CFA Institute Financial Statement Analysis

Issue Brief: Compensation Disclosure and Analysis Template

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:04

This issue brief provides guidance to help issuers tell a story about their compensation policies, practices, and decisions,? and to guide issuers in creating a CD&A that can be read and understood by average retail investors.

Effect of the Global Financial Crisis on Accounting Convergence

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:21:04

The authors discuss the merits and criticisms of the use of fair value accounting, which is recommended under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). During the recent financial crisis, fair value accounting received a great deal of ...

A Pragmatist?s Guide to Leveraged Finance: Credit Analysis for Bonds and Bank Debt (a review)

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:11:11

This treatise on security-specific analysis of speculative-grade debt by a seasoned, highly regarded specialist in the field is the best book yet on the subject. Covering all aspects of risk assessment and valuation of speculative-grade bonds and ...

Financial Statement Analysis: A Practitioner?s Guide (a review)

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:12:44

This entertaining book persuasively argues that it is both naive and dangerous for practitioners to accept financial reports at face value. Using both real-world examples and hypothetical scenarios, the authors demonstrate that in the ?real world,? ...

Building a Financial Model by The Marquee Group

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:21:05

This intensive one-day course focuses on building an interactive and clearly-designed financial model of a company that adheres to the highest industry standards. The session is an intermediate-level course, however, the assignments include various ...

2012 Annual Pension Conference: Keeping Up With the Rapid Change in Pensions

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:23:36

For an industry that has been around for quite some time, pensions continue to experience rapid change on many fronts.? The shift from DB to DC continues, developments with PRPPs are being watched closely, and other pension formats are under ...

Course 2003 - U.S. GAAP Essentials - London

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:56:17

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This three-day course provides a detailed overview of the technical issues faced in producing U.S. GAAP financial ...

Course 1010 - IFRS Fundamentals - Abu Dhabi

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:53

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four-day course provides a detailed overview of the major technical issues encountered when producing ...

Course 1000 - IFRS Immersion Workshop - London

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:09:40

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This eight-day dual-instructor workshop provides a detailed review of all significant technical IFRS requirements. ...

Course 2081 - U.S. GAAP Technical Update - London

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:23:27

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two-day course examines recent and likely future developments in US financial reporting and accounting research ...

Course 1740 - IFRS Overview for Banks and Other Financial Institutions - Miami

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:01:19

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This?two day course explores international financial reporting practices for banks and other financial ...

Course 1209 - IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging - London

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:10:29

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This course is ideal for delegates with a basic knowledge of accounting for financial instruments who want to ...

Course 3210 - International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - Accrual Basis - Geneva

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:17:26

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four day course provides a comprehensive overview of the most important requirements for understanding and ...

Course 2003 - U.S. GAAP Essentials - Calgary

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:57:47

Course 1248 - IFRS Business Combinations (M&A) and Consolidations - Miami

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:04:08

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This three-day interactive course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS 3 Business ...

Course 1740 - IFRS Overview for Banks and Other Financial Institutions - London

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:11:20

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course explores international financial reporting practices for banks and other financial institutions ...

Course 1082 - IFRS Technical Update - London

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:54:12

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two-day course brings delegates up-to-date with IFRSs and Interpretations that were issued or amended within ...

Course 1025 - Major IFRS and U.S. GAAP Differences - London

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:03:28

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two-day workshop provides an in-depth review and illustration of the critical differences between U.S. GAAP ...

Course 1209 - IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging - Calgary

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:20:27

Course 1035 - IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison - Los Angeles

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:25:01

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This three day interactive workshop is a thorough overview of the major technical issues involved in IFRS and the ...

Course 1700 - IFRS for Utility Companies - Calgary

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:34:38

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course examines in detail international accounting issues and their effect on electric utility ...

Course 4200 - Detecting and Investigating Financial Statement Fraud - Geneva

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:40:48

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day workshop provides an in-depth review of financial statement fraud. Continuing Education ...

Course 1605 - IFRS for the Oil & Gas Sector - Calgary

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:45:50

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course focuses on the specific accounting and reporting requirements for extractive industries ...

Course 1600 - Oil & Gas Accounting Fundamentals - London

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:48:51

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This three day course focuses on the accounting standards, corporate reporting and financial analysis that relate ...

Course 1605 - IFRS for the Oil & Gas Sector - London

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:52:59

Course 1082 - IFRS Technical Update - Calgary

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:29

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course brings delegates up-to-date with IFRSs and Interpretations that were issued or amended within ...

Course 1015 - IFRS Fundamentals with U.S. GAAP Comparison - Las Vegas

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:44:07

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This five day interactive workshop examines in detail the technical issues involved in IFRS and summarizes the ...

Course 1016 - IFRS Fundamentals with Nigerian GAAP Comparison - Abuja

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:52:39

Course 1248 - IFRS Business Combinations (M&A) and Consolidations - Calgary

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:02:15

Course 1570 - IFRS Implementation for United States Corporations - Las Vegas

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:38:33

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This course combines theoretical learning with practical information on application, assisting participants in ...

Course 1552 - IFRS Adoption and Implementation in Nigeria - Abuja

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:09:41

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day workshop provides a comprehensive guide to IFRS 1, First-time Adoption of International Financial ...

Course 5011 - Fundamentals of International Accounting Standards (IAS / IFRS) - Bogot?

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:20

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four day course provides a detailed overview of the main technical issues faced in the preparation of ...

Course 1030 - IFRS Basics - Washington, DC

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:53:05

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course is a clear and concise introduction to key technical issues involved in understanding and ...

Course 1248 - IFRS Business Combinations (M&A) and Consolidations - Paris

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:03

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This three day interactive course provides delegates with a comprehensive understanding of IFRS 3 Business ...

Course 1010 - IFRS Fundamentals - Denver

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:14

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four day course provides a detailed overview of the major technical issues encountered when producing ...

NYSSA Changes to Financial Statements: Roadmap for 2011

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:51

Recent changes to regulations governing financial reporting will change the 2010 year-end statements. You should be prepared to interpret them. Get practical information and learn how these changes affect company analysis at this seminar. You?ll also ...