US GAAP Training Program (VILT)

Practical insight into US Accounting Standards

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About the course

Navigating the complexities of US GAAP with real-world expertise 

Our comprehensive US GAAP training program offers a global perspective, recognizing the increasing interconnectedness of financial markets and the growing importance of international accounting standards. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of professionals operating in today's globalized business environment, ensuring they can navigate complex international accounting scenarios with confidence. While focusing on US GAAP, we provide comparative insights into IFRS, highlighting key differences and similarities. This approach equips participants with a broader understanding of global accounting practices, preparing them for roles in multinational corporations or cross-border financial reporting.

The program provides extensive coverage of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the single source of authoritative US GAAP. We delve into all major ASC topics, from revenue recognition and leases to financial instruments and business combinations. Our training combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, using real-world case studies and examples to illustrate how ASC guidelines are implemented in various industries. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the ASC structure, learn to research and apply relevant standards, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to address emerging accounting issues within the US GAAP framework.

Why the US GAAP training program ?

  • Theory meets practice in every session, making learning truly insightful and applicable to Finance managers, financial controllers, accountants
  • Sessions will be delivered by industry experts and senior professionals from member firms of EY
  • Detailed coverage of differences between US GAAP and IFRS
  • Understand and explain the structure of the framework of the US GAAP
  • Apply relevant ASCs and ASUs to key elements of financial reporting
  • Identify and apply disclosure requirements for companies in financial reports and notes
  • Achieve a practical understanding of the key concepts and complex areas in the fields of reporting and disclosures through illustrations, case studies, examples and assessments covered in the program

Who should attend?

The program is most suited for professionals and students who are working on US GAAP or intend to learn US GAAP, including:

  • Professional accountants, management accountants and other finance professionals
  • Finance managers, financial controllers, accountants
  • MBA finance professionals working in accounting domain
  • Accounting graduates
  • Any student/ professional keen to upskill themselves in the US GAAP domain
Program coverage (Standards covered)

Topic

Details

Introduction to US GAAP

Origin of ASC (Codification), ASC and standards issued by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ASU, FASB Conceptual Framework

General Purpose Financial Statements

Balance Sheet, profit and loss account, statement of changes in equity (SOCIE)

ASC 230

Statement of cash flows

ASC 250

Accounting changes and error correction

  ASC 740

Income taxes

ASC 360

Property, plant and equipment

ASC 350

Goodwill and other intangibles

  ASC 330

Inventories

ASC 830

Foreign currency matters

ASC 805

Business combinations

ASC 810

Consolidated financial statements

ASC 320

Investment in debt instruments

  ASC 321

Investment in equity instruments

ASC 326

Impairment of financial assets

ASC 815

Derivatives and hedging

ASC 860

  Transfer and servicing assets and liabilities

  ASC 260

Earnings per share

  ASC 280

Segment reporting

ASC 718

Share based payments

  ASC 820

  Fair value measurements

ASC 606

  Revenue from contract with customers

ASC 842

Leases



Program deliverables

  • Virtual instructor led training of 70 hours – 16 sessions of four and a half hours each (VILT)
  • Real time doubt solving through live interaction
  • Access to standard EY US GAAP pre-recorded lectures at EY Virtual Academy
  • EY presentations and publications
  • Query Support through a dedicated platform — Ask EY Expert

Certificate

EY will award “Certificate of Participation” to those who secure more than 80% and above attendance in the live online sessions.

OR

EY will award “Certificate of Completion” to participants who meet both the below criteria:

  • Attendance of 80% and above in the live online sessions. 
  • Secure 75% and above in the MCQs based EY IFRS Assessment.

Assessment will be of one hour comprising 30 MCQ. Each participant will get three attempts. The assessment will be live for a week after the completion of the session

Schedule

Sessions to be conducted every Saturday
Batch starting from: Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
Timings: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM (IST)

Program fee

INR30,000/- plus taxes for Indian participants
US$1,500 for international participants

Contact

For more information contact:
Shweta Manchanda
E: Shweta.manchanda@in.ey.com
M: + 91 9811638456



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