Author: |
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA |
Course Length: |
Pages: 16 ||| Word Count: 6559 ||| Review Questions: 3 ||| Final Exam Questions: 5 |
CPE Credits: |
1.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$12.95 |
Passing Score: |
70% |
Course Type: |
Text |
Technical Designation: |
Technical |
Field Of Study: |
Auditing |
Approved Audience: |
NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Key Takeaways: |
This course focuses specifically on how companies structure transactions to make operating cash flow appear stronger without changing the underlying business results.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
This course looks at how companies can structure transactions to make operating cash flow appear stronger without actually changing the underlying business results. It covers techniques like contract design, milestone or staged payments, third-party and related-party arrangements, prepayments, and structured settlements. You’ll see how these engineered transactions can temporarily boost reported liquidity and learn what to look for to tell when cash inflows come from transaction design rather than true operational activity. |
Usage Rank: |
15000 |
Release: |
2026 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
Internal: Statement of Cash Flows Preparation and Analysis
Internal: SEC Form 10-K Compliance Disclosures and Best Practices
External: Cash flow
External: Cash Flow: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Analyze It
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
06-Jun-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. |
Keywords: |
Engineered Transactions and the Illusion of Strong Cash Flow - CPE course for CPAs |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - Engineered Transactions and the Illusion of Strong Cash Flow Course Learning Objectives Course Overview Introduction Contract Structuring for Cash Flow Appearance Third-Party and Related-Party Transaction Engineering Review Questions Prepayments, Deposits, and Structured Settlements Red Flags Conclusion Review Questions Glossary of Key Terms |