CPAR GOV - Accounting & Financial Reporting

CPAR GOV/NFP - Vol. 2018 - No. 2 - 01 - Debt Disclosures: Taking a New Approach

Course Overview
Under a new standard adopted by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, state and local governments will be required to present direct borrowings and direct placements of debt separately in their financial statement note disclosures. According to Warren Ruppel, a partner in the firm of Marks Paneth LLP, the standard setter intends to create a stronger accounting framework in order to address a variety of transactions, including some for which there is currently no guidance.



Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this segment, you should be able to:

  • List the types of debt that must be disclosed under GASB Statement No. 88
  • Recognize the different types of implementation guides
  • Identify auditor responsibilities for municipal securities offerings
  • Recognize the differences between the non-exchange and exchange model

Content Partner:

CPAR Government/Not-For-Profit

Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation:

Work experience in government accounting or auditing, or an introductory course in government auditing

Speaker / Author:

CPAR Government/Not-For-Profit
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Software & Hardware Requirements:

  • 56k or Greater Internet Connection
  • Adobe Acrobat® Reader for the .pdf files
  • Adobe® Flash® Player 9 or higher
  • Modern DHTML Compatible Browser
  • Ram: 256 MB minimum
  • Sound card with speakers/headphones
  • Windows or Mac OS

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Price (USD)

Standard Rate: $69.90

Details

Course Code : CPAR1343-FM

Release Date : 08/29/2018
Expire Date : 10/10/2020
Credits :
CPE 2.00
QAS 2.00
Length : 1hr 40min
Course Level : Update
Course Type : Self-Study
Passing Grade : 70%
Format Type : eLearning
Mobile Compatible
Field Of Study : Accounting - Governmental


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