1. What is the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program?
  2. Why should I participate?
  3. Is the Certificate program available to both CPAs and other accounting professionals who are not CPAs?
  4. What level of knowledge should I possess prior to starting the Certificate program?
  5. What other resources are included with the Certificate program?
  6. How long will it take me to complete all of the courses in the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program?
  7. What period of time do I have to complete the entire curriculum?
  8. Once I complete the curriculum and obtain my XBRL US GAAP Certificate of Educational Achievement, is there a time period for which it is “active?”
  9. Am I required to obtain a certain number of CPE credits annually for the Certificate to remain current and active?
  10. If I am a CPA, will I receive CPE credit toward my CPA license if I take this program?
  11. How many credits of CPE will I receive if I earn the Certificate?
  12. Will the CPE credit satisfy my requirements for CMA, CIA or other certifications?
  13. If I am unable to complete the entire XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program, will I receive CPE credit for the courses I do complete?
  14. I have prior experience in working with XBRL. Will I be allowed to test out of certain courses while still earning the certificate?
  15. Is the entire program fixed, or are their elective courses I can select from in earning the certificate?
  16. If I register and pay for the entire program, and subsequently find that I cannot complete it, will I receive a partial refund?
  17. How much does the program cost?
  18. I am already proficient in XBRL but would like to learn more about a few select topics that are specific to my job. Can I purchase individual titles in the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program separately?
  19. What are the system requirements to use the program?
  20. What’s the difference between the XBRL Foundation Certificate, offered by XBRL International and the XBRL US GAAP Certificate programs?
  1. What is the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program?
    An onling training program, specially designed to help accountants and others build the knowledge needed for the creation and review of XBRL financial statements using the US GAAP Taxonomy. All companies that file financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are required to submit XBRL Exhibits along with their filings using the US GAAP Taxonomy. This program has been developed jointly by XBRL US and the AICPA.
  2. Why Should I participate?
    Certificate holders will learn how to create XBRL formatted financials using the US GAAP taxonomy. The program will provide participants with a solid understanding of how to work with the US GAAP Taxonomy for SEC reporting including tagging financials, detailed footnotes, validation, extensions, managing release versions and best practices. This knowledge and these skills are necessary for those responsible for financial reporting regardless of whether the XBRL tagging process is performed within a company or outsourced to a service provider.
  3. Is the Certificate program available to both CPAs and other accounting professionals who are not CPAs?
    Yes. The courses that comprise the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program curriculum are available for CPAs, CAs and other accounting professionals who do not have one of these credentials or their equivalent.
  4. What level of knowledge should I possess prior to starting the Certificate program?
    All individuals pursuing the XBRL US GAAP Certificate of Educational Achievement should possess a base knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting.
  5. What other resources are included with the Certificate program?
    Participants will be offered the opportunity to practice applying their new XBRL knowledge and skills in a simulated real-world environment through interactive simulations using specific XBRL software tools designed to correspond with examples presented in some of the XBRL Footnote Tagging modules.
  6. How long will it take me to complete all of courses of the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program?
    This varies from individual to individual and is dependent upon the time the participant allocates to completing the coursework. Expect a commitment of approximately 40 hours to successfully complete the program.
  7. What period of time do I have to complete the entire curriculum?
    Once you enter the program you have twenty-four (24) months from the date you start the first course. You are encouraged to complete the program within a twelve (12) month period or less.
  8. Once I complete the curriculum and obtain my XBRL US GAAP Certificate of Educational Achievement, is there a time period for which it is “active?”
    No. The XBRL US GAAP Certificate is not a professional credential or license. It is evidence of successful completion of a required course curriculum as of a point in time. As a result, it has no period for which it is deemed “active” or in-force.
  9. Am I required to obtain a certain number of CPE credits annually for the Certificate to remain current and active?
    No. The XBRL US GAAP Certificate is not a professional credential or license. It is evidence of successful completion of a required course curriculum as of a point in time. As a result, it has no period for which it is deemed “active” or in-force.
  10. If I am a CPA, will I receive CPE credit toward my CPA license if I take this program?
    Yes, all the courses in the XBRL US GAAP Certificate program will qualify for CPE credit. The AICPA is a NASBA-approved provider of CPE.
  11. How many credits of CPE will I receive if I earn the Certificate?
    Completing the curriculum will result in earning approximately 40 credits. All of these hours will qualify for CPE credit and can count toward meeting your state’s CPE requirements.
  12. Will the CPE credit satisfy my requirements for CMA, CIA or other certifications?
    The courses in the XBRL US GAAP Certificate program will be classified as Accounting for purposes of granting CPE credits. As with other AICPA courses that are approved for other certifications, we fully expect the XBRL US GAAP Certificate courses will satisfy those requirements. To be certain, please check with the organization that issues your CMA, CIA or other certifications.
  13. If I am unable to complete the entire XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program, will I receive CPE credit for the courses I do complete?
    Yes. The courses are offered individually, so you will earn NASBA QAS CPE credit for each course you take and successfully complete the exam. You are not required to complete the entire program to earn CPE credit. However, you must successfully complete the exam for all required courses in the entire program in order to receive the XBRL US GAAP Certificate of Educational Achievement.
  14. I have prior experience in working with XBRL. Will I be allowed to test out of certain courses while still earning the certificate?
    Actual completion of the courses is required to earn the XBRL US GAAP Certificate. CPE credit is being awarded for the courses, and the CPE standards do not allow for “testing out of” a course as a way to earn credit.
  15. Is the entire program fixed, or are their elective courses I can select from in earning the certificate?
    The core curriculum for the XBRL US GAAP Certificate is fixed. It is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of how to work with the US GAAP Taxonomy for SEC reporting including tagging financials, detailed footnotes, validation, extensions, managing release versions and best practices. In order to receive the XBRL US GAAP Certificate of Educational Achievement all required modules must be completed. Optional footnote modules will be available for those who purchase the Certificate Program but these will not be required nor will they count towards earning the certificate, however CPE credit can be earned for optional modules also.
  16. If I register and pay for the entire program, and subsequently find that I cannot complete it, will I receive a partial refund?
    We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with the program; however, program fees will be refunded on a pro-rata basis and, if there are courses where the exam has been completed and CPE credit has been granted, the full retail value for the course(s) will be deducted from the refund amount. The program is designed for maximum efficiency for the learner. The modules are available in e-learning, allowing the individual to schedule training at their convenience. And, while the recommended time for completion is twelve months, the maximum time for completion is two years. These features should make it easy for an individual to complete the program.
  17. How much does the program cost? The cost to complete the entire program depends on whether you are a member of the AICPA or XBRL US or a non-member. All fees are payable upon registration.Program fees, AICPA members/XBRL US members and subscribers: $1,495 USDProgram fees, non-member: $1,895 USD
  18. I am already proficient in XBRL but would like to learn more about a few select topics that are specific to my job. Can I purchase individual titles in the XBRL US GAAP Certificate Program separately?
    Individual modules are available for $145 non-members, $115 for XBRL US members and subscribers, AICPA members
  19. What are the system requirements to use the program?
    CPE On-Demand: AICPA online CPE courses will operate in a variety of configurations, but only the configuration described below is supported by our technicians:Operating System: Windows XP to present

