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 client list. Word-for-word extracts from some of our 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 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.

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.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

Las Vegas, 15 - 16 Dec 2011

  • This course provided great detail on topics and was very interactive / discussion based. Fantastic instructor and course materials.
  • Every step of my experience with IASeminars was outstanding - from registration and customer service to the instructor and presentation.
  • The instructor was engaging and provided "real-life" examples and practical implementation impacts of the new standards. A wonderful learning and professional development experience. I look forward to attending future events / courses.
  • Truly outstanding course - I'd highly recommend it for those responsible for (external) financial reporting!
  • The course was fantastic! The small class size allowed for some great discussion and enhanced the learning process. I'm looking forward to attending another course in the future.
  • Thanks again for your assistance throughout the registration process and flexibility with the course locations. My entire experience with IASeminars exceeded my expectations and I look forward to working with you again!

Course 1741: IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions (3 days)

Miami, 14 - 16 Dec 2011

  • This is an excellent course that really contributed to my knowledge and skills.
  • The course is very useful and relevant to my needs. Presentation and delivery was excellent.

Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

Toronto, 7 - 8 Dec 2011

  • Much better instructor than (other provider). (Yet another provider) was more text book oriented, this instructor gave better "real" examples and applications.
  • Excellent, above the crowd.
  • Overall, I was very pleased with the instructor's knowledge and examples that he used. I think he dealt with questions well and attempted to sort through issues very well.
  • Instructor was very informative and very knowledgeable. The use of real examples provided a helpful insight.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

Toronto, 5 - 6 Dec 2011

  • This course was one of the most beneficial courses I have attended. The material was clear and the instructor was excellent in presenting the material and was always happy to answer our questions.

In-House Training: IPSAS Training

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 4 - 6 Dec 2011

  • Great training for my CV!
  • I would recommend the training. It is very useful, interactive and informative. The course was conducted by a professional & experienced instructor. The material itself provides some examples for the financial reports of a non profit organization. I found these useful as future references! I really appreciate that the instructor is willing to review the accounting entries that I developed to adopt IPSAS and provided feedback.
  • The trainer is expert on accounting who comprehensively understands about the standards.
  • This course is excellent overall, useful and updated.
  • Perfect training. Enlightened us on IPSAS and its transitional process. Highly recommended!

Course 2081: US GAAP Technical Update (2-day course)

Calgary, 1 - 2 Dec 2011

  • Very different and more in depth than prior courses I have taken. The small group size allowed the instructor to focus more on issues of relevance to everyone here and answer specific questions which was very helpful. Good conference materials to take home.
  • Course content - more in depth detail provided. Instructor - great, knowledgeable. Service - great, above expectations.
  • Content was perfect for my needs. Instructor was more knowledgeable than other instructors.
  • The course & instructor were excellent!

In-House Training: IFRS for Utility Companies

Edmonton, 28-29 Nov 2011"

  • Good level for entry / general understanding of IFRS.
  • Knowledgeable instructor. - Thorough explanations. - Case study / questions help apply the concept. - Good slide material.
  • Instructor was very knowledgeable and had expertise with IFRS.
  • Instructor and relevance of the materials was much better than when we used an outside Accounting firm.
  • Very informative.
  • This course was better than the other presentation that I have attended.
  • Course content is very relevant. Applies directly to my position. Instructor was very knowledgeable in IFRS standards.
  • Extremely knowledgeable instructor who has an excellent understands of IFRS. Was able to introduce some very practical examples which is invaluable.
  • Outstanding knowledge of IFRS topics

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

Calgary, 21 - 22 Nov 2011

  • This course far exceeded my expectations compared to the last IASB course I took. The instructor was amazing and was very insightful and knowledgeable of the content - he helped a lot!
  • Instructor was very good. Kept us engaged during the entire 2 days and easily answered any questions we had. Extremely knowledgeable on the course subject.
  • Very good, preferred IASeminars over other providers. Especially in regards to the level of detail and tailored experience.
  • Very pleased with knowledge of instructor.
  • I would recommend IASeminars to anyone that is in a Financial Reporting role.
  • Just wanted to re-iterate that I was really impressed with the instructor's knowledge. It was an interesting 2 day course in which I was more engaged, and dialogue flowed throughout the room.
  • The course was fantastic! An amazing instructor that made the course very interactive and was very knowledgeable of IFRS and the application to businesses. Please let me know when he is teaching a course in Calgary again.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

London, 7 - 16 Nov 2011

  • Course 1000 IFRS Immersion is perhaps the most intensive call on IFRS training anywhere in the world at the moment.
  • There are others who claim they can offer this course in my country. I insisted on IASeminars and I was not wrong. They totally exceeded my expectation. Now I have a firm understanding of IFRS. The instructors are very knowledgeable.
  • It has really broaden my horizon of the subject. I am confident in preparing financial statements under IFRS.
  • It was indeed an awesome experience with IASeminars on Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop. Many many thanks to the two instructors - they were just fantastic. The presentation of the elusive IAS 39 was massive. Their tolerance of my pedestran questions on the subject matter of each session was unbelievable. My expectations were fully met indeed.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Miami, 18 - 27 Oct 2011

