1-Hour Program

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Overview

This Briefing will review third quarter developments and examples in how companies are using non-GAAP measures and metrics in the complex process of communicating how the disruption and uncertainty created by COVID-19 have impacted their businesses.  Discussion will include the most recent SEC guidance and cautions regarding the use of COVID-19 related non-GAAP measures and metrics, along with examples from earnings releases and filings and recent SEC comments.  Join Cheryl L. Linthicum, Professor of Accounting and former Associate Dean, College of Business, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and SEC Institute workshop leader George M. Wilson as they do a deep dive into the guidance and the practical issues companies will face as they address the impact of COVID-19 in their reporting.

In this Briefing, participants will:

  • Review examples of COVID-19 related non-GAAP measures and metrics reported by companies – 30 minutes
  • Discuss SEC comments on what companies reported in Q3 of 2020 – 15 minutes
  • Explore alternative approaches to the use of non-GAAP measures and metrics to explain the impact of COVID-19 – 15 minutes

 

 

Program Level:  Update 

Intended Audience:  Attorneys and accountants who deal with SEC reporting and disclosure and related accounting issues, including in-house counsel, outside attorneys, CFOs, controllers and their staff, internal auditors, partners of public accounting firms and their staff 

Prerequisites:  None 

Advanced Preparation:  None

 

 

Topics
Accounting and financial reporting Auditors Financial reporting (Accounting and financial reporting) Regulation and compliance (Accounting and financial reporting) Disclosure (Securities and other financial products)

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