PrintIFRS webinar and slides
On 11 August 2011 ICAEW and CIPFA hosted a webinar about the difficulties and challenges experienced by local government in adopting IFRSs for the first time; learn from real-life examples and what’s on the horizon.
Access the recording and presentation slides
- Here is a copy of the recording - it contains the entire presentation, as well as the Q&A session at the end. The recording opens up in Windows Media Player.
- Here is a copy of the presentation that accompanied the webinar.
Why should you listen to the webinar
This webinar recording will provide helpful guidance on how to rise above the challenges faced by local government in preparing accounts under IFRSs for the first time. Real-life examples and reflections will be included. Find out what’s on the horizon and make sure you’re update with the changing standards.
Speakers
Paul Mason - Assistant Director, Professional Standards and Central Government, CIPFA
Paul joined CIPFA as a Technical Manager in November 2007, and was responsible for developing CIPFA’s Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting and the introduction of IFRS into local authority accounts.
In February 2011, Paul was promoted to Assistant Director, Professional Standards and Central Government. He continues to be responsible for the local authority Code, although his remit has been extended to cover CIPFA’s work on accounting and auditing standards, internal audit, pensions and central government.
Vivek Mehan - Senior Trainer, BPP
Vivek has expertise in all areas of training design and delivery; he regularly works in partnership with clients to perform training needs analysis, course design, course delivery and course evaluation.
Vivek has led programmes for several government clients including The Insolvency Service, Department for Transport, Highways Agency and ACAS.
Vivek also worked closely with members of Treasury in increasing awareness of the transistion of UK government departments to IFRS.
More information about webinars
A webinar is a way for you to see and hear a presentation live online. There will normally be one presenter who will be taking you through a powerpoint presentation, followed by a live Q & A. You can type your questions at anytime during the webinar which will be answered once the presentation is over.
