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Key SEC Regulations Professionals Should Know About 1.5 Credits

Key SEC Regulations Professionals Should Know About 1.5 Credits

  • Kelen Camehl

    CPA (US), MBA
  • Rating

    4.7
  • Published on

    April, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Accounting

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Learning Objective

  • Identify key requirements related to the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • Recognize specific requirements included in Regulations S-X, S-K, and FD.
  • Distinguish between requirements included in Regulation S-X and S-K.
  • Recognize key requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

Course Overview

For accountants working in a public company, familiarity with key SEC regulations is essential to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements, maintain transparency, and uphold regulatory standards.  

While there is a seemingly limitless end of SEC regulations out there, having a strong awareness of several of the key regulations will prove beneficial.  In the following sections of this course, we’ll provide a brief overview of some of these key regulations.  Each of these regulations will be further explored and addressed in additional detail in later parts of this course.

This course provides an overview of key SEC regulations that accountants should be familiar with.  This includes a discussion of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as well as specific Regulations including Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, and Regulation FD.  This course also provides some examples of how companies may violate certain of these Regulations.  Finally, this course concludes with a discussion of some of the key requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which seeks to enhance corporate transparency, accountability, and governance practices.

Join this CPE Accounting course, It also further empowers them to interpret regulatory requirements accurately, implement effective internal controls and risk management practices, and stay abreast of regulatory changes and developments.

Key topics covered:

  • Securities Act of 1933 vs. Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD)
  • Regulation S-K
  • Regulation S-X

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1.5 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 1.5 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1.5 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 1.5 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Author

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 150 courses (370+ 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 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 currently serves as a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar.  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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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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