  • I have enjoyed every bit of the program, most especially the presentations, materials and of course the facilities. I will not hesitate in recommending IASeminars to my colleagues and fellow professionals.
  • The workshop was timely for me as my company will implement IFRS in 2012 reporting date. This training has filled my knowledge gap.
  • Thorough, great discussion fostered, ideal for professionals who want to fast-track their needs to remain current.
  • The IFRS Immersion course is a very comprehensive course that takes you back to the foundational basis of the subject. It's recommended for those that desire a deep dive into IFRS.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

New York City, 29 - 30 Sep 2011

  • I found that this course opened up areas, abbreviation of words etc. that is now so helpful in my job.
  • Everything was excellent. A great experience!
  • Great class! Lots of material and information. Great use of example company disclosures to apply things learned. Very thorough.
  • The course opened my eyes to details required that I was not aware of. It is simple and the instructor is excellent at knowing the details.
  • I am really impressed with the high level of service I have experienced since my registration to this event. I confirm again that I made the right choice. Thanks!
  • I thought the training was very good. It was a lot of information, but everything was able to be covered and at an appropriate level of detail, as well as answering any questions we had. Overall, I was very pleased. I'll also be sure to contact you with any future training needs. Thank you for your excellent customer service and training we've received during 2011!
  • We were impressed, yet again, by the professionalism displayed by the instructor. I must commend IASeminars on its outstanding delivery of IFRS material and would not change a thing. Once again, thank you.

Feedback about IASeminars Customer Service, September 2011

  • Thank you very much for your friendliness and helpfulness. It is service like this that makes me excited about dealing with your company in future.
  • Thank you so much for giving us the needed help. I am very grateful for your staff's magnificent business cooperation, in fact, I would rate it a first class in problem solving. Your help and that of your team is exceptionally great and it will be a joy to work with you.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 13 - 16 Sep 2011

  • IASeminars ahead in terms of delivery.
  • Very good quality, high standard.
  • I am new to accounting, worked in management accounting, quite a lot of new stuff, but easy to follow thanks to instructors' professionalism.
  • IASeminars addressed the relevant fundamentals and core issues in IFRS often neglected by other trainers. Kudos to IASeminars.
  • Your knowledge of subject-matter is excellent.
  • The course is excellent for an experienced accountant seeking to summarize IFRS knowledge.
  • I recommend highly to anyone seeking good understanding of IFRS.
  • The training is good and beneficial. The instructors are exceptionally good. The course provides a good opportunity for me to brush up on IFRS. Thanks.
  • I very much enjoyed the course. My feedback is positive: the tutors were both very knowledgeable and professional. They both used different methods of communication.

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

Seattle, 12 - 14 Sep 2011

  • Both of the instructors were professional with practical experience to share with us. I am very impressed.
  • The instructors did an excellent job conveying technical and relevant information in a clear and concise manner.

In-House Training: Oil and Gas Fundamentals

Calgary, 12 - 13 Sep 2011

  • Instructor was very knowledgable about accounting fundmentals and answered questions thoroughly. He used time to do class questions and went through the answers to ensure everyone understood.
  • Instructor knows his stuff!
  • Instructor is extremely knowledgable in the subject matter. Course material and case studies were great.
  • Instructor was very professional and knowledgeable on the subject.

In-House Training: IFRS in Government

Vancouver, Sep 2011

  • Instructor was very knowledgeable about his subject & past experiences gave him several examples to share.
  • Great presenter. Knowledgeable & well spoken.
  • This was a good course, and instructor was easy to understand.
  • IAS provided more in depth course content - instructor had more knowledge.
  • Instructor very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, entertaining.
  • Excellent instructor. Knowledge of subject matter was very evident.
  • This is a good training, which covers major points of IFRS and focus on specific sections applicable to us.
  • I think the training course was delivered by a very knowledgeable and competent instructor.
  • Given the wide scope of the topic and the time frame of the training ... I felt the info & examples provided were relevant, applicable & interesting. Great overview & highlight of changes.
  • Instructor was excellent - made the information interesting and relevant to public sector - good examples, easy to follow & understand.

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

Chicago, 22 - 24 Aug 2011

  • This is very interesting course to learn about the standards differences between US GAAP & IFRS.
  • IASeminars learning providers are the best consultants in providing learning support.

Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

London, 15 - 16 Aug 2011

  • I would like to thank you for the course. It was perfect and the instructor was brilliant. We consider another course in the future. Thank you for your [customer services] assistance by e-mail too.

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

Toronto, 28 - 29 Jul 2011

  • I found Course 1801 to be very informative and helpful as our organization is in process of implementing IFRS for our Canadian operations. The venue selected was a nice place and the food provided for breakfast and lunch was very good.

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

Calgary, 25 - 27 Jul 2011

  • Material was well organized. Instructor communicated & facilitated extremely well. Course had nice mix of detail & high level subject matter.

Course 1015: IFRS Fundamentals with US GAAP Comparison (5 days)

Las Vegas, 18 - 22 Jul 2011

  • Concise information with immediate practical application.
  • I learned a huge amount on this course. IFRS was brought alive for me by extremely high calibre instructors. A very worthwhile use of time. I recommend it for all accountants in today's business environment.
  • This course was very informative and the instructors were very knowledgeable. I would recommend IASeminars for any type of similar professional training needed.
  • I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the course and got a lot out of it. The tutors were fabulous and great teachers. I am so pleased I managed to get to do one of your courses in the end. It met all of my expectations and more. It was an invaluable course to me. I am delighted. Also being in Vegas put magic into the whole experience. We wanted for nothing and it was extremely well organised.

