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FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS - 10 COURSE SERIES
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS (MD&A) – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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SEC HOT TOPICS: MD&A AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEC FORM 8-K
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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS: REV REC, LEASES, BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, CECL & SEGMENTS
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LEASE ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
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REVENUE RECOGNITION: HOW TO IDENTIFY PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
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ACCOUNTING FOR SOFTWARE – INTERNAL USE AND EXTERNAL SALES
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ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
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LEASE ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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LESSEE ACCOUNTING: IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION & RECOGNITION
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SEC FORM 8-K: WHEN TO FILE AND WHAT TO DISCLOSE
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CLASSIFICATION AND ACCOUNTING FOR DEBT AND EQUITY
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OVERVIEW OF THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CASH FLOW
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PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
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ACCOUNTING FOR HELD FOR SALE ASSETS
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DETAILED OVERVIEW OF THE HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
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CASH FLOW REPORTING & OTHER FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE HOT TOPICS
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SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAMS – WHAT YOU NEED TO DISCLOSE
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KNOW THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN ASSET ACQUISITION VS. BUSINESS COMBINATION
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OPTIMIZE CASH FLOW THROUGH RECEIVABLES FACTORING
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SEC PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE DISCLOSURES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT BASICS
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HOW TO READ AND ANALIZE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT TESTING
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EVALUATING AND PROPERLY DISCLOSING FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARD UPDATES (ASUS)
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PREPARING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CURRENT ASSETS AND ASSET VALUATION
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EARNINGS MANAGEMENT
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EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS
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INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
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KEY SEC REGULATIONS ACCOUNTANTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
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Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) – What You Need to Know

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS (MD&A) – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

There is no video recording for this CPE course - materials are in a printable document.
CPE Processing Fee$62.50
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Presentation Length Hour(s)2.5 hours
CPE Credits 2.5 hours
Subject Area 2.5 - Accounting
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course LevelBasic
Instructional MethodQAS Self-Study
PrerequisitesNone
Advance PreparationNone
Recorded DateApril 28, 2022
Date OfferedApril 28, 2022
Expiration DateApril 28, 2023
Course Description

This course provides an overview of the rules and regulations with respect to the management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) section of an entity’s consolidated financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  MD&A has been, and continues to be, a primary focus area of the SEC when reviewing public company filings.  In fact, it has consistently ranked in the top 10 of the most frequent comment letters issued by the SEC.  

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the SEC Regulation applicable to MD&A and recognize the primary objective and focus areas related to MD&A

Self-Study Course Instructions:

FOR DOCUMENT-BASED COURSES

Download the course document(s) (below) and follow prompts contained in the document.



FOR RECORDED COURSES WITH VIDEO

Download any course document(s) (below) which may include handouts, glossary, transcripts, etc. Follow any prompts contained in the documents to help you complete the course. Most documents are searchable.

Play the recording, noting the sectional guides indicating where topics on the agenda are covered and the prompts to pause video playback to respond to a review question (located below the video playback area). The timestamps for review questions are also noted below.

Upon completing the video and successfully answering all review questions, you will then take the final exam.

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  • CPAacademy self-study courses are online.
  • The self-study format allows you to a) access the material online 24/7 and b) study at your own pace.
  • Per NASBA guidelines, you have one year from date of purchase to complete each program.
  • Complete your final exam at any time and get graded instantly. You can retake the exam at no additional charge (unlimited attempts).
  • Print your own certificate of completion on the spot upon passing the exam.
  • Grading policies: a) courses have a minimum passing score 70% b) test takers will not be provided feedback on failed exams.
  • Upon achieving a passing score, test takers will be notified of the correct answers to the questions missed.

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Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 85 courses (225+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen has also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and has authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s "Journal of Accountancy".   

Kelen has over 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Consultant with HP, Inc. in Dallas, TX.  Most recently he was located in Budapest, Hungary on a three-year international assignment and served in the company’s Houston, TX location prior to this assignment.  Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

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Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s "Journal of Accountancy" and author and reviewer of continuing professional education (CPE) courses for CPAs and other accounting professionals.