Note: The Live Virtual course is presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca
Overview:
You will review presentation and note disclosure requirements under Part III – Accounting Standards for Not‑for‑Profit Organizations (ASNFPO), along with selected disclosures from Part II – ASPE as relevant to NFPOs. You will use examples and short exercises to identify issues, compare presentation methods, and improve disclosure quality.
Course Content:
In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
Key concepts underlying presentation and disclosure requirements under ASNFPO and relevant ASPE standards.
Financial statement presentation, including the statement of operations, statement of financial position, statement of changes in net assets, and statement of cash flows.
Accounting for contributions and the implications of different presentation methodologies.
Disclosure requirements related to significant accounting policies, financial instruments, inventories, and capital assets.
Reporting considerations for controlled and related entities, employee future benefits, related party transactions, and allocated expenses.
Review and evaluation of sample financial statements using practical examples.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
Identify and analyze common NFPO presentation and disclosure issues and determine appropriate responses.
Explain where policy choices exist and determine the level of disclosure needed to communicate those choices clearly.
Interpret facts and scenarios to select appropriate presentation formats and note disclosures.
Who Will Benefit:
Professionals involved in the preparation of not‑for‑profit organization financial statements.
Professionals responsible for reviewing not‑for‑profit organization financial statements.
Accounting and financial reporting professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of ASNFPO presentation and disclosure requirements.