XML, XBRL and XBRL GL Solutions

 

Courses

This section provides an overview of our course catalogue.  Please check Upcoming Events for detailed information about next dates and locations.

All our courses qualify for CPE credits.

Individual pages for each section of our catalogue can be found at: XML Courses, XBRL Courses, XBRL FR Courses and XBRL GL Courses.

Compleat XML Courses

This set of courses is specifically designed to provide the appropriate background and skills to successfully support the XBRL training and learning process.

Code Name Topic Duration Audience Prerequisites
XML-001 Introduction to XML Introduction to the concept and syntax of XML; overview of its basic features like elements, attributes, validation, namespaces, and of its support and use  in browsers and other common applications. Overview of XML related topics and technologies: XML Schema, XSL(T), XPath, XQuery, XPointer, XLink. 1 day Basic  
           
XML-002 Using XML Spy This course is designed to provide a working knowledge on the use of Altova XMLSpy, one of the more broadly used XML editors and development environment. The course covers the basic functionalities available in the free Home Edition and gives an overview of more advanced features available in the Professional edition. 1 day Foundational XML-001
           
XML-003 Hands-on XML Learn how to use XML, XML Schema and XSL(T) with interactive and dynamic exercises that immediately reinforce the theoretical framework provided in the course. 1 day Foundational XML-001
           
XML-004 Introduction to XML Schema Development How to read and create XML Schemas, and how to use them to define the structure of an XML based “language” and to validate XML documents against it. 1 day Technical XML-003
           
XML-005 Hands-on XML - Advanced Learn how to use XSL(T), XPath, XQuery, XPointer, XLink with interactive and dynamic exercises that immediately reinforce the theoretical framework provided in the course. 1 day Technical XML-003
           
XML-006 Overview of XML Based Standards An overview of XBRL, XBRL GL and other relevant XML standards like ebXML, UBL and others. The course provides the theoretical framework to understand the purpose and scope of each standard and on what the decision on adoption should be based. 1 day Foundational  

 

Compleat XBRL Courses

Code Name Topic Duration Audience Prerequisites
Introduction to XBRL What is XBRL, why it is important, and what is its value proposition. XBRL and XML. Main features and benefits of the internal and external use of XBRL. Overview of the most important XBRL taxonomies. XBRL for financial reporting and XBRL GL, the standardized Global Ledger. 1 day Basic  
           
XBRL-002 XBRL for the XML Savvy A technical overview of XBRL designed for those that are already familiar with XML and related technologies. 1 day Technical XML-003

XBRL-001
           
XBRL-003 XBRL 2.1 Specification Overview of the XBRL Specification; FRTA and GLRTA training – a background on the technical requirements and best practices of taxonomy and instance creation and consumption. 1 day Foundational XML-003

XBRL-001

           
XBRL-004 XBRL Tools Overview Survey of XBRL tools available, demonstrations, placement 1 day Foundational XBRL-002

 

Compleat XBRL Financial Reporting Courses

Code Name Topic Duration Audience Prerequisites
XBRL-FR-001 Instance Creation Workshop Turn your financials into XBRL, with information on SEC VFP rules and requirements 1 day Foundational XBRL-003
           
XBRL-FR-002 Understanding the US GAAP taxonomies Background, overview of the existing US-GAAP taxonomies, technical walkthrough, an example of a US-GAAP taxonomy in use. 1 day Foundational XBRL-003
           
XBRL-FR-003 Understanding IFRS taxonomies Background, overview of the structure of IFRS taxonomies and of the various components, tools available to understand, use and extend IFRS taxonomies. 1 day Foundational XBRL-003
           
XBRL-FR-004 Understanding COREP The European Banking Supervisors Common Reporting Framework, normative background, technical walkthrough, available tools and resources. 1 day Foundational XBRL-003

 

Compleat XBRL Global Ledger Courses

Code Name Topic Duration Audience Prerequisites
XBRL-GL-001 Introduction To XBRL GL Learn what XBRL GL, the standardized Global Ledger, is and how it fits in the greater world of XBRL and other business standards. Overview of what XBRL GL looks like: a tour of GaLaPaGoS. ½ day Basic XML-001

XBRL-001
           
XBRL-GL-002 Introduction To XBRL GL - Advanced Overview of XBRL GL, the standardized Global Ledger, and of its role and scope. What XBRL GL can represent, what it looks like in best practice instance documents. What software is available. How to incorporate XBRL GL in existing applications. XBRL GL in use. 1 day Foundational XBRL-GL-001
           
XBRL-GL-003  XBRL GL Conceptual A deep dive of the XBRL GL taxonomy for those who prefer a non-technical ("no angle brackets" or keyboard skill necessary) education. You will learn about the representation power of XBRL GL through a series of group and individual exercises to represent data at various points along the audit supply chain with XBRL GL. 1 day Foundational XBRL-GL-002
           
XBRL-GL-004 XBRL GL For Controls and Audit With the Sarbanes-fortified focus on internal controls (including management's annual assertion that internal controls over financial reporting are effective) and demands for more frequent, more detailed reporting, integration facilitated by standardization is a key weapon for efficiency and reduced risk, and XBRL GL can be a key facilitator. Come learn how to leverage XBRL GL in an internal controls environment and to help enable the "Seamless Audit Trail." 1 day Foundational XBRL-GL-002
           
XBRL-GL-005 XBRL GL Hands-on Technical Training A deep dive of the XBRL GL taxonomy focusing on the key concepts and elements. You will apply these concepts and gain hands on experience with the taxonomy by constructing and validating instance documents for typical scenarios. Building on the best practices gained from the exercises, we will explore the xbrlInfo tuple and its role in linking XBRL GL entries to XBRL Financial Reporting (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS, etc...) or other XML schema. 1 day Foundational XBRL-GL-002
           
XBRL-GL-006 Using XBRL GL Today Overview, live demos and hands on exercises on how to use XBRL GL, the standardized Global Ledger, today with common tools like Microsoft Excel and standard technologies like XSL(T). 1 day Technical XBRL-GL-003

 
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