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Mike Morley's Seminars for March and April 2010
The GAAP.net is pleased to announce the upcoming Mike Morley IFRS Seminars in March 2010.
- March 4, 2010 - IFRS for Private Enterprise (SME Standard)
- March 11, 2010 - New GAAP for Private Enterprise
- March 31, 2010 - Writing IFRS Policy
- April 15, 2010 - IFRS versus GAAP Comparative Financial Statement Analysis
Instructor Profile:
Mike Morley is a Certified Public Accountant and a recognized authority in the field of finance with more than 25 years experience. An entertaining and informative speaker and trainer, Mike is the author of:
Mike Morley is a Certified Public Accountant and a recognized authority in the field of finance with more than 25 years experience. An entertaining and informative speaker and trainer, Mike is the author of:
- “IFRS Simplified” which provides a jump start for accountants and finance executives who want to quickly and easily get up to date on IFRS.
- “Sarbanes-Oxley Simplified” which is an easy-to-read explanation of the requirements of the U.S. legislation that makes CEO's & CFO's personally responsible for the accuracy of their company's financial statements.
- “Credit for Canadians” which explains how the Canadian consumer credit industry works.
- “Financial Statement Analysis Simplified” which translates the accounting language of financial statements into clear, easy-to-understand terms that anyone who needs to make well-informed financial decisions quickly will appreciate.
Course Background:
In December 2009, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (CASB) issues a new set of accounting standards specifically for Canadian privately held companies. As of 2011 private Canadian enterprises have to start using either these new GAAP standards or IFRS.If you are a private Canadian company, you have to be asking yourself, "If we have to spend money on a switch of accounting standards anyway, should we jump into IFRS?"
Mike Morley's classes are designed to give you all the information you need to make these and other decisions about IFRS.
Each class qualifies for continuing education points for CMA, CGA, CA and the Canadian Institue of Credit.
The cost for one day is $ 695 plus tax or take two classes for $ 1195 plus tax.
As usual we have arranged a special for our readers when they register for these seminars.
In December 2009, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (CASB) issues a new set of accounting standards specifically for Canadian privately held companies. As of 2011 private Canadian enterprises have to start using either these new GAAP standards or IFRS.If you are a private Canadian company, you have to be asking yourself, "If we have to spend money on a switch of accounting standards anyway, should we jump into IFRS?"
Mike Morley's classes are designed to give you all the information you need to make these and other decisions about IFRS.
Each class qualifies for continuing education points for CMA, CGA, CA and the Canadian Institue of Credit.
The cost for one day is $ 695 plus tax or take two classes for $ 1195 plus tax.
As usual we have arranged a special for our readers when they register for these seminars.
- Each registrant will receive a free copy of Mike Morley's IFRS Simplified from The GAAP.net.
- This means that not only will you get an incredible chance to hear Mike but you will also have access to his wisdom encompassed in his excellent book while getting a discount off the course equal to the value of the book.
- The GAAP.net registrants should mention the code PJC106 and just for confirmation please email us the date that you have registered so that we can keep track of the free books that we will be providing you
Courses:
IFRS for Private Enterprise (SME Standard) March 4th, 2010
On July 9, 2009 the International Accounting Standards Board introduced an independent International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for small and medium-sized entities (SME's) which are estimated to account for over 95 percent of all companies around the world.
If you are involved with SME's you need to become familiar with exactly what these new standards consist of, and what these changes mean. This workshop will help you become acquainted with the latest information regarding IFRS for SME's and will include an opportunity to practice applying these standards.
Topics covered will include:
IFRS for Private Enterprise (SME Standard) March 4th, 2010
On July 9, 2009 the International Accounting Standards Board introduced an independent International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for small and medium-sized entities (SME's) which are estimated to account for over 95 percent of all companies around the world.
If you are involved with SME's you need to become familiar with exactly what these new standards consist of, and what these changes mean. This workshop will help you become acquainted with the latest information regarding IFRS for SME's and will include an opportunity to practice applying these standards.
Topics covered will include:
- Which companies qualify as SME's?
- The benefits of the new standards for SME's
- What changes and what doesn't?
- Simpler recording and measuring of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
- Which topics not relevant to SME's can be omitted.
- Disclosure requirements under the new standard.
- Examples of IFRS for SME's financial statements.
- Practice and exercises.
Date: Thursday March 4th.
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
New GAAP for Private Enterprise March 11th. 2010
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board has said that Private Canadian companies may choose to use the new GAAP for Private Enterprises instead of IFRS for reporting effective January 1, 2011.
Do you want to know more about the new GAAP for Private Enterprises, but can't spend countless hours figuring it out?
Should you adopt earlier?
Which options are best for my company?
This workshop will summarize the new GAAP for you so that you can walk out in one day with a clear understanding of what the new GAAP means for you and your company.
