GFOA ALBERTA & METRIX GROUP
Stephanie Porter & Jessica Szewczuk, Metrix Group
presenting
“New Accounting Standards”
First Webinar of a Series | 10:00AM – 11:30AM | Thursday, September 21, 2023
Sept 21 | New Accounting Standards
10:00AM – 11:30 AM | 90 Minutes
$260.00 Non-Members | $210.00 Members
Significant changes are coming to Public Sector Accounting Standards for the 2023 fiscal year. The impact of these standards will vary by municipality – some will require significant preparation while others will have minimal impact.
This webinar will provide you with a brief overview of each new standard and an action plan for effective implementation. This course will outline:
Asset retirement obligations (PS3280)
- Review sample project roadmap
- Practical advice on how to complete your ARO project regardless of progress to date
- Review of key assets likely to have retirement obligations
- Discussion of required changes to accounting for AROs, including considerations for G/L structure
Financial instruments (PS3450), Financial statement presentation (PS1201), Foreign currency translation (PS2601)
- Understand the relationship between the three standards
- Identify changes from existing standards (where applicable)
- Review sample project roadmap
- Discuss key accounting concepts related to financial instruments and foreign currency translation
- Overview of changes to financial statement presentation
- Summarize disclosure requirements
This course is ideal for finance teams.
This course is eligible for 1.5 hours hour of CPA verifiable professional development and includes a brief quiz. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
About Us
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.
Quick Connect to GFOA Alberta
Quick Connect to GFOA Alberta
About Us
GFOA Alberta is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the practice of governmental finance in the Province of Alberta. Our objectives include:
- Promote networking opportunities for all government finance officials within all levels of government
- Support and promotion of Provincial, Canadian and International GFOA Conferences and training programs
- Communication with membership on financial issues
- Liaison with Municipal Affairs
- Enhance the profile of GFOA Alberta.
Our Association is affiliated with the International Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and maintains contact with its staff to promote training opportunities and participation in annual international GFOA conferences.