Creating value with merger and acquisition transactions

This session will address best practices in creating value for both acquisition and sale transactions.

Acquisition-related topics will include:

• Search best practices
  
• Legal and financial due diligence
  
• Acquisition valuation and purchase price negotiation
  
• Purchase agreement terms and conditions
  
• Post transaction integration

Sales related topics will include:

• Preparing a company for sale
  
• Business sale valuation
  
• Process best practices
  
• Data room management
  
• Sale agreement terms and conditions
  
• Wealth preservation

Accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE) – It’s here

The year 2011 will represent transition in accounting standards for most private enterprises. In addition, components of ASPE will apply to most not-for-profit entities. Now is a good time to be reminded of the potential impact and recent changes that will apply.

The session’s topic areas will include:

• Recently announced changes to ASPE
  
• Key lessons learned from early adoption
  
• FAQ items, i.e. answers to the most common questions to date

IFRS – Change is not over

Many public companies and other publicly accountable enterprises will have already adopted IFRS, or be well on their way to preparing their first IFRS financial statements. However, there are even more changes to come in the near future.

This IFRS update session’s topic areas will include:

• Key lessons learned from adoption to date
  
• IFRS standards changing in 2012 and beyond
  
• Common FAQ items, including tips and traps

The annual tax update is designed to provide an overview of the tax changes introduced throughout 2011, and the impact of these changes on prior tax planning strategies.

This session will session’s topics will include:

• Review of the federal budget release
  
• Review of other tax changes announced in 2011
  
• Planning for owner manager remuneration