GAAP Alternatives: Finding a Safe Harbor in the Perfect Storm of Accounting Updates
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Accounting - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 6
- Categories:
- Accounting and Auditing | Industry | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- License:
Description
Companies operating in today’s business climate are weathering a storm of major FASB updates. Companies and their advisors may want to consider non-GAAP options as they develop strategies involving revenue recognition, leasing, credit losses, and other FASB pronouncements. This session will provide an overview of special purpose frameworks that may present salient alternatives to United States GAAP for certain entities.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Define and discover non-GAAP option for client engagements
- Better understand special purpose frameworks.
Major Subjects
- Review of special purpose frameworks
- Discussion of non-GAAP options for financial reporting
- U.S GAAP alternatives for certain entities.
Course Materials
Important Course Information_Read First (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Handout (2.4 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced PreparationNone
Designed For
CPAs in public practice or members in industry.
Yellow Book
No
Original Recording Date
04/01/2021
Prerequisites
Basic working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Date Added to Catalog
04/01/2021
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement
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