Fair Value Accounting: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
From the 2009 CFA Institute Annual Conference
In this podcast, Marc A. Siegel discusses the following:
- History of the most contentious current issue in financial reporting, particularly as it relates to financial services companies and today’s financial crisis
- Discussion of the controversy regarding the potential for further use of fair value in financial reporting
- Implications for other accounting standards projects that are currently on the agenda both in the United States and abroad
This podcast comprises a 34-minute presentation and a 23-minute question-and-answer session.
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Speaker
Marc A. Siegel is a board member serving on the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Previously, he led the accounting research and analysis team at RiskMetrics Group and was director of research at the Center for Financial Research & Analysis. Mr. Siegel has served on the FASB Investor Technical Advisory Committee and been a frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg Television. His articles have been published in the CPA Journal and the Journal of Accountancy. Mr. Siegel holds a BS degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
This information is accurate as of the date of recording.
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Topics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Standards, Ethics, and Regulations
Details
| Length: |
57min |
| Posted: |
5/15/2009 |
| Recorded On: |
4/27/2009 |
| CE Credits: |
1 CE |
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Price (USD)
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FREE |
| CFA Program Candidates: |
FREE |
| Standard Rate: |
FREE |