XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?


LIVE Webcast


Summary:

The 403bs retirement plan, which takes effect January 1, 2009, was designed to help employees of educational, charitable institutions, and non-profit organizations to properly allocate their retirement savings plans. The money invested grows tax-free until it matures upon retirement by the employee. It is imperative for both employees and employer to fully understand the significance of maintaining and managing their savings now to gear up for the future. But how can the affected individuals and institutions cope with the new requirements? What are the issues that need to be addressed?

Find out in this LIVE webinar. Produced by The Knowledge Congress, a panel of distinguished experts and key regulators will help the public understand the coverage of 403bs and the ways to manage its repercussions, including best practices.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 083817


Featured Speakers for XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready? live webcast:

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

David Blaszkowsky
Director, Office of Interactive Disclosure

International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation

Kurt P. Ramin, CPA, MBA, CEBS
Chairman (Emeritus) of XBRL International
Advisor, IASCF

Bowne & Co., Inc.

Rob Blake
Senior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORG

Ernst & Young LLP

Paul A. Penler
Executive Director, Auditing Tools and Techniques, Global Assurance and Audit Practice


Event Talking Points:

SEGMENT 1:

David BlaszkowskyDirector, Office of Interactive DisclosureU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

** Speaker Agenda to be added soon.. **

SEGMENT 2:

Rob BlakeSenior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORGBowne & Co., Inc.

** Speaker Agenda to be added soon.. **

SEGMENT 3:

Kurt P. Ramin, CPA, MBA, CEBSChairman (Emeritus) of XBRL InternationalInternational Accounting Standards Committee Foundation

- International Adoption and XBRL Projects
- SEC mandate for XBRL- IFRS filings ( foreign registrants)
- IASB and IFRS
- IFRS Taxonomy
- Future Developments

SEGMENT 4:

Paul A. PenlerExecutive Director, Auditing Tools and Techniques, Global Assurance and Audit PracticeErnst & Young LLP

- Challenges facing companies to comply with the SEC mandate
- Suggested Company framework to comply with the SEC mandate
- Role the auditor can play in complying with the SEC mandate
- Option for integrating XBRL into financial reporting (future)
- Emerging non SEC uses of XBRL


Who Should Attend?

- CEOs, CFOs and Finance Professionals of public and private companies
- Investment Professionals and Analysts
- Regulators
- Software developers
- Accounting and audit professionals
- Controllers
- Assistant Controllers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding XBRL.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A


Registration Information:

XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?
LIVE Webcast

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
1:00pm to 3:00pm (ET)