In this webcast you'll find out why XBRL is becoming the defacto standard for accounting reports and business documents and how you can keep abreast of technologies as they continue to gain traction.

Who Should Attend
Anyone who needs to be familiar with this new data format for use in accounting reports and business documents.

Topics Covered

• How XBRL will affect CPAs and other users of financial reports
• The tags that comprise XML and XBRL files
• How this simple, yet powerful, data format works
• Using Excel 2007, Excel 2010 and other tools to read and write XML files
• Additional resources that will help you learn more about these rapidly advancing technologies

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to use XML and XBRL data in Excel, and which which versions of Excel aren't XML-aware

Level
Basic

Format
Live webcast

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge and Applications (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None