Self-Study CPE Courses for Financial and Tax Professionals

Enron: Fraud, Deception, and the Aftermath View Table of Contents [ Print This Page ] CPE Credit: CPA:   7 Licenses: Certified Public Accountant  Course Description (scroll down to order) Course publication/revision date: This course was updated on 6/22/2010. The purpose of this course is to review the factors that led to the demise of Enron. This course also looks at the aftermath of Enron including changes that have been made to accounting, auditing and SEC rules as a direct result of those issues identified as existing in Enron. This course reviews the GAAP rules in effect at the time of the Enron abuses, at the Enron case with particular emphasis on the four special purpose entities that led to Enron’s restatement of its financial statements and its ultimate bankruptcy filing. It also looks at the aftermath of Enron including the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and its rules affecting auditors and accountants, and the new consolidation rules related to variable interest entities (VIEs) which require that certain off-balance sheet entities be consolidated.  Learning Objectives and Course Content    Open "View Table of Contents" window at top of page. Course text: (189 pages): glossary; review questions, answers, and explanations. Author: Steven C. Fustolo, CPA. Exam and Grading: Included in price. Exam can be taken online or by fax.  Program delivery method: Self-study (interactive), available in print or PDF (downloaded upon purchase). Program level: Overview; Course prerequisites: None; Advance preparation: None Subject Codes/Fields of Study: Accounting (3.5 cr.) and Auditing (3.5 cr). CPE Credit, Reporting, and Sponsor Information CPE Credit and Reporting: Credit available in all states. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors and the Quality Assurance Service (QAS), CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.   Program Sponsor Information: NASBA: Registry: 107615; Quality Assurance Service (QAS): 050. Individual State Boards of Accountancy (where sponsor registration is required): Florida 4761; New York: 002146; Ohio: M0021; Texas: 009349. How to order/register for this course: Order online or by phone (800-588-7039) To order online: 1. (Optional) Log-in or Open an Account. 2. Enter quantity below 3. Select how you would like to receive the course (Printed materials sent in the mail or PDF file Downloaded and saved to your computer). 4. Click "Add to Cart"  and proceed to secure checkout.  PDF Downloads: The PDF version of this course is downloaded, including the exam, from the purchase confirmation page.  First save the course file to your computer, then open it. It can be printed.)  Don't forget: Get 18% off when you order 3 or more courses. (Discounts and shipping/handling, if applicable, are added during checkout, just before payment.) Download Price:  $89.00 Print Price:  $99.00 Quantity  Purchase Option:  PDF/Download Print Version (U.S. addresses only)