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Accounting for Liabilities - Estimation and Valuation - v16 (Course Id 2833)

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Author : Christopher J Demaline, CPA, CMA, CFE, MBA
Course Length : Pages: 41 ||| Word Count: 8491 ||| Review Questions: 15 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10
CPE Credits : 2.0
IRS Credits : 0
Price : $17.95
Passing Score : 70%
Course Type: NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry
Technical Designation: Technical
Primary Subject-Field Of Study:

Accounting - Accounting for Course Id 2833

Overview :
  • Who is this course for?
    This course is designed for anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), particularly CPAs and accountants seeking foundational knowledge in liability accounting.
  • What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
    This course focuses on the accounting complexities of estimated and contingent liabilities, including topics such as warranties, litigation, customer loyalty programs, and asset retirement obligations, along with GAAP-based recognition and disclosure methods.
  • Where can the knowledge from this course be used?
    The knowledge from this course can be applied in financial reporting and accounting practices involving liability recognition, valuation, and disclosure in accordance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Why is this course important to a CPA or Accountant?
    This course is important because it helps CPAs and accountants properly recognize, estimate, and disclose liabilities, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance with accounting standards.
  • When is this course relevant or timely?
    This course is relevant when dealing with financial reporting involving estimated or contingent liabilities, particularly in current accounting environments requiring adherence to updated GAAP and IFRS guidance.
  • How is a course like this consumed or used?
    This course is completed as a QAS self-study text course, requiring participants to review the material, answer review questions, and pass a final exam with a minimum score of 70% within one year to earn CPE credit.
Description :

This course focuses on the accounting complexities related to estimated liabilities and contingent liabilities. Customer loyalty programs, warranties, asset retirement obligations and other examples are discussed. GAAP-based recognition and disclosure methods are also presented. 

Usage Rank : 20031
Release : 2026
Version : 1.0
Prerequisites : None.
Experience Level : Overview
Additional Contents : Complete, no additional material needed.
Additional Links :
Advance Preparation : None.
Delivery Method : QAS Self Study
Intended Participants : Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
Revision Date : 25-Apr-2026
NASBA Course Declaration : Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.
Approved Audience :

NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 2833

Keywords : Accounting, Liabilities, Estimation, Valuation, v16, cpe, cpa, online course
Learning Objectives :

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
    1. Recognize liabilities related to economic transactions
    2. Recognize valuation methods used when accounting for estimated liabilities
    3. Identify accounting principles related to liabilities
    4. Identify examples of estimated liabilities

Course Contents :

Chapter 1 - Accounting for Liabilities

Course Learning Objectives

Introduction

Background. Conceptual guidance related to liabilities

Chapter 1: Warranties

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 2: Litigation

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example 1

Actual Reporting Example 2

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 3: Customer Loyalty Programs

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example 1

Actual Reporting Example 2

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 4: Gift Cards

Overview

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example

U.S. GAAP

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 5: Asset reclamation and asset retirement obligations

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 6: Defined Benefit Pensions

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 7: Convertible Bonds

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example 1

Hypothetical Example 2

Actual Reporting Example

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 8: Debt Guarantees

Overview

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Hypothetical Example

Actual Reporting Example

Discussion

Conclusion

Review Questions

Course Conclusion

Glossary

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