SEC Reporting Essentials: Climate Disclosures, Non-GAAP Measures, and MD&A 8 Credits
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As businesses and financial reporting evolve, staying compliant with regulatory changes is more crucial than ever. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continuously updates its rules to ensure transparency, fairness, and accuracy in financial reporting. For public companies, understanding and adhering to these changes is not just a legal requirement—it's a step towards maintaining investor trust and market stability.
Why Should You Care About SEC Regulations?
If you're responsible for financial reporting or management at a public company, chances are you've encountered the SEC's stringent regulations, particularly around topics like climate-related disclosures, non-GAAP financial measures, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). These are key areas where companies face the most scrutiny, and failure to comply can lead to comment letters from the SEC, impacting your company’s reputation and investor confidence.
This CPE course offers an in-depth dive into three critical SEC regulations that every public company must understand:
By the end of this course, you'll gain essential knowledge on these topics, ensuring you are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of SEC regulations, stay compliant, and avoid mistakes in your financial reporting.
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 8 CPE | Approved |
| Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 8 PL | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) | 8 CPD | Eligible |
| Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| CIPM | 8 PL | Eligible |
| Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 8 CE | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 8 CPE | Approved |
| Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 8 PL | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) | 8 CPD | Eligible |
| Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| CIPM | 8 PL | Eligible |
| Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 8 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 8 CE | Eligible |
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