Client Feedback and Testimonials

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Client Feedback and Testimonials

IASeminars courses are held around the world and attended by several thousand senior participants each year - view our sample client list. Word-for-word extracts from selected course evaluation forms are shown below. We also invite you to speak to some of our past participants in order to get a personal reference - please feel free to contact us for an introduction.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days) - 30 July - 2 Aug 12 in Denver.
"The IAS 4-day seminar was the best professional development program I have attended in over 20 years of practice. The program covered all the necessary topics. The facilities were accommodating and the location accessible. The presenter was skilled in communicating the information, had a wealth of experience in International Accounting Standards, and conducted the class in a professional and inclusive style. The interaction during the seminar was outstanding, allowing each participant to bring their issues to the class and find solutions. I would recommend IAS training to all practitioners and educators concerned with understanding the requirements of International Accounting Standards." Professor Pamela J. Druger, S. James Galley Chair in Accounting, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.

Course 1691: International Accounting for Not-for-Profit Entities (3 days) - 29 - 31 Aug 12 in Brussels.
"The course was a most useful and enjoyable event that exactly met my objectives. The subject matter was directly relevant to my current position, and employer, and the fact that the other attendees were all from not-for-profit organizations made for many interesting round-table discussions. The Instructor was superb – knowledgeable, experienced, thorough and patient. He also had that rare ability to hold one’s attention without being abrasive. It was a great group of people and a very worthwhile and interesting course. My thanks to Customer Service, the Instructor and all involved." John Durie, Chief Financial Officer, Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) - Rome.

Course 1290: IFRS Asset Measurement & Impairment (2 days) - 2-3 Aug 2012 in Paris.
"I would rate the training 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend to others, the trainer managed to get excellent group interaction right from the beginning, the course was interesting, informative and very well presented." Hassan Said Turky, Group Reporting Manager, OCTA Management SA - Finatrade, Ghana.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days) - 22-24 Feb 2012 in Las Vegas.
"This is one of the most comprehensive trainings I have ever attended. The materials and takeaways provided a tremendous resource for future utilization. I highly recommend this to others!" Michael A. Fleetwood, Director, Blue & Co. CPA's, Indiana.

Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

London, 25th Feb 2013 to 26th Feb 2013

  • The course was an excellent refresher for someone that has not looked at standards for a few years. Well worth the two days spent on it.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Dubai, 18th Feb 2013 to 21st Feb 2013

  • This is better [than other training] as relevant examples and case studies has been provided. The instructor is well-informed about the subject matter.
  • The seminar is interactive and understandable. The materials provided are very user-friendly and easy to apply.
  • IASeminars are professionals.
  • This training has contributed immensely into my career development.
  • The course was very efficient and met my expectation.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Miami, 28th Jan 2013 to 31st Jan 2013

  • This is much more in-depth and better organized [than other training].
  • This was a great course. Very relevant information provided. The instructor was very knowledgeable, he had a very firm grasp of the topics covered.

Course 1025: Major IFRS and US GAAP Differences (2 days)

New York City, 8th Jan 2013 to 9th Jan 2013

  • From observations IASeminars is one of the best in IFRS training.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

New York City, 8th Jan 2013 to 9th Jan 2013

  • IASeminars was broad & provide all round technical update.
  • IASeminars provide an excellent technical update to those professionals who are not in forefront of financial preparation (reviewers).
  • I benefited from compressive update of standards with actual applications. The program help me to understand the argument behind most of the standards.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

Calgary, 20th Dec 2012 to 21st Dec 2012

  • I thought this was a very good course and we will consider your Company when we evaluate our
  • future training requirements.
  • Better access to instructor [than with other training]
  • IASeminars Instructor is up to date + understands progression of IFRS.
  • Contents and materials + instructor did a great job.
  • Compares favourably in all aspects to other training.
  • It is good and wouldn't change anything.

