Maryland Association of CPAs - Webcasting

Budgeting – Basic Elements of Effective Operational Budgeting

Featuring Gary A. Hotchkiss, CPA

This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors under #107810. Course Catalog Description: The primary objective of this two-hour overview session is to provide professional accountants, who currently have little or no previous experience in operational budgeting, practical insights regarding certain budgeting tools essential to the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of an effective operational budgeting system in the less-sophisticated environment. More

CPE Credits: 2
Members Webcast: October 4, 2010 2:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: November 19, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: January 6, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: February 28, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: April 21, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: May 27, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 4, 2010 2:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: November 19, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: January 6, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: February 28, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: April 21, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: May 27, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure FSPD - Part 1

Featuring Gary A. Hotchkiss, CPA

This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors under #107810. Course Catalog Description: Session 1 (FSPD1) The primary objective of this four-hour session on financial statement presentation and disclosure is the presentation aspect of the topic. As a practical matter, many financial statement users focus on the content and appearance of the basic financial statements, and rely solely on those statements for the information necessary for their analytic objective(s). While financial statements without footnotes are, by definition, incomplete, competently prepared financial statements can be a very useful management and analytic tool when used by those who are (already) informed about the matters customarily covered by footnote disclosure. This session will address the following topics related to effective presentation of financial statements: Basic components of a presentation that is a financial statement, Effective non-financial statement presentations, Effective user-driven presentation considerations Comparative or single period? GAAP, IFRS, OCBOA? Composition of the effective Balance sheet, Income statement, Comprehensive income statement, Changes in equity (retained earnings) statement, and Statement of cash flows Course Level: Intermediate Course Index Area(s): Accounting Financial Statements Financial Statement Presentation Industry Accounting Management Tools Analytic Tools Balance sheet, Income statement, Comprehensive income statement, Changes in equity (retained earnings) statement, Statement of cash flows GAAP, IFRS, OCBOA Disclosure options line-item,parenthetic,footnote Summary of significant accounting policies, Standard-required, Generic requirement for disclosure Content requirements of frequently used footnotes. NASBA Field(s) of Study: Accounting Finance Management Advisory Services . More

CPE Credits: 4
Members Webcast: October 5, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: December 1, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: January 4, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: March 1, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: April 20, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: May 31, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 5, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: December 1, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: January 4, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: March 1, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: April 20, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: May 31, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure FSPD - Part 2

Featuring Gary A. Hotchkiss, CPA

This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors under #107810. Session 2 (FSPD2) This four-hour session on the topic of financial statement presentation and disclosure is devoted, primarily, to footnote development and disclosure matters. Participants in this preparer-oriented session will be provided practical, hear-it-today-use-it-tomorrow, guidance on how to identify matters that are required to be addressed through footnote disclosure in a GAAP presentation. Additionally, this session will provide resources to participants on how to develop effective footnote disclosures that not only meet the basic requirements of current professional standards, but put the reporting entity is the best light possible, as well. Matters that will be included in this session include: Footnote development resources, Disclosure options – line-item, parenthetic, or footnote, Footnote types Summary of significant accounting policies, Standard-required, and Generic requirement for disclosure Content requirements of frequently used footnotes. Course Level: Intermediate Course Index Area(s): Accounting Financial Statements Financial Statement Presentation Industry Accounting Management Tools Analytic Tools Balance sheet, Income statement, Comprehensive income statement, Changes in equity (retained earnings) statement, Statement of cash flows GAAP, IFRS, OCBOA Disclosure options line-item,parenthetic,footnote Summary of significant accounting policies, Standard-required, Generic requirement for disclosure Content requirements of frequently used footnotes. NASBA Field(s) of Study: Accounting Finance Management Advisory Services . More

CPE Credits: 4
Members Webcast: October 5, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: December 1, 2010 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: January 4, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: March 1, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: April 20, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: May 31, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 5, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: December 1, 2010 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: January 4, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: March 1, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: April 20, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: May 31, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Featuring Bill Moss

Course Catalog Description: This program introduces line managers and virtually all non-financial managers to the various concepts used to manage business today. You will also see the various tools available to managers. This is a must see for any individual with budgetary responsibilities. No prerequisite required! Course Level: Basic Course Index Area(s): Controllership Finance Staff Training NASBA Field(s) of Study: Accounting Business Mgmt & Org This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. More

CPE Credits: 4
Members Webcast: October 27, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: December 2, 2010 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: January 5, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: February 23, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: April 1, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: May 25, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 27, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: December 2, 2010 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: January 5, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: February 23, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: April 1, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: May 25, 2011 3:00 PM EDT

Communicating with Your Board

Featuring Bill Moss

This program is sponsored by Business Professionals' Network, Inc. Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National State Board of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors under #107810. Course Catalog Description: If you have looked into the eyes of your board members as you give you financial report, you might notice a blank stare, a look of wonderment or a mind that has shut down. The fact is that most non-financial individuals have real difficulties comprehending the message. This program delves into the reasons for and methods to improve the understanding of your board and gives practical examples of the right approach. Course Level: Basic Course Index Area(s): Controllership Personal Business Skills Development Finance NASBA Field(s) of Study: Communications Personal Development Business Management & Organization Finance . More

CPE Credits: 3
Members Webcast: September 3, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: October 27, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: December 2, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: January 5, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Members Webcast: February 23, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Members Webcast: April 1, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Members Webcast: May 25, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: September 3, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 27, 2010 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: December 2, 2010 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: January 5, 2011 3:00 PM EST
Non-Members Webcast: February 23, 2011 10:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: April 1, 2011 3:00 PM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: May 25, 2011 10:00 AM EDT

Banking Financial and Compliance Update Series -Third Quarter 2010

Featuring Anne Oestriecher, CPA, E. Marlee Mitchell, JD, Wynne E. Baker, CPA, CFSA, CBA, CFF, Monica Sonnier, CPA, CFA, Joseph Zanco, CPA, CIA

This quarter’s webcast focuses on regulatory and compliance issues that financial institutions now face, due to increased oversight be regulatory bodies. Major Course Highlights: Regulatory UpdateThe regulatory environment has changed considerably, and become more complex over the last year. With relief nowhere in sight, it’s important to understand your examiner’s focus. We’ll share our insight on the latest regulatory hot topics of the Fed, FDIC, OCC, OTS and NCUA. Developments in Liquidity Management and Accounting for Financial Instruments (FASB Fair Value project)Regulators recently issued new guidelines for liquidity management and with so many financial institutions flush with liquidity right now, it’s definitely a hot topic. We’ll examine methods that ALM and portfolio managers are using to gauge their liquidity and measuring the steep cost of excess liquidity in this low rate environment. We’ll also look at how the FASB’s proposed sweeping changes in accounting for financial instruments could change how we manage portfolios going forward. Legislative UpdateWith the passage by Congress of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the United States financial institution regulatory house is now open for remodeling. New tools will be used to break down some walls and build up others. More

CPE Credits: 4
Members Webcast: September 8, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: September 29, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: October 12, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Members Webcast: November 17, 2010 11:00 AM EST
Non-Members Webcast: September 8, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: September 29, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: October 12, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
Non-Members Webcast: November 17, 2010 11:00 AM EST