Self-Study Course Details
Course Description

One way to invest in another entity is through an investor’s purchase of equity shares of an investee.  Proper accounting for these equity investments depends on the extent of ownership and influence that the investor has over the investee.  There are also considerations  around whether the equity securities are readily marketable.  In this course, Jennifer Louis, CPA will provide a high-level overview of properly accounting for equity investments under the  fair value method, net asset value method, alternative cost method, equity method, and the consolidation method.  

Learning Objectives
  • Identify how to determine the proper initial and subsequent measurement treatment for equity investments.
  • Recognize how to properly account for equity investments under the fair value method, net asset value method, alternative cost method, equity method, and the consolidation method.
Advanced Preparation

None

Author Details
  • Jennifer Louis
    Jennifer Louis

    Jennifer has over 20 years experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of technical and “soft skills” topics needed for professional and organization success.  In 2003 she founded Emergent Solutions Group, which is dedicated to meeting organization’s professional training needs on a project or part-time basis.  Jennifer serves a wide variety of clients, including public accounting firms, private industry corporations, and public sector agencies.

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$15.00

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