Master accounting and audit research with confidence using CCH® AnswerConnect. This engaging online course is designed for accounting, audit, and financial professionals who need fast, accurate access to authoritative guidance. Participants will learn how to efficiently navigate GAAP, GAAS, SEC, governmental, and interpretive resources while leveraging powerful research tools embedded within AnswerConnect. The course also highlights AI-assisted research capabilities, including Accounting 360, Auditing 360, and 10-K Lookup, helping users accelerate research workflows, uncover relevant insights, and stay current with regulatory developments. Whether you are resolving complex technical questions or strengthening your day-to-day research process, this course will help you maximize the value of AnswerConnect and improve the quality and efficiency of your professional research.
Publication Date: July 2026
Designed For
This course is ideal for accountants, auditors, financial reporting professionals, controllers, accounting managers, public practitioners, consultants, finance leaders, and compliance professionals who rely on authoritative accounting and auditing guidance. It is also valuable for professionals seeking to enhance research efficiency, stay ahead of evolving standards, leverage AI-powered research technology, and strengthen the quality of technical accounting and audit conclusions delivered to clients, organizations, and stakeholders.
Topics Covered
- Overview of the AnswerConnect research platform and navigation structure
- Accessing GAAP, GAAS, SEC, governmental, and other authoritative content
- Using interpretive guidance, practice tools, and professional resources
- Monitoring accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments through CCH reporting services
- Leveraging Accounting 360, Auditing 360, 10-K Lookup, and other advanced research tools
- Understanding AI-assisted research capabilities and workflow optimization techniques
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most efficient methods for locating authoritative accounting, auditing, and SEC guidance within AnswerConnect
- Differentiate between authoritative literature and interpretive resources when addressing technical research questions
- Apply research tools and navigation features to resolve accounting and auditing issues more efficiently
- Evaluate how AI-assisted research functionality can improve the speed and effectiveness of technical research activities
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (1 hour)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Instructor
Jakob Hunt
Jakob has more than 10 years of experience in the Tax & Accounting industry. He began his career in technical support for an established tax research platform while completing his master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Relations with a minor in Law. He later advanced into a training role, becoming a subject matter expert focused on advanced research solutions and helping customers maximize the value of their research tools. In April 2024, Jakob joined Wolters Kluwer as a Senior Research Consultant, where he supports the CCH AnswerConnect platform and has played a key role in the launch of advisory solutions.