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Portfolio Accounting: A Practical Approach

Your Real-World Toolkit for Portfolio Accounting

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What You’ll learn

Whether you’re new to investment accounting or brushing up your skills, this hands-on course equips you with essential tools to manage portfolios accurately and in compliance with key standards. Designed for accountants, analysts, and finance professionals, it walks you through core investment types, regulatory standards, income treatment, and real-world scenarios—so you’re ready to apply what you know with confidence.

Major Topics covered

Portfolio Accounting Basics

Investment Instruments

Regulatory Compliance

Income and Expense Tracking

Real-World Applications

Disclaimer : Before attending any course, please verify that the credit details align with your qualification requirements. This certificate is designed to help you acquire new skills and knowledge, which may or may not fulfill specific compliance criteria. While we have made every effort to ensure our courses adhere to compliance standards, we recommend reviewing the details to confirm applicability for your needs.

Course Modules

Course Title Time Total Session
1. Basic Fundamentals of Portfolio Accounting
10 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Basic Fundamentals of Portfolio Accounting
2. Types of Investments Instruments and Accounts
18 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Types of Investments Instruments and Accounts
3. IFRS Applicability / Regulatory Compliance
30 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - IFRS Applicability / Regulatory Compliance
4. Income and Expense Management
6 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Income and Expense Management
5. Tax Considerations
13 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Tax Considerations
6. Finalization of Books
10 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Finalization of Books
7. Real-world scenarios in portfolio accounting
14 Mins 1 Session
  • Play Now - Real-world scenarios in portfolio accounting
      8. Mock Test
      9. Final Quiz

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“Info-packed Course packed with practical skills! I have a strong feeling that this is going to play a pivotal role in my career...! It's real-world, straight-up useful stuff for anyone in the investment space.”

Brandon Keller

Brandon Keller, CPA

Investment Accounting Associate

Good refresher sharpening focus

“Demystified, indeed! It was a good refresher course for me. I highly recommend it. Really sharpened my understanding of fair value and tax impacts.”

Lauren Chen

Lauren Chen, EA

Portfolio Analyst

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“Concise, clear, and easy to follow The quiz is fair. I love myCPE! 🧡 It's my go-to for practical finance courses now.”

Rebecca Ortiz

Rebecca Ortiz, CMA

Investment Accounting Intern

A Great Learning Experience

“It was a great learning experience for me. 🚀 Another great myCPE experience! The course gave me a well-structured look at all the core aspects of portfolio accounting without overwhelming me. Very digestible format with useful examples.”

Kimberly Dawson

Kimberly Dawson, CPA

Fund Accountant

Great interface!

“Great interface. Great instructor. Solid experience. 🎓 Thank you myCPE…! This course brought real-world logic to investment income and unrealized gain/loss tracking. Felt very practical.”

Nathan Brooks

Nathan Brooks, CFE

Financial Reporting Specialist

Good coverage

“A surprisingly insightful approach – 💡 highly recommended! Great topics covered. Very interesting approach of presentation! I didn’t expect such a solid mix of IFRS compliance and U.S.-centric taxation tips.”

Elijah Parker

Elijah Parker, CIA

Tax Compliance Officer

Real-world relevance

“Tons of relevant content for today’s investment professionals. The real-world scenarios were GOLD. Everything—from brokerage accounts to ASC 820—is covered in a way that makes you feel ready to implement it. Would definitely recommend this to my team.”

Allison Greene

Allison Greene, CPA

Compliance Consultant

Grounded and impactful

“This wasn’t just theory—it was practical, contextual, and sharp. I appreciated how the course didn’t overdo the jargon. It explained IFRS and fair value measurement in a very grounded way. Loved the tax module too. Great job myCPE for putting this together! 👏”

Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell, CPA

Financial Planning Analyst

Super insightful and beginner-friendly

“This was a perfect intro to the world of portfolio accounting. As someone just stepping into the investment side of audit work, I found the clarity of instruction, examples, and platform tools super helpful. And kudos to myCPE for keeping the vibe professional yet accessible! 😊”

Jordan Whitaker

Jordan Whitaker, MACC

Junior Accountant

Worth every minute

“I walked away with tools I can actually use. From capital gains calculation to tracking accrued interest—it’s all explained clearly. The course structure is compact but powerful. For a 1.45-hour training, it covers so much ground without ever dragging.”

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Ashley Ford, CPA

Financial Planning Analyst

Frequently Asked Questions

The course explores essential areas including investment instruments and accounts, IFRS and ASC standards for fair value, income and expense tracking, tax implications, and the finalization of investment books—all enriched with real-world portfolio accounting scenarios.

Completing this course opens doors to roles like Portfolio Accountant, Investment Accounting Associate, Asset Management Analyst, Fund Accounting Executive, and Compliance and Valuation Analyst. Entry-level salaries start around $45,000, with mid-career professionals earning $120,000–$190,000+ depending on specialization and region. 

Practical learning is emphasized through real-time simulation explanation videos, form-by-form walkthroughs, error-spotting tips, and finalization processes. This format helps learners apply technical knowledge in realistic filing scenarios, especially in Drake’s tax software environment.

Participants benefit from structured, easy-to-follow video instruction led by experienced professionals, supported by practical examples and scenario-based walkthroughs. Every module is designed to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life accounting settings.  

The instructors are seasoned professionals with deep experience in fund accounting, investment compliance, IFRS/ASC implementation, and financial reporting. Their backgrounds ensure participants receive insights that are relevant, practical, and aligned with current industry standards.