Surgent's Disclosures of Risks and Uncertainties

Overview

This course provides an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties. The disclosure requirements related to risks and uncertainties are prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in ASC Topic 275. For public business entities that file their annual and interim reports with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), there are also additional disclosure requirements required by Regulation S-K. This course focuses on general disclosure requirements outlined in U.S. GAAP. This course also provides illustrative examples from both the GAAP implementation guidance as well as actual SEC filings from public business entities.

Highlights

• Recall the general disclosure requirements relating to risks and uncertainties
• Be aware of the additional disclosure requirements required by Regulation S-K for public business entities that file reports with the SEC

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs in need of an overview of the disclosure requirements regarding risks and uncertainties.

Objectives

• Identify the scope of transactions included within ASC Topic 275
• Recognize when disclosure is required related to accounting estimates
• Differentiate between concentration areas and whether or not disclosure is required

Preparation

None