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SEC Top focus Areas: Non-GAAP Financial Measures 1 Credit

SEC Top focus Areas: Non-GAAP Financial Measures 1 Credit

  • Rating

    4.6
  • Reviewed on

    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Accounting

Learning mode

On Demand
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  • Answer the polling questions
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Learning Objective

  • To distinguish between a GAAP and a non-GAAP financial measure.
  • To recognize examples of different types of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • To identify SEC guidance applicable to types of non-GAAP financial measures.
  • To recognize disclosures within the scope of Regulation G and Regulation S-K.

Course Overview

Publicly traded companies as well as some private companies are required to prepare their financial statements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These are a common set of accounting rules, standards, and practices. Among other things, GAAP, such as IFRS, helps make financial statements relevant, reliable, understandable, comparable, and consistent for investors and other stakeholders.

In addition to GAAP, some companies also report alternative financial measures such as “adjusted net income,” “free cash flow” and “adjusted earnings per share”. These are typically referred to as non-GAAP or non-IFRS financial measures and a company must identify them as such. Non-GAAP financial measures continue to rank at the top of the most frequent comment letters issued by the SEC. As a result, it’s important to understand the guidance concerning these measures to ensure that a company’s financial statements remain GAAP compliant and are not misleading.

This online CPE Accounting Course provides an overview of Non-GAAP financial measures with a particular emphasis on comments from the SEC, and the FASB, as well as comment letter analysis from several of the Big 4 accounting firms.

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License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting & Auditing for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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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.

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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.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

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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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

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

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your 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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