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  • 01. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Calculation and Disclosure

    Comprehensive overview of Basic and Diluted EPS calculation, disclosure requirements, and common exam-tested scenarios for the USCPA FAR section. Includes practice questions.

  • 01. Objective of an Audit, Responsibilities, and Limitations

    Covers the purpose of financial statement audits, key responsibilities of management and auditors, inherent audit limitations, and the concept of reasonable assurance in the USCPA AUD section.

  • 02. Discontinued Operations: Accounting & EPS Impact

    Learn how discontinued operations are reported in the income statement under U.S. GAAP and how they impact EPS calculations using the treasury stock method.

  • 02. Professional Skepticism and Professional Judgment

    Learn how professional skepticism and professional judgment play a critical role in conducting an audit in accordance with GAAS. Understand key audit biases, the judgment process, and how these elements ensure audit quality.

  • 03. Stock Dividends: Key Concepts for USCPA FAR

    Understand how to account for stock dividends, differentiate between small and large stock dividends, and master key journal entries and exam points. Includes practice questions.

  • 03. Unmodified (Unqualified) Opinion

    Master the accounting treatment of treasury stock under the cost method, including its effects on shareholders' equity and key journal entries. Practice questions included.

  • 04. Qualified Opinion and Adverse Opinion

    Understand when and how an auditor issues an Qualified opinion or Adverse opinion under US GAAS and PCAOB standards. Covers emphasis-of-matter, other-matter, and explanatory paragraphs, with key examples and practice questions.

  • 04. Treasury Stock: Key Concepts

    Learn how treasury stock is recorded, its impact on equity, and master the cost method and related journal entries. Includes practice questions.

  • 05. Dividends: Cash and Liquidation

    Understand the accounting treatment of cash and liquidation dividends under U.S. GAAP. Learn the key differences and journal entries with USCPA-style practice questions.

  • 05. Qualified and Disclaimer Opinions under GAAS

    Understand when a qualified or disclaimer of opinion is issued under US GAAS. Compare causes based on GAAP departures versus GAAS scope limitations. Includes key concepts and examples.

  • 06. Decision Process for Audit Opinion

    Understand the logical process auditors follow to determine the appropriate audit opinion, including materiality and pervasiveness assessments. Includes flowchart explanation.

  • 06. Property Dividend

    Learn how to account for property dividends under US GAAP. This guide explains recognition timing, valuation at fair value, gain/loss treatment, and required journal entries.

  • 07. Revenue Recognition: Core Principles and Applications

    Understand the 5-step model for revenue recognition under ASC 606. Master key concepts, journal entries, and practical examples relevant to the USCPA FAR exam.

  • 08. Long-Term Contracts: Percentage of Completion Method

    Learn how the percentage of completion method works under ASC 606, including input/output methods, journal entries, and key exam tips for the USCPA FAR section.

  • 09. Other Topics in Revenue Recognition

    Revenue recognition topics under ASC 606, including contract modifications, sales returns, repurchase agreements, and bill-and-hold arrangements.

  • 10. Warranties and Upfront Fees

    Learn how ASC 606 treats warranties and upfront fees in revenue recognition. Distinguish between assurance- and service-type warranties and properly account for nonrefundable fees.