US GAAP convergence & IFRS webcasts

PwC is proud to present a series of webcasts focused on US GAAP convergence and IFRS. These webcasts, each featuring a panel of PwC professionals and specialists, discuss the topical business and technical issues that companies should be addressing today.

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US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Revenue recognition update
Original webcast: November 17, 2011

Revenue is a key metric subject to considerable focus by investors and other stakeholders. Proposed changes will impact key financial measures and ratios. We invite you to join us on this webcast as we discuss the new proposal and its potential business impacts. We will summarize key aspects of the revised revenue recognition exposure draft, highlight changes from today's accounting, discuss the primary business impacts and recommended next steps, and answer as many of your questions as possible during a Q&A session.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: IFRS outlook survey results
Original webcast: November 10, 2011

On this webcast, we reviewed results of the 2011 US IFRS outlook survey and discussed PwC's point of view. We began with a recap of recent developments, and closed with some recommendations regarding next steps, incorporating audience questions throughout. We encourage you to review the replay in order to hear what other companies are currently doing - or thinking - in regard to IFRS.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Current situation and next steps
Original webcast: July 14, 2011

In this webcast, we shared recent updates pertaining to the future of IFRS in the U.S. (including the SEC staff paper and round table), current developments regarding the FASB / IASB priority convergence projects, and what companies should be doing.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Survey results - What are other companies doing?
Original webcast: March 15, 2011

On this webcast, we review responses to PwC's 2011 US GAAP convergence & IFRS survey. It begins with a recap of recent developments, review survey results, provide PwC's point of view, and close with some recommendations regarding next steps. We encourage you to review in order to hear what other companies are doing, and gauge where your company stands relative to its peers.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Systems impact
Original webcast: November 2, 2010

Panelists on this webcast address the systems impacts of US GAAP convergence- and IFRS-related changes, and discuss what companies can do in the near-term to effectively prepare for them. This webcast is intended for both financial reporting and IT participants

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Leasing
Original webcast: August 11, 2010

Panelists on this webcast focused on the FASB's convergence project on leasing and also provided an update on recent convergence developments. Viewers will increase their understanding of the leasing project, and the next steps they should take.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Revenue recognition
Original webcast: July 21, 2010

Panelists on this webcast focused on the FASB's convergence project on leasing and also provided an update on recent convergence developments. Viewers will increase their understanding of the leasing project, and the next steps they should take.

US GAAP & IFRS convergence series: Financial Instruments
Original webcast: July 1, 2010

Panelists on this webcast presented an overview of the FASB's and IASB's convergence initiative, with a focus on the financial instruments project. Viewers will gain a heightened understanding of the FASB's convergence efforts as well as an in-depth overview of the financial instruments projects.

IFRS webcast series: US update & next steps for international subsidiaries
Original webcast: April 6, 2010

In this webcast, our panel reviewed recent US developments, including the SEC's February 24, 2010, statement on IFRS. Ongoing global IFRS adoption is also addressed - where it is happening, the impacts on US companies, and what companies need to do about it. Includes an interview with the IFRS project leader at a large US multinational, examining that company's ongoing IFRS initiative.

In addition to our live webcasts, PwC 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.