    • Note: If you are using Windows 8, you must use Mozilla Firefox browser (http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new). Internet Explorer on Windows 8 is not compatible with the system.
    • Macintosh OS X 10.4

    Browser:

    • Internet Explorer (IE) 7, 8 and 9 (IE 10 is currently not supported)
    • Firefox 3.0+ (current version, recommended browser for Mac)
    • Safari 2.0+
    • Note: Google Chrome is not compatible with this system. Please use one of the browsers listed above.

    Browser Plug-ins:

    • Adobe Flash 11 or higher
    • Adobe® Reader® 11 or higher

    Note: The CPE On-Demand course will be accessible immediately after completing the purchase process. Access instructions will be shown on the Order Confirmation Screen and also included in the Order Confirmation Email. Access to CPE On-Demand course is through a separate browser window. Please be sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before you sign in and launch this product.

  20. What’s the difference between the XBRL Foundation Certificate, offered by XBRL International and the XBRL US GAAP Certificate programs?
    The Foundation Certificate provides 10 hours of content for accountants, XBRL technologists and tool and service developers at all levels, giving a fundamental understanding of the ramifications of using XBRL to meet business objectives. The program will cover data exchange formats, how XBRL addresses electronic communication challenges, different reporting scenarios, XBRL development and governance, technical specifications, architecture and taxonomy and instance document content.The XBRL US GAAP Certificate provides 35 hours of CPE credit specifically designed to educate accounting professionals and XBRL providers on tagging, validation and best practice in working with the US GAAP Taxonomy. The completion of the coursework will give Certificate holders the tools to create high-quality XBRL formatted financial statements and footnotes (to learn more go to Compare XBRL US GAAP and XBRL Foundation Certificate link).

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