Client Accounting Services (CAS) have become a cornerstone of modern CPA firms, offering opportunities for enhanced client relationships, recurring revenue streams, and streamlined operations. This course provides accounting professionals with practical guidance on implementing and optimizing CAS within their firms. Participants will explore the foundational elements of CAS, including service offerings, pricing models, and client communication strategies. The course delves into the technology tools essential for CAS, including accounting software, workflow automation, and reporting platforms. It offers insights into best practices for managing client expectations and delivering consistent, high-value services. In addition, participants will examine case studies of successful CAS implementations, review current trends impacting CAS, and identify critical steps to build a scalable CAS practice that aligns with their firm's goals. The course also addresses the importance of data security, governance, and compliance in providing CAS to ensure ethical and professional service delivery.
DESIGNED FOR
Accounting and financial professionals seeking to understand the CECL model and its application to credit loss accounting
BENEFITS
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the CECL model
- Identify differences between CECL and prior GAAP for credit losses
- Recognize methods used to apply CECL
- Identify how CECL applies to loans
- Identify how CECL applies to trade receivables
- Identify proper presentation requirements related to CECL
- Recognize the general nature of required disclosures
HIGHLIGHTS
- Overview of ASU 2016 13
- Introduction to the CECL model
- Differences between CECL and prior GAAP
- Methods for applying CECL
- Application of CECL to loans
- Application of CECL to trade receivables
- Presentation requirements
- Disclosure requirements
- Coordination between accounting and finance functions
PREREQUISITES
Basic Accounting
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None