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.
DESIGNED FOR
Practitioners who have construction clients and professionals in the construction industry who need to be up-to-date on the latest information
BENEFITS
- Apply accounting and financial reporting standards to construction contractors
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 in providing service to construction clients
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None