Best Practices, Challenges, and Legal Considerations in MD&A
This course provides an in-depth look at Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), highlighting its critical role as a narrative supplement to financial statements that offers essential context for understanding a company's financial performance and position. It covers key elements of MD&A, such as liquidity, capital resources, and results of operations. The course also presents best practices for drafting effective MD&A as well as common challenges, including managing forward-looking statements, estimating critical accounting estimates, and navigating legal considerations.Â
Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored nearly 160 courses (380+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s "Journal of Accountancy".   Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar, and previously served in positions in Houston, Dallas, and Budapest, Hungary.  Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.
