A top priority of the SEC’s chairman is mandating XBRL for public company filings beginning with the largest companies. XBRL is more than just a reporting language for public companies; it is the new language for the electronic communication of business and financial data for businesses. It offers major benefits in the preparation, analysis, and communication of this information. This course provides a "how to" approach to help participants identify key issues and provides practical ideas on how to use XBRL.