Acumen

A Comprehensive Update on Risk Management, Accounting, Regulatory and Governance Developments Affecting Corporate Treasurers

Treasurers are being bombarded on many fronts with complex tax and accounting regulations along with economic developments that have a profound affect on treasury operations. Many of these developments do not even fall within the traditional domain of treasury yet call upon treasurers to modify practices and adjust strategies. From implementing IFRS GAAP to complex financial instrument and hedge accounting standards, treasury departments across North America, and the world, are facing massive changes to procedures and practices.

Compounding this process of regulatory change are a rocketing Canadian dollar, volatile energy and commodity prices and interest rate gaps between Canada and the U.S. Treasurers need to keep pace with new developments affecting their core responsibilities: risk management, funding, technology, banking relations and so on.

In addition, Treasurers are being called upon more than ever before to have a vision of the big picture and contribute strategically to the success and growth of their companies. From increasing involvement in mergers and acquisitions and tax planning, through to global funding and risk management, the role of the Treasurer is becoming more dynamic.

This conference provides a comprehensive look, from a treasury point of view, at many of these new developments and complex standards. Going beyond the basics, this event will provide you with a clear profile of what you can expect from, and many ideas on how to deal with, the impact of these regulations, standards, current developments and changing economic conditions.

Strategic Treasury Management – Current Issues & Tactics has been specifically designed to target the critical issues confronting corporate treasury departments today. The hectic pace of day-to-day demands makes it extremely difficult to stay on top of current and pending challenges. This event brings together, in one convenient package, a concise and thorough look at critical issues affecting you and your department. The information you will receive at this event will not only enable you to develop sound, current strategies but will also provide you with valuable insights of what is coming down the road so that you will be able to effectively anticipate, and plan for, upcoming challenges and demands upon your time and resources.

Among the critical issues that will be covered in this timely event, you will hear about

How recent and pending accounting/regulatory developments will affect Treasury
Outlook for the Canadian dollar and its impact on hedging strategies
Risk management and control in Treasury
Best practices in operating a multinational treasury
What a Treasurer needs to know about banking in the U.S.
Tax for treasurers – understanding bottom line issues
Effective working capital management
Sourcing and implementation of treasury technology
Treasury’s role in mergers and acquisitions
Practical considerations for working with financial instrument accounting
Hedge accounting – how accounting developments impact treasury practices
Developing an effective F/X risk management policy

As well, there is a full day, practical workshop, Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting: A Practical Course for Treasurers, that will enable you to work with a seasoned expert to achieve a greater applied knowledge in tailoring your hedging strategies to achieve the required compliance with accounting and securities regulation.



	Strategic Treasury Management – Current Issues & Tactics A Comprehensive Update on Risk Management, Accounting, Regulatory and Governance Developments Affecting Corporate Treasurers February 26-28, 2008 • Intercontinental Toronto Centre • Toronto Overview Treasurers are being bombarded on many fronts with complex tax and accounting regulations along with economic developments that have a profound affect on treasury operations. Many of these developments do not even fall within the traditional domain of treasury yet call upon treasurers to modify practices and adjust strategies. From implementing IFRS GAAP to complex financial instrument and hedge accounting standards, treasury departments across North America, and the world, are facing massive changes to procedures and practices. Compounding this process of regulatory change are a rocketing Canadian dollar, volatile energy and commodity prices and interest rate gaps between Canada and the U.S. Treasurers need to keep pace with new developments affecting their core responsibilities: risk management, funding, technology, banking relations and so on. In addition, Treasurers are being called upon more than ever before to have a vision of the big picture and contribute strategically to the success and growth of their companies. From increasing involvement in mergers and acquisitions and tax planning, through to global funding and risk management, the role of the Treasurer is becoming more dynamic. This conference provides a comprehensive look, from a treasury point of view, at many of these new developments and complex standards. Going beyond the basics, this event will provide you with a clear profile of what you can expect from, and many ideas on how to deal with, the impact of these regulations, standards, current developments and changing economic conditions. Strategic Treasury Management – Current Issues & Tactics has been specifically designed to target the critical issues confronting corporate treasury departments today. The hectic pace of day-to-day demands makes it extremely difficult to stay on top of current and pending challenges. This event brings together, in one convenient package, a concise and thorough look at critical issues affecting you and your department. The information you will receive at this event will not only enable you to develop sound, current strategies but will also provide you with valuable insights of what is coming down the road so that you will be able to effectively anticipate, and plan for, upcoming challenges and demands upon your time and resources. Among the critical issues that will be covered in this timely event, you will hear about How recent and pending accounting/regulatory developments will affect Treasury Outlook for the Canadian dollar and its impact on hedging strategies Risk management and control in Treasury Best practices in operating a multinational treasury What a Treasurer needs to know about banking in the U.S. Tax for treasurers – understanding bottom line issues Effective working capital management Sourcing and implementation of treasury technology Treasury’s role in mergers and acquisitions Practical considerations for working with financial instrument accounting Hedge accounting – how accounting developments impact treasury practices Developing an effective F/X risk management policy As well, there is a full day, practical workshop, Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting: A Practical Course for Treasurers, that will enable you to work with a seasoned expert to achieve a greater applied knowledge in tailoring your hedging strategies to achieve the required compliance with accounting and securities regulation.