GAAP Chats Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:35:26 -0500 https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ en-us © 2026 GAAP Chats no ddcee413-db72-5083-95bb-a96654464d1c GAAP Dynamics episodic false GAAP Chats is the brand new podcast by the dynamic duo, Mike and Chris, from GAAP Dynamics. Like all of our accounting training, GAAP Chats is designed to make learning fun and engaging, and to ultimately "change the way you train." We'll dive into the latest CPA hot topics, news, standard updates, and more! New episodes are available throughout the month. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an upload!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) GAAP, accounting, SEC, news, audit, training, eLearning, dynamic, GAAP Dynamics https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1kpp5w2p0uejxjljgud72azbgji0?.jpg GAAP Chats https://www.gaapdynamics.com/ Chris Brundrett Mike Walworth In the News - Lions and Tigers and Deficiency Rates, Oh My! In the News - Lions and Tigers and Deficiency Rates, Oh My! It’s our last episode of GAAP Chats for Season 1! In this episode we look back at some of the stories we covered this season to give you an update of recent events, including looking at a recently issued PCAOB inspection report of a firm we discussed in a previous episode. We also look ahead to Season 2!

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GAAP Chats Episode 7 (Referenced in the episode)
Learn from PCAOB Inspection Reports - GAAP Dynamics eBook

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]]> It’s our last episode of GAAP Chats for Season 1! In this episode we look back at some of the stories we covered this season to give you an update of recent events, including looking at a recently issued PCAOB inspection report of a firm we discussed in a previous episode. We also look ahead to Season 2!

Resources
GAAP Chats Episode 7 (Referenced in the episode)
Learn from PCAOB Inspection Reports - GAAP Dynamics eBook

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]]> Buzzsprout-12910478 Wed, 24 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1379 1 20 full false CPA Hot Topics - Going, Going, Gone! Exploring Going Concern Opinions and Bankruptcies CPA Hot Topics - Going, Going, Gone! Exploring Going Concern Opinions and Bankruptcies A recent headline in Reuters noted “U.S. corporate bankruptcies at highest level since 2010.” In Episode 19 we’ll dive into the data, but, more importantly, we’ll test our hypothesis that, in our opinion, management (and their auditors) do a pretty crappy job of prognosticating future bankruptcies with going concern disclosures and opinions. 

Resources:
SEC - Bankruptcy: What happens when public companies go bankrupt?

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]]> A recent headline in Reuters noted “U.S. corporate bankruptcies at highest level since 2010.” In Episode 19 we’ll dive into the data, but, more importantly, we’ll test our hypothesis that, in our opinion, management (and their auditors) do a pretty crappy job of prognosticating future bankruptcies with going concern disclosures and opinions. 

Resources:
SEC - Bankruptcy: What happens when public companies go bankrupt?

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]]> Buzzsprout-12864916 Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1685 1 19 full false CPA Hot Topics - Latest Accounting Developments in the Financial Services Industry CPA Hot Topics - Latest Accounting Developments in the Financial Services Industry In Episode #18 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler provide listeners with insight into the latest developments in U.S. GAAP and IFRS for the financial services industry.

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]]> In Episode #18 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler provide listeners with insight into the latest developments in U.S. GAAP and IFRS for the financial services industry.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12820174 Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2674 1 18 full false CPA Hot Topics - SPACs are Whack (Sorry Shaq) CPA Hot Topics - SPACs are Whack (Sorry Shaq) It’s all about SPACs in Episode #17 of GAAP Chats. Once the golden child of Wall Street and celebrities (even Shaq had a SPAC!), they’ve now become persona non grata. Buy why? Join host Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett as they discuss SPACs, including the reasons behind their meteoric rise and subsequent fall from grace.

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]]> It’s all about SPACs in Episode #17 of GAAP Chats. Once the golden child of Wall Street and celebrities (even Shaq had a SPAC!), they’ve now become persona non grata. Buy why? Join host Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett as they discuss SPACs, including the reasons behind their meteoric rise and subsequent fall from grace.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12774205 Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2374 1 17 full false CPAs Gone Bad - A Penny for Your Thoughts (and an SEC Enforcement Action) CPAs Gone Bad - A Penny for Your Thoughts (and an SEC Enforcement Action) Episode #16 of GAAP Chats is all about earnings management, and the games companies play to “smooth” earnings. Join hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler as they discuss this topic and how these games, even if they aren’t illegal, can get you into trouble with the SEC!

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Podcast Transcript Notes
SEC's Chief Accountant Statement (March 2022)



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]]> Episode #16 of GAAP Chats is all about earnings management, and the games companies play to “smooth” earnings. Join hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler as they discuss this topic and how these games, even if they aren’t illegal, can get you into trouble with the SEC!

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
SEC's Chief Accountant Statement (March 2022)



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]]> Buzzsprout-12722288 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1781 1 16 full false CPA Hot Topics - What Can CPAs Learn from Donald Trump and Clarence Thomas? CPA Hot Topics - What Can CPAs Learn from Donald Trump and Clarence Thomas? In Episode #15 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler discuss what lessons CPAs can learn from news stories surrounding Donald Trump and Clarence Thomas.

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]]> In Episode #15 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler discuss what lessons CPAs can learn from news stories surrounding Donald Trump and Clarence Thomas.

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
Register for our PCAOB Webinar NOW!

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]]> Buzzsprout-12678220 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1857 1 15 full false Bilingual CPA - Latest Developments in IFRS Bilingual CPA - Latest Developments in IFRS In Episode #14 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler provide listeners with insight into the latest developments in IFRS. 

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IFRS Foundation Work Plan
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]]> In Episode #14 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler provide listeners with insight into the latest developments in IFRS. 

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
IFRS Foundation Work Plan
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]]> Buzzsprout-12632525 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2360 1 14 full false Hot off the Presses - Updates from Previous Podcasts and Latest Developments in U.S. GAAP Hot off the Presses - Updates from Previous Podcasts and Latest Developments in U.S. GAAP In Episode #13 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an update on topics they talked about in previous pods, as well as the latest developments in U.S. GAAP. 

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]]> In Episode #13 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an update on topics they talked about in previous pods, as well as the latest developments in U.S. GAAP. 

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
Register for our PCAOB Webinar NOW!

About GAAP Dynamics
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]]> Buzzsprout-12589776 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2150 1 13 full false CPA Hot Topics - Investments Held by Banks: Accounting for Debt Securities (ASC 320) CPA Hot Topics - Investments Held by Banks: Accounting for Debt Securities (ASC 320) In Episode #12 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett discuss the types of investments held by banks and how these investments are accounted for under U.S. GAAP in accordance with ASC 320. 

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ASC 320 and 321 course collection on the Revolution
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]]> In Episode #12 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett discuss the types of investments held by banks and how these investments are accounted for under U.S. GAAP in accordance with ASC 320. 

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ASC 320 and 321 course collection on the Revolution
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]]> Buzzsprout-12536670 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1818 1 12 full false In the News - What’s Happening at Credit Suisse? In the News - What’s Happening at Credit Suisse? In Episode #11 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler discuss the recent turmoil in the banking industry, specifically recent issues at Credit Suisse. What’s happening at Switzerland’s second largest 167 year old banking institution?

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Plug the Flow Blog
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]]> In Episode #11 of GAAP Chats, hosts Chris Brundrett and Bob Laffler discuss the recent turmoil in the banking industry, specifically recent issues at Credit Suisse. What’s happening at Switzerland’s second largest 167 year old banking institution?

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
Plug the Flow Blog
Register for our PCAOB Webinar NOW

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12488915 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1723 1 11 full false In the News - SEC Summons the Kraken for its Crypto Staking Services In the News - SEC Summons the Kraken for its Crypto Staking Services In Episode #10 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler discuss staking, one of the two consensus mechanisms used by cryptocurrencies to verify their transactions, and how the SEC is cracking down on crypto exchanges offering staking-as-a-service to its customers.

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Coinbase - What is Staking?
GAAP Dynamics Investment Management USG and IFRS Updates
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]]> In Episode #10 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Bob Laffler discuss staking, one of the two consensus mechanisms used by cryptocurrencies to verify their transactions, and how the SEC is cracking down on crypto exchanges offering staking-as-a-service to its customers.

Resources:
Podcast Transcript Notes
Coinbase - What is Staking?
GAAP Dynamics Investment Management USG and IFRS Updates
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]]> Buzzsprout-12441708 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1652 1 10 full false In the News - 150-hour Education Requirement for CPAs In the News - 150-hour Education Requirement for CPAs In Episode #9 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett discuss the 150-hour education requirement for CPAs. This comes as states are considering reducing the requirement to address the shortage of accountants entering the profession.
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]]> In Episode #9 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett discuss the 150-hour education requirement for CPAs. This comes as states are considering reducing the requirement to address the shortage of accountants entering the profession.
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Register for our PCAOB Webinar NOW

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12395215 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 2214 1 9 full false CPAs Gone Bad - Discussion of Recent SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Actions CPAs Gone Bad - Discussion of Recent SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Actions In Episode #8 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett dig into some recent SEC and PCAOB enforcement actions so, hopefully, other CPAs can learn from others’ mistakes! Specifically, we’ll talk about an SEC enforcement action involving related party transactions and a PCAOB enforcement action involving a myriad of errors on three audit engagements.

Resources:
SEC Enforcement Releases
PCAOB Enforcement Actions
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About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> In Episode #8 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett dig into some recent SEC and PCAOB enforcement actions so, hopefully, other CPAs can learn from others’ mistakes! Specifically, we’ll talk about an SEC enforcement action involving related party transactions and a PCAOB enforcement action involving a myriad of errors on three audit engagements.

Resources:
SEC Enforcement Releases
PCAOB Enforcement Actions
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12347803 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1541 1 8 full false In the News - Insights from the 2021 PCAOB Inspection Reports In the News - Insights from the 2021 PCAOB Inspection Reports In Episode #7 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett dig into the PCAOB, the self-proclaimed independent audit watchdog, and reveal insights from their review of the 2021 PCAOB inspection reports for the annually inspected firms.

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PCAOB Inspection Reports
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]]> In Episode #7 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett dig into the PCAOB, the self-proclaimed independent audit watchdog, and reveal insights from their review of the 2021 PCAOB inspection reports for the annually inspected firms.

Resources:
PCAOB Inspection Reports
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12290846 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1347 1 7 full false In the News - Mo Money. Mo Problems. SEC Rules on Executive Pay In the News - Mo Money. Mo Problems. SEC Rules on Executive Pay In Episode #6 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett take on executive pay and the executive compensation provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, two of which were recently implemented by the SEC.

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How your pay Stacks up with the CEO's
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GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> In Episode #6 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett take on executive pay and the executive compensation provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, two of which were recently implemented by the SEC.

Resources:
How your pay Stacks up with the CEO's
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12244903 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1502 1 6 full false CPA Hot Topics - Current L&D Trends for CPA Firms CPA Hot Topics - Current L&D Trends for CPA Firms In Episode #5 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett welcome their first guest - Vicky Hale, Chief Learning Officer of GAAP Dynamics - to talk about current learning and development (L&D) trends for CPA firms.

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GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> In Episode #5 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett welcome their first guest - Vicky Hale, Chief Learning Officer of GAAP Dynamics - to talk about current learning and development (L&D) trends for CPA firms.

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About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12176189 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2151 1 5 full false In the News - The 411 on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Loans In the News - The 411 on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Loans In Episode #4 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett explore the meteoric rise (and potentially the spectacular fall?) of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans. In this episode we learn more about the buy now, pay later industry, including how it works, who uses it, its key players, and the accounting and regulatory issues facing entities that issue these types of loans.

Resources:
The Atlantic: The 'Buy Now. Pay Later' Bubble Is About To Burst
eLearning Course: Credit Losses: Introduction to the CECL Model
Podcast Transcript Notes

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]]> In Episode #4 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett explore the meteoric rise (and potentially the spectacular fall?) of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans. In this episode we learn more about the buy now, pay later industry, including how it works, who uses it, its key players, and the accounting and regulatory issues facing entities that issue these types of loans.

Resources:
The Atlantic: The 'Buy Now. Pay Later' Bubble Is About To Burst
eLearning Course: Credit Losses: Introduction to the CECL Model
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12145474 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2218 1 4 full false In the News - Accounting Considerations for Layoffs In the News - Accounting Considerations for Layoffs In Episode #3 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett talk about the spate of recent layoffs, especially in the tech industry, and the related accounting considerations.

Resources:
Blog: Accounting for restructuring charges under U.S. GAAP
Accounting for Restructuring Provisions and Related Termination Benefits
(U.S. GAAP)
Provisions and Contingencies: IAS 37
Podcast Transcript Notes



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]]> In Episode #3 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett talk about the spate of recent layoffs, especially in the tech industry, and the related accounting considerations.

Resources:
Blog: Accounting for restructuring charges under U.S. GAAP
Accounting for Restructuring Provisions and Related Termination Benefits
(U.S. GAAP)
Provisions and Contingencies: IAS 37
Podcast Transcript Notes



About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12114388 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1756 1 3 full false CPA Hot Topics - Top 5 Issues with Non-GAAP Financial Measures Explained CPA Hot Topics - Top 5 Issues with Non-GAAP Financial Measures Explained In Episode #2 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an explanation of the top 5 issues associated with non-GAAP financial measures, as noted by the SEC in their comment letters to registrants.

Resources:
SEC: Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> In Episode #2 of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an explanation of the top 5 issues associated with non-GAAP financial measures, as noted by the SEC in their comment letters to registrants.

Resources:
SEC: Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations
Podcast Transcript Notes

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12052522 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1289 1 2 full false CPA Hot Topics - Overview of Non-GAAP Financial Measures CPA Hot Topics - Overview of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In our first episode of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an overview of non-GAAP financial measures, the number one issue noted by the SEC in their comment letters to registrants.

Resources:
SEC: Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations
Podcast Transcript Notes



About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> In our first episode of GAAP Chats, hosts Mike Walworth and Chris Brundrett provide listeners with an overview of non-GAAP financial measures, the number one issue noted by the SEC in their comment letters to registrants.

Resources:
SEC: Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations
Podcast Transcript Notes



About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Buzzsprout-12007612 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1302 1 1 full false Introducing GAAP CHATS Introducing GAAP CHATS Mike and Chris are so close, they’re practically brothers. Well, step brothers at least. That makes them perfect to start a podcast together!  In the Inaugural episode of GAAP CHATS, the *Dynamics* duo make their introductions, and lay the foundation of what you can expect from this podcast.

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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]]> Mike and Chris are so close, they’re practically brothers. Well, step brothers at least. That makes them perfect to start a podcast together!  In the Inaugural episode of GAAP CHATS, the *Dynamics* duo make their introductions, and lay the foundation of what you can expect from this podcast.

About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firms worldwide. Whether it's online, in the classroom, or via webinar, we create high-quality training that we would want to take.

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