in the issuing of a digital badge. If you have any questions
regarding the completion of your exam or re-take, please contact
[email protected] to verify your results. By making this
purchase, you must understand and agree that the AICPA has the
absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or suspend any rights to
use the digital badge image, or any representation thereof, if you
are (a) convicted of any crime punishable by more than one year in
prison or for any crime related to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined
by any governmental or non-governmental authority that regulates,
or enforces a code of conduct related to, your professional
activities, including but not limited to, a state board of
accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer
restricted from performing peer reviews by the Peer Review Program.
System Requirements AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a
variety of configurations, but only the configuration described
below is supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and continuous
internet connection is required. In order to record your completion
of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to
the internet at all times while taking the course. It is your
responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available
within your account after successfully completing the course and/or
exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser
Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support:
Please contact [email protected].
The Advanced Defined Contribution Plans Audit Certificate exam
tests your ability to plan, perform and evaluate defined
contribution plans, in accordance with AICPA standards and DOL
rules and regulations. This exam is offered in a timed online
format and consists of 75 multiple choice questions. In order to
successfully pass the examination, you must be able to evaluate and
analyze the core concepts related to client acceptance, engagement
planning, engagement analysis, concluding an engagement and guiding
principles for defined contribution plan audits. Some of the topics
that will be tested on the exam include: Planning and general
procedures Internal control Net assets available for benefits
Changes in net assets available for benefits Plan tax status
Financial statement presentation, disclosure, and regulatory
reporting Audit reports Online Access Instructions A personal pin
code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated
online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online
access to the product. Your Certificate and Digital Badge After
passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the
form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish
yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality.
The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to
your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to
your achievement. You will receive your official score and
certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing
the exam. Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one
exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using
your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified
in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial
exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to
take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take
rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you
have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or
re-take, please contact [email protected] to verify your
results. By making this purchase, you must understand and agree
that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or
suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any
representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime
punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related
to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or
non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of
conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not
limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or
PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer
reviews by the Peer Review Program. System Requirements AICPA's
online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but
only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA
technicians. A stable and continuous internet connection is
required. In order to record your completion of the online learning
courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all
times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to
validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account
after successfully completing the course and/or exam. Supported
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present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft
Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe
Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support: Please contact
[email protected].
The Intermediate Single Audit Certificate exam tests your ability
to plan, perform and evaluate single audits in accordance with the
latest requirements of the new Uniform Guidance. This exam is
offered in a timed online format and consists of 100 multiple
choice questions. In order to successfully pass the examination,
you must be able to evaluate and analyze the core concepts related
to client acceptance, engagement planning, engagement analysis,
concluding an engagement and guiding principles for single audits.
Topics that will be tested on the exam include: Comprehending
single audits Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Planning
the audit Major program determination Using the Compliance
Supplement Internal control over compliance Testing compliance
Single audit reporting Online Access Instructions A personal pin
code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated
online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online
access to the product. Your Certificate and Digital Badge After
passing the exam, you will be awarded with a certificate in the
form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish
yourself in the marketplace and show your commitment to quality.
The badge can be posted to your social media profiles and linked to
your resume or email signature, providing maximum visibility to
your achievement. You will receive your official score and
certificate or retake information 5 business days after completing
the exam. Important note: Your exam purchase entitles you to one
exam and one re-take if you do not pass the exam. Prior to using
your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study any topics identified
in your initial exam results. If you do not pass either the initial
exam or the re-take, you must purchase the exam again, in order to
take it again. Exams passed outside of these purchase and re-take
rules will not result in the issuing of a digital badge. If you
have any questions regarding the completion of your exam or
re-take, please contact [email protected] to verify your
results. By making this purchase, you must understand and agree
that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to revoke or
suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any
representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime
punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related
to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or
non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of
conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not
limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or
PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer
reviews by the Peer Review Program. System Requirements AICPA's
online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but
only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA
technicians. A stable and continuous internet connection is
required. In order to record your completion of the online learning
courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all
times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to
validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account
after successfully completing the course and/or exam. Supported
Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present Windows 7 to
present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft
Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe
Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support: Please contact
[email protected].
