This course is the third course in the five-course Financial Reporting Specialization. This course begins with a discussion of current liabilities and contingencies and continues with long-term debt and bonds. The course next explores accounting model for leases, both lessees and lessors, and a discussion on deferred tax assets and liabilities. Participants will learn the latest accounting standards including the new accounting model for leases effective for public companies in 2019 and private companies in 2020.
This course is part of the Financial Reporting Specialization
Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
11 hour to complete
About the Course
In this module, you will become familiar with the course, your instructor and your classmates, and our learning environment. This orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required to navigate and be successful in this course.
2 videos (Total 10 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 readings
Syllabus10m
About the Discussion Forums10m
Update Your Profile10m
Build a Learning Community with Social Media10m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz8m
3 hours to complete
Module 1: Current Liabilities and Contingencies
In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of current liabilities and contingencies. You will learn how to classify liabilities as current or long-term, including consideration of provisions of loan agreements with call options. You will also identify the criteria for recognizing or and/or disclosing contingencies
7 videos (Total 72 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
7 videos
Current Liabilities12m
Exceptional Situations12m
Examples and Presentation7m
Excel Segment7m
Contingencies16m
Examples: Contingencies8m
1 reading
Module 1 Overview and Resources10m
6 practice exercises
Lesson 1.1 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 1.2 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 1.3 Knowledge Check6m
Lesson 1.4 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 1.5-1.6 Knowledge Check4m
Module 1 Quiz30m
Week
23 hours to complete
Module 2: Long-Term Debt Part 1
In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of long-term debt. You will learn about the different types of bonds and how each type results in different accounting, including bonds sold at a premium, sold at a discount, and sold with issuance costs attached. The module also describes the fair value option that is offered for accounting for a bond.
6 videos (Total 83 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
6 videos
Bonds: The Simple Case17m
Bonds: Between Interest Dates6m
Bonds: Discount and Premium18m
Bonds: Discount and Issuance Costs16m
Fair Value Option - A Counter Intuitive Result11m
1 reading
Module 2 Overview and Resources10m
6 practice exercises
Lesson 2.1 Knowledge Check2m
Lesson 2.2 Knowledge Check6m
Lesson 2.3 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 2.4-2.5 Knowledge Check14m
Lesson 2.6 Knowledge Check6m
Module 2 Quiz30m
Week
32 hours to complete
Module 3: Long-Term Debt Part 2
In this module, long-term debt will be discussed more in-depth. Students will learn how to account for bonds sold at a discount or premium, between interest dates, or with conversion features. Early extinguishment of debt, modifications and troubled debt restructuring are also discussed.
5 videos (Total 51 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
5 videos
Convertible Debt14m
Early Extinguishment of Debt7m
Bonds Modifications7m
Troubled Debt Restructuring13m
1 reading
Module 3 Overview and Resources10m
6 practice exercises
Lesson 3.1 Knowledge Check2m
Lesson 3.2 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 3.3 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 3.4 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 3.5 Knowledge Check6m
Module 3 Quiz30m
Week
42 hours to complete
Module 4: Lease Accounting Part 1
In this module, you will be introduced to the recently issued lease accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board). Starting with the definition of a lease, this module will discuss features of the new model common to both lessors and lessees and then illustrate the classification of leases, initial recognition and measurement and subsequent measurement by lessees.
7 videos (Total 59 min), 1 reading, 6 quizzes
7 videos
Classification of Leases11m
Classification Example6m
Initial Measurement6m
Lessee: Finance Leases5m
Lessee: Operating Leases8m
Variable and Increasing Rents5m
1 reading
Module 4 Overview and Resources10m
6 practice exercises
Lesson 4.1 Knowledge Check2m
Lesson 4.2-4.3 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 4.4 Knowledge Check6m
Lesson 4.5-4.6 Knowledge Check4m
Lesson 4.7 Knowledge Check6m
Module 4 Quiz30m
Instructor
John Hepp
Clinical Assistant Professor of AccountancyDepartment of Accountancy
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About the Financial Reporting Specialization
The Financial Reporting Specialization focuses on the role of financial accounting principles and processes in creating and reporting an organization’s financial statements. Learners who complete this specialization will be able to (1) use financial accounting principles to create and/or process an organization’s financial statements and (2) analyze financial statements to assess an organization’s financial position.
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