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Capital projects involve unusually large amounts of money committed
to programs that can last years. Capital project decisions are
among the most critical an organization will face, often leaving
its very future hanging in the balance. In this two-part series
learn the right techniques and tools that will ensure an effective
and accurate capital budgeting process that safeguards the future,
strengthens the balance sheet and enhances shareholder value.
Learnaing Objectives:
Participants will obtain a practical overview and application of
the capital budgeting process, including project identification and
definition, evaluation and selection, and monitor and
review. In the second of a two-part series,
participants will focus on required rate of return, risk analysis,
optimal capital budgeting and capital rationing, and real
options. After completing this session you will be
able to:
Define and calculate required rate of return
Identify the inherent risk in capital investments, and how to
incorporate them into your capital investment decision process
Compare, contrast and apply optimal capital budgeting and
capital rationing concepts
Define the concept of real options and how to evaluate projects
utilizing the real options concept
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
There's little more important in today's high-stakes business world
than the ability to accurately assess the financial health of an
organization. In this two-part series obtain a solid working
foundation and familiarity with the critical ratios and techniques
that are used to analyze an organization and learn how to review
weaknesses and strengths for feedback and predictive value.
Learning Objectives:
With a review of important definitions, relevant examples and
critical formulas, participants will understand how to use
financial statement analyses to determine an organization's
investment potential. In the second of a two-part series,
participants will focus on the analysis of short-term liquidity,
operating activity and capital structure and solvency. After
completing this session you will be able to:
Define the purpose and benefits of common-size financial
statements
Compare, contrast and apply profitability ratios
Define and apply the concept of return on invested capital
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
Capital projects involve unusually large amounts of money committed
to programs that can last years. Capital project decisions are
among the most critical an organization will face, often leaving
its very future hanging in the balance. In this two-part series
learn the right techniques and tools that will ensure an effective
and accurate capital budgeting process that safeguards the future,
strengthens the balance sheet and enhances shareholder value.
Learnaing Objectives:
Participants will obtain a practical overview and application of
the capital budgeting process, including project identification and
definition, evaluation and selection, and monitor and review. In
the first of a two-part series, participants will focus on cash
flow and investment decision criteria. After completing this
session you will be able to:
Define the rationale for focusing on cash flow when evaluating
projects
Identify the various items to consider when calculating cash
flow
Compare, contrast and apply the six core investment decision
criteria (e.g., Net Present Value, Internal Rate or Return)
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
There's little more important in today's high-stakes business world
than the ability to accurately assess the financial health of an
organization. In this two-part series obtain a solid working
foundation and familiarity with the critical ratios and techniques
that are used to analyze an organization and learn how to review
weaknesses and strengths for feedback and predictive value.
Learning Objectives:
With a review of important definitions, relevant examples and
critical formulas, participants will understand how to use
financial statement analyses to determine an organization's
investment potential. In the first of a two-part series,
participants will focus on the analysis of short-term liquidity,
operating activity and capital structure and solvency. After
completing this session you will be able to:
Define the financial statement items and calculations that are
utilized to analyze short-term liquidity and apply these
concepts
Outline and apply the financial concepts when performing
operating activity analysis
Compare, contrast and apply the financial concepts utilized
when performing capital structure and solvency analysis
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
Understanding the bit-picture is vital if managerial, employee and
organization goals are to be in alignment. Particicpate in this
course to understand how to align managment and organizational
goals and the associated budgeting, performance evaluation and
reporting behavioral issues.
Learning Objectives:
Familiarize yourself with the definitions, tactics and processes
that will enable you to establish budgets and standards that can
align goals for success throughout an organization. See how budgets
can drive positive and negative effects, the role of performance
feedback, and how control systems can cost-effectively achieve
goals. After completeing this session you will be able to:
Identify the techniques utilized to align managerial and
organizational goals
Define the behavioral issues and tools utilized when developing
budgets and standards
Compare and contrast the various behavioral issues encountered
in reporting and performance evaluation and how to overcome these
issues
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
Identity thieves can take your money, destroy your credit, and ruin
your reputation. Stay a step ahead of this ever-changing crime by
taking effective preventative measures, and learn how to put your
life back in order if you do fall victim.
Learning Objectives:
Gain critical insights and practical working knowledge into the
various identity theft schemes, the most common mistakes made by
individuals in failing to protect their identity, tips for
protecting your identity, and guidance for fixing problems. After
completing this session you will be able to:
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
Today's resource constrained environment has made it critical that
you plan and optimally utilize the resources available to your
organization. In this course you will deepen your understanding and
application of the financial tools that will assist your
organization in the allocation of its resources.
Learning Objectives:
Gain critical insights and practical working knowledge of the
financial techniques utilized to optimally allocate resources
within your organization. After completing this session you will be
able to:
Outline the Capital Budgeting process and why it is critical to
the long-term success of an organization
Define how cash flow is determined and the impact it has on the
Capital Budgeting process
Define, compare and contrast the following investment decision
analysis techniques:
Discounted Cash Flow
Net Present Value
Internal Rate of Return
Define the role of payback and discounted payback
Outline how to leverage the various investment ranking
techniques
Describe risk analysis within the capital investment process
and how to measure it
Define Real Options and how they can be utilized with the
Capital Investment process
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
The economic dominoes have tumbled over the last year in a way no
one expected. In this two-part series, participants will examine
the crumbling of the real estate market, credit, and equity
markets, the push for deregulation, new legislation, and what this
means to CPAs today.
Learning Objectives:
The first of this two-part series provides the relevant background
and explanation that puts the current economic crisis in
perspective. Explore the timeline of events as the crisis unfolded
and gain an appreciation for the way all facets of our economic
system impact one another. Participants also will review the
actions in the financial services industry that played a critical
role in the crisis. After completing this session you will be able
to:
Define the underlying economic conditions that led up to the
economic crisis
Outline the timeline of the major events that led up to the
economic crisis
Outline the events with the financial services industry that
led up to the financial meltdown
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of
purchase.
The economic dominoes have tumbled over the last year in a way no
one expected. In this two-part series, participants will examine
the crumbling of the real estate market, credit and equity markets,
the push for deregulation, new legislation and what this means to
CPAs today.
Learning Objectives:
Gain an insider's understanding of the current economic crisis with
an accounting industry perspective. You'll see how the industry,
moving forward, is addressing the crisis while you obtain a
practical understanding of related issues. At the conclusion of
this session, you should be able to:
Define the impact of accounting rules (Fair Value Accounting
and Mark to Market rules) in the lead up to the economic
crisis
Outline the impact the financial crisis is having on
accountants and auditors
Compare and contrast the effects of the economic crisis on the
credit markets, automotive industry and retail sector
Final Examination:
To receive CPE credit, NASBA requires that the final Examination be
successfully completed within one year from the date of purchase.
Prerequisites: The Making of a Financial Crisis: Where are We, and How Did We Get Here? Part 1
Becker Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
Becker Professional Education Sponsor I.D. Numbers NASBA: 107294, New York: 002087, New Jersey: 20CE00068600, Texas: 009580, Ohio: CPE.186, Illinois: 158.002405, Pennsylvania: PX177823
Becker Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a Quality Assurance Service sponsor of continuing professional education. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site:www.nasba.org
Becker Professional Education Sponsor I.D. Number QAS: 073