This new guide provides guidance and illustrations regarding the
initial and subsequent accounting for, valuation of, and
disclosures related to acquired intangible assets used in research
and development activities (IPR&D assets). This is a valuable
resource for preparers of financial statements, auditors,
accountants and valuation specialists seeking an advanced
understanding of the accounting, valuation, and disclosures related
to acquired IPR&D assets.
The Application of Data Analysis Essentials Certificate (14.0 CPE
Credits) offers hands-on experience regarding how to analyze data
and calculate fundamental aspects of your data sets. This
certificate program provides the core concepts and definitions of
data analytics, which explain the anatomy of data as a medium, and
provides fundamental statistical analysis techniques for beginning
to glean useful information from data. This certificate is Part 2
of the Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part
program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic
of data analytics. First, you will learn the different types of
variables that make up a data set and perform meaningful
calculations on data to discover and explore relationships that
yield insights: central tendency, variability, probability, and
distribution. Then we will delve into recognizing these qualities
in their different forms and how to utilize them in practical
business situations. This program offers straightforward exercises
to help you practice and immediately apply what you've learned. You
will also get exposure to and practice with useful concepts such as
quartiles, variance, and standard deviation. Finally, you will be
introduced to one of the most powerful tools available for
analyzing data: the open-source "R" platform. You will be guided
through an actual use case for analyzing data using R and complete
your learning by seeing how the statistical concepts you've just
learned can be applied in a real-world example. By completing this
certificate, you will have a solid grasp of core statistical
techniques underpinning an analytics practice and hands-on-practice
using them. Note: It is recommended that you complete the Data
Analysis Fundamentals Certificate, or ensure you have equivalent
knowledge and skills, before starting this certificate course.
Learning Labs* This is an interactive learning program that
includes bonus hands-on learning labs that will expose you to the
tools needed to implement an analytics practice in a practical way
and equip you to deploy those tools as needed within your
organization. You will practice using various technologies for
preparing, analyzing and managing datasets in the real world. *Time
spent on learning labs does not award CPE and completing learning
labs is not a requirement for earning the certificate. WHO WILL
BENEFIT Accounting and finance professionals, especially those
interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to
help their organizations make informed, data-driven business
decisions. KEY TOPICS The nature and types of different variables
in data sets and how to use them Fundamental statistical concepts
for working with data Characteristics of data that can be used for
conducting analysis Basic calculations for analyzing and
discovering useful insights from data sets How to understand and
calculate probability from a data set Different types of
distribution and how they can be used Guided exposure to the
open-source R platform and its analytics capabilities A practical
case study exploring how statistical analysis can be used in a
common fraud-detection scenario Examples and practice exercises
throughout the program to reinforce what you learn LEARNING
OBJECTIVES Determine and classify variables. Calculate meaningful
statistics, including central tendency, measurement and
variability, basic probability, conditional probability, advanced
probabilities, discrete distributions, and continuous
distributions. Analyze statistics and distributions in R case
study. Analyze fraud-detection case study. Digital Badge: Your
Professional Distinction Set yourself apart as a future-ready
financial professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a
certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow
you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your
commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media
profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing
maximum visibility to your achievement. Credit Info CPE CREDITS:
Online: 14.0 (CPE credit info) NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Statistics
LEVEL: Intermediate PREREQUISITES: Recommended: Complete the Data
Analysis Fundamentals Certificate or ensure you have equivalent
knowledge and skills. ADVANCE PREPARATION: None DELIVERY METHOD:
QAS Self-Study COURSE ACRONYM: DALP-S2 Online Access Instructions A
personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be
activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain
immediate online access to the product for one full year. System
Requirements AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety
of configurations, but only the configuration described below is
supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and continuous internet
connection is required. In order to record your completion of the
online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the
internet at all times while taking the course. It is your
responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available
within your account after successfully completing the course and/or
exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser
Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support:
Please contact [email protected].
