Details
Timetable
- 12:30 - 13:30: Arrival and lunch
- 13:30 - 17:30: Main program/ workshops
- 17:30 - 18:30: Networking reception
Location
MeetDistrict Ghent - Planet Group Arena
Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 808/b300, 9000 Ghent
The default session language is English, unless all session participants are Dutch‑speaking.
New to reporting under IFRS?
Moving to IFRS is a major milestone for growing companies, whether driven by international expansion, funding rounds, or long-term ambitions such as a potential IPO.
Our IFRS Bootcamp offers a clear, practical introduction to the key IFRS topics scale-ups typically encounter - no prior IFRS experience required.
Designed specifically with IFRS-oriented scale-ups in mind, this afternoon is equally valuable for any company seeking a understanding of IFRS and its impact on financial reporting.
What to expect?
IFRS vs Belgian GAAP
- Key differences
- IFRS framework
- Structure of financial statements (incl. disclosures)
- Practical illustration based on an IFRS 1 first-time adoption case
High-impact IFRS standards for scale-ups
Focused sessions on the standards that matter most in fast-growing environments:
- Share-based payments (ESOPs & similar compensation)
- Financial instruments
- Equity vs liability assessment (e.g. preference shares & convertible loans)
- Impairment & valuation considerations
- Revenue recognition (Tech & biotech focus)
All illustrated using a practical case based on a public IFRS set of Financial Statements
IFRS conversion testimonial
SaaS-based, AI-powered expense management software provider
- Why transition to IFRS?
- Conversion journey & key challenges
- Impact on daily operations
- Lessons learned
From funding rounds to IPO
An overview of the financing journey, and how IFRS supports growth towards a potential IPO.