In-House Training: IFRS for the Oil and Gas Industry

Kampala, 17th Dec 2012 to 21st Dec 2012

  • The course content is real detailed, instructors are very knowledgeable. The service is been the best.
  • IASeminars has comprehensive training.
  • The provider has done it perfectly well.
  • The package has been classic from the content, instructor & service.
  • Overall, it's been great.
  • Very knowledgeable and thorough in delivery and approach.
  • The presentation was so wonderful.
  • The training is excellent.
  • Keep it up.
  • The session was very educative.
  • IASeminars, the perfect partner in your quest to enrich your ability to understand your clients business and records for better results.
  • For trained accountants the seminars are instructive for those seeking continuous professional development.
  • The course was refreshing and rewarding. It is a very interesting training with detailed notes.
  • The provider (lecturer) knew the subject and given the short time available to him, he did a good job.
  • Petroleum accounting is quite unique but understanding the general accounting principles and IFRS and GAAPs of other developing countries can help an individual country to achieve an appropriate accounting for petroleum and gas companies especially those in developing countries.
  • Impressed by the level of research laced with live / actual examples put into the presentations.
  • The facilitator was really professional, patient and well mannered. His decorum was good and he presented material well.

Course 1626: IFRS for the Minerals and Mining Sector (3 days)

Las Vegas, 17th Dec 2012 to 19th Dec 2012

  • Everything was very comfortable and exceeded my needs. Training was beneficial and thorough and covered what I anticipated it to cover.
  • The course was very comprehensive and the instructor did a good job of covering the course topics and providing 'real-life" experiences from his job and related work in the accounting & mining fields.

Course 2003: US GAAP Essentials (3 days)

Las Vegas, 17th Dec 2012 to 19th Dec 2012

  • The instructor was a very strong teacher with extensive knowledge on every subject. He was one of the best presenters I've had at an accounting course.
  • Course content was high level, good refresher, the instructor was knowledgeable and very nice.
  • This seminar was very informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable of the material presented.

Course 1801: IFRS for the Insurance Industry (2 days)

Zurich, 6th Dec 2012 to 7th Dec 2012

  • Smaller class [than with other provider]. Very competent tutor with relevant genuine experience in the industry. Not "just" accountants / auditors.

Course 1605: IFRS Issues for the Oil & Gas Sector (2 days)

Dubai, 5th Dec 2012 to 6th Dec 2012

  • Your course is of high quality.
  • The lectures and course materials met the objective of the course. The course has added to my knowledge of IFRS and would recommend it to others.
  • I'm really impressed of this course, the instructor is very well qualified, knows all of this sphere.
  • I like the course and I get a lot of necessary useful information.

Course 1248: IFRS Business Combinations (M&A) and Consolidations (3 days)

Zurich, 3rd Dec 2012 to 5th Dec 2012

  • The IASeminars 3 day seminar was the best and most comprehensive training I have ever attended in my 15 years old career. The instructor was knowledgeable and experienced. Many thanks to customer service team.
  • Very useful. You get a deep understanding of the training you order.
  • Contentwise the training course and content of this course is much more extensive and detailed [than other provider]. Also instructors are in my view better qualified.
  • More professional attitude and thorough knowledge [than other provider]

Course 1600: Oil & Gas Accounting Fundamentals (3 days)

Dubai, 2nd Dec 2012 to 4th Dec 2012

  • The course is good for any finance person regardless of duties or status.
  • This is a very interesting and educative course and has improved my knowledge of oil and gas accounting especially reporting and disclosure requirements and is recommended for finance executives.

In-House Training: US GAAP For The Utility Sector

Toronto, Canada, 26th Nov 2012 to 28th Nov 2012

  • IASeminars took some complicated material and delivered it in a tailored manner to our business that engaged our audience and increased our comfort level with US GAAP.
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable and the content was tailored to my industry and company.
  • It was great to have a teacher with such a varied background.
  • Excellent. Good examples. Clear Direction.
  • Course content accurate. Instructor engaging.
  • The instructor for this course was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and his method of teaching greatly enhanced the learning experience.
  • Much more specific to our industry [than other training], instructor is very knowledgeable. Also good presentation skills.
  • This is the first time I have an instructor who has great technical knowledge in US GAAP & IFRS and has good understanding of the utility industry. I did learn a lot from the course.
  • I thought the Instructor was a more knowledgeable authority on this material than anyone I had [in other training].
  • The quality of the presenter is excellent and is well versed in the subject material.
  • IASeminars Instructor is one of the best speakers I have been able to experience...clear, concise and complete in all areas of the course.
  • The Instructor was very knowledgeable and provided real life examples from our industry that made the material relevant. He also took the time to explain how the accounting is performed by actual life to highlight differences between theory and practical application.
  • The instructor is very knowledgeable and the training is customized and relevant to our day to day job in our particular environment.