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

San Antonio, 14 - 15 Jul 2011

  • Course/instructor was much better than big 4 training, instructor presented in more understandable way. I think I will retain much more than I have before, and I understood everything discussed
  • Similar in format to AICPA but enjoyed the smaller class size of IASeminars.
  • The course and instructor were excellent. She tailored comments to our specific questions / industries.

In-House Training for Florida Institute of CPA's (FICPA)

US GAAP / IFRS Convergence – What it Means to You (1 day)

Friday 24th Jun 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

  • The speaker and material provided were excellent.
  • I thought the discussion leader was very good. No issues, no problems, no complaints.
  • Her knowledge of the material was outstanding

Course 3200: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - Accrual Basis (3 days), Geneva, 20 - 22 Jun 2011

  • Attending this course has put me at a much more focused path on changing and projecting in financial reporting, especially disclosure in line with IPSAS.

In-House Training: US GAAP Overview

Calgary, 13 - 14 Jun 2011

  • Great instructor.
  • Instructor : very knowledgeable and very engaging.
  • Instructor was very knowledgeable and gave relevant examples and good answers to questions.
  • The training was very useful and helpful. I learned a lot out of these sessions. The instructor explains the concepts with lots of good examples, thus makes a lot easy to understand.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Miami, 13 - 22 Jun 2011

  • A very good and well-organised program.
  • IASeminars' skilled instructors possess excellent knowledge of finance. This knowledge was well-shared.
  • As a member of IFRS transition of technical team in my organisation and with the fact that my country will be implementing IFRS in 2012, this training opened my eyes to the integrity of IFRS and give me better understanding of the subject.
  • IASeminars has provided me an edge on the subject matter of IFRS. I am more equipped to handle my assignments better.
  • Good course, professionally delivered.
  • This IFRS training gave me the opportunity to gain a great knowledge of a topic, which is going to be key in my job.

ICAEW IFRS Certificate (self-study), June 2011.

  • My firm works with a lot of international companies that are on IFRS, and we see that as a growth area with opportunities for consulting engagements. We had a group that were interested and all took the exam at around the same time. I personally wanted to solidify my IFRS knowledge and also wanted a certification from a reputable organization which demonstrated that I had mastered the material. I was not interested in any of the programs where you just have to show up and sit through the lessons.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

Dubai, 25 - 26 May 2011

  • The instructor was very knowledgeable of the course material and very informative. The handouts were very helpful in better understanding the course.
  • With IASeminars, training is more comprehensive & easy to understand as the examples provided were given in layman's terms.
  • The training was fulfilling, informative and very appropriate to my job.
  • IASeminars course given was a very educational course for all finance backgrounds. The teachers are excellent.
  • The training is very comprehensive and I would say that it has met the objective set at the beginning of the course. I have learned new things which are definitely can be applied in my current job.

In-House Training: IFRS Overview

Lagos, Nigeria. 23 - 24 May 2011

  • The training is fine. Except that we need IASeminars as a company in Nigeria.
  • The training is made simple and easy and convenient for IFRS compliance in Nigeria.
  • The course has broadened my knowledge of IFRS and will surely enhance my skills in implementing and administrating IFRS.
  • IASeminars is the best on IFRS training so far. They give quality and meet professional needs.
  • This course is more broader and elaborating. It has enhanced my skill in implementing IFRS.
  • The programme is very rich and well organised.
  • To be relevant and prepare your financial statement according to IFRS, this seminar and training is a must for preparers of financial statement and others who use them.
  • IASeminars is one of the best on IFRS worldwide.

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

New York City, 19 - 20 May 2011

  • Very good course content and instructor was excellent.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 16 - 19 May 2011

  • Good. Well organised
  • My learning experience was great. There was a lot of material to cover in only 4 days.
  • Very good and efficient course. Excellent organisation. Very good instructor!
  • The instructor was very engaged. I could really tell that he was passionate about IFRS and knew the material.

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

Washington DC, 27 - 29 Apr 2011

Clients were asked how IASeminars compares to other training providers:
  • IASeminars is much better.
  • Better content, better organized, better presentation.
  • I enjoyed the smaller classes and access to instructors.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Miami, 18 - 21 Apr 2011

  • Good detail & explanation in order to understand the topics. Instructor was very good in addressing our many questions & helping us through our issues.
  • Awesome - some of the most in-depth training I have had, with a most impressive instructor!
  • Great course - Expensive, but well worth the money. Good detail but not at a level that "bores you to tears". Would like to take other classes to further enhance my knowledge.
  • Class size was perfect, and great that you asked us for our interested topics prior to the class

Feedback on IASeminars Customer Service, April 2011

  • Thank you for your response and, I have to say, most professional email I have read in many, many years. Your customer service level is unparalled!

Course 3500: IPSAS Transition and Implementation(2 days)

Washington DC, 24 - 25 Mar 2011

  • This IPSAS transition and implementation course has sharply awakened my skills. As we are currently in a transition situation, it is as if the course has been designed to respond to my specific needs and in the end it was very helpful. It gave me clear directions as to what needed to be done for our transition.

