Deloitte - Moving ahead in an IFRS world

Canada is an International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) jurisdiction for all publicly accountable enterprises, as of January 1, 2011. Many enterprises are now shifting their interest from preparing for IFRS implementation to keeping up with IFRS changes and understanding how to apply the principles of IFRS on a day-to-day basis.

IFRS requires an entity-wide approach to financial reporting. Companies must build IFRS into flexible financial reporting systems and processes. Management must also review the assumptions and judgments made and the systems and processes implemented throughout their IFRS journey. This includes developing their initial IFRS solutions, incorporating new developments in IFRS standards and interpretations, and preparing for changes to their business and the overall economic environment.

(Deloitte: Featured Insights - Moving ahead in an IFRS world, IFRS Resources, IFRS e-Learning)

IFRS - Academic Resources

The transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) poses a unique challenge for accounting academics. The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is pleased to provide a range of materials to help academics develop teaching strategies to prepare their students for this significant change for our profession. Visit the Canadian Standards in Transition website.