Course 3210: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - Accrual Basis (4 days)

Brussels, 26th Nov 2012 to 29th Nov 2012

  • The quality of the instructor is excellent.
  • Provides exposure for the tasks ahead.
  • This is an excellent course, I highly recommend due to level of knowledge and ability to adopt to the needs of audience. I am very impressed.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Dubai, 18th Nov 2012 to 27th Nov 2012

  • The course content is very comprehensive and a lot of experience needs, the instructors were very helpful and at the same time they are very professional. Service were very good.
  • It has greatly enhanced my skills and cleared much of the key areas I always used to have difficulty to understand.
  • The training has been quite academically refreshing and technically updating.
  • The course is definitely useful and it gives an opportunity to think beyond your current standing / position.
  • I will recommend IASeminars for people of organization I work with.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Geneva, 13th Nov 2012 to 16th Nov 2012

  • I have found the course very educating and I will be recommending it to all my staff in the finance department.

Course 1265: Accounting for Income Taxes under IFRSs

London, 5th Nov 2012

  • Training always great with IASeminars.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days)

Beijing, 29th Oct 2012 to 31st Oct 2012

  • We have interesting topics, combined by good instructor. A competent instructor who gave us more understanding in this topic.
  • The presentation of the Instructor is clearly good. Local administration provide nice attention for us, so everything is fine. Thank you IASeminars Customer Services for your attention.

Course 1605: IFRS Issues for the Oil & Gas Sector (2 days)

Calgary, 25th Oct 2012 to 26th Oct 2012

  • As good as any class I have had.
  • Very well organized. Excellent instructor.
  • Instructor was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - great job!
  • I really enjoyed the two courses attended. The facilitator was wonderful in his delivery and explicit in his analysis. It was wonderful.
  • I've nothing but good things to say regarding the course. Everything was perfect, great learning experience, very well organized and a great instructor, too.
  • This has been my second course with IASeminars, so I am more than happy with the overall experience.

In-House Training: IPSAS Training

Gaborone, Botswana - 22nd Oct 2012 to 26th Oct 2012

  • This service provider is excellent.
  • The IASeminars standard is very high.
  • I was pleased - nothing to add.
  • This was a practical and relevant training facilitated by a vastly experienced and knowledgeable presenter. The training is invaluable considering that we are to implement the IPSAS.
  • Excellent knowledge possession to assist in a successful implementation (adoption) of IPSAS.
  • The course materials and level of presentation and skills and knowledge of the presenter was the best.
  • IASeminars provided us with a training and training material which are very relevant to the current project.
  • The course was very practical, gave insight into issues and critical decisions that need to be considered in adopting IPSAS, current developments with other countries, the complexity of the process and the challenges.

Course 1600: Oil & Gas Accounting Fundamentals (3 days)

Calgary, 22nd Oct 2012 to 24th Oct 2012

  • Excellent instructor. Excellent material.
  • Instructor was excellent! Very knowledgeable, very good examples from his experience. Cases we did were very relevant! I learned so much about oil & gas vocab & accounting. I gained so much from this course and I will definitely recommend this course to peers.
  • Thought the course was very helpful and exactly what I expected.
  • The course content is excellent and very relevant to the Oil & Gas Industry. This training has added substantially to my existing knowledge.
  • IASeminars are a truly international training provider delivering excellent training for world class performance.
  • A fine course on IFRS Implementation. The course instructor was great with Immersion knowledge on the subject. The course material equally is very helpful.
  • The facilitator was wonderful in his delivery and explicit in his analysis.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

London, 15th Oct 2012 to 24th Oct 2012

  • IASeminars 8 days workshop was very knowledgeable and useful.
  • As the course length of 8 days leads to more in depth review this has been very beneficial. The small group lead to a nice environment where there was a larger opportunity to ask questions.
  • Well delivered knowledge by professionals who understand the diversity of knowledge gaps among the participants.
  • Small, comfortable venue. Interesting mix of attendees. I am taking away just what I need.

