Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments: Valuation and Risks
Provider: AICPA
Length: 400 minutes
Accounting
8 CPE Credits
Basic
QAS self study
An overview of the fundamentals of valuation.
This course focuses on valuation complexities and risks, covering the fundamentals of valuation across all asset classes, including market mechanics, best use practices, the use of the highest-level inputs in accordance with the FASB ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, valuation methodologies and models, usable data sources, variance handling, and FASB ASC 820 fair value leveling. Additionally, this course takes a look at the key traits and valuation drivers of each of the major asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, derivatives, and funds and indices.
This course focuses on valuation complexities and risks, covering the fundamentals of valuation across all asset classes, including market mechanics, best use practices, the use of the highest-level inputs in accordance with the FASB ASC 820 fair value hierarchy, valuation methodologies and models, usable data sources, variance handling, and FASB ASC 820 fair value leveling. Additionally, this course takes a look at the key traits and valuation drivers of each of the major asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, derivatives, and funds and indices.