The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?
New York, NY, February 25, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York).
Implementation of The SEC's mandate to adopt XBRL-based financial reporting is now closer than ever. XML data tagging to makes it easier for internal controls, shareholders, investors, analysts, and the regulators to mine financial reports for data. Moreover, it helps provide an interactive data that is helpful in automating regulatory filings and business information processing. As the proposed timetable for the adoption of XBRL-based financial reporting is fast approaching, affected entities should be well-informed and use this format now or run the risk of not being able to fully utilize this feature rich reporting method.
The Knowledge Congress is producing a follow up to its highly successful webcast in September to discuss updates, the recent and the possible impact of XBRL in various financial reporting processes. Key experts and regulators are expected to speak at this event.
Speakers/Faculty Panel
David Blaszkowsky, Director, Office of Interactive Disclosure, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Rob Blake, Senior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORG, Bowne & Co., Inc.
Kurt P. Ramin, CPA, MBA, CEBS, Chairman (Emeritus) of XBRL International, Advisor, IASCF, International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation
Paul A. Penler, Executive Director, Auditing Tools and Techniques, Global Assurance and Audit Practice, Ernst & Young LLP
For updated list of the faculty panel, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_xbrl-II.html
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webcasts that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.”
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Implementation of The SEC's mandate to adopt XBRL-based financial reporting is now closer than ever. XML data tagging to makes it easier for internal controls, shareholders, investors, analysts, and the regulators to mine financial reports for data. Moreover, it helps provide an interactive data that is helpful in automating regulatory filings and business information processing. As the proposed timetable for the adoption of XBRL-based financial reporting is fast approaching, affected entities should be well-informed and use this format now or run the risk of not being able to fully utilize this feature rich reporting method.
The Knowledge Congress is producing a follow up to its highly successful webcast in September to discuss updates, the recent and the possible impact of XBRL in various financial reporting processes. Key experts and regulators are expected to speak at this event.
Speakers/Faculty Panel
David Blaszkowsky, Director, Office of Interactive Disclosure, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Rob Blake, Senior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORG, Bowne & Co., Inc.
Kurt P. Ramin, CPA, MBA, CEBS, Chairman (Emeritus) of XBRL International, Advisor, IASCF, International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation
Paul A. Penler, Executive Director, Auditing Tools and Techniques, Global Assurance and Audit Practice, Ernst & Young LLP
For updated list of the faculty panel, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_xbrl-II.html
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webcasts that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.”
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The Knowledge Congress
Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
1.800.578.4370
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
Contact
Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
1.800.578.4370
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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