This valuable resource provides financial statement presentation
and disclosure examples illustrating U.S. GAAP compliance for the
topics most frequently encountered by preparers of financial
statements for not-for-profits (NFPs) by drawing from the audited
financial statements of an assortment of NFP entities. Intended for
use as a tool to help you create and verify the format and accuracy
of your company's or clients' financial statements, this resource
walks you through the most common presentations used by other
nonprofits for challenges such as noncash gifts, donor-imposed
restrictions, and functional expenses. The 2019 edition illustrates
the most important, immediate, and challenging disclosures,
including: Net asset classes and donor-imposed restrictions
Investments, derivatives, endowments, and UPMIFA Liquidity and
availability of resources Liabilities, including split-interest
agreements and pension plans Contributions and revenue recognition,
including grants, contracts, gifts in kind, interests in trusts,
and other receivables Analysis of expenses by function and nature
Fair value measurements and use of estimates Income taxes and
uncertain tax positions for tax-exempt entities Measure of
operations and joint costs
The Advanced Health and Welfare Plans Audit Certificate exam tests
your ability to plan, perform and evaluate health and welfare
plans, in accordance with AICPA standards and DOL rules and
regulations. This exam is offered in a timed online format and
consists of 75 multiple choice questions. In order to successfully
pass the examination, you must be able to evaluate and analyze the
core concepts related to client acceptance, engagement planning,
engagement analysis, concluding an engagement and guiding
principles for health and welfare plan audits. Some of the topics
that will be tested on the exam include: Planning and General
Procedures Internal Control Net Assets Available for Benefits
Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits Benefit Obligations
and Changes in Benefit Obligations Plan Tax Status Financial
Statement Presentation, Disclosure & Regulatory Reporting Audit
Reports & Concluding the Audit Online Access Instructions A
personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be
activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain
immediate online access to the product. Your Certificate and
Digital Badge After passing the exam, you will be awarded with a
certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow
you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your
commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media
profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing
maximum visibility to your achievement. You will receive your
official score and certificate or retake information 5 business
days after completing the exam. Important note: Your exam purchase
entitles you to one exam and one re-take if you do not pass the
exam. Prior to using your re-take, the AICPA recommends you study
any topics identified in your initial exam results. If you do not
pass either the initial exam or the re-take, you must purchase the
exam again, in order to take it again. Exams passed outside of
these purchase and re-take rules will not result in the issuing of
a digital badge. If you have any questions regarding the completion
of your exam or re-take, please contact [email protected] to
verify your results. By making this purchase, you must understand
and agree that the AICPA has the absolute and unrestricted right to
revoke or suspend any rights to use the digital badge image, or any
representation thereof, if you are (a) convicted of any crime
punishable by more than one year in prison or for any crime related
to dishonesty, or (b) disciplined by any governmental or
non-governmental authority that regulates, or enforces a code of
conduct related to, your professional activities, including but not
limited to, a state board of accountancy, AICPA, IRS, SEC, or
PCAOB, or (c) a peer reviewer restricted from performing peer
reviews by the Peer Review Program. System Requirements AICPA's
online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but
only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA
technicians. A stable and continuous internet connection is
required. In order to record your completion of the online learning
courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all
times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to
validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account
after successfully completing the course and/or exam. Supported
Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present Windows 7 to
present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft
Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe
Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support: Please contact
[email protected].
The Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance
Professionals Certificate (16.0 CPE Credits) teaches you the
characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets; how to identify
opportunities and risks for application within your own
organization, and much more. Advance your knowledge of Blockchain
Be at the forefront of shaping the adoption of blockchain in
accounting and finance. Lay the foundation for your future as a
strategic business partner within your organization and with your
clients. With real-world literacy on blockchain and cryptoassets,
you will be empowered to translate the technology into relevant
business application and value for you and your organization. Learn
the characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets, identify
opportunities and risks, and understand high-level technology
concepts underpinning blockchain. Use a cryptocurrency wallet in a
hands-on transaction exercise and verify information written to a
block, and perform a hands-on hash activity exercise, then verify
it. Learn to differentiate between current state and future state.
