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FAR Exam Prep

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This podcast is designed for accounting students and professionals preparing for the CPA FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) exam. Each episode breaks down essential concepts from the Becker materials and other top CPA resources, focusing on financial statements, GAAP vs. IFRS, governmental and nonprofit accounting, journal entries, and key reporting frameworks. Listeners will gain clarity on critical topics such as financial reporting, revenue recognition, leases, pensions, consolidations, and deferred taxes, reinforced with case examples and exam-style applications. The series blends didactic review with practical test-taking strategies, helping candidates not only master the content but also avoid common pitfalls and maximize their score on exam day. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CPA exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review.

  1. 11/02/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Domain 2: Ep 10 - Leases (ASC 842)

    This episode delivers a comprehensive deep dive into ASC 842, the lease accounting standard redefining how organizations report right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Tailored for advanced finance professionals and CPA candidates, it provides a strategic, technical breakdown of lessee and lessor accounting, emphasizing the classification criteria that distinguish finance, operating, sales-type, and direct financing leases—and how those distinctions drive financial statement outcomes. Listeners will learn the detailed mechanics of initial and subsequent measurement, including how to determine and recognize the Lease Liability (LL) and Right-of-Use (ROU) Asset, what payments qualify for inclusion, and how these balances evolve through amortization and interest recognition. The episode also explores advanced topics such as variable lease payments, residual value guarantees, and sale-leaseback transactions, highlighting their impact on both income statement and balance sheet presentation. By the end, the discussion connects the technical requirements of ASC 842 with practical insights into financial reporting, disclosure expectations, and performance metrics, equipping listeners to apply the standard with precision and confidence.

    44 min

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    Domain 2: Ep 11 - Debts and Bonds

    This episode delivers a sophisticated, executive-level exploration of bond and debt accounting, designed for finance professionals and advanced CPA candidates preparing for the FAR exam. It provides a structured and practical review of how organizations recognize, measure, and amortize debt instruments under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of how bonds are issued at par, discount, or premium, and how to apply the effective interest method to calculate periodic interest expense with precision. The discussion also breaks down the critical GAAP–IFRS differences, including the treatment of debt issuance costs, convertible instruments, and the accounting for modifications and early extinguishments of debt. The episode concludes with an analysis of financial statement disclosures and high-risk exam pitfalls, helping candidates master the technical nuances of bond liabilities and ensuring they can navigate complex real-world transactions with confidence and accuracy.

    51 min

  3. 11/02/2025

    Domain 2: Ep 12 - Equity Transactions

    This episode offers a master-level discussion on equity accounting and financial reporting, tailored for finance professionals and advanced CPA candidates. It breaks down the intricate mechanics behind common and preferred stock transactions, explaining the proper treatment of par value, no-par stock, and issuance costs with precision and clarity. Listeners will gain practical insight into treasury stock accounting, including the distinctions between the cost method and par value method, supported by real-world mini-cases and journal entry walkthroughs. The discussion also provides a full framework for accounting for dividends—cash, property, stock, and liquidating—while explaining how these affect retained earnings and equity presentation. The episode concludes with a focused analysis of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) under U.S. GAAP, including its components, presentation, and IFRS contrasts. With added guidance on exam traps and high-yield strategies, this review ensures candidates approach equity topics on the FAR exam with confidence, accuracy, and professional-level understanding.

    59 min

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    Domain 2: Ep 13 - Earnings Per Share (EPS)

    This episode delivers an expert-level deep dive into Earnings Per Share (EPS) — one of the most conceptually and numerically challenging topics on the CPA Exam. Designed for advanced candidates and accounting professionals, it provides a precise and methodical breakdown of both Basic and Diluted EPS calculations under U.S. GAAP. Listeners will learn how to accurately determine net income available to common shareholders and compute weighted-average shares outstanding for Basic EPS, before progressing to the advanced structure of Diluted EPS. The episode thoroughly explains the Treasury Stock Method (TSM) for options and warrants and the If-Converted Method for convertible preferred stock and debt, emphasizing the sequence of inclusion and the necessity of testing each potential common share for dilution. With an in-depth discussion of antidilutive securities, proper layering order, and a complete exam-style calculation walkthrough, this session equips candidates with the technical precision and analytical confidence required to master EPS analysis in both professional practice and the CPA exam environment.