In-House Training: IFRS for the Uranium Enrichment Industry

25th Sep 2012 to 26th Sep 2012

  • Instructor was very good in explaining material in an engaging and understandable way.
  • The seminar was very good and tailor-made as much as possible.
  • This course was bespoke so very relevant to work environment.
  • Instructor was very knowledgeable and knows subject matter.
  • Very good, material was put across in a very user-friendly way, making seem drier topics more interesting and thought provoking.
  • This course was exceptionally delivered. The preparation showed was particularly relevant and examples related to (client)...Excellent!
  • The course was made relevant to our company, highlighting all the IFRS implications that were key and needed to be addressed and understood.
  • Very good seminar. It made sometimes dry stuff (IFRS) interesting.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

Toronto, 20th Sep 2012 to 21st Sep 2012

How have we compared to other training providers?
  • IASeminars has better technical content and instructors.

Course 1280: IFRS Accounting for Share-Based Payments, Pensions and other Employment Costs (2 days)

Miami, 20th Sep 2012 to 21st Sep 2012

  • Excellent: especially appreciated that the class was not cancelled due to the small size.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 18th Sep 2012 to 21st Sep 2012

  • (IASeminars is) more personal and sensitive to individual needs.
  • This course should be held on a 5-6 days basis, as the information provided is huge.
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable. The style was very good and the efforts made by IASeminars senior officials to come personally is also appreciated.
  • Would highly recommend to IFRS starters.
  • I must mention that the course was really fantastic and our tutor was the best!

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Houston, 18th Sep 2012 to 21st Sep 2012

  • The format of presentation and course content made it easier to understand IFRS better.
  • The programme is very comprehensive.
  • IASeminars has improved my IFRS understanding and can now appreciate it more.
  • The initial general approach of the course was an excellent foundation for understanding the course content.
  • I attended the IFRS class last week in Houston and wanted to let you know that it was very beneficial. The instructor did a superb job.
  • It was an excellent experience and the resource person was wonderful keep it up.

Course 1626: IFRS for the Minerals and Mining Sector (3 days)

London, 17th Sep 2012 to 19th Sep 2012

  • Service more efficient with IASeminars.
  • It was particularly useful to have industry-specific content. This is a big advantage over other courses where much of the content is not directly relevant. A knowledgeable instructor who provided a relaxed, open environment for the course. Did a good job with a dry subject.... I would recommend this course to my colleagues.
  • It is a very good way to improve your knowledge of IFRS.
  • This is the best training for accountants in the mining industry that I have come across so far.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Miami, 10th Sep 2012 to 19th Sep 2012

  • Excellent. This course is what I call genuine IFRS training. I have gained more than I bargained for. Thanks to the IASeminars team.
  • Very professional and in-depth knowledge and experience of the subject. Excellent service.
  • I have attended a few IFRS trainings but came out disappointed that my objective for attending was not achieved. Having attended this training my comment is as follows: Course 1000 - IFRS Immersion Workshop by IASeminars team is a "must" for all Accountants who really want to be successful in the compliance of IFRS in his/her organisation thereby adding value to the quality of the financial statements of the organisation.
  • I am impressed with the services provided by IASeminars. The knowledge acquired has helped to enlighten and make me IFRS-prepared. It has given me that insight in becoming a better person in understanding and reading financial statements.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days)

Chicago, 20th Aug 2012 to 22nd Aug 2012

How have we compared to other training providers?
  • Course content was helpful and Instructor was wonderful.
  • Better, much more thorough content.

Course 1290: IFRS Asset Measurement & Impairment (2 days)

Paris, 2nd Aug 2012 to 3rd Aug 2012

  • The present course was just excellent.
  • I would rate the training 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend to others. The trainer managed to get excellent group interaction right from the beginning. The course was interesting, informative and very well presented.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Denver, 30th Jul 2012 to 2nd Aug 2012

  • IASeminars course pack much more explanatory.
  • The best I have ever taken.
  • No suggestions (for improvement)- and that is rare for me.
  • The seminar has contributed greatly to my knowledge of IFRS. I have enjoyed the program and do recommend this to anyone who wants to learn the basics of IFRS.
  • This class was on target, informational, and added value every day.
  • The instructor was wonderfully informed and completely adaptive to the needs of the class. We would get into some areas that were unplanned. She worked with us but also made sure that the necessary topics were covered. I cannot imagine a better experience. Thank you.

