This course is a continuation of topics in external financial reporting,
Learning Objectives are as follows:
1- Understanding of issues related to the measurement and reporting of current liabilities and contingencies,
2- Understand bonds, leases and reporting considerations of these items as well and understanding of operating lease v capital leases;
3- Understanding of deferred taxes, pensions, stock-based compensation plans
4- Understanding of Shareholders equity, earnings per share, accounting changes, and cash flows
5- Further understanding of Current generally accepted accounting principles for financial reporting are analyzed.
6- Undergraduate level of understanding in Accounting and adequate foundation/academic performance in a corresponding area is required
Sassan Zabeti, CPA, MBA, MS has over twenty five years of diverse experience in tax, Accounting, business management, and consulting. He is a Certified Public Accountant. He also has earned two Master Degrees from University of Texas at Dallas: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Accounting and Information Management (MS). And as a part of his continues commitment to learning, he is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor Degree. Over the course of past twenty five years he has held positions as a college professor, teaching accounting; as coordinator of CPA program, assuring compliance with Texas Board of Public Accountancy; as the chief financial officer of a multimillion dollar enterprise, planning growth and overseeing all financial affairs; as vice president of the largest fitness company in California, overseeing the operations, finance, and sales production of 12 large health clubs; as sales manager of one of the most prestigious automobile dealerships in the US, training the staff, meeting quotas, managing multimillion dollars inventory. As a result of his education and experience, he is able to give sound accounting, entrepreneurial, and business advice as well as build and manage a team of professionals and financial specialists.