Surgent's Construction Contractors: Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues
Overview
Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to comply with the various standards. Construction engagements are, in many instances, more complicated than most lines of business due to the many users of the financial statements. In this course, we will discuss why construction accounting and financial reporting is so complex and examine the relationship between the contractor and the surety, both from an underwriting and a claims perspective. We will also explore what the surety looks for to maximize potential bond credit.
Highlights
- Overall landscape of the construction industry
- GAAP and recent changes affecting the construction industry
- FASB ASC 606 and its impact on the construction industry
- The unique relationship between the contractor and the surety
- FASB ASC 842 and its impact on the construction industry
Prerequisites
Previous experience in the construction industry or providing service to construction clients
Designed For
Practitioners who have construction clients and professionals in the construction industry who need to be up to date on the latest information
Objectives
- Recognize accounting and financial reporting standards relevant to construction contractors
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Surgent Professional Education.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
David Peters, Founder & Owner, Peters Professional Education LLC
David R. Peters, CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance.
David was the first-ever Chief Financial Officer at Compare.com - a position he held for more than three years. David holds four master's degrees. contributes frequently to professional publications and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer.
David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics throughout the United States.
Non-Member Price $209.00
Member Price $159.00