Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Finance CPE Course

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Course Description
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Course Description

Overview

What is gross domestic product?

2 mins
The product approach

13 mins
Statistical discrepancy

20 mins
Economic growth

33 mins
Other economic measures

48 mins

Course Description

During uncertain times, it is critical to gain an understanding of what is most likely to happen to the economy. This is an essential part of the business planning process.

Economic indicators are those often-voluminous statistics released by government agencies, non-profit organizations, and even private companies.

They provide measurements for evaluating the health of our economy, including the latest business cycles, consumer spending, inflation, housing, and so on. Various economic indicators are released quarterly, monthly, weekly, and even daily.

Attendees of this CPE course will learn the essentials of the most closely watched economic indicator, Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The objective of this CPE course is to provide a toolbox of skills, with a practical refresher on what this indicator measures and why it is so important.

Following major topics are discussed in this CPE webinar:

The overview of national income accounting
How do government statistical agencies use national income accounting to compile and report estimates to the public?
How GDP can be compared over time and across countries and whether it is a good measure of living standards?
How GDP can be compared over time and across countries and whether it is a good measure of living standards?

Learning Objectives

To identify the types of economic indicators that exist and recognize the unique characteristics of each type.
To recognize the characteristics and economic impact of key economic indicators, including those related to unemployment, consumer sentiment and confidence, inflation, productivity, housing, manufacturing, and international trade.
To discuss the components of gross domestic product (GDP) and recognize how economic indicators impact these components.
To analyze how changes in economic indicators and the actions of the Federal Reserve impact financial market activity.

Recommended For

This Online Continuing Professional Education webinar is recommended for CPAs, CMAs, CFAs, and other professionals who desire to prove their business acumen and toolbox of skills, with a practical refresher on what this indicator measures and why it is so important.

Who Should Attend?

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPA (Industry)
CPA - Mid Size Firm
CPA - Small Firm
Entrepreneurial CPA
Young CPA

Course Qualification

Webinar Qualifies For

1 CPD Credit for Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada)
1 PL Credit for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 CPE Credit for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1 CRE Credit for Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC)
1 CE Credit for Certified Fiduciary & Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
1 CE Credit for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
1 General Credit for Accountant/Bookeeper
1 CPD Credit for CA - ICAEW
1 CPD Credit for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
1 PL Credit for Certificate In Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)

Additional details

Course Level :

Basic
Credits :

1
Instructional Method :

QAS Self Study
Pre-requisites :

None
Advance Preparation :

None

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Presenter

About Presenter

Jason Dean

Assistant Professor, Western University

Jason Dean is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Mathematics, Economics, and Management at King’s University College in London, Ontario. He received an HHBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MA in Economics from the University of Guelph, and a PhD in Economics from McGill University. Jason has a diverse teaching background with experience teaching economics courses at various institutions including Laurier, McMaster, Sheridan, and at various universities in China. He is an applied econometrician with broad interests in labour, housing, and health economics. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in on topics such as immigrant economic integration, the impact of job matching, and on labour market and housing outcomes of various marginalized groups in Canada. Prior to entering academia, Jason was a Health Economist at Analysis Group in Montréal where he conducted empirical research on a variety of healthcare-related outcomes. His professional experience also includes various analyst positions in the marketing research and mutual fund industries.

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