    40 min

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    Domain 2: Ep 7 - Inventory Accounting

    This episode delivers an executive-level exploration of advanced inventory accounting, cost flow methods, and valuation techniques critical to financial reporting and exam success. Designed for experienced professionals and CPA candidates, it breaks down the key principles governing inventory ownership, capitalization, and period costs, including detailed analysis of FOB terms, consignment arrangements, and manufacturing cost classifications. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted-Average cost flow assumptions, along with their differing effects on profitability, liquidity, and tax strategy—particularly during periods of price volatility. The discussion extends into the operational nuances of perpetual versus periodic systems, providing insight into how each impacts inventory control and COGS recognition. The episode also examines valuation frameworks under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, contrasting Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) with Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value (LCNRV) and explaining sophisticated applications such as Dollar-Value LIFO and the Retail Inventory Method. Finally, it explores the detection and correction of inventory errors and introduces analytical tools—like using the LIFO reserve to reconcile FIFO and LIFO results—to enhance both reporting precision and strategic interpretation.

    45 min

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    Domain 2: Ep 8 - Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)

    This episode delivers a masterclass in the accounting treatment of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E), designed for experienced finance professionals and CPA candidates preparing for the FAR section of the exam. It provides a structured and practical exploration of how long-lived assets are acquired, capitalized, depreciated, and tested for impairment under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of what qualifies as capitalizable costs, from land and self-constructed assets to subsequent expenditures that extend an asset’s life or productivity. The discussion dives into interest capitalization for construction projects, compares depreciation methodologies such as straight-line, double-declining balance, sum-of-the-years’ digits, and units of production, and explains how to handle changes in accounting estimates prospectively. The episode also tackles advanced applications—impairment testing under both frameworks, asset disposals, nonmonetary exchanges, and the IFRS revaluation model, contrasting it with the cost model required under U.S. GAAP. By the end, listeners will have a command of the technical precision and analytical reasoning needed to navigate PP&E accounting with confidence and strategic insight.

    1h 10m

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    Domain 2: Ep 9 - Intangible Assets and Goodwill

    This episode delivers an advanced, executive-level exploration of intangible asset accounting under U.S. GAAP—crafted for professionals and CPA candidates seeking mastery of complex financial reporting topics. It provides a structured review of how intangibles are recognized, measured, and subsequently accounted for, drawing clear distinctions between purchased and internally generated assets. Listeners will gain insight into the critical decision points for capitalizing versus expensing costs related to research and development (R&D), software development, and intellectual property, alongside an in-depth analysis of finite versus indefinite-lived assets. The discussion extends into amortization methods, impairment testing frameworks, and goodwill accounting, explaining how U.S. GAAP and IFRS differ in the areas of impairment reversals and development cost capitalization. By the end of the episode, listeners will be equipped with the conceptual precision and analytical depth required to navigate intangible asset valuation, amortization, and impairment with confidence in both domestic and international reporting environments.

    52 min

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    Domain 3: Ep 14 - Income Taxes

    This episode offers a sophisticated deep dive into income tax accounting under ASC 740, designed for advanced CPA candidates and accounting professionals seeking mastery of this complex area of financial reporting. It provides a clear, technical breakdown of the balance-sheet approach—explaining how deferred tax assets (DTAs) and deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) are recognized and measured from temporary differences between book and tax bases, while clarifying that permanent differences affect only current tax expense. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to measure DTAs and DTLs using enacted tax rates, assess the need for a valuation allowance (VA) when realization is uncertain, and properly apply intraperiod allocation to distribute tax expense between continuing operations, other comprehensive income (OCI), and equity. The episode concludes with detailed coverage of Net Operating Loss (NOL) accounting, tax rate remeasurement procedures, and the most frequent CPA Exam pitfalls, providing the conceptual rigor and analytical precision required for success on the FAR exam and in professional financial reporting practice.

    38 min
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This podcast is designed for accounting students and professionals preparing for the CPA FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) exam. Each episode breaks down essential concepts from the Becker materials and other top CPA resources, focusing on financial statements, GAAP vs. IFRS, governmental and nonprofit accounting, journal entries, and key reporting frameworks. Listeners will gain clarity on critical topics such as financial reporting, revenue recognition, leases, pensions, consolidations, and deferred taxes, reinforced with case examples and exam-style applications. The series blends didactic review with practical test-taking strategies, helping candidates not only master the content but also avoid common pitfalls and maximize their score on exam day. Disclaimer: This podcast is narrated using AI-generated audio and is intended as an educational study tool to supplement formal CPA exam preparation. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or direct guideline review.

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