Accounting in the U.S.

This course examines US GAAP by comparing it with UK and International Financial Reporting Standards.

What will I get out of it?
• understanding of the differences in accounting practices between the UK, International Financial Reporting Standards and the US
• insight into the causes and general nature of these differences
• knowledge of the important accounting practices required by US GAAP.

Key features
• regulatory framework of accounting in the US
• the SEC, FASB, AICPA
• the main areas of accounting differences
• case studies on US annual reports.

Who should attend?
Accounting staff or auditors of UK subsidiaries of US-based groups or UK-based groups with US subsidiaries.

Dates and Location
10 June (09.15 – 17.00), London
17 September (09.15 – 17.00), London

Lecturer
Christopher Nobes BA PhD FCCA
Professor of Accounting, Royal Holloway, University of London