Topics covered will include:
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
New GAAP for Private Enterprise March 11th. 2010
The Canadian Accounting Standards Board has said that Private Canadian companies may choose to use the new GAAP for Private Enterprises instead of IFRS for reporting effective January 1, 2011.
Do you want to know more about the new GAAP for Private Enterprises, but can't spend countless hours figuring it out?
Should you adopt earlier?
Which options are best for my company?
This workshop will summarize the new GAAP for you so that you can walk out in one day with a clear understanding of what the new GAAP means for you and your company.
Topics covered will include:
- Why modify existing GAAP for private companies?
- What changes and what doesn't?
- Point by point summary.
- Is it better to adopt early?
- How will these changes affect companies?
- Disclosure requirements
- When is IFRS a better choice?
Date: Thursday March 11th.
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
Policy Writing for International Financial Reporting Standards: March 31st. 2010
This is an advanced level course for people who already have an understanding of IFRS and who want to actually work on writing IFRS policies for their companies.
This class is not just theory, bring your laptops and get ready to write.
Call Mike prior to the class to discuss the particular areas of focus for you and your organization.
Date: Wednesday, March 31st 2010
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
IFRS versus GAAP Comparative Financial Statement Analysis: April 15th. 2010
Is looking at both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and GAAP financial statements part of your job or a component of your or your client's corporate or personal investment strategy?
Don't you wish you had an easier, faster way of doing these?Financial statement analysis is a tool that allows you to"read between the lines."
Learn the secrets to comparing IFRS and GAAP financial statements quickly and easily so you can make the right decisions every time.
This entertaining full day workshop includes practical examples and real life case studies and you will learn the instructor's unique approach to assessing a company's ability to pay its bills, and pay good returns to its investors using both IFRS and GAAP financial statements.
You'll be amazed at just how much fun taking a class in comparative financial statement analysis can actually be!
Topics covered will include:
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
Policy Writing for International Financial Reporting Standards: March 31st. 2010
This is an advanced level course for people who already have an understanding of IFRS and who want to actually work on writing IFRS policies for their companies.
This class is not just theory, bring your laptops and get ready to write.
Call Mike prior to the class to discuss the particular areas of focus for you and your organization.
Date: Wednesday, March 31st 2010
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
IFRS versus GAAP Comparative Financial Statement Analysis: April 15th. 2010
Is looking at both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and GAAP financial statements part of your job or a component of your or your client's corporate or personal investment strategy?
Don't you wish you had an easier, faster way of doing these?Financial statement analysis is a tool that allows you to"read between the lines."
Learn the secrets to comparing IFRS and GAAP financial statements quickly and easily so you can make the right decisions every time.
This entertaining full day workshop includes practical examples and real life case studies and you will learn the instructor's unique approach to assessing a company's ability to pay its bills, and pay good returns to its investors using both IFRS and GAAP financial statements.
You'll be amazed at just how much fun taking a class in comparative financial statement analysis can actually be!
Topics covered will include:
- The 4 characteristics that make IFRS financial statements unique.
- Point by point comparison of:
- Management and Discussion Analysis
- The Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Retained Earnings Statement
- How disclosures are different
- Using financial statement Notes effectively
- Key decision factors in IFRS vs GAAP
- Real life comparisons using actual IFRS and GAAP financial statements
Date: Thursday, April 15th. 2010
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, 11 Interchange Way, Vaughan (Ontario). (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, and coffee and tea will be provided
Certificates of completion will be provided (qualifies for continuing education points)
Cost: $695 + tax (VISA, MasterCard, American Express accepted in advance)
To register call Mike Morley at 416-275-1278 or email mike@mikemorley.com and mention code PJC106 and afterwards email us for your free book.
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IFRS vs Canadian GAAP - an overiew (1 day) |
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| February 26, 2010 | Toronto |
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| March 4-5, 2010 | Toronto |
| March 8-9, 2010 | Ottawa |
| March 10-11, 2010 | Toronto |
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| March 17-18, 2010 | Saskatoon |
| March 22-23, 2010 | Edmonton |
| March 24-25, 2010 | Calgary |
| March 29-30, 2010 | Montreal |
| April 15-16, 2010 | Winnipeg |
| April 26-27, 2010 | Halifax |
IFRS vs Canadian GAAP for Analysts and Financial Statement Users (1 day) |
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| February 26, 2010 | Toronto |
| April 9, 2010 | Toronto |
| IFRS vs PE GAAP for Private Companies - How to Decide (1 day) $ 649 regularly, special $50 off for TheGAAP.net readers by entering code PJC001 when you register. |
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Instructor Profile:
Karine Benzacar is managing director of Knowledge Plus Corp., a business consulting
and training firm. www.knowledgeplus.ca. Karine Benzacar’s works have been published in well known publications such as the Financial Post, the Bottom Line, and the CMA Management Magazine, and has written “Closing the GAAP” featured in The IFRS Zeitgeist.