Event Overview
2009 will be the year of change for accounting standards globally. After the financial turmoil of 2008, the year could mark a fresh start for the international accounting community. Keeping pace with these trends, emergence of new standards the way forward, IIR Middle East is pleased to announce the return of the international event – IFRS Conference, featuring cutting edge presentations, interactive panel discussions, dynamic break out sessions and highly focused workshops.
Recognised as the region’s premier annual accounting conference, the IFRS Conference presented by the World Accounting Summit will offer a much-needed platform for accountants and finance professionals to challenge, debate and discuss the issues and developments affecting international and regional reporting standards for today and for the future.
The Summit will bring forth and highlight the most relevant and up-to-date information. The acclaimed speaker faculty represents the global standards setters, principal advisers and key users of international accounting standards, establishing the IFRS Conference as a truly global event.
Some key elements included in this premier summit:
• An update on the latest advances in international accounting standards and financial reporting from the global standards setters (IASB)
• Globalisation of financial reporting and its impact on the region – special emphasis on emerging markets
• Challenges faced by emerging nations in implementing IFRS
• An update on fair value accounting from leaders in the accounting world
• Plus! 3 informative workshops which will include practical examples, interactive exercises and group discussions
Mark the dates 15 – 19 February 2009 in your diary!
Top 5 Reasons Why IFRS Conference Is A MUST Attend Event For You:
DEVELOP sound strategies to enable you to step up your accounting initiatives from the very start of 2009
EXPLORE and identify the recent updates on the hottest issues including, fair value accounting, IFRS for small and medium-sized entities (private entities), IFRS in real estate, oil and gas sectors and much more…
UPDATE and familiarise yourself with IAS 39 for sound financial and investment decision EXPLORE Islamic financial accounting and form meaningful relationships with clients, bankers and regulatory bodies ANALYSE the latest developments in IFRS and face the future with confidence!
Who Should Attend?
• Chief Accountants
• Group Finance Directors
• Heads of Finance
• Finance Managers and Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• Management Accountants
• Plus anyone responsible for IFRS in your firm
• Executive Directors of Finance
• Managers of Financial Accounts
• Heads of Accounting and Administration
• Finance and Information Systems Managers
• Financial Analysts
• Auditors
• Portfolio Managers
PLUS! 3 Highly Interactive Post-Conference Workshops
1. Accounting For Islamic Products Based On AAOIFI Standards
2. IFRS In Real Estate
3. Technical Session – Accounting For Business Combinations Under IFRS 3 And
Accounting Treatment For Intangible Assets (IAS 38)