What will the transition to IFRS require?
Moving to IFRS entails a number of steps:
- Technical accounting changes.
- Updating accounting policy procedures and manuals.
- Training personnel.
- Modifying internal controls and dealing with the impact on 52-109 certifications.
- Changing internal audit plans.
- System changes for capturing and reporting data.
- Management reporting updates.
- Audit support – accounting records must support application of IFRS.
- Communication to capital markets.
- Changes in financial statement presentation.
- New valuation rules.
- Additional disclosure requirements.
To find out how MNP can help you make the transition to IFRS, please contact your local MNP advisor or call Jason Kingshott, CA, at 1.877.500.0792.