
QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important – generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form 8-K filing, the relevant disclosures, and presents a number of examples to help illustrate disclosure of these events.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize the overall purpose of the Form 8-K
• Identify the time period in which a Form 8-K must be filed with the SEC
• Recognize the events that require the filing of a Form 8-K
• Identify overall disclosures requirements for triggering events requiring a Form 8-K
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223594 |
Revision Date May 5, 2022 |
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 …
SEC Form 8-K: When to File & What to Disclose
$58.00 – $78.00

QAS Self-Study

Overview

CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important – generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form 8-K filing, the relevant disclosures, and presents a number of examples to help illustrate disclosure of these events.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize the overall purpose of the Form 8-K
• Identify the time period in which a Form 8-K must be filed with the SEC
• Recognize the events that require the filing of a Form 8-K
• Identify overall disclosures requirements for triggering events requiring a Form 8-K
Course Specifics
Course ID 1223594 |
Revision Date May 5, 2022 |
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 …
SEC Form 8-K: When to File & What to Disclose
$58.00 – $78.00