CPE Session 16: Saturday, August 2, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

IFRS – US GAAP Comparison

(Accounting – Basic)

[SESSION FULL]

Description/Objectives:
Course Objective: Overview of key similarities and differences between IFRS and US GAAP

Presenters with standard setting, audit, regulatory (SEC) and academic experience will outline and provide examples of key IFRS/US GAAP differences. In addition, participants will be provided with suggestions for integrating IFRS into existing accounting courses.

Prerequisites:
A basic understanding of US GAAP.

Presenters:
Ian P. Hague, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Cheryl Linthicum, SEC Academic Fellow – University of Texas at San Antonio
Paul Munter, KPMG LLP

Note: CPE fields of study are in parentheses