Course 3200: International Public Sector Accounting Standards - IPSAS (3 days)

Washington DC, 21 - 23 Mar 2011

  • Your presentations were more focused and therefore easily updates my primary profession.
  • My experience with IASeminars in relation to the Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in Washingon DC had to be a life fulfilling experience. It has not only contributed in updating my knowledge, but had also helped resolved most of the grey areas I normally come across in the practical world of my profession.
  • It is value adding course.

Course 2003: US GAAP Essentials (3 days)

Calgary, 21 - 23 Mar 2011

  • The course content was very thorough. Instructor was engaging, knowledgeable. Overall, highly competitive compared to other courses taken.

In-House Training: IPSAS - Cash Basis, Saint Kitts and Nevis - West Indies, February 2011.

  • The delivery of this course was very effective. The facility was perfect. The content of the course was relevant.
  • Course content : detailed, easy to follow, examples to reinforce the material presented. Instructor: presented with confidence, methodical with clarity.
  • This seminar was very well organised and professional and time cautious hence I will speak very highly of it.
  • The instructor was very good,professional etc.
  • I think the training was very well executed. Mr. XXX was an excellent trainer, very professional and knowledgeable of the subject matter(s).
  • The seminar .. was a major contribution to my knowledge.
  • The course was of significant relevance to my knowledge and duties, as the instructor was able to help me learn with his expertise on the subject matter.
  • IASeminars presents material in detail but in a manner that you get information required to meet your training objectives.
  • We needed a road map to implement cash basis IPSAS, and IASeminars made it happen and I was delighted.
  • It was a pleasure and I looking forward to more workshops of this nature.
  • Thank you very much. The two days were well spent!

In-House Training: IFRS Overview, Abuja - Nigeria, February 2011

  • For adequate and in-depth knowledge in IFRS, (IA)seminars is the one-stop shop to go!
  • Very enlightening seminar and a must for first time transiters to IFRS.
  • The instructor did a wonderful job in terms of training.
  • Number one in Global IFRS Training Service delivery.
  • It's great being in this seminar. In fact, it has opened me to so many opportunities and tasks which I must work towards, achieving and ensuring compliance with .. standards
  • Vast and up to date knowledge of the subject matter, particularly the global move to adopt IFRS.
  • IASeminars instructor not only has theoretical knowledge but also accumulated practical knowledge.
  • Very good and reliable in helping .. to learn new skills.
  • We are satisfied by the training method and IASeminars is a professional and experienced company in this field.

ICAEW IFRS Certificate (self-study), February 2011.

  • Your customer service is beyond excellence. Thank you once again for the diligent effort on your part to make sure I was well informed in every step of the way.......I have started on the studies. If there are any further questions on my part in regard to the program, I will surely contact you because I know I will get the best service.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

London, 4 - 7 Jan 2011

  • This course was much more detailed than previous courses I have attended.
  • It is clear the instructor has the depth of knowledge to deliver the lessons.
  • Very efficient and good in delivery and programme topics.
  • IASeminars provides an indispensable approach to the adoption of IFRS. I recommend the course to serious minded people planning to adopt IFRS.
  • The seminar has been enlightening, refreshing and educative. The instructor has an excellent grounding of the courses and a good ability to communicate to the participants.
  • Very informative & enjoyable.

Course 1700: IFRS for Utility Companies (2 days)

Las Vegas, 16-17 Dec 2010

  • Far more relevant (than other training). The course overall was outstanding and exceeded my expectations particularly compared to feedback from co-workers who went to other courses. The relevance to our industry was great.
  • An excellent instructor and provided straight forward explanations to a complex subject matter.

Course 1208: IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging (2 days)

Zurich, 16 - 17 Dec 2010

  • Above average training provider.
  • This course has improved my knowledge in understanding derivatives and hedge accounting. Good structure & concise solutions.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

Las Vegas, 6 - 15 Dec 2010

  • How have we compared to other providers? (Course content, instructors, service)
  • Excellent which is why the recommend you.
  • Very good training - material and instructors are excellent.

Course 1741: IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions (3 days)

Zurich, 13 - 15 Dec 2010

  • The course was very informative and enjoyable.
  • (I appreciated) the ability to communicate abstract concepts in a clear and cohesive manner. I was not looking forward to the course, but found myself enjoying it far more than I expected!

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

Zurich, 14 - 15 Dec 2010

How does IASeminars compare to other IFRS training providers?
  • IASeminars has a better understanding of IFRS.
  • Much more detail and deeper knowledge, much more entertaining & lively (easy to follow and to capture public attention).
  • IASeminars has an excellent knowledge of IFRS and the presenter is fantastic!
  • It was a pleasure following this training. I will not miss in future to contact you for possible training.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

Toronto, 13 - 14 Dec 2010

  • The instructors with IASeminars are/have been excellent.
  • I very much appreciated that (IASeminars instructor) had done research on the company I work for so that the examples were very specific.
  • We really had a robust training session in Toronto. (IASeminars instructor) had a good mastery of the subject-matter.

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

Chicago, 13 - 14 Dec 2010

  • This class allowed a deeper dive and more opportunities for questions specific to my business.
  • Excellent course. I liked the small class size which allowed for discussion.
  • Instructors did a good job of asking for participant interest in particular sections, and this allowed more time for areas of interest. This is a good practice.
  • I thought the course was well worthwhile. The instructors did a good job of presenting IFRS principles that are constantly evolving, and can have different interpretations.
  • I feel like I have a much better understanding of IFRS. I will recommend the course to others in my company.

