Increased globalization means that compliance today requires more than just a sound understanding of local regulations. The development of international disclosures, auditing and governance standards as well as convergence in global financial reporting has led to the need for finance industry professionals to become familiar with a whole new set of issues and rules. These programs offer attendees the opportunity to sharpen their skills and become familiar with the key requirements of accounting, audit, tax and compliance today.
Convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards is coming and the pace for this evolution is quickening. This convergence is challenging, not only because of its goals, but because of the expectations of financial statement users. Users of financial statements must be educated as to the differences in accounting standards, and the implications that different approaches yield. Learn more!
Convergence of U.S. and international accounting standards is coming and the pace for this evolution is quickening. This convergence is challenging, not only because of its goals, but because of the expectations of financial statement users. Users of financial statements must be educated as to the differences in accounting standards, and the implications that different approaches yield. The objective of this course is to provide users with a framework to better understand the implications IFRS has on financial statements and its potential impact on financial reporting in the United States as the SEC moves closer to IFRS adoption.