Track: Canadian Content

Canadian GAAP: Convergence with IFRS

Monday, October 20, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Room: 402 AB

As the GAAP-IFRS convergence is rapidly approaching, treasury needs to be aware of its role in the transition. This session will outline the final steps to be taken to comply with IFRS, and discuss the implications of these changes for treasury management.

Speakers:

• Karen Higgins, FCA
  Partner
  Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Objectives

• Understand recent and upcoming changes to Canadian GAAP
• Identify possible implications for organizations and possible changes to the financial structure

Pre-Requisites

• Basic accounting knowledge

Take-Aways

None

CPA Field of Study: ACCT