This course provides an introduction to using Bloomberg BNA’s Financial Accounting Resource Center. Offering the full text of standards, coverage of the latest developments by Bloomberg BNA’s seasoned reporting staff, and in-depth analysis written by leading experts, the Financial Accounting Resource Center is a comprehensive research service that goes beyond other accounting research services. This course will show you how to use the wealth of resources available on the Financial Accounting Resource Center. Additionally, using a scencario-based approach, the course presents five strategies for conducting research on the Financial Accounting Resource Center. 

 Course Level: Basic 

 Course Prerequisites: None 

 Delivery Method: Self-study

The course is designed to accomplish the following objectives: 

• Understand how Bloomberg BNA’s proprietary practical, in-depth analysis, compliance and productivity tools help accounting practitioners research and plan for effective financial reporting;
• Identify the major accounting standards and the authoritative literature, including FASB, AICPA, IASB, SEC, PCAOB and GASB and the interpretive guidance needed to analyze a wide variety of financial accounting transactions;
• Learn how to stay current on new accounting and auditing developments including updates from the standard setters; and
• Apply effective accounting research skills to gain a better understanding of complex accounting issues and concepts.

CPE

1

CLE

N/A