CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

The Theory Behind What We Do

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Webcast
Icon_Level
Basic
Credits
CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

In this webcast, you will learn about the theory of accounting, which dates all the way back to 1494. Using the FASB Conceptual Framework as a starting point, this course will help you make better decisions when preparing financial statements whether they are GAAP or any other basis of accounting.

In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to explain what makes financial statements useful, the elements of financial statements, the presentation of financial information and the theory behind good disclosures. Pronouncements. In addition, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe the origins of accounting
  • Describe what makes financial statements useful
  • Identify the elements of financial statements
  • Apply the theory for proper presentation
  • Describe the theory behind proper disclosures

Course Specifics

Course ID
WC1122292975
Revision Date
August 15, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

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)

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Course Instructor

Jeff Sailor Headshot
Jeff Sailor, CPA

Jeff Sailor, CPA, received a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined the auditing staff at Peat Marwick in Jacksonville, Florida, where he worked on a large number of national accounts. Jeff has managed his own accounting firm in Ocala, Florida, since 1984. During that time, he has also developed unique auditing approaches and auditing software. Since 1992, Jeff has been teaching accounting and auditing courses he developed to combat traditional “boring CPE.” Using a variety of creative teaching methods sprinkled with humorous video spoofs, Jeff is able to combine his in-depth accounting insights …

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The Theory Behind What We Do

Expert Instructors
CPE CREDITS
2 Credits: Accounting

$98.00


Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET.

Icon_Webcast
Webcast
Icon_Level
Basic
Credits
CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

In this webcast, you will learn about the theory of accounting, which dates all the way back to 1494. Using the FASB Conceptual Framework as a starting point, this course will help you make better decisions when preparing financial statements whether they are GAAP or any other basis of accounting.

In this course, Jeff Sailor will bring his truly unique presentation style to explain what makes financial statements useful, the elements of financial statements, the presentation of financial information and the theory behind good disclosures. Pronouncements. In addition, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe the origins of accounting
  • Describe what makes financial statements useful
  • Identify the elements of financial statements
  • Apply the theory for proper presentation
  • Describe the theory behind proper disclosures

Course Specifics

Course ID
WC1122292975
Revision Date
August 15, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

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)

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Course Instructor

Jeff Sailor Headshot
Jeff Sailor, CPA

Jeff Sailor, CPA, received a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined the auditing staff at Peat Marwick in Jacksonville, Florida, where he worked on a large number of national accounts. Jeff has managed his own accounting firm in Ocala, Florida, since 1984. During that time, he has also developed unique auditing approaches and auditing software. Since 1992, Jeff has been teaching accounting and auditing courses he developed to combat traditional “boring CPE.” Using a variety of creative teaching methods sprinkled with humorous video spoofs, Jeff is able to combine his in-depth accounting insights …

Jeff Sailor, CPA Read More »

The Theory Behind What We Do

Expert Instructors
CPE CREDITS
2 Credits: Accounting

Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET.

$98.00