By completing this 16-hour certificate program, you will learn:
core concepts of blockchain technology; how to incorporate
blockchain application within your organization; how to be a
responsible business partner by recognizing blockchain Implications
and how its application and uses can benefit many types of
organizations; and standout with a digital badge as someone who is
committed to your clients new emerging technology needs. The
courses in this certificate program include: Blockchain Evolution
and Technology Concepts Blockchain: Using and Securing
Cryptocurrencies Blockchain: Benefits, Values and Opportunities
Risks and Challenges of Blockchain Blockchain Trends Permissioned
Ledgers and Other Solutions Transactions and Smart Contracts The
Blockchain Landscape Blockchain: Process and Technical Controls WHO
WILL BENEFIT CPAs Public accounting leaders Managers and staff CFOs
Controllers Finance leaders Management accountants Non-IT finance
professionals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn the foundational
constructs behind blockchain technology and cryptoassets, structure
and functionality. As you consider implementing blockchain into
your own organization, recognize not only the benefits and
opportunities but also the challenges, as well as regulatory
concerns and governance. Practice with applications and use cases
by looking into ledgers, transactions and smart contracts.
Recognize the current landscape, business applications and
financial control considerations associated with blockchain use.
Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction Set yourself apart as
a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion, you will be
awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital
badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and
show your commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your
social media profiles and linked to your resume or email signature,
providing maximum visibility to your achievement. Credit Info CPE
CREDITS: Online: 16.0 (CPE credit info) NASBA FIELD OF STUDY:
Information Technology LEVEL: Basic PREREQUISITES: ax Staff with
0-2 years of experience ADVANCE PREPARATION: None DELIVERY METHOD:
QAS Self-Study COURSE ACRONYM: BLCF Online Access Instructions A
personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be
activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain
immediate online access to the product for one full year. System
Requirements AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety
of configurations, but only the configuration described below is
supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and continuous internet
connection is required. In order to record your completion of the
online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the
internet at all times while taking the course. It is your
responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available
within your account after successfully completing the course and/or
exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser
Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support:
Please contact [email protected].
The Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate (10.0 CPE Credits)
provides you with the knowledge on the different job roles involved
in the analytics practice and the most commonly encountered
technologies in today's data ecosystem. This certificate is Part 1
of the Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part
program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic
of data analytics. The Data Analysis Fundamentals Certificate
begins with a foundational understanding of the need of
transformational assets within an organization and explains the
importance of intelligent data management and corresponding
analytics practice. This certificate program aims to provide you
with the knowledge on the different job roles involved in the
analytics practice and the most commonly encountered technologies
in today's data ecosystem. It will cover concepts behind the most
common types of data you will need to be prepared to analyze, as
well as help you explore the factors impacting data practice. This
certificate program will also explain why intelligent data
management and a corresponding analytics practice is critical for
the success of both the organization and the professional. WHO WILL
BENEFIT Accounting and finance professionals, especially those
interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to
help their organizations' make informed, data-driven business
decisions. KEY TOPICS The business impacts and disruptive potential
of organizational data Basic concepts behind different types of
data and how they're used The job roles and duties associated with
data analytics The life cycle of organizational data and how to
manage it A vocabulary for evaluating and communicating in data
practice Exposure to and demonstrations of tools used for managing
and analyzing data Common obstacles and hurdles to effectively
leveraging data in an organization How to tie data to business
requirements and build business cases LEARNING OBJECTIVES Determine
how the digital transformation and disruption landscape create a
competitive advantage across the enterprise. Identify the
organizational ecosystem needed for becoming a data-driven
organization. Analyze the life cycle of data and its implications
for data-driven decision making. Compare common problems and risks
associated with becoming a data-driven business. Differentiate
between data analysis tools. Identify requirements for data-driven
projects. Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction Set yourself
apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon completion,
you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a digital
badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in the
marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can be
posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume or
email signature, providing maximum visibility to your achievement.
