7th International Accounting Forum to be held in Dubai in May

International accounting standards; financial reporting; performance management, mergers and acquisitions; information technology; financial management; budgeting and cost control. Today's industry pro' must be an "all rounder".

But it's hard for the busy accountant or finance manager just to keep up. And that's why the International Accounting Forum has become the premier event for finance professionals in the Middle East.
Produced by IIR, the IAF is an intensive yearly update on all the latest developments - a unique opportunity to get "up to speed" in crucial areas.

The keynote address focuses on 'International Accounting Standards - past, present and future' and is followed by a 'One Stop Guide to IAS 39'. This kicks off a series of 'One Stop Guides' including Company Reporting; Financial Risk Management and the intriguing 'One Stop Guide to Achieving the Virtual Close'.

A case study on the FedEx experience will consider 'Planning and Budgeting in The Strategy-Focused Organisation' and a mini-workshop session will address the latest developments in financial management. Chief among these is 'Understanding specific roles - the changing nature of finance and the finance profession'.

The 7th International Accounting Forum spans five-days and incorporates two seminal workshops. The main conference is followed by a post-conference workshop taking up a further two days. The IAS Masterclass is an update on modifications of International Accounting Standards. It's a highly interactive seminar providing a birdseye view of current IAS's.

By the end of the IAS Masterclass, delegates will be able to:

Understand IASB and its significance in relation to financial reporting.

Comprehend the principles governing international accounting standards.

Apply the requirements of IAS standards in force at the end of 2001.

A one-day pre-conference workshop focuses on Linking Strategy, Budgeting and Reporting Processes. Also highly interactive, it will show delegates how to:

Gain sustainable competitive advantage by rethinking overall planning processes.

Forge these processes into simple, adaptive and powerful tools.

Review the approach to strategic planning, budgeting and reporting.

Indeed, that can be said of the entire 7th International Accounting Forum which boasts a wealth of outstanding speakers; question-and-answer sessions with renowned experts - and a rare opportunity to network with fellow professionals in the field.