Feedback about IASeminars Customer Service, July 2012

  • Thank you so much for all your support through this time. I know you probably work with bigger clients and appreciate the one-to-one attention. I look forward to going to the class. IFRS is the future, and we all need to get educated.

Course 4200: Detecting and Investigating Financial Statement Fraud

Geneva, 27th Jun 2012 to 28th Jun 2012

  • Keep employing great instructors!
  • The instructor was very respectful and very knowledgeable - a great asset for your organization. I look forward to having more future courses with IASeminars.
  • The course was great and the instructor was excellent which I believe a great factor in the success of this course.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days)

Los Angeles, 25th Jun 2012 to 27th Jun 2012

  • Course content was relevant & instructor was great.
  • Good discussions led by excellent instructor.
  • This course was an effective tool to begin understanding the major differences between US GAAP & IFRS. The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative. Great course. Would recommend this course for anyone that needs to know the basics.

In-House Training: US GAAP for Utilities

Ontario, 20th-22nd Jun 2012

  • The course instructor got people participating more.
  • All questions we had were addressed.
  • Instructor - totally competent, professional and personable.
  • The material was very relevant. Speaker is very knowledgeable. Very pleasant person. Enjoyable work conversation.
  • It was helpful training.
  • I think the course material was great. The instructor spoke very well and very clearly. He was able to answer all questions asked by us.
  • The instructor is very knowledgeable and gave a lot of examples to help illustrate the course material.
  • The training was helpful. The instructor took a complicated topic and made it understandable.

Course 1025: Major IFRS and US GAAP Differences (2 days)

London, 21st Jun 2012 to 22nd Jun 2012

  • Very good instructor. I enjoyed all discussions with other students.
  • Instructor has a great skill to speak clearly & simply about complicated accounting issues.
  • Good course, you learn the main differences between US GAAP & IFRS but also it's a good refreshment of your current knowledge on general accounting.

Course 3210: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - Accrual Basis (4 days)

Geneva, 18th Jun 2012 to 21st Jun 2012

  • IASeminars course is possibly the only fully comprehensive IPSAS course in the market.
  • This IPSAS Accrual Basis Course in an excellent learning experience especially to any public sectors who are about to implement (or are in transition stage in complying to) IPSAS. The course provided complete information as to presentation and disclosures of accounts including relevant cases from real world practice to fully comply with IPSAS.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Abu Dhabi, 11th Jun 2012 to 14th Jun 2012

  • Course content is excellent. Instructor was credible and presentation was delivered efficiently and in a manner that drew good interaction.
  • A well constructed and well presented course. A must for anyone adopting IFRS.
  • IASeminars provided training that made me understand fairly and rather deeply the key principles to be applied in IFRS financial statements.
  • Has given me good insight.
  • Thank you for preparing me to be a professional Accountant, your program is more useful because it can help me to be competent and improve time efficiency in Accounting area.
  • The course has met all objectives, I like the program.
  • IASeminars provided a great teacher and the course was well conducted. I will be back in touch for more training to meet the needs of my colleagues.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Seattle, 22nd May 2012 to 25th May 2012

  • Excellent. Very well presented and organized. Instructor was absolutely outstanding with regards to extraordinary knowledge of subject (and he was funny).
  • IASeminars has provided me with technical and practical skills in IFRS transition which would improve my regulatory oversights.
  • It is a must to attend by IFRS preparers, analysts, auditors & regulators, if they are ready for it.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 22 - 25 May 2012

  • How does IASeminars compare to other training providers?
  • Better instructor. Better materials. (I appreciated that on slide full sentences are written, and not only the "key words".) Better content (I appreciated small examples / cases within the content).
  • Very good - no complaints on course.
  • I love it, it is better.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

New York City, 17th May 2012 to 18th May 2012

  • Well organized, very professional. Excellent experience. Thank you.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Dubai, 13 - 22 May 2012

