IIR Middle East

IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards

IIR Middle East

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Details

IFRS is fast becoming the global accounting standard across all industries. Like a stone dropped in a pond, the ripples of IFRS implementation are now being felt in every industry and every organisation around. Therefore, learning to apply these standards properly is no more a luxury but is a necessity for every accountant, auditor, financial analyst and financial professional these days.

The correct adoption of IFRS promises organisations many benefits including enhanced investor confidence, greater consistency and transparency of financial reporting as well as the ability to compare financial information from companies around the world. This course will ensure you are fully aware of all the recent developments in international accounting by offering complete information on how to successfully implement IFRS in your organisation.

Objectives/Benefits

The latest developments in the growing worldwide use of IFRS

The latest IFRS Exposure Drafts (ED), Discussion Papers (DPs) and annual improvement projects

Detailed practical examples on the implementation and application of accounting and financial reporting concepts

Real world challenges to applying IFRS and strategies to overcome them

Detailed analysis of IFRS 7 (Financial Instruments: Disclosures), IAS 32 (Financial Instruments: Presentation) and IAS 39/IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments: Recognition And Measurement)

Target Audience

Chief Accountants
Group Finance Directors
Heads of Finance
Finance Managers
Financial Controllers
Accountants
Management Accountants
Executive Directors of Finance
Managers of Financial Accounts
Heads of Accounting and Administration
Finance and Information Systems Managers
Financial Analysts
Auditors
Portfolio Managers

Additional Details

Subject Category(ies):	Accounting/Finance
Learning Method:	Classroom
Program Type:	Assessment

Event Session

Event Dates:	18 Jun 2012 - 21 Jun 2012
Venue:	Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, UAE Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha P.O.Box 120679 United Arab Emirates
Instructor(s):	Steve Lawrence, MSc, FCCA Steve Lawrence, MSc, FCCA, has been a full time lecturer for over 25 years during which time he has led seminars and training programmes for students and professional audiences in many parts of the world including London, Moscow, Dubai, Jeddah, Beijing, Mauritius, Rome, Madrid, Cairo, Zagreb, Krakow and Kuala Lumpur. Before becoming a professional lecturer, Steve worked for ten years in various accounting positions in commercial and industrial organisations including PitneyBowes Ltd., Longmans Ltd. and Prudential Assurance. He has a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has published numerous articles and is the author of textbooks on international accounting and advanced financial accounting. Steve’s main current interest is in the development of the global use of International Financial Reporting Standards and he is involved in this development by training professional accountants for several accountancy bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Association of International Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.