Overview 

This webinar provides an in-depth exploration of IAS 19, the International Accounting Standard governing employee benefits. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to account for various employee benefits, including short-term benefits, post-employment benefits, other long-term employee benefits, and termination benefits. The session will highlight key principles, measurement techniques, disclosure requirements, and recent updates, ensuring compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Practical examples and case studies will illustrate the application of IAS 19 in real-world scenarios.

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Understanding the scope and key principles of IAS 19

• Differentiating between various types of employee benefits and their accounting treatment

• Applying actuarial valuation methods for post-employment benefits

• Recognising the impact of IAS 19 on financial statements and key financial metrics

• Identifying disclosure requirements and compliance considerations under IFRS

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics:   

• Introduction to IAS 19

  • Objectives and scope of IAS 19

  • Key definitions and classifications of employee benefits

  • Importance of IAS 19 in financial reporting

  • Recent amendments and updates

• Accounting for Employee Benefits
  • Short-term benefits: recognition and measurement
• Post-employment Benefits
  • Defined contribution vs. defined benefit plans
  • Actuarial assumptions and valuation techniques
• Other Long-Term and Termination Benefits
  • Measurement and recognition principles
  • Impact on financial statements and business decision-making
• Disclosure and Compliance
  • Required disclosures under IAS 19
  • Common challenges and best practices
  • Regulatory considerations and future developments

Obtaining your CPD certificate 

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA. 

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.   

About the presenter 

Caryn Maitland CA(SA)  

Caryn Maitland is a Chartered Accountant (SA). She has been a member of IRBA as a registered auditor and accountant since 2002 and is also a registered member of SAICA.  

Caryn has lectured Auditing and Accounting at various institutions and has conducted independent workshops and seminars for professional accountants since 2006 on various topics. She has presented on the national tour for the annual Legislation Update with ProBeta Training (Pty) Ltd in 2014 and 2015, as well as on the FASSET national tour for the Tax Administration Act in 2014.  Caryn is also involved with the annual SAICA SMP Technical tour. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Registered auditors. 

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA. 

• Independent reviewers. 

• Trainee accountants. 

Price 

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

Steps to register for the event:  

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar. 

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar. 

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series). 

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options. 

Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

Corporate training solutions 

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Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritise hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios.  

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