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CCH IFRS Webcast Series 2009 - Seminar 1

Many organizations recognize that International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) conversion is not a simple process. It’s going to require not only adopting a new financial reporting framework, but may also significantly impact other areas of the business such as income taxes, internal controls, systems and human resources. As organizations scope the effort required for IFRS conversion, identify the required resources and refine their impact analyses, many discover that the project is more complex than first anticipated.

This 90 minute webcast is designed to assist accountants who are planning to commence their IFRS conversion project in 2009. It contains cost-effective strategies with which to approach the most important elements of an IFRS conversion, covering:

• Types of costs
• The notion of cost-effective solutions
• Perspectives on costs
• Common costs analyses for IFRS conversion
• Effectively Managing Costs of Conversion
• Cost-effective solutions
• An alternative characterization of costs
• Out-of-pocket costs of conversion
• Out-of-pocket costs of conversion: SEC estimates
• SEC estimates
• Cost-Effective Conversions: Matters of Process
• Potential costs of conversion
• Basic guidelines for cost-effective solutions
• Additional steps for cost-effective solutions
• The dimensions of a resource planning template
• Cost-Effective Conversions: Matters of Principle
• Matters of principle
• Specific principles
• Managing other costs
• Potential benefits

Speaker

Dr. Peter Chant, FCA

Peter is a partner in the National Assurance and Advisory group at Deloitte & Touche LLP. He is a former member and chair of the Canadian Accounting Standards Board and was co-chair of the CICA/FASB Task Force that developed the current Canadian and FASB standard on segmented information. He was also a member of the FASB Task Force on Business Combinations that developed the FASB's current standard on that topic, and a member of the G4+1 Group of standard setters, which included the chairs of the IASB, the FASB and the Canadian Accounting Standards Board. He has published a textbook on advanced accounting in Canada, and was co-author of a research paper on accounting for joint ventures that was published by the G4+1. He is currently chair of the Task Force on Non-GAAP Performance Measures of the Canadian Performance Reporting Board of the CICA. He has a PhD in Accounting

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Completely revised and updated to reflect the numerous new tax planning options, strategies and considerations in light of new tax legislation and other developments in the tax law.

• Importance of Tax Planning
• Income Subject to Tax
• Making Deductions Count
• Investment Decisions
• Retirement Planning Considerations
• Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes
• Family Tax Planning Strategies
• Estimated Tax
• Business Planning

The guide provides “Examples” that illustrate the application of the tax laws. It also includes "Planning Alerts" and "Tax Tips" which highlight important tax planning advice and information.

Chapter 1: Importance of Tax Planning
Chapter 2: Income Subject to Tax
Chapter 3: Making Your Deductions Count
Chapter 4: Investment Decisions
Chapter 5: Retirement Savings
Chapter 6: Early Retirement and Post-Retirement Strategies
Chapter 7: Estate Planning – Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes
Chapter 8: Family Strategies
Chapter 9: Education Incentives
Chapter 10: Estimated Tax
Chapter 11: Business Planning
Chapter 12: Tax Strategies for the Self-Employed
Appendices

• Tax Planning Checklist
• Tax Calendar
• Income Tax Rates
• Deduction Checklist

196 pages

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This new edition of the popular Tax Planning Strategies book has been completely revised and updated to reflect the numerous new tax planning options, strategies and considerations in light of new tax legislation and other developments in the tax law.

• Importance of Tax Planning
• Income Subject to Tax
• Making Deductions Count
• Investment Decisions
• Retirement Planning Considerations
• Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes
• Family Tax Planning Strategies
• Estimated Tax
• Business Planning

The guide provides “Examples” that illustrate the application of the tax laws. It also includes "Planning Alerts" and "Tax Tips" which highlight important tax planning advice and information. 

Other helpful appendices include:

• Tax Calendar
• Income Tax Rates
• Deductions Checklist

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Authors: John O. Everett, Cherie Hennig and Nancy Nichols

This all new text provides a solid foundation of tax research skills by teaching the nuances of conducting tax research in today’s environment. The book then provides exposure to frequently encountered tax planning topics and strategies, better preparing users for their future in tax practice.

Build a solid foundation

• Early chapters are devoted to relevant legislative, administrative and judicial authorities, so users understand the how’s and the why’s behind tax practice today
• Users will gain a thorough understanding of how to perform tax research in today’s environment
• Landmark judicial decisions are presented, covering areas such as gross income, deductions, property gains and accounting methods
• Users gain exposure to tax practice issues and learn about tax communications
• Each chapter features case studies and research questions which highlight the real-world relevance of tax research and tax planning.

