You've researched how to account for a transaction, and it says to use the "interest method." Feeling like you've now got more questions than answers? While the interest method can seem like a monumental risk, we break it down for you in this CPE-eligible, eLearning course (0.5 CPE)! We walk through what the interest method is, as explained in ASC 835, where it is commonly used in U.S. GAAP, and how the method works. Hoping for a step-by-step example? You're in luck! We included two examples in this online course so you can truly understand how to calculate the effective rate and apply the interest method in practice.