In-House Training: US GAAP, Dublin, Ireland - 7th Dec 2010

  • How have we compared to other providers? (Course content, instructors, service)
  • - "Excellent
  • - "Very good"
  • - "Very positive & relevant"
  • - "Excellent - Examples extremely relevant"
  • - "Enjoyed the presenter, who provided explanations relevant to industry."
  • - "This course was much better especially in terms of instructor delivery."
  • - "Excellent"
  • - "Excellent"
  • - "Very good course and examples used throughout were useful."
  • - "The course went very well. The instructor was extremely well prepared, and very knowledgeable about the topic being presented, as well as how it related to our company. The feedback from the entire group was very positive."

Course 1208: IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging (2 days)

Calgary, 6 - 7 Dec 2010

  • Depth of knowledge of IAS instructor was excellent.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Singapore, 6 - 9 Dec 2010

  • Great program ! A must for IFRS enthusiasts or those who want to adopt it.
  • For beginners, the best IFRS training one can have.
  • Excellent ! The material is excellent, the instructor is excellent - professional with a broad knowledge and most helpful in understanding of material presented.
  • Informative and simply the best !
  • Really it was a very good course. Thank you so much.

Course 2080: US GAAP Technical Update 2010

Las Vegas, 2nd Dec 2010

  • No improvements needed, very satisfied.
  • Instructor was very professional and had high command & knowledge of all the material.

Course 2003: US GAAP Essentials (3 days)

Las Vegas, 29th Nov - 1st Dec 2010

  • How have we compared to other providers? (Course content, instructors, service)
  • - "Very good course"
  • - "Materials are more comprehensive and easier to follow"
  • - "Much more in-depth, more examples"

Course 1721: IFRS for the Agricultural Sector (2 days)

London, 29 - 30 Nov 2010

  • Great course and excellent instructor!

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

Miami, 29th Nov - 2nd Dec 2010

  • Training manned by committed professionals.
  • IASeminars, a place where IFRS problems never miss a solution.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

London, 29-30 Nov 2010

  • IAS is much more professional, more corporate rather than individual focus. Higher technical standards.
  • This course - excellent. The instructor made it excellent!
  • I find your financial training far better (than other providers).
  • The number of participants was ideal.
  • The instructor's knowledge of the subject is clearly excellent.
  • I very much appreciated the course. (The instructor) was a superb trainer
  • Course was very good. Instructor is brilliant!

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements (2 days)

Calgary, 25-26 Nov 2010

  • Course content was very good. Instructor was very good.
  • Very high quality.
  • Clear comparatives to change between US GAAP & IFRS.
  • Instructor provided additional material (slides) throughout the course which were very helpful.
  • This was a very informative course that prepares first time adaptors for their first draft of their financial statement disclosure.
  • (Instructor) was an excellent presentator. He provided very useful and relevant examples. He handled all questions asked and would research and renew on breaks to answer all questions completely. Much appreciated.
  • Thanks again! The course was very informative and I got a lot of valuable information from it.

Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

Amsterdam, 22-23 Nov 2010

  • I would recommend this course for any professionals dealing with IFRS.
  • In fact, I wasn’t expecting that much information could fit into the course duration - but it did! And it was a real value-add to be updated on the IFRS Basics and go over all those changes that had taken place while I was overwhelmed by my workload.

Course 1000: IFRS Immersion Workshop (8 days)

London, 15-24 Nov 2010

  • IASeminars provides every detail ....most would just provide basic training on the subject matter.
  • IASeminars - Ready for business/practical.
  • IASeminars provides much better service.
  • This course is highly recommended to every accountant anywhere in the world. I have learnt so much within the period.
  • This is an excellent course if a company is looking to use IFRS. It will provide the in-depth knowledge of IFRS which is normally useful for any company applying IFRS.
  • IASeminars is a very good training center on a human point of view and on the professionalism side. I’d encourage companies to receive training through IASeminars since they have all the answers for you wherever/whatever is your business.
  • Exactly what I was looking for, having lived in an IFRS environment the past 12 years without ever hearing the concept, theory, logic, etc.
  • Excellent update of all the latest developments of IFRS, perfect for my CPD.

Course 1082: IFRS Technical Update (2 days)

New York City, 18-19 Nov 2010

  • As we are already on IFRS, we found this course more relevant as we have not found another provider that has sufficient knowledge, training on offer for IFRS adopters.
  • This course is much more comprehensive (than other providers).
  • Cannot find IFRS courses offered by State Society yet. This course is relevant to any current position.
  • Excellent course - again covered the massive quantity of information and changes offered by IFRS - looking forward to attending annually to keep up to date on continuous changes.
  • This course is relevant and it is hard to find IFRS related courses.

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

New York City, 18-19 Nov 2010

  • Instructor was very knowledgeable. Examples offered in IFRS was very helpful.
  • Instructor did an excellent job - very thorough and facilitated a terrific learning environment.
  • An engaging instructor who communicated efectively and was expert in the subject area.

