IFRS Convergence - Vancouver

Understanding the Impacts and Preparing your Company for Implementation

Conference: March 4 and 5, 2008 · Optional Workshops: March 6, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Practical advice and strategies on key IFRS issues to begin your implementation today!

Get an overview of the AcSB's strategy and implementation plan and what you need to know to meet the compliance deadline
Understand IFRS 1 and how the first-time adoption rule will affect your organization
Examine key differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS
Learn the tools you need to develop an effective IFRS implementation plan
Hear specific IFRS-related issues that will affect the mining, forestry, pulp and paper, and other resource industries
Get the latest SEC information on how U.S.-listed companies will be impacted by IFRS
Review timelines and what you need to be considering now
Understand the viewpoints of regulators overseeing the transition
Gain best practices from the to real-world experiences of other companies

The rapidly approaching transition from Canadian GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is one of the most significant challenges facing publicly-traded Canadian companies Now is the time to begin preparing for the 2011 implementation deadline.

Building on the success of popular and highly regarded events in Calgary and Toronto, Infonex's IFRS Convergence conference in Vancouver will give you a better understanding of the impact IFRS implementation will have on your organization. It will open your eyes to the work ahead to prepare for IFRS implementation.

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You will hear about recent developments in the implementation process, including discussion of the AcSBís soon-to-be-announced official 2011 deadline for compliance. Esteemed accountants from leading firms will provide detailed explanations of significant differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS. In addition, youíll learn what resources and training you will need to successfully undergo the convergence.

Making the transition from Canadian GAAP to IFRS is not just a technical accounting exercise. It will present unique challenges affecting many areas beyond your finance and accounting functions, and will increase management's responsibility to improve corporate oversight and investor relations.

Our faculty of expert speakers will give you the knowledge and tools you need to contend with this challenge smoothly and effectively, and will share the lessons learned from the experiences of companies already making the transition.

Act now to take full advantage of our early registration discount. Register before January 4, 2008 and save up to $500. Call Infonex at 1-800-474-4829. Or, register online! But act soon. The $500 early registration discount is only available until January 4. Register today!

Gain insight from the experts and leading firms

Accounting Standards Board
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
British Columbia Securities Commission
Alberta Securities Commission

Who Should Attend This Event

Controllers
Directors of Corporate Accounting
Chief Financial Officers
VPs and Directors of Finance
Chartered Accountants
US GAAP Managers
Accountants and Auditors for Issuers
Financial Analysts
Financial Accounting and Reporting Managers
Regulatory Compliance Officers