2009 Conference on Business Combinations & Consolidations

Fair Value Accounting: Impact of FAS 157 & Beyond
September 14, 2009 · Code: C224IILA250

FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, represents a dramatic shift away from historical cost accounting, one that could significantly impact companies' financial statements. This workshop presents an in-depth discussion of fair value and how the new rules will affect existing accounting and disclosure practices. You will:

Understand the fundamentals of fair value measurement
Explore the evolution of fair value from its beginnings to its current definition
Discover how the new standard impacts over 40 existing accounting rules
Understand the new and expanded disclosure requirements

IFRS: Transition & Conversion Issues
September 17, 2009 · Code: C259IILA250

Now that the SEC has released its roadmap for conversion from US GAAP to IFRS, companies have a potentially huge project on their hands. And if handled incorrectly, it could quickly become a costly fiasco. This cutting-edge workshop will:

Detail the steps required for the conversion process
Identify key differences between IFRS and US GAAP that impact your company
Develop a framework to allocate the time and resources to get the job done
Give you the tools to prepare a financial statement “preview” under IFRS

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