FASB ASC 740: Accounting for Income Taxes

Material weaknesses related to FASB ASC 740 are a leading cause of financial restatements and management disclosures. Mistakes in this area can include:

• Loss of investor confidence
• Drop in shareholder value
• Significant expense related to financial restatements, and
• Distractions for the company

This accounting CPE event provides CCS's observations related to the material weaknesses that have been reported. The event covers the details for the issuer of financial statements as to the accounting standards that are in place.

ASC 740 governs accounting for income taxes and requires businesses to analyze and disclose income tax risks. This Financial Accounting Standards Board topic establishes standards of financial accounting and reporting for the effect of income taxes on a company's financial results.

​This timely, two hour CPE training event is designed for the accounting staff to assist them in reviewing their accounting policies and procedures in the accounting for income taxes area. It is also targeted at the auditor who will be working on engagement planning, staff training objectives, audit quality and workpaper management concerning tax provisions.

Each attendee will receive 2 Accounting CPE Hours (YB). A certificate of completion will be provided.

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