Course description

INTRODUCTION
As globalization, digital transformation, and regulatory reforms continue to reshape the financial landscape, organizations must stay ahead of evolving standards in accounting, taxation, and compliance. The need for accurate reporting, ethical financial practices, and full regulatory compliance has become more crucial than ever in safeguarding institutional integrity and fostering investor confidence.

This international conference brings together accounting professionals, tax administrators, compliance officers, and financial decision-makers from across sectors to explore global trends, standards, and innovations in financial reporting, tax policy, and corporate compliance. The program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex international accounting standards (like IFRS), respond to tax reforms, and ensure compliance with local and global regulations.

Through expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and case studies, participants will gain insights into how top organizations manage financial risk, maintain transparency, and stay compliant in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand international financial reporting standards (ifrs) and their applications;
• navigate global tax systems and cross-border taxation challenges;
• develop strategies for effective regulatory compliance;
• improve financial reporting quality, consistency, and audit-readiness;
• manage tax risks and plan efficiently in light of legal requirements;
• integrate ethics, transparency, and accountability into financial operations; and
• keep up with digital compliance and electronic tax reporting systems

CONFERENCE MODULES:

Module 1: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – Key Updates & Applications

• Overview of IFRS principles and frameworks
• Transitioning from local GAAP to IFRS
• Revenue recognition, leasing, and financial instruments under IFRS
• Common implementation challenges and solutions

Module 2: Taxation in a Global Context

• Cross-border taxation and double taxation agreements
• Corporate tax planning and transfer pricing
• Tax incentives, exemptions, and VAT structures
• Managing tax audits and responding to tax authorities

Module 3: Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Understanding global and local compliance obligations
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols
• Internal audit, compliance monitoring, and reporting
• Responding to legal and regulatory investigations

Module 4: Digital Transformation in Accounting and Tax

• Electronic tax filing systems and e-invoicing trends
• Use of ERP systems in compliance tracking and reporting
• Automation and AI in accounting and tax compliance
• Data privacy and cybersecurity in financial systems

Module 5: Building a Culture of Compliance and Financial Integrity

• Ethical accounting and whistleblower protections
• Fraud prevention, detection, and investigation techniques
• Governance and the role of compliance officers
• Real-life case studies on compliance failures and lessons learned

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Accountants and Financial Reporting Officers
• Tax Administrators and Revenue Officials
• Compliance Officers and Internal Auditors
• Legal and Regulatory Affairs Managers
• Risk Managers and Ethics Officers
• Government Finance Directors and Inspectors
• Multinational Corporation Financial Teams
• NGO Finance, Audit, and Compliance Staff

What will i learn?

• Understand international financial reporting standards (ifrs) and their applications;
• Navigate global tax systems and cross-border taxation challenges;
• Develop strategies for effective regulatory compliance;
• Improve financial reporting quality, consistency, and audit-readiness;
• Manage tax risks and plan efficiently in light of legal requirements;