
QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the accounting for internal-use software. The accounting and reporting requirements related to internal-use software can be found within ASC Topic 350-40. The primary information addressed within this ASC Topic relates to the development costs that should and should not be capitalized, how those costs are amortized, how they are tested for impairment, as well as presentation and disclosure requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between software that is considered internal-useand not considered internal-use
- Recognize how implementation costs are accounted for in various stages of software development
- Identify when capitalization and amortization should commence
- Recognize how implementation costs of hosting arrangements are accounted for differently
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223584 |
Revision Date February 9, 2022 |
Number of Pages 35 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ 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 also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and 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 nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …
How to Account for Internal-Use Software Arrangements
$29.00 – $49.00

QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the accounting for internal-use software. The accounting and reporting requirements related to internal-use software can be found within ASC Topic 350-40. The primary information addressed within this ASC Topic relates to the development costs that should and should not be capitalized, how those costs are amortized, how they are tested for impairment, as well as presentation and disclosure requirements.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Distinguish between software that is considered internal-useand not considered internal-use
- Recognize how implementation costs are accounted for in various stages of software development
- Identify when capitalization and amortization should commence
- Recognize how implementation costs of hosting arrangements are accounted for differently
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223584 |
Revision Date February 9, 2022 |
Number of Pages 35 |
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites. |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Course Instructor

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ 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 also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and 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 nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …
How to Account for Internal-Use Software Arrangements
$29.00 – $49.00