Finding the Right Fit: An Exploration Financial Reporting Options for SMEs
Total Credits: 4 including 4 Accounting - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Speaker:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
This course is designed for accounting and finance professionals who desire financial reporting flexibility for small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs). We examine special-purpose frameworks (SPFs) that may offer simplification while enhancing the usefulness of financial reporting for SMEs. Our discussion offers practical ways to align financial reporting with the decision-making needs of users and other stakeholders. Real-world examples and case discussions will help attendees confidently prepare, review, and interpret SMEs’ financial statements.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Recall the purpose and scope of financial reporting frameworks applicable to SMEs
- Identify financial reporting options available to SMEs
- Select a reporting framework that is most appropriate for a particular SME
- Develop financial reports in accordance with a particular SPF
- Evaluate advantages and limitations of reporting options
- Recall provisions of U.S. GAAP that provide some reporting flexibility for SMEs
Major Subjects
- Unique needs of SMEs
- The menu of available frameworks
- Exploration of specific SPFs
- U.S. GAAP provisions for SMEs
- Considerations when selecting a framework
- Audit, review, and compilation implications
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices to adopt
Handouts
| Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Speaker
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
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Thu, Jul 02, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Tue, Aug 11, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Aug 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Tue, Sep 22, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Oct 01, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Mon, Nov 02, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
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Tue, Nov 24, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST
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Thu, Dec 03, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST
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Tue, Dec 15, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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Mon, Jan 04, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
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Tue, Jan 19, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CST
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Tue, Feb 02, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST
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Fri, Feb 26, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
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Fri, Mar 05, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
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Tue, Mar 16, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT
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Wed, Apr 07, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 22, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT
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Mon, May 03, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer Harp Doc, LLC
Designed For CPAs in public accounting and members in industry who desire an understanding of the financial reporting options available to SMEs
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 6/1/2026
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statement preparation
Date Added to Catalog 02/18/2026
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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