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Available Self-Study Programs

Financial Accounting

Our flagship self-study guide.

The purpose of this self-study program in financial accounting is to introduce the basic concepts and logic underlying the reporting of financial information. 

Fixed Assets

This course focuses on three crucial issues in accounting for fixed assets: capitalization policydepreciation policy, and asset impairment.

US GAAP Intercompany Investments

An in depth look into accounting for debt and equity securities focusing on balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement effects.

Inventory

This program delivers a detailed examination of critical issues related to accounting for inventory: inventory costing methods, LIFO liquidations, and a variety of accounting concepts and rules such as the LIFO reserve and the lower of cost or market rule.

Bonds

The self-study details the basics of accounting for the issue of bonds; covering bonds issued at a discount and premium, the basis for reporting the obligation on the balance sheet, calculation of interest and the cash flows related to the debt.

Stockholder Equity

The procedures and logic underlying the accounting for stockholders’ equity are covered, including: the repurchase of shares, the effect of stock options and dividends, repurchases, stock splits, and an explanation of other comprehensive income.

Long-Term Construction Contracts

Accounting for long-term construction contracts involves unique accounting not covered in most accounting courses. The vocabulary and principles behind accounting for construction contracts is introduced here with examples and exercises covering profitable and non-profitable contracts in addition to how to account for changes in estimated costs.

Lease Accounting

This self study program covers the new standard focusing on the differences in how operating and finance leases are accounted for and their impact on the financial statements.

IFRS Intercompany Investments

An in depth look into accounting for debt and equity securities focusing on balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement effects.

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