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• Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)
  
  This two-day course is an introduction to key technical issues involved in understanding and applying IFRS.

  The program, presented through the use of case studies and real-world examples, include:

  • Financial statement presentation and specific disclosure requirements... [read more]

    Dates Available	Course Location
    10 - 11 Aug 2010	London, UK	Description & Booking
    27 - 28 Sep 2010	Atlanta, USA	Description & Booking
    26 - 27 Oct 2010	Chicago, USA	Description & Booking
    22 - 23 Nov 2010	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Description & Booking
    29 - 30 Nov 2010	Dallas, USA	Description & Booking
    06 - 07 Dec 2010	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Description & Booking
    04 - 05 Jan 2011	Las Vegas, USA	Description & Booking
    10 - 11 Jan 2011	Edmonton, Canada	Description & Booking
    12 - 13 May 2011	Houston, USA	Description & Booking
    15 - 16 Aug 2011	London, UK	Description & Booking
    18 - 19 Aug 2011	Denver, USA	Description & Booking
    19 - 20 Sep 2011	New York City, USA	Description & Booking
    17 - 18 Oct 2011	Atlanta, USA	Description & Booking
    14 - 15 Nov 2011	Washington DC, USA	Description & Booking

  Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

  Duration: 2 days

  
  This two-day course is an introduction to key technical issues involved in understanding and applying IFRS.

  The program, presented through the use of case studies and real-world examples, include:

  • Financial statement presentation and specific disclosure requirements (operating segments, events after the reporting period, statement of cash flows, related parties, changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, correction of errors, and discontinued operations)
  • Revenue recognition
  • Recognition and measurement of assets (property, plant & equipment, intangible assets and inventories) including the accounting treatment of impairment and assets held for sale

  Also included are discussions of:

  • Provisions and other liabilities (including employee benefits)
  • Share-based payment
  • Consolidated financial statements, including Special Purpose Entities
  • Financial instruments
  • Discussion of new developments

  			CFA Institute has approved this program for 14 credit hours. Please use promotion code "CFACPE" when booking, to ensure that CE credit for your participation will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary.
  			This IASeminars training course is an ideal part of your preparation for the IFRS Certificate offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
  			The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has teamed up with IASeminars to offer CPAs and other financial professionals a comprehensive range of IFRS training solutions.

  Dates Available	Course Location
  10 - 11 Aug 2010	London, UK	Details & Registration
  27 - 28 Sep 2010	Atlanta, USA	Details & Registration
  26 - 27 Oct 2010	Chicago, USA	Details & Registration
  22 - 23 Nov 2010	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Details & Registration
  29 - 30 Nov 2010	Dallas, USA	Details & Registration
  06 - 07 Dec 2010	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	Details & Registration
  04 - 05 Jan 2011	Las Vegas, USA	Details & Registration
  10 - 11 Jan 2011	Edmonton, Canada	Details & Registration
  12 - 13 May 2011	Houston, USA	Details & Registration
  15 - 16 Aug 2011	London, UK	Details & Registration
  18 - 19 Aug 2011	Denver, USA	Details & Registration
  19 - 20 Sep 2011	New York City, USA	Details & Registration
  17 - 18 Oct 2011	Atlanta, USA	Details & Registration
  14 - 15 Nov 2011	Washington DC, USA	Details & Registration

  Related courses

  • Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)
  • Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)
  • Course 1015: IFRS Fundamentals with US GAAP Comparison (5 days)
  • Course 1025: Major IFRS and US GAAP Differences (2 days)
  • Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days)
  • Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)
  • Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)
  • Course 1551: Canadian IFRS Transition Hot Topics

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Online Learning Solutions

• Course 1000e: IFRS Immersion Workshop (online)
  
  This 80-day, 64 CPE credit hour, IFRS immersion e-learning course focuses on all significant IFRS requirements, with detailed explanations and examples presented by two expert instructors. The program includes the latest pronouncements, and participants will be brought up-to-date... [read more]

  Dates Available	Course Location
  04 Oct - 22 Dec 2010	Online, Global	Description & Booking

  Course 1000e: IFRS Immersion Workshop (online)

  Duration: 80 days

  
  This 80-day, 64 CPE credit hour, IFRS immersion e-learning course focuses on all significant IFRS requirements, with detailed explanations and examples presented by two expert instructors. The program includes the latest pronouncements, and participants will be brought up-to-date on all IFRS topics.

