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IFRS 101: What You Need to Know Even if You Never Intend to Use IFRS(Completed)
Date: Monday, February 7, 2011
Instructor: Russell Madray
Begin Time:  9:00 am Pacific Time
10:00 am Mountain Time
11:00 am Central Time
12:00 pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit: 2 hours for CPAs

In 2011, the SEC will decide on the path of transition by public companies to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). What are IFRS? What happens to US GAAP? Are there alternatives for non-public companies? Find out what you need to do to be prepared.

Who Should Attend
Practicing CPAs and CPAs in industry responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and performing audits, reviews, and compilations

Topics Covered

  • Status of IFRS in the US
  • Future of US GAAP
  • Impact on non-public companies
  • Development of alternatives for non-public companies

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the impact of IFRS on US GAAP and non-public companies
  • Learn effective and efficient techniques for implementing changes resulting from transition to IFRS and alternatives for non-public companies

Level
Basic

Format
Live webcast

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None




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