Course 1027: Major IFRS and UK GAAP Differences

London, 12 Nov 2010

  • First class coverage of the major differences

Course 1030: IFRS Basics (2 days)

Chicago, 26-27 Oct 2010

  • I found that the instructor was an extremely knowledgeable person on the subject matter. She also had great energy and provided an endless supply of real-life examples to tie to the topics she was discussing. Her discussions flowed smoothly and she used the visual material as an aid rather than repeating the info verbatim. She is by far the best instructor I have had at any training I have attended. I would recommend her with the highest rating to anyone.

Course 1741: IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions (3 days)

Toronto, 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2010

  • Detailed presentation which was more educative
  • Examples were relevant to the work environment
  • Great, high class informative, knowledgeable, professional. Met my expectations.
  • Excellent
  • Great job! Offer more courses in Western Canada
  • Instructors - excellent. Very knowledgeable & able to effectively answer participant questions.
  • Content - very detailed and thorough
  • Thanks to the instructor for making these 3 days an enjoyable experience. I appreciated that she could answer questions in the moment, which speaks to the fact that she is extremely knowledgeable & qualified to deliver this course.
  • IASeminars broke down a lot of complex information into manageable pieces and provided real life examples which assisted the learning process

Course 2003: US GAAP Essentials

20-22 September 2010, Chicago

  • Course material was a great "high level" overview of US GAAP, which was exactly what I need right now.
  • I really enjoy presentation on fixed assets, FV, pension, leases and liabilities.
  • I prefer the IASeminars course, it was technical and in depth on the subject matter in the course which is more beneficial for my purposes. The instructor was very knowledgeable and tailored the course to the interest of the participants.
  • IASeminars was very accommodating in both providing course content of interest and re-arranging the agenda for an early departure. The customer service representatives were very friendly and helpful through technical difficulties in processing my payment. It has been a great experience.
  • IASeminars has been the best. Fabulous instructor! I have never heard anyone explain financial instruments & deferred taxes in such an understandable way. He is interesting to listen to, engages the class well, is interested in the subjects he is teaching & was more than willing to follow up on questions from the class. I would definitely take another course if he instructed it.

In-House Training: IFRS Transition

20 September 2010, Saskatoon, Canada

  • Excellent, specific focus to our company.
  • The use of examples was very beneficial.
  • As an in-house seminar, his course was more directly applicable to the job than others. This presenter was amazingly knowledgeable and had done his homework on the company.
  • IASeminars provides the best courses I have attended. They are significantly better than other courses I attended.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals

14-17 September 2010, Washington DC

  • IASeminars is excellent.
  • Excellent instructors and materials!
  • Excellent, instructors did a great job with our small group of attendees keeping the subject matter lively, entertaining and easy to understand. Great use of humor and made good comparisons to US GAAP for highlighting relevant differences.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals

20 - 23 September 2010, London

  • I found the course a really helpful "refresher" and appreciated the quality and patience of your instructor. I see there's a one day UK GAAP-IFRS comparison soon so you may well find me on that too!
  • You have an international coverage of participants, therefore endeavour to satisfy participants across the Globe.
  • Course is delivered within the context of practical, contemporary issues.
  • This course can offer a smooth path to the adoption of IFRS.
  • You will absolutely see me, and my colleagues at future courses. As you promised, we had a great instructor. I am not overstating the point when I say that the presentation of the topics was more cogent then a presentation by project managers who actually worked on the project and were principally responsible for writing the standard and that is not hyperbole on my part.

Course 1630: Deloitte IFRS Hot Topics for Canadian Oil & Gas Entities

20 September 2010, Calgary

  • IASeminars is commited to customers, which is pleasantly surprising.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison

25 August 2010, Chicago

  • The course was just what I needed and it exceeded my expectations. The speakers all did a great job, but a special thanks to the main Instructor, who worked so hard for all three days! We will certainly look to IASeminars in the future for our educational needs.
  • This course was conducted well.
  • This course was very good all around.
  • This training was more comprehensive and specific than other "training". Instructors were more knowledgeable for this course.
  • Overall course was very good.
  • The course was outstanding in all respects.
  • Course was a good pace and excellent content and instructors.
  • This course was very informative. I walked away with a high level understanding of what differs between US GAAP & IFRS. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who is stepping into an IFRS world of accountancy.
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave examples to enhance understanding, excellent instructor.
  • Excellent course material, exceptional instructors.
  • The IASeminars team was friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. The material was well organized, up to date, and fully utilized during the course. Thank you so much. Job well done.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison

25 August 2010, Chicago

  • The course was just what I needed and it exceeded my expectations. The speakers all did a great job, but a special thanks to the main Instructor, who worked so hard for all three days! We will certainly look to IASeminars in the future for our educational needs..

Course 1030: IFRS Basics

10 August 2010, London

  • The programme was extremely satisfactory within its scope and we will definitely keep you posted on future requirements.

Course 1015: IFRS Fundamentals with US GAAP Comparison

26-30 July 2010, Las Vegas

  • The knowledge and experience of the instructors made a broad and changing topic relevant and applicable.
  • Very good course. The instructors were perfect and have much knowledge.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements

29-30 July 2010, Calgary

  • Thanks, the course was excellent and very informative and the location was excellent as well. Also, the instructor did a very good job in instructing the course.

Course 3200: Overview of International Public Sector Accounting Standards IPSAS

30 June - 2 July 2010, Miami

  • The training course was very rich and fantastic.
  • This course was great, very informative.
  • The course was very involved. One can learn a lot. Information was simplified for everyone to understand. The facilitator was a subject matter expert. He was knowledgeable and responded to all questions.