  Through the use of case studies, exercises, and SIC & IFRIC Interpretations, the workshop covers: Brief history of IFRS | GAAP hierarchy (explanation & application) | Format and content of statement of financial position | Statement of comprehensive income - presentation and specific disclosures (earnings per share, segment reporting, discontinued operations, related parties, accounting policies, discontinued operations) | Statement of cash flows | Statement of changes in equity | Interim financial reporting | Recognition and measurement of assets (property, plant & equipment, intangible assets, inventories, investment property) including the accounting treatment of impairment and assets held for sale | Capitalization of borrowing costs| Accounting estimates and errors | Revenue recognition | Changes in accounting policy | Provisions/non-financial liabilities (including those for employee benefits) and other liabilities | Contingencies (identification & disclosure) | Share-based payment | Leases | Current and deferred income taxes | Investments in associates and joint ventures | Business combinations and consolidated financial statements, including special purpose entities | Construction contracts | Financial instruments, including the treatment of derivatives & hedge accounting | Foreign currency transactions and financial statement translation | Events after the reporting period | Hyperinflation | Government grants | Reporting by employee benefit plans | First-time adoption of IFRS | Discussion of future developments (Exposure Drafts, Draft Interpretations, Discussion Papers, IASB & IFRIC projects and agenda, convergence plans with major national GAAP).

  			This IASeminars training course is an ideal part of your preparation for the IFRS Certificate offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

  Dates Available	Course Location
  04 Oct - 22 Dec 2010	Online, Global	Details & Registration

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• Course 1015e: IFRS Fundamentals with US GAAP Comparison (online)
  
  This 50-day, 40 CPE credit hour, e-learning course examines in detail the technical issues involved in IFRS and summarizes the critical differences between IFRS and US GAAP. The program is presented using financial statements, case studies, and extensive examples.

  Course... [read more]

  Dates Available	Course Location
  08 Nov - 27 Dec 2010	Online, Global	Description & Booking

  Course 1015e: IFRS Fundamentals with US GAAP Comparison (online)

  Duration: 50 days

  
  This 50-day, 40 CPE credit hour, e-learning course examines in detail the technical issues involved in IFRS and summarizes the critical differences between IFRS and US GAAP. The program is presented using financial statements, case studies, and extensive examples.

  Course topics include:

  • Financial statement presentation and specific disclosures (segment reporting, events after the reporting period, cash flow statement, related party disclosures, accounting policies/changes in estimates/errors, discontinued operations)
  • Revenue recognition
  • Recognition and measurement of assets (property, plant & equipment, borrowing costs, investment property and intangible assets) including the accounting treatment of impairment and assets held for sale

  Also included are discussions of:

  • Contingencies and non-financial liabilities (including those for employee benefits)
  • Leases
  • Share-based payment
  • Foreign currency transactions and financial statement translation
  • Investments in associates and joint ventures
  • Inventories
  • Accounting for business combinations
  • Consolidated financial statements, including special purpose entities
  • Financial instruments, including the IFRS 7 disclosure requirements

  Further topics in the course are:

  • First-time adoption of IFRS
  • Comparison of the Conceptual Frameworks for IFRS and US GAAP
  • Discussion of significant differences between IFRS and US GAAP in each topical area
  • Expected future developments (update on the IASB-FASB convergence project, status of global accounting convergence, Exposure Drafts, other IASB projects and work agenda).

  			CFA Institute has approved this program for 35 credit hours. Please use promotion code "CFACPE" when booking, to ensure that CE credit for your participation will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary.
  			This IASeminars training course is an ideal part of your preparation for the IFRS Certificate offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
  			The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has teamed up with IASeminars to offer CPAs and other financial professionals a comprehensive range of IFRS training solutions.

  Dates Available	Course Location
  08 Nov - 27 Dec 2010	Online, Global	Details & Registration

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