IFRS vs. US GAAP - Major Accounting Differences
Overview
Whether a financial statement preparer or user is more familiar with IFRS or U.S. GAAP, it is important to be familiar with the important differences between the two financial reporting frameworks. This course will highlight some of the more significant differences between the standards.
Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Accounting
Program Level: Basic
Highlights
- Explore major differences in the design and structure of IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP
- Discover significant differences in financial statement presentation and disclosure principles, including:
- Periods required to be reported
- Interim financial reporting
- Debt classification, and more
- Recognize significant differences in initial recognition and subsequent measurement standards, including:
- Consolidation
- Equity method investments
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Anyone responsible for preparing or reviewing financial statements under IFRS
Objectives
- Explore major differences in the design and structure of IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP
- Discover significant differences in financial statement presentation and disclosure principles
- Recognize significant differences in initial recognition and subsequent measurement standards
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jennifer Louis, Emergent Solutions Group, LLC
Jennifer F. Louis, CPA has over 25 years of experience in designing and instructing high-quality training programs in a wide variety of
technical and "soft skills" topics needed for professional and organization success. In 2003, she founded Emergent Solutions Group,
LLC, where she focuses her energy on designing and delivering high-quality, practical, and engaging accounting and auditing training.
She was most recently Director of Audit Product Development at Surgent Professional Education, and prior to that served as
Executive Vice President/Director of Training Services at AuditWatch, Inc., a highly-respected training and audit process consulting
firm. Before joining AuditWatch, Jennifer was the Financial/Operational Audit Manager at AARP. At the start of her professional
career, Jennifer was an Audit Manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she frequently served as a local and national instructor.
Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Marymount University with a BBA-Accounting. Besides loving life on the lake with her
husband in Charlotte, NC, she enjoys hiking with her little dog Frodo Beggins, and savoring any precious moments spent with her two
young adult boys.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00