Pensions accounting - an introduction for accountants

This course looks in detail at the relevant regulatory and reporting requirements.

This course is suitable for anyone preparing or auditing financial statements plus other professionals interested in acquiring a greater understanding of the key financial reporting issues relating to pensions accounting.

The speaker will be drawn from a pool of subject specialists who are qualified professionals. Having worked for leading organisations they will bring their subject to life by relating the course content to real life case studies.

• The difference between defined contribution and defined benefit plans.
• What the recognised pension liability represents and how it is calculated with the help of the actuary.
• The components of a company's pension costs and how they are calculated.
• What actuarial gains and losses are and how they are dealt with.
• Past service costs, curtailments and settlements.
• Multi-national and group pension schemes.
• Disclosure requirements.

The course will start at 9.30am and end at 12.45pm. Refreshments are provided.

3 CPD hours (where applicable)

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