Course Name: The World Bank Group Controller and KPMG Annual Financial and Accounting Conference
Course Date/Time: June 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Course Location: The World Bank, Preston Auditorium: 1818 H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Learning Objectives: After attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe the current financial services industry including changes within the banking industry and trends seen in the market
- Identify issues, challenges and opportunities within the financial services industry
- Define and apply the key issues in the current market
- Determine the effects of regulatory decisions on the financial services industry
- Understand recently issued ASU 2016 Topics
- Identify the imapct of FASB standard on hedge accounting
- Describe updates from PCAOB inspections and standards
- Describe some of the key things that impact Integrated Reporting
- Apply global audit insights into everyday workload
- Apply best practices in Cyber Security
- Discuss recent developments with IFRS and the latest standards being discussed, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
Target Audience: This course is designed for and currently open only to World Bank Group, IMF, IADB and other MDB staff.
Program Description: Jointly sponsored by the WBG Controller and KPMG, this one-day conference brings together leading experts from KPMG for an in-depth discussion on current accounting and finance issues facing the Banking industry. The conference will also feature interactive Q&A sessions during the day between the audience and the presenters. This will be an in-depth discussion on US GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements as well as a discussion on the International Integrated Reporting Framework. As in previous years, the conference attracts finance and accounting professionals across the World Bank Group, as well as the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank. This conference qualifies for Continuing Professional Education credits. Meeting materials will be available one week before the start of the event. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
NASBA Instructional Delivery Method: Group live (classroom/lecture)
Estimated CPE Credit: This course is worth approximately 7 credits.
Prerequisites: None required
Advance Preparation: None required
Program Level: Update - Learning activity level that provides a general review of new developments. This level is for participants with a background in the subject area who desire to keep current.
KPMG Accommodations Statement: KPMG provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who request such accommodations to participate in training. Individuals requesting such an accommodation(s) should contact your local HR professional at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program.
Course Registration Requirements: Please register at the link provided in the Registration tab above.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: There is no refund available for this course. Penalty assessed for any no-show.
Complaint Resolution Policy: Any questions about or issues with this course may be emailed to the Local Office Training Program Coordinator, Candice Brinkman, at CBrinkman@kpmg.com.
Official NASABA CPE Sponsor Statement: KPMG is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final Authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.