Financial Accounting and Regulations

Catalog description

This is a rigorous course intended for post-baccalaureate students only. It provides an accountant intending to pursue their Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license the opportunity to prepare for successful completion of the financial accounting and regulations (FAR) portion of the licensure exam. Topics covered include the conceptual framework, standard-setting, financial accounting, financial reporting, financial statement analysis and performance metrics, and accounting for state and local governments.