Then take it to the next level

•  Offers coverage of many key tax planning opportunities and strategies on topics such as individuals, retirement, choice of entity, closely held businesses and more
• This book also provides coverage of critical financial reporting issues such as FAS 109, FIN 48, and Schedule M3, which significantly impact and influence the way practitioners advise their clients
• A chapter on Tax Reform Proposals is also included in order to familiarize the reader with terms and topics such as the flat tax, Value- Added (VAT) Tax, the Fair Tax and much more

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Tax Authority — Legislative Authority
• Introduction to Tax Authority — Administrative Authority
• Introduction to Tax Authority — Judicial Authority
• Tax Research — Locating and Assessing Tax Authority
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Gross Income
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Deductions
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Property Gains and Losses
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Accounting Methods and Records
• Tax Practice — Procedures, Administration and Sanctions
• Tax Communications: Anatomy of a Tax Engagement
• Tax Planning Strategies — Individual Taxpayers
• Tax Planning Strategies — Retirement Issues
• Tax Planning Strategies — Estate & Gift Tax Basics
• Tax Planning Strategies — Advanced Estate & Gift, and Income Tax Issues
• Tax Planning Strategies — Choice of Business Entity
• Tax Planning Strategies — Closely-Held Business
• The Tax Accrual: An Introduction to Financial Accounting Issues & Book Tax Differences
• Tax Reform Proposals

696 pages

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Pay Yourself First: Financial Strategies for the Owner/Manager will show you how to minimize your taxes and maximize the return on your business investments. Written specifically for the small business owner and manager, it explores essential areas of finance and accounting for your small business and provides simple, practical advice on making your money work for you and avoiding possible pitfalls.

 

Topics covered:

• Starting a business
• Setting-up and administering a workable financial process
• Extracting money from the business in ways that are most advantageous to you and the business
• Income splitting for family businesses
• Family trusts
• Retiring entrepreneurs

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"I found the Employee Engagement Strategies session very beneficial. It reinforced my belief that although business strategies are important, the success of a company truly depends on the level of commitment the employees have towards the company. That commitment comes through engagement."

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Webinar information current as of December 8, 2010

Bonus Material: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

This webinar will present the most current information on recommended strategies to enhance employee engagement within today's workplace. The webinar speaker will explore human resources strategies that can be implemented company wide and what it takes to support the implementation of these strategies. Especially how you can prepare managers to positively impact the implementation and the resulting employee engagement. In this webinar you will not only learn strategies but also specific tactics that can be implemented immediately to impact productivity and company results.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Update your knowledge on current employee engagement research
• Learn ten key strategies for enhancing employee engagement
• Methods and tactics for implementing engagement strategies
• The human resources role in driving employee engagement
• The critical impact of managers when implementing engagement strategies

Speaker

Barbara Adams, Managing Director of HR Architects

Barbara Adams is a senior business executive with 25+ years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, Barbara specializes in bringing a business approach to an organization's people practices. Applying a coaching style, she takes a creative yet structured approach to the implementation of human resources strategies and ideas; the design of people oriented workplace practices; and the development of people within these organizations. In presentations and projects, Barbara works to translate the

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"I found this webinar to be very informative and provided many specific examples and recommended actions for anyone to be able relate to our own workplaces and create actions for. I would highly recommend taking the time to participate in this webinar as it was time well spent!"

"This session was very well structured, covers a wide range of topics related to employee retention strategies. It is recommended for everyone, not only the HR professionals."

- Grozdenka Stantcheva, HR Generalist

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Webinar information current as of May 4, 2010

With reports of an improved economic climate on the horizon, organizations must start preparing for the changing job market. Employees who were forced to maintain or take lesser positions will start to explore the market looking for increased benefits, flexibility and compensation. Now is the time to re-evaluate your organization's retention strategy in order to remain a competitive leader in your field. Join us as we explore strategies for retaining top performers within your organization.

Bonus - The following materials will be provided in this archived webinar:

• An article and handout on "10 Truths Your Employees Aren't Telling You: How Recognition Issues Are Costing You Turnover"
• Supporting paper
• Question and Answer (Q&A) document

Key Learning Objectives:

• three simple questions that will help boost retention potential
• a retention check for identifying your retention challenges and what can be done about them
• ten truths to keeping top talent (from recruiting to recognition)
• recognition strategies that don't cost and actually work
• retention tools for leading staff in a way that makes them want to stay
• knowledge of best practices for a recovering economy

Speaker:

Pauline F

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