  • IASeminars is a world class training provider with world class instructors. I would advise people who want to know what IFRS is and those who want go update their IFRS knowledge to attend IASeminars courses

In-House Training: IFRS Technical Update

Geneva, 30th Apr - 1st May 2012

  • Comprehensive explanations were excellent, clarifying relationship among past and current IFRSs.
  • Course content very good.
  • Instructor - very good + knowledge + providing good overview.
  • Excellent.
  • Wider range of topics made the subjects less dry
  • Very good training, high quality knowledge of the topics we discussed. High enthusiasm from the instructor very appreciated

In-House Training: IFRS Overview

New York City, 19th Apr 2012

  • Great presentation by the instructor, who found the very right way to address the audience and its expectations.
  • The session went very well, the presentation was very well received and triggered a lot of very valuable questions. The instructor brought very good clarity too. I am very satisfied and thank you for the opportunity.

Course 3210: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Washington DC, 16 - 19 Apr 2012

  • Instructor - excellent. Service - excellent.
  • An extremely good overview and review of IPSAS.
  • This course was well planned. We did not only get information on the various IPSAS standards but we were also told about the similarities and differences with the IFRS Standards.
  • The course was excellent. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable.
  • The instructor is supremely qualified to teach this course. His energy, knowledge and communication skills were on full display throughout the training.

ICAEW IFRSs learning and assessment programme, April 2012

  • I am very pleased with the programme. The examples and questions given in the module are effective in enforcing the concepts. (Bernadette Villareal, The Argus Group, Bermuda).

In-House Training: IFRS Technical Update

Cairo, 26 - 27 Mar 2012

  • The course content was very specific to us. Also we got opportunity to ask questions concerning our work.
  • The course content is self-explanatory. Examples are very good & the instructor was very helpful in giving us more details & show us more examples.
  • What was delivered was very good.
  • It's very good training.
  • IASeminars tailored the course to our needs. Use of our Annual Report and Financial Statements made the seminar very relevant and focusing on key areas which we need to give attention to. Very good seminar.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 13 - 16 Mar 2012

  • This was an excellent course. I particularly liked the way we referred to published accounts. Good overview of lots of topics relevant to what I do.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Baltimore / Wash.DC, 28th Feb - 2nd Mar 2012

  • The course content and instructor are the best that I have heard in a long time. I am happy that I have already registered for two other seminars.
  • Consistent high quality learning.
  • Great use of real life, rather than just examples.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison (3 days)

Las Vegas, 22 - 24 Feb 2012

  • Overall content and materials were excellent. The use of real-life examples provided very meaningful takeaways.
  • Excellent course. Very well presented and instructed.
  • I was very pleased with the course, the content & instructor!
  • Course provided good details on IFRS.
  • This is one of the most comprehensive trainings I have ever attended. The materials and takeaways provided a tremendous resource for future utilization. I highly recommend this to others!

In-House Training: IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions

Edinburgh, 6 - 8 Feb 2012

  • Instructor was very engaging and made a not so interesting topic come alive!
  • Good, clear, concise lectures.
  • Compared to prior (Big Four firm) course, this one was much more lively, easier to follow, and more linked to (our business) with good examples of our external reporting.
  • Well organised and fun - for accounting subject matter this is brilliant!
  • Instructor: very good knowledge of subject.
  • Instructor: Exceptionally knowledgeable and able to share excitement for the topic of the course.
  • Excellent trainer, thorough knowledge of IFRSs (esp. IAS39 / IFRS9), enthusiastic and able to engage the group.
  • Very good course, makes reporting standards more relevant to our audit work with real-life examples of our own company. Also liked the background stories as to how the standards were decided on, relevant events at the time and lobbying of parties affected which makes the subject matter discussions more interesting.
  • The training was highly useful, excellent and relevant for my job.

In-House Training for a major International Oranization

IFRS Masterclass: Washington DC, 11-12 Jan 2012

  • Instructor is able to make a very dry subject somehow interesting and he relates it to our reality.
  • Good presentation skills. Instructor did a good job of keeping staff engaged in the topics. More discussion than I've seen in any of my other courses.
  • Generally excellent.