Credit Info CPE CREDITS: Online: 10.0 (CPE credit info) NASBA FIELD
OF STUDY: Specialized Knowledge LEVEL: Basic PREREQUISITES: None
ADVANCE PREPARATION: None DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study COURSE
ACRONYM: DALP-S1 Online Access Instructions A personal pin code is
enclosed in the physical packaging that may be activated online
upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain immediate online access
to the product for one full year. System Requirements AICPA's
online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but
only the configuration described below is supported by AICPA
technicians. A stable and continuous internet connection is
required. In order to record your completion of the online learning
courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all
times while taking the course. It is your responsibility to
validate that CPE certificate(s) are available within your account
after successfully completing the course and/or exam. Supported
Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present Windows 7 to
present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome Microsoft
Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe
Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support: Please contact
[email protected].
The Robotic Process Automation Fundamentals for Accounting and
Finance Professionals Certificate (16.0 CPE Credits) focuses on
robotic process automation benefits and how the use of software
robots can enable your business or clients to become more
competitive and agile. You will gain an understanding of the risks,
opportunities, and organizational impact of automation while
learning the decision criteria and key considerations needed to
build a business case and run a successful proof-of-concept. You
will also understand the steps and governance needed to implement
or advise clients on how to implement successfully. Topics include:
Understanding Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Building a Robotics
Process Automation (RPA) Business Case Implementing Robotics
Process Automation (RPA) Applications Governance, Risks and
Controls for Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Organizational
Process Implications of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) How
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Can Be Used in an Audit
Automation Beyond Robotics Process Automation (RPA) WHO WILL
BENEFIT? Non-IT finance professionals, CFOs, controllers,
management accountants, public accountants, partners, staff,
managers, internal auditors and business process owners who want to
do any of the following: Get a foundational understanding of RPA
Implement RPA within their organization Become a responsible
business partner by recognizing RPA implications and how its
application and uses can benefit the client's business Determine if
there's interest in exploring RPA as a specialization, individually
or as a firm Stand out with a digital badge as someone who is
committed to your client's new emerging technology needs Add value
to your organization, create opportunities KEY TOPICS What RPA is
and the business value of RPA RPA applications and use cases that
make the most sense Decision criteria and steps needed to build a
business case Considerations, risks, and challenges to implementing
RPA Governance and controls considerations for a digital workforce
Accounting, finance, and organizational impact of RPA How RPA might
affect an audit Future of RPA and automation trends, with a focus
on intelligent process automation (IPA) LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize what RPA is and its business value, with specific focus
on accounting and finance functions. Identify the opportunities and
use cases for automation. Recognize the decision criteria needed to
build a business case. Recognize key risks and challenges that need
to be addressed before implementing RPA. Recognize the governance
and controls considerations for addressing automation risks.
Recognize the key components to implementing RPA. Recognize the
accounting, finance, and operational process implications of RPA.
Recognize audit implications associated with RPA. Recognize future
trends of automation. Digital Badge: Your Professional Distinction
Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial professional. Upon
completion, you will be awarded with a certificate in the form of a
digital badge. Digital badges allow you to distinguish yourself in
the marketplace and show your commitment to quality. The badge can
be posted to your social media profiles and linked to your resume
or email signature, providing maximum visibility to your
achievement. Credit Info CPE CREDITS: Online: 16.0 (CPE credit
info) NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Information Technology LEVEL: Basic
PREREQUISITES: None ADVANCE PREPARATION: None DELIVERY METHOD: QAS
Self-Study COURSE ACRONYM: RPAFC Online Access Instructions A
personal pin code is enclosed in the physical packaging that may be
activated online upon receipt. Once activated, you will gain
immediate online access to the product for one full year. System
Requirements AICPA's online CPE courses will operate in a variety
of configurations, but only the configuration described below is
supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and continuous internet
connection is required. In order to record your completion of the
online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the
internet at all times while taking the course. It is your
responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are available
within your account after successfully completing the course and/or
exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple Safari Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Required Browser
Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader Technical Support:
Please contact [email protected].
