2026 GAAP Hot Topics – What You Need to Know
This course provides an overview of several of the key accounting and reporting topics within U.S. GAAP. This includes a discussion of accounting for business combinations, revenue recognition principles, and leasing transactions. This course also address topics such as goodwill impairment, litigation, how to account for software (both internal-use and for resale), requirements related to accounting changes and error corrections, as well as the appropriate use of Non-GAAP financial measures
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of Chapter 1, you will be able to:
• Identify the definition of a business as it relates to a business combination transaction
• Recognize steps involved in the acquisition method
• Recognize how assets and liabilities of a business combination are recorded/measured
• Identify how to measure goodwill and gains from bargain purchases
• Identify the measurement period for business combinations
• Recognize the relief afforded to private and not-for-profit entities for business combinations
Upon completion of Chapter 2, you will be able to:
• List the five steps involved in the revenue recognition model
• Recognize the considerations involved in identifying whether a contract exists
• Identify the considerations involved with measuring the transaction price
• Recognize the steps involved in allocating the transaction price to performance obligations
To complete this course participants need to: Read the material provided and answer chapter review questions, successfully complete the qualified assessment with a minimum of 70% accuracy to receive your certificate.
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