CPABC in Focus September/October 2014 | Page 43

PRoFESSIoNAL DEVELoPMENT ASPE: Income Taxes This half-day seminar will review the accounting policy choices for income tax accounting under ASPE. It will review the application of the liability method under future income taxes, including the identification of common temporary differences, the meaning of “more likely than not,” and accounting for outside basis differences. Oct 16, 9am-12:30pm, Prince George Nov 4, 9am-12:30pm, Vancouver Nov 18, 9am-12:30pm, Kelowna Nov 24, 9am-12:30pm, Surrey Nov 27, 9am-12:30pm, Abbotsford Beyond the Numbers: A Closer Look at Retirement options This seminar will provide the opportunity to look at different models of retirement or semi-retirement, and will include insights from individuals who have made this major work/life transition. Participants will learn how to avoid the pitfalls of retirement and take a proactive approach to retirement. Mar 10, 9am-5pm, Vancouver Corporate Governance & Business Dispute Strategies for Accountants This breakfast session will approach corporate governance and business disputes from a dispute prevention perspective, drawing on real life examples from an experienced dispute strategist. Topics will include incorporation, shareholders’ agreements, board issues, contract troubleshooting, business operations, shareholder expectations, and dispute resolution options. Oct 30, 7:30-9:30am, Vancouver Costing and Profitability In this interactive seminar, you’ll learn how to contribute directly to your organization’s bottom line by analyzing profitability by product, customer, segment, or geographical region. You’ll also learn how to identify the main dri ٕ