The Data Analytics Modeling Certificate (14.0 CPE Credits) will
expand your ability to work with structured and unstructured data
to drive a successful analytics practice. To start, you will learn
to define clear business outcomes for your analytics practice to
ensure your efforts align with your organization's strategic
direction and create value. Next, you will learn data profiling and
data cleansing techniques to maintain data quality throughout the
data life cycle. You'll practice ETL (extract, transform, load)
techniques and work with different data models and analytics tools.
Finally, you will learn how to institute sophisticated tools for
managing an ongoing enterprise data practice, including tools for
data warehousing, managing the data life cycle, and working with
structured and unstructured data. This certificate is Part 3 of the
Data Analyst Certificates Bundle - a comprehensive five-part
program that provides training and practical guidance on the topic
of data analytics. Note: It is recommended that you complete the
Application of Data Analysis Essentials Certificate, or ensure you
have equivalent knowledge and skills, before starting this
certificate course. Learning Labs* This is an interactive learning
program that includes bonus hands-on learning labs that will expose
you to the tools needed to implement an analytics practice in a
practical way and equip you to deploy those tools as needed within
your organization. You will practice using various technologies for
preparing, analyzing and managing datasets in the real world. *Time
spent on learning labs does not award CPE and completing learning
labs is not a requirement for earning the certificate. WHO WILL
BENEFIT Accounting and finance professionals, especially those
interested in learning and applying data analysis techniques to
help their organizations make informed, data-driven business
decisions. KEY TOPICS Defining value and tying analytics to
value-driven business cases Understanding the characteristics of
data and how they can be leveraged to gather insights from
information Identifying project constructs for data analytics
Identifying different types of data with which analysts will be
expected to interact Profiling data for accurate analysis
initiatives Understanding tool capabilities for working with data
Cleansing data with appropriate tools to increases analytics
accuracy Managing data quality and integrity Extracting,
transforming, and loading data Implementing a data warehouse
Managing the data life cycle Creating and using different types of
data models Tools for working with both structured and unstructured
data LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify opportunities, processes, and
necessary data for solving analytical problems. Apply data
profiling and data cleansing techniques to available data. Use data
preparation and enrichment tools. Use ETL (extract, transform,
load) tools. Compare data warehousing techniques. Use data
warehousing and data management tools. Align the outcomes of your
data analytics practice with your organization's strategic
direction and create value. Digital Badge: Your Professional
Distinction Set yourself apart as a future-ready financial
professional. Upon completion, you will be awarded with a
certificate in the form of a digital badge. Digital badges allow
you to distinguish yourself in the marketplace and show your
commitment to quality. The badge can be posted to your social media
profiles and linked to your resume or email signature, providing
maximum visibility to your achievement. Credit Info CPE CREDITS:
Online: 14.0 (CPE credit info) NASBA FIELD OF STUDY: Information
Technology LEVEL: Intermediate PREREQUISITES: Recommended: Complete
the Application of Data Analysis Essentials Certificate or ensure
you have equivalent knowledge and skills. ADVANCE PREPARATION: None
DELIVERY METHOD: QAS Self-Study COURSE ACRONYM: DALP-S3 Online
Access Instructions A personal pin code is enclosed in the physical
packaging that may be activated online upon receipt. Once
activated, you will gain immediate online access to the product for
one full year. System Requirements AICPA's online CPE courses will
operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration
described below is supported by AICPA technicians. A stable and
continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your
completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are
connected to the internet at all times while taking the course. It
is your responsibility to validate that CPE certificate(s) are
available within your account after successfully completing the
course and/or exam. Supported Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X
10.10 to present Windows 7 to present Supported Browsers: Apple
Safari Google Chrome Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox
Required Browser Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Adobe Acrobat Reader
Technical Support: Please contact [email protected].
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