International Differences in Accounting: UK/IFRS/US Comparisons

Many UK companies are running IFRS or US GAAP for some purposes and UK GAAP for others. Some accountants trained in UK accounting need to convert to IFRS or US accounting. This course looks at major accounting topics, comparing IFRS requirements with UK and US rules and practices.

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• understanding of the key differences between IFRS and UK or US accounting
• practical guidance on adjusting accounting numbers from UK to IFRS or US, or vice versa
• a conversion course for those moving from UK knowledge to international practice.

KEY FEATURES
• companies required or allowed to use IFRS
• three-way international comparison on all major accounting topics
• case studies on adjustments from UK or US GAAP to IFRS.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Accounting staff or auditors of companies with international operations, or converting from UK to IFRS.

LECTURER
Christopher Nobes BA PhD FCCA, Professor of Accounting, University of London