Webcast–What does the SEC's IFRS activity mean for you?
18 Sep 2008
The SEC's recent meeting around IFRS has sparked important questions from financial executives of US companies – especially as it involves proposed rulemaking that would allow certain US issuers a choice of preparing financial statements using either IFRS or US GAAP.
What do financial executives need to know about this proposed rulemaking and how should they respond? On 19 September 2008, at 2:00 PM EDT (18:00 GMT), Deloitte United States will present a webcast to discuss:
- A background on the development and use of IFRS
- The SEC's proposed roadmap, including the timeline for adoption of IFRS by US issuers
- The proposed rule on allowing some companies an option to use IFRS, including which companies would be eligible.
- What this means for companies regarding financial reporting considerations and the broader implications of adopting IFRS.