In-House Training: IFRS v US GAAP

19 June 2010, Purchase, NY

  • Course content, instructor and service were all excellent with IASeminars.
  • The instructor was knowledgeable and clearly presented the course material. I learned a lot and plan to refer to the materials frequently.

Course 3200, Overview of International Public Sector Accounting Standards IPSAS

30 June - 2 July 2010, Miami

  • The training course was very rich and fantastic.
  • This course was great, very informative.
  • The course was very involved. One can learn a lot. Information was simplified for everyone to understand. The facilitator was a subject matter expert. He was knowledgeable and responded to all questions.

In-House Training: IFRS One Day Briefing

30 June 2010, Suwanee

  • Course content was relevant to request for training. Instructor ranks high on Comparison.
  • Above average.
  • Course Content and Instructor were significantly more relevant and comprehensive with IAS.
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable of the course materials and subject matter.
  • The instructor was an excellent presenter. Made the subject interesting and made for a good learning experience. Would recommend IAS to others.
  • The instructor clearly understood IFRS and could explain & answer questions very well.

Course 1030, IFRS Basics

28 - 29 June 2010, Miami

  • The instructor was excellent. His tone and general personality makes you wish the course was longer. Very professional and communicates very, very well.
  • The seminar was really worth every penny of what we paid and more. We were happy to gain so
  • much insight into the overall IAS and how it will function in the future.

Course 1741, IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions

23 - 25 June 2010, London

  • IASeminars provides relevant IFRS courses for accountants and has very highly qualified and experienced tutors.
  • Instructors had good knowledge and experiences.
  • The instructor was very knowledgeable on a wide range of issues and attentive to detailed questions. An excellent course.
  • This course was a very useful overview of IAS 39 and a good update on the current and forthcoming changes to the accounting standards affecting the banking industry.

Course 1010, IFRS Fundamentals (4 days)

14 - 17 June 2010, San Francisco

  • Course was excellent, very through, comprehensive, well laid out and informative.
  • The instructor was superb in her teaching abilities and knowledge base.
  • Knowledgeable, professional.
  • Information very good. Instructors very knowledgeable of course content.
  • The course helped me a lot and it’s a great experience.

Course 1000, IFRS Immersion Workshop

7 - 16 June 2010, London

  • I have to comment that this is one of the best finance training I have ever attended. You made the class so lively with your teachings as well as real life illustrations. Please keep it up as I’m already looking forward to the next course.

Course 1856: IFRS for Audit Committees - Oil and Gas

2 June 2010, Calgary

  • This was an excellent presentation by very knowledgeable presenters.

In-House Training: Major IFRS and US GAAP Differences

27-28 May 2010, New York City

  • I thought it was very beneficial that we used our own financials
  • Best so far in terms of presenters and content
  • I really enjoy the speaker’s delivery style
  • The class and the instructor are very informative, the whole experience has been value added

In-House Training: IFRS Fundamentals

23 - 25 May 2010, Abu Dhabi

  • The course was well organised with qualified instructor. The material and presentation was also excellent. The course has helped us to strengthen our knowledge of IFRS.
  • Experienced instructor, to the point, always giving valid examples.
  • It has been an excellent training providing much needed IFRS updates.
  • If you would like to get the best overall IAS knowledge and understanding, attend this Course!

Course 1691, International Accounting for Not-for-Profit Entities

23 -25 May 2010, Dubai

  • you are a good training provider.
  • A lot of material and practical cases.
  • IASeminars is doing a great job. Please carry on.
  • This course added value to me and my knowledge for IFRS topics.
  • It was so refreshing filling the gaps with scope and depth of IFRS and GAAP, together with the supporting documents. I am now in a better position to talk on total compliance.
  • In the final analysis, we all feel it was money and time well spent!

In-House Training: IFRS: Financial Statement Overview, Financial Instruments and Extractive Industries

20 May 2010, Boston

  • The instructor from IASeminars was extremely knowledgeable about IFRS and presented the information in a clear concise fashion. She took a vast amount of information and tried to make it relatable to the audience.
  • The instructor was a great speaker and very knowledgeable.

Course 1741: IFRS for Banks and Other Financial Institutions

17-19 May 2010, New York City

  • Very good instructor. The course content and teaching was excellent.
  • IASeminars experience, course material and relevance are more effective.
  • IASeminars had deepened my understanding of IFRS. I recommend this course to anyone willing to develop a greater understanding of IFRS.

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

12 - 14 May 2010, New York City

  • Instructor make the course interesting. She is very knowledgeable and kept our attention.
  • The instructor kept the presentation moving forward at appropriate pace, showed mastery of subject matter and made this a solid learning experience for me given my limited IFRS background.
  • IAS provides a thorough and informative presentation covering the aspects of IFRS that impact our bank.

Course 1010, IFRS Fundamentals

11 - 14 May 2010, Vancouver

  • The presentation ad teaching of the material was thorough and engaging.
  • The instructor continued to check for understanding, and in addition to handout materials reinforced
  • understanding through practical examples. Very well done.
  • Both the 3 day and 4 day IFRS courses were outstanding; A tremendous amount of information presented very clearly. I’ll keep my eye on your website.

In-House Training: IFRS Overview for Wholesale Distribution

12-15 April 2010, Texas

  • Course content, instructor and service were outstanding, far exceeded expectations.
  • The interactivity, case studies and professor knowledge were excellent. I loved this course!

In-House Training: IFRS for the Telecommunication Sector

17-18 March 2010, Nigeria

  • I am impressed because of the professionalism displayed during the training. The instructor is well experienced and knows exactly what he is talking about.
  • The IFRS seminar is both timely and very relevant in the context of our operational environment.
  • Insight from this training will aid our financial team in accurate treatment of relevant transactions in the future to eventual full compliance.
  • Overall a good experience and knowledge based.
  • The instructor is a very experienced IFRS instructor, has an in depth knowledge of the subject matter and is a complete professional.
  • IASeminars are very educated and highly recommended for everyone in the finance department of a company to ensure an increase in knowledge and skill.
  • IASeminars exhibit high level professionalism and has a knowledgeable professional to deliver the topic of interest in IFRS.
  • IASeminars has increased my understanding of IFRS and I ascertain full value added with another session could come up soon.
  • Training is adequate and very good for financial reporting purposes.

Course 1035: IFRS Basics with US GAAP Comparison

17-19 February 2010, Phoenix

  • Since the instructor knows his materials entirely, the entire course is outstanding. It provides you at the minimum with a road map to smooth implementation of IFRS.
  • More hands on, less attendees, meals included and the instructor was more approachable, humorous and interactive.
  • I like having an instructor where I can ask questions and listen to other participants’ questions.
  • Excellent instructor. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. I will definitely keep this instructor in mind for future training and will recommend to my co-workers
  • This is an excellent course to get an efficient and effective overview of IFRS compared to US GAAP. The incorporation of real company financials/notes was especially interesting to me, well done!

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals

16-19 February 2010, Calgary

  • Great, the instructor did a great job. He was very enthusiastic about his subject and brought in real life examples.
  • The training was excellent!
  • The course was very good and the accommodations were good too. Thanks for your help. I will continue to look at IASeminars courses in the future.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals

7-10 February 2010, Doha

  • Excellent instructor, very helpful course materials that will also be a good resource once I’m back at work, friendly staff at IASeminars.
  • I was very satisfied with the course and especially with the instructor. She managed to cover and explain essentially all IAS and IFRS standards in four days in a very clear and understandable way.
  • Also, she made accounting more interesting and engaging than I had found it to be so far. Through her method of explaining, extensive use of flip-over sheets with easy to copy notes and the use of very simple examples to explain difficult and dense material, she made things easy to understand.
  • I will keep IASeminars in mind for future courses and have recommended your institute to my colleagues.
  • I would like to thank you for your prompt responses, professionalism and support. The course was gainful and added value to my knowledge and skills. Moreover, the instructor is the one who gave the course its flavour she is a professional instructor and gives the true image of IASeminars and one of the best instructors I have ever met.Thank you again and hope to keep in touch with professional people of IASeminars.

Course 1400: IFRS Disclosure and Presentation Requirements

11-12 January 2010, Las Vegas

  • Excellent trainer.
  • The instructor did an excellent job, he is very knowledgeable, personable and a delight to deal with.
  • Recommended for professional accountants to get an overview of IFRS.

Course 1629: Deloitte IFRS Workshop for Canadian Oil & Gas Entities

6-7 January 2010, Calgary

  • Superior CPE courses and seminars.
  • Much better, better material and subject matter.
  • Somewhat higher with service, content/instructors similar quality.
  • Excellent - Instructors on this course were all from Deloitte.
  • Excellent!
  • Very good.
  • Course content is superior, as is venue.
  • Excellent material and venue.
  • The course was well tailored to the needs of my company, the staff facilitating were extremely approachable and responsive in resolving our questions.
  • The quality of instructors at this course was excellent.

Course 1010: IFRS Fundamentals

5-8 January 2010, London

  • The course is very well organised and very sufficient materials provided with a qualified instructor.
  • IASeminars, has thorough this training, brought out the key subject points to assist me with my organisation’s first time adoption.
  • This course gives candidates a good overview of IFRS, the worked examples and cases studies are the best part.
  • IASeminars solidified my knowledge on IFRS.
  • Many thanks the seminar was excellent!
  • Very honestly I can say that I liked the training, beginning from auditorium, the topics that we discussed. Everything was organized professionally. I enjoyed everything and at the same time got more new and useful information from the course.
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The following are selected comments from other past participants:

"Covered key areas" - Pitched at correct level of technical expertise, covered key areas.
"High quality presentations" - Covered lots at high level with high quality presentations.
"Excellent introduction" - Overall excellent introduction for those who haven't really started the transition process in details yet.
"Practical examples" - Practical examples following the theory was very good format.
"Excellent overview" - Course provided an excellent overview and starting point for implementing IAS.
"Good coverage of material" - Glad I attended this course - good coverage of material.
"Excellent starting point" - Excellent starting point that will provide a springboard for further reading and investigation.
"Personal attention to concerns" - Very good overview and personal attention to concerns.
"Issues we deal with" - The course was very helpful at highlighting relevant areas of accounting issues we deal with.
"I understand what I have to do now!" - Very good course, I understand what I have to do now!
"Tutor was very able and willing to help" - Tutor obviously knew his subject matter and he was very able and willing to help.