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2010 Optional Pre-Conference Workshops
Monday, September 27, 2010
9:00 - 12:00
Workshop A
Preparer's Workshop: Examples and Proactive Methodologies for Proper Disclosures
Gabriela Kegalj, Partner, National IFRS Service Group, KPMG LLP
Mag Stewart, Senior Manager, National IFRS Service Group, KPMG LLP
This practical, hands-on, half-day workshop will enhance your knowledge of the error points that are easily made in financial statements. Gabriela will walk you through 120 potential errors/omissions that can easily occur in different sets of financial statements. This will give you the necessary understanding to avoid them in your annual disclosures.
- Potential errors within financial statements
- Omissions that should not be omitted within financial statements
- Responsibilities for annual Canadian disclosures
- Efficient strategies to prepare proper disclosure drafts
1:00 - 4:00
Workshop B
Detailed Analysis of the Differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS: Ensuring Your Readiness for Your Disclosure Deadline
Stephen McCourt, Partner, Collins Barrow Toronto LLP
Maruf Raza, Partner, Collins Barrow Toronto LLP
This workshop will give you a detailed analysis on the differences between CDN GAAP and IFRS in order to ensure that your disclosures are ready for the approaching deadline. Although they are both principle-based frameworks and many of the general principles are the same, the application of IFRS is significantly different and understanding the extent of those differences is critical to the success of your financial reporting.
This workshop will help you understand what those key differences are in order to facilitate your IFRS transition or will simply reinforce your knowledge that your disclosures will pass the test.
2010 Optional Post-Conference Workshops
Thursday, September 30, 2010
9:00 - 12:00
Workshop C
New Exposure Draft Releases: Loan Loss and Hedge Accounting
Chad Shaver, Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP
IFRS standards are constantly changing, new amendments are being proposed and as a result, new exposure drafts are being released. In order to be ready for the 2011 deadline, understanding the changes to the IFRS standards is essential. The following workshop will give you the understanding and guidance needed to learn and apply the new amendments to your financial reporting. Hear the differences, the changes and the applicability to your corporation with this detailed, practical and interactive workshop.
New Exposure Draft Releases:
1:00 - 4:00
Workshop D
How to Mitigate Risks When Developing Your Conversion Plan to IFRS
Philip Maguire, Principal, Glenidan Consultancy
Failure to address staff competencies or staff complement, incomplete assessment of Canadian GAAP to IFRS differences, and the costs associated with disrupted services are some of the risks that organizations have experienced with their IFRS conversion plans. This workshop will address risk mitigation strategies to manage your conversion plan effectively.
- Examine risk factors associated with conversion from Canadian GAAP to IFRS in order to reduce the costs of compliance
- Monitor internal controls in preparation for the changeover in order to comply with the Canadian Investor Confidence Rules
- Identify and rank information technology issues
- Report to the audit committee regarding your conversion plan
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