The Essentials of MPERS 2015

Date & Time : Friday, 26 July 2019, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Morning Session

9:00am - 10:00am Free & Open to Public. Click here to attend live webinar

10:15am - 1:00pm Exclusively for Paid Participants Only. Enrol to unlock the goodies

Afternoon Session

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free & Open to Public. Click here to attend live webinar

3:15 pm - 6:00 pm Exclusively for Paid Participants Only. Enrol to unlock the goodies

​​​Overview

MPERS is applicable to all private entities for financial statements beginning on or after 1 January 2016. There are essential elements and requirements that MPERS require of entities and their preparers to disclose. 

Conducted in workshop style based on specially prepared workbooks, participants will be advised of the essentials to look out for with regards MPERS, to ensure that the financial statements are in compliance with MPERS.

Approach adopted

• Workshop style using specially prepared workbook
• Use of examples / illustrations / cases

Learning outcomes

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain and apply the requirements of MPERS
• Explain the presentation and disclosure requirements under MPERS
• Explain the judgements / estimates made
• Review of topical areas where difficulties may exist

Who should attend

• Senior Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• Finance Managers
• Accounts executive

Course content

Module 1: Introduction

• Updates of events thus far

Module 2: Important differences between MPERS 2014 and MPERS 2015

• Differences between MPERS 2014 and MPERS 2015
• Impact on financial statements
• Disclosures - Comparative information
• Reconciliations
• Significant estimates and judgements

Module 3: Certain topical areas of concern​​

• Borrowing costs
• Intangibles
• Property, plant and equipment
• Investment property
• Issues behind fair value
• Financial instruments
• Undue cost and effort (general comments)