Accounting for Financial Instruments and Hedges

Making a Seamless Transition from GAAP to IFRS

Conference: June 9 and 10, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO

Conference Event Overview

Preparing for Your 2010 Deadline and Meeting Your Obligations during the Changeover from Canadian GAAP to IFRS

Get an update from the AcSB and OSC: hear about Canadian and international regulatory developments pertaining to financial instruments and hedge accounting
Identify the differences between Canadian and U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting for financial instruments
Examine recent developments in the classification and measurement of financial instruments
Understand the latest revisions to IAS 32 how they will affect your disclosure and presentation
Explore recent IASB amendments to IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments: Disclosures including fair value methodology and what it will mean for your practices
Learn how to measure credit risk for derivative fair value measurement, and understand credit risk in derivative contracts
Get insight on financial instrument valuation in light of the credit crunch
Examine common hedging strategies, key challenges under GAAP, and how to plan ahead for hedge accounting under IFRS
Learn about hedge testing and measuring hedge effectiveness
Evauate hedge documentation choices and compare GAAP requirements to IFRS

You are facing new challenges as Canada makes the transition from GAAP to IFRS. Keeping up to date on the evolving new standards for financial instruments and hedges has made your job more demanding than ever before. As a finance or accounting professional you cannot afford to be out of the loop on the latest updates and key issues impacting your reporting duties.

With the new requirements, amendments, and evolving regulations, it's more difficult than ever to be up to date on the information you need. Attend INFONEX's in-depth, two-day conference, Accounting for Financial Instruments and Hedges: Making a Seamless Transition from GAAP to IFRS, to get the practical tools you need to fulfill your changing responsibilities and maintain compliance as your organization makes the transition to the new international standards.

Compare current accounting treatments under Canadian GAAP and IFRS and examine the major differences between GAAP and IFRS for financial instruments, hedge accounting, and hedge documentation. Hear about the latest regulatory developments directly from the Accounting Standards Board of Canada and the Ontario Securities Commission. Examine the latest revisions to IAS 32 and the newest amendments to IFRS 7. Explore financial instrument valuation in light of the credit crunch and learn how to measure credit risk for derivatives. Get insight on the impact of today's volatile market on common hedging strategies and how to plan ahead for hedge accounting under IFRS.

Virtually all of our delegates reported that our previous Financial Instruments conference had decidedly met their objectives, and an overwhelming majority said they would recommend our events to others. Don't miss the opportunity to get the information you need from this practical and engaging forum--register today!

Hear expert advice from experts representing

Accounting Standards Board
Ontario Securities Commission
Collins Barrow Toronto LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
KPMG LLP

Who Should Attend This Event

Chief Financial Officers and Controller
Directors and Managers of Corporate Accounting
Vice-Presidents, Directors, and Managers of Corporate Finance
Senior Directors and Managers of Financial Reporting
Accountants
IFRS Implementation Managers
Senior Managers/Directors of Assurance and Advisory
Managers and Financial Analysts
Regulatory Compliance Officers