Consolidation Accounting 26-27

Consolidations have always been a complex topic in accounting. This course will discuss the requirements to consolidate and private company option...

10/16/2026 10:00am - 1:30pm | Online | CalCPA

Members: $175.00, Non-members: $229.00

CPE Categories: Accounting (4 CPE)

Description

Consolidations have always been a complex topic in accounting. This course will discuss the requirements to consolidate and private company options. It will cover which entities need to consolidate and include an in-depth discussion on variable interest entities (VIEs). It will also cover the FASB’s recent revisions to the Financial Accounting Concepts (FACs) chapter on entities.

Target Audience

CPAs and other financial professionals in public and private practice.

Course Objectives

• Understand when control exists requiring consolidation • Recognize how to identify a VIE and when it may be appropriate for a non-public entity to elect out of consolidating • Determine how a consolidated financial statement is presented and how to identify the need for eliminating entries

Subjects

• Consolidation accounting framework • Voting control • Variable Interest Entities • Business combinations • Control case examples • Business combination case examples • Disclosures

Prerequisites

None.

Advanced Preparation

None.