This course introduces you to the key components of the XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) specifications, and in particular the semantic tools and resources that they provide.
This courses teaches you how to understand what is possible to accomplish with XBRL and how to make it work for you and your organization for regulatory compliance, reporting, and beyond.
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Learning Objective
- Explore XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language), why it is important, and its value proposition.
- Explore beyond using XBRL as an e-Filing format, and recognize how the integration of the Business Reporting Supply Chain can benefit businesses and organizations.
- Recognize the differences between XBRL implementation vs. proprietary XML implementation and the benefits and trade-offs.
- Explore an overview of the semantic tools and resources defined in the XBRL Specifications.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
- Introduction to XBRL 1:49
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XML and XBRL
- The Value of Standards 13:41
- XML and XBRL 8:38
- The XML Family 9:21
- The Birth of XBRL 9:12
- What is XBRL 22:20
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Value Proposition and XBRL Benefits & Specificatio
- Value Proposition 7:48
- Value Proposition (Continued) and Benefits of Early Standardization 13:15
- Brief Overview of XBRL Specifications 13:31
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CONCLUSION
- More to XBRL 15:26
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CONTINUOUS PLAY
- Introduction to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) 1:55:01
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SUPPORTING MATERIALS
- Slides: Introduction to XBRL PDF
- Introduction to XBRL Glossary/Index PDF
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REVIEW and TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- Final Exam
Introduction to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)
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