2026 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: What Every CPA Needs to Know

This course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting changes and error corrections and the reporting implications within an entity’s financial statements.  The scope of accounting changes includes a discussion of changes in accounting principles, changes in accounting estimates, as well as changes of a reporting entity.  The course also provides…

Written by

Description

This course provides an overview of the accounting requirements with respect to accounting changes and error corrections and the reporting implications within an entity’s financial statements.  The scope of accounting changes includes a discussion of changes in accounting principles, changes in accounting estimates, as well as changes of a reporting entity.  The course also provides an overview of the accounting requirements of correcting errors in previously issued financial statements as well as restatement considerations.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
•    List the different types of accounting changes and how they affect an entity’s financial statements
•    Differentiate between the requirements for the different types of accounting changes
•    Identify the steps involved in the required assessment for a correction of an error
•    Differentiate between the iron curtain and rollover methods for quantifying a correction of an error
•    Recognize the different types of restatements required as a result of accounting changes

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.

A course evaluation form is provided for your feedback, upon course completion. Participants have 1 year from the date of purchase/enrollment to complete this course

Our Refund policy can be found at: https://cpeprime.com/cancellation-and-refund/

Additional information

Advanced Preparation

Course Author

Credits

Field of Study

Instructional Format

Knowledge Level

Location

Program Prerequisites

Published Date

Who Should Attend

$30.00
Buy Now

Immediate access. Your course opens in the CPE Prime learning center as soon as payment completes.


Credit hours
Field of study
Instructional format
Knowledge level
Author
Published
Advanced preparation