December 18, 2023

Webinar

4 CPE

Webinar (CA): Fraud, Misstatements and Financial Reporting 2023

December 18, 2023
Webinar
4 CPE

Webinar (CA): Fraud, Misstatements and Financial Reporting 2023

  • Instructor

    Kenneth
    Garrett

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    Instructor

    Rich
    Ferdinand

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    Rich Ferdinand, CPA, MBA

    Bio

    Rich Ferdinand specializes in providing financial and general management services to the small and medium sized business market (SMBs). Mr. Ferdinand has served as Chief Financial Officer ranging from full time, interim or on a consulting basis for companies in various industries that are either early stage or mature, as well as requiring turnaround assistance. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Instructor Award from the AICPA and a recipient of the Education Foundation’s Award for Instructor Excellence and the Meritorious Service Award. He has previously taught part time at UCLA in the undergraduate and graduate business programs. Mr. Ferdinand is a licensed CPA in California and was formerly with Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles. A native of NJ, Mr. Ferdinand graduated from Colgate University and received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He currently resides in New Hampshire with his wife and two daughters.

Examine methods to prepare fair financial reports while protecting yourself from accusations of fraud. Using practical case studies, you'll learn to apply FASB standards and concept statements to prepare financial statements that meet user expectations. You'll also study the relationship between risks, controls and financial reporting. Consider how earnings management, the new revenue standard, and other factors impact the risk of fraud. Formerly titled: Controls, Risks and Financial Reporting

Learning Objectives

• Recognize characteristics of useful financial statements
• Recognize characteristics of fraud in financial reporting
• Identify implicit assertions in financial statements
• Determine risks that affect financial reporting related to fraud and other factors
• Identify financial reporting controls
• Determine ways to minimize the risk associated with fraud in financial reporting
• Identify ways to avoid the consequences of failing to meet the expectations of financial statement users

Major Topics

• Financial reporting fraud
• Financial reporting objective
• Earnings management
• Accounting standards
• Financial reporting controls
• FASB Concept Statements

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE
4
Accounting

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

  • Intermediate

Prerequisites

Experience with preparing or reviewing financial reports.

Advanced Preparation

This webinar is produced by CalCPA. You will receive your login link/instructions and Certificate of Attendance directly from this third-party vendor. It is important that you review your COCPA confirmation for details on receiving your login instructions and COA from said vendor.

Intended Audience

 Internal accountants, financial executives and accountants in public practice.

Provider

California CPA Education Foundation

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