IFRS / Financial Reporting and Governance

Financial Reporting Conference for the Mining Industry

December 5-6, 2012
The Hilton Toronto Hotel
Toronto, ON

PROGRAM OUTLINE

The adoption of IFRS created some unique challenges for the Canadian mining industry including uncertainty for mining companies on how to interpret and apply the new standards and concerns of diversity in practice across the industry. This conference will provide technical updates for all the key standards impacting the industry and lessons learned to date, along with sessions addressing broader areas of interest and concern to financial professionals in this industry. This conference will also provide a unique opportunity to discuss the issues and challenges with colleagues and peers from across the country.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Finance professionals working in, or providing services to the mining industry such as:
• Chief financial officers and other senior financial executives who are directly responsible for accounting and reporting
• Public accountants and other professional advisors
• Securities regulators, financial analysts and other financial statement users

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Technical sessions on key International Financial Reporting Standards impacting the mining industry, including:
• IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements
• IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
• IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine
• IFRS 2 Share-based Payment
• IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement
• What did we learn from year one of IFRS?
• Specific current topics in accounting, financial reporting and disclosure
• Updates on securities regulatory matters particular to the mining industry
• Seeking financing for mining projects
• Current and emerging issues, including future IFRS developments

CPD CREDITS

Up to 14 hours

TUITION

From $1,590 (plus HST)