Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Apply revenue recognition, measurement, fair value, and impairment in the real estate industry.
- Grasp the unique real estate accounting and financial reporting standards.
- Identify accounting and problems surrounding real estate transactions.
- Properly account for the recognition and measurement of real estate transactions.
- Record the purchase, sale, rental, or development of their real estate holdings.
This program is designed for:
Accountants in the real estate industry, including real estate developers, brokers, owners/operators and property managers as well as financial executives in all phases of the real estate industry. Also, accountants, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, accounting managers, financial controllers, chief financial officers and any business professional interested in learning how to account for, record, and present real estate transactions. This program is worth 5 NASBA CPEs.
Locations & Dates:
29 - 29 May 2012 Dubai, English
04 - 04 Dec 2012 Dubai, English
Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees
Delivery Type: Group-Live
Pre-requisites: None
Related Programs:
Program Outline
An Overview of Real Estate Assets and Transactions - Unique Characteristics of Real Estate
- Negotiations and Complex Transactions
- Long-Term Investment Cycle
- Characteristics of the Real Estate Market
- The Laws of Supply and Demand
Accounting for the Acquisition and Development of Real Estate Assets - Accounting Rules for Pre-acquisition
- Capitalizing versus Expensing
- Accounting for Acquisition Costs
- Development Costs and Project Costs
- Capitalized Interest and Selling Costs
- Recognition of Impairment
Accounting for Rental Operations Leasing - Rental Costs and Initial Direct Costs
- Rent Escalations and Lease Incentives
- Expense Reimbursements
- Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure
Methods of Accounting for Real Estate Sales - Installment Method Accounting
- Cost Recovery Method
- Reduced-Profit Method and Deposit Method
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Accounting for the Impairment of Completed Real Estate - Determining whether the Project Is Held for Use or Held for Disposal
- Summary of the Guidance Related to Impairments
- Impairment of Completed Projects Held for Use
- Accounting for Completed Projects to Be Disposed of by Sale
Accounting for the Sale of Real Estate Assets - Full Accrual Profit Recognition
- Accounting for Sales that Do Not Involve Seller Financing
- Accounting for Sales Involving Seller Financing
- Accounting for Transactions that Do Not Qualify for Full Accrual Profit Recognition
- Accounting for Continuing Involvement
Techniques for Estimating Fair Value of Real Estate Assets - Real Estate Appraisers
- Market Value versus Fair Value
- The Cost Approach
- Market Data or Comparable Sales Approach
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