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.

Learning Objectives
  • 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.
Last updated/reviewed: March 14, 2024
6 Reviews (24 ratings)

Reviews

5
Member's Profile
Great Course. Program materials were relevant and contributed to the achievement of the learning objectives.

4
Member's Profile
I thought XBRL was only used for SEC filings. This is a thorough introduction to the capabilities of XBRL.

4
Member's Profile
Pretty good course. A little detailed, but there is a lot to learn for this that I was not aware of!

5
Member's Profile
This course gathers a real nice foundation of business reporting language

5
Anonymous Author
Informative introduction to XBRL. Highly useful information.

4
Anonymous Author
The course was very insightful for beginners of XBRL.

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to XBRL1:49
XML and XBRL
  The Value of Standards 13:41
  XML and XBRL8:38
  The XML Family 9:21
  The Birth of XBRL9:12
  What is XBRL22:20
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
CONCLUSION
  More to XBRL15:26
Continuous Play
  Introduction to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language)1:55:01
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Introduction to XBRLPDF
  Introduction to XBRL Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW and TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam