Accounting in the US

This course examines US GAAP by comparing it with UK and international financial reporting standards.

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• understanding of the differences in accounting practices between the UK, International Financial Reporting Standards and the US
• insight into the causes and general nature of these differences
• knowledge of the important accounting practices required by US GAAP.

KEY FEATURES
• regulatory framework of accounting in the US
• the SEC, FASB, AICPA
• the main areas of accounting differences
• case studies on US annual reports.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Accounting staff or auditors of UK subsidiaries of US-based groups or UK-based groups with US subsidiaries.

LECTURER
Christopher Nobes BA PhD FCCA, Professor of Accounting, University of London