XBRL Reporting

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Delivery Method: Self-Study. Make your purchase through our secure shopping cart. Once your purchase is completed, you will receive download instructions by email.
Format: Online (Printed book available for addl. $15.00 plus s/h.)
Prerequisites: None
Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 3 Hrs. Accounting
Price without printed book: $45
Price with printed book: $60 plus s/h
Course expiration: You have one year from date of purchase to complete the course.

Objectives:
After completing this course, you should:

·	Be aware of what XBRL is and the basic technology which it utilizes including the goals of its specifications and taxonomies

·	Understand how XBRL can be used by CPA’s and how it will benefit them.

·	Comprehend a sample code of how XBRL works

·	Understand the definitions of general XBRL terminology and where you can find additional training and education

·	Be aware of the history of XBRL and the overwhelming international support of XBRL by professional organizations in countries around the globe

About the Author:

Colleen Neuharth McClain is a certified public accountant (CPA) practicing in the fields of financial accounting and controllership as a sole proprietor. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and has served for more than 15 years as a controller for various organizations; small and large, public and private, domestic and international. She is now sharing her knowledge and experiences with other accountants through writing continuing education material and exam questions.

Colleen has written and reviewed hundreds of exam questions for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) over the past 5 years which are intended to appear in the database of potential CPA exam items.

She is also currently writing for the AICPA and various other continuing education sponsors in the hopes of helping to educate her fellow CPA’s in the field of financial accounting. Colleen has written approximately 20 courses over the past three years on everything from how to open a home office to the appropriate way to account for equity based compensation.

Colleen has also just had published her 12 hour seminar regarding the recent changes to the Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Divisions’ Fair Labor Standards Act.

Course Description: XBRL is revolutionizing business and financial reporting around the world. It is a reporting language that electronically communicates business and financial data globally. Besides providing major benefits in the preparation, analysis and communication of business information, it also offers cost savings, greater efficiency and improved accuracy and reliability to all those involved in supplying or using financial data, claims XBRL International.

This course will begin by recapping why and how XBRL came into existence and then defining XBRL. We will next discuss a few of the more common uses of XBRL reporting and some of its benefits. Next, you will be introduced to how XBRL reporting works through the use of taxonomies and specifications. As part of this process, you will be provided with a glossary of the more common XBRL related terminology. Finally, this course will provide you with a list of resources for further education and training.

Course #MC005 BOOK ONLY

$15.00

Order the book only:
-If you do not need CPE credit but are looking for excellent reference material.
-If you have already ordered the online course and now want to order the printed book, you can place that order here. (No CPE credit is available if you have not ordered the complete course).