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Conference for Audit Committees

November 20-21, 2012 n The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON

WelCOme TO THe 8TH ANNuAl

Expanded agenda includes accounting and regulatory updates, and panel discussions on all the hot topics!

n Emerging governance challenges in a global economy

n Social media risks and opportunities

n Corruption and the audit committee’s responsibility

KeyNOTe Addresses by

diane Francis

Editor-at-Large, The National Post

Ian delaneyChair, Sherritt International Corporation Dealing with Shareholder Activism

CoNfereNCe SPoNSorS:

Conference Agenda

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Conference Agenda

DAY ONE – TuEsDAY, NOvEmbEr 20, 2012

7:00 – 8:30 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 – 9:30 KEyNOTE ADDRESS:

business Trends and Issues in a rapidly Changing World

Speaker: Diane francis, editor-at-Large, The National Post

Sponsored by:

9:30 – 10:15 Emerging Governance Challenges for Canadian and Global Organizations

Speaker: José r. Hernandez, fGI europe AG

10:15 – 10:30 BREAK

10:30 – 11:15 International Developments on a Global Auditing Framework: Implications for the Audit Committee

Speakers: Tom o’Neill, Corporate Director and Axel Thesberg, Audit Committee Chair

11:15 – 12:00 Corruption: How Audit Committees manage Compliance with Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act

Speaker: Louise Lalonde, Audit Committee Advisor

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH

1:15 – 2:00 The Changing World of shareholder Engagement: How Audit Committees Can Help

Speakers: Andrew MacDougall, osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Judy Cotte, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

2:00 – 2:45 CEO/CFO Certification: Why This is still a Key Topic for Audit Committees

Speaker: Jim Goodfellow, Corporate Director

2:45 – 3:00 BREAK

3:00 – 3:45 sustainability: Why Audit Committees Can’t Ignore This Emerging Topic

Speaker: Tyler elm, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

3:45 – 4:30 CPAb Developments: Implications for Your Audit

Speaker: Brian Hunt, Canadian Public Accountability Board

4:30 – 5:30 NETWORKING RECEPTION

DAY TWO – WEDNEsDAY, NOvEmbEr 21, 2012

8:00 – 8:45 EARLy-BIRD BREAKFAST SESSION

Presented and Sponsored by:

8:00 – 9:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Dealing with shareholder Activism

Ian Delaney, Chair of Sherritt International Corporation

10:00 – 10:15 BREAK

10:15 – 11:00 Audit Literacy versus Financial Literacy: The role of Professional skepticism

Speakers: David Atkins, Independent Director; ed Waitzer, Stikeman elliot LLP

11:00 – 12:00 IFrs update: What You Need to Know About Forthcoming IFrs Developments

Speakers: Jonathan Simmons and Sean Cable, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Doug Hogan, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH

1:15 – 2:15 The shifting Landscape of social media: What Audit Committees Need to Know

Speakers: David florio, Grant Thornton LLP; ron Budreau, Microsoft Canada Inc.; Gary Baker, Corporate Director

2:15 – 3:00 Due Diligence: What should You Consider before Joining an Audit Committee?

Speaker: Mike Garvey, Audit Committee Chair

3:00 CONFERENCE ADjOURNS

Conference agenda is accurate at time of printing. for the most recent information on agenda items, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/CFAC

Conference Agenda

DAY ONE – TuEsDAY, NOvEmbEr 20, 2012

7:00 – 8:30 REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Speaker: Diane francis, editor-at-Large, The National Post

Sponsored by:

Speaker: José r. Hernandez, fGI europe AG

10:15 – 10:30 BREAK

10:30 – 11:15 International Developments on a Global Auditing Framework: Implications for the Audit Committee

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH

Speakers: Andrew MacDougall, osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Judy Cotte, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

2:45 – 3:00 BREAK

3:00 – 3:45 sustainability: Why Audit Committees Can’t Ignore This Emerging Topic

4:30 – 5:30 NETWORKING RECEPTION

DAY TWO – WEDNEsDAY, NOvEmbEr 21, 2012

8:00 – 8:45 EARLy-BIRD BREAKFAST SESSION

Presented and Sponsored by:

8:00 – 9:00 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Ian Delaney, Chair of Sherritt International Corporation

10:00 – 10:15 BREAK

Speakers: David Atkins, Independent Director; ed Waitzer, Stikeman elliot LLP

11:00 – 12:00 IFrs update: What You Need to Know About Forthcoming IFrs Developments

Speakers: Jonathan Simmons and Sean Cable, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Doug Hogan, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH

Speakers: David florio, Grant Thornton LLP; ron Budreau, Microsoft Canada Inc.; Gary Baker, Corporate Director

3:00 CONFERENCE ADjOURNS

Conference agenda is accurate at time of printing. for the most recent information on agenda items, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/CFAC

RegisteR online at: www.cpd.cica.ca/CFAC

DAy ONE - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

7:30 – 8:30 CONTINeNTAl breAKFAsT ANd regIsTrATION

8:30 – 9:30 OPeNINg KeyNOTe Address:

Diane francis

Sponsored by:

As Editor-at-Large at The National Post, Diane Francis has a wide readership across the country. She is also a best-selling author, a broadcaster and a blogger for The Huffington Post. Her strength is making sense of the business headlines: she is a business person who delivers insight through journalism rather than a journalist who covers business.

Francis is a Distinguished Professor at the Rogers School of Management at Ryerson, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She is a Director of Aurizon Mines of Vancouver and is a trustee of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. She has also served on the boards of many not-for-profit organizations.

Good governance is a key part of the mandate for every board, and most governance issues have audit committee implications. This session will explore examples of large global organizations that have experienced significant challenges in this area, and how they have rectified these difficulties. It will also focus on current best practices, including how important it is to have senior management set the “tone at the top” in order to establish a corporate ethic that truly permeates the whole organization.

Speaker: José Hernandez, fGI europe AG

10:15 – 10:30 breAK

10:30 – 11:15 International Developments on the Global Auditing Framework: Implications for the Audit Committee

Reporting relationships between the audit committee, management, and auditors is changing. The European Commission and the UK Financial Reporting Council have made proposals to enhance the integrity and transparency of financial reporting. The PCAOB has adopted and submitted for SEC approval Auditing Standard No. 16, “Communications with Audit Committees” that encourages vigorous communication between the auditor and audit committee. This session will provide an update of proposed changes, how they may impact audit committees, and CICA and CPAB plans to respond.

More and more Canadian organizations are recognizing that there are often tremendous growth opportunities in the developing world. Many of these countries operate under different laws and cultural norms than what we take for granted in Canada, and corruption is often common practice. Audit committees need to be aware of current legislation both in Canada and in other markets where their organizations operate and the financial and reputational consequences of being offside the legislation. This session will help directors focus on key questions they need to be asking of management to ensure a rigorous assessment of corruption risk has been made and a program is in place to mitigate this risk.

Why you should Attend

n Hear valuable insights on shareholder activism

n Learn about emerging governance challenges

n Receive guidance on responsibilities regarding corruption

n Get up to speed on new areas of interest, including the use of social media

n Network with peers – speakers, panel members and other members of audit committees from across Canada – professionals who are dealing with similar challenges

This conference is for current and prospective audit committee members to get up to speed on emerging issues and to learn how to maximize their effectiveness. It also provides a forum for exchanging ideas with colleagues and learning best practices. This year’s conference covers important technical updates, along with discussions of the critical issues and challenges facing audit committee members.

Gigi Dawes, