PricewaterhouseCoopers is proud to present a series of webcasts focused on IFRS. These live webcasts, each featuring a panel of PwC professionals and IFRS specialists, will discuss the topical business and technical issues that companies should be addressing today in anticipation of the inevitable switch from US GAAP to IFRS. CPE credits may be offered.
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Exploring the revenue recognition and leasing discussion papers
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
The FASB and IASB have issued discussion papers for revenue recognition and leasing. The revenue recognition discussion paper was open for public comment until June 19, 2009. The leasing discussion paper is open for public comment until July 17, 2009. These are two key components of the milestones laid out in the SEC's proposed IFRS roadmap.
Due to the influence of IFRS, these changes go beyond the scope of traditional GAAP changes. As such, it is important for companies to be aware of proposed changes, anticipate the impact and plan accordingly.
IFRS in the US: The next steps to adoption of IFRS
Original webcast: April 28, 2009
This webcast discussed further developments toward adopting IFRS in the US including an analysis of the letters the SEC received in response to its proposed roadmap.
IFRS conversion: Pension, OPEB and stock-based compensation issues
Original webcast: February 10, 2009
This webcast will provide participants with a better understanding of the pension, OPEB and stock-based compensation issues that may emerge as a result of IFRS conversion.
IFRS worldwide trend including US and Japan and a summary of impacts by the IFRS conversion on business operations
Original webcast: January 28, 2009
This webcast focused on recent movements and adoptions of IFRS and its potential impacts on corporate business in the US and Japan.
Converting to IFRS: Process and system implications for pharmaceutical companies
Original webcast: December 15, 2008
This webcast shared insights on system and process matters that pharmaceutical companies should begin to think about as IFRS activities ramp up.
IFRS conversion: Understanding the impact on your global tax footprint
Original webcast: December 11, 2008
This webcast focused on the major tax considerations of IFRS impacting today's global tax function, including what it will mean to a company and who will be impacted and how.
What manufacturers need to know about International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and how your company can prepare
Original webcast: December 8, 2008
In this webcast, hosted by IndustryWeek, specialists from PwC discussed the impacts of converting to IFRS on American industrial companies.
IFRS conversion process: Phase 1 preliminary study
Original webcast: November 20, 2008
PwC IFRS conversion specialists focused on key considerations in light of today's environment and steps for developing a well-executed IFRS conversion plan through a phase 1 preliminary study.
IFRS in the US: One step closer to adoption of IFRS
Original webcast:September 4, 2008
On Wednesday, August 27, 2008, the SEC voted to release a proposed road map which we believe will ultimately lead to the US adopting IFRS as its financial reporting language. In response, we hosted a webcast on Thursday, September 4 to help you understand the SEC's actions.
Accounting for income taxes under IFRS: Convergence & the path forward
Original webcast August 21, 2008
This webcast addressed the corporate income tax accounting considerations related to the convergence of FAS 109 and IAS 12, as well as a European perspective on the impact of IFRS. Key topics included an overview of the project, expected changes in IAS 12 as a result of the exposure draft, key differences between IAS 12 and FAS 109 expected to remain, and why/how US companies should engage in the debate through the comment process for the exposure draft, given the current trend in the US toward a single global financial reporting standard.
In addition to our live webcasts, PricewaterhouseCoopers has established the IFRS Video Learning Center. The Center consists of a series of on-demand IFRS technical sessions designed to assist companies in identifying the differences between IFRS and US GAAP, and to help them assess the areas of their business that will be most impacted.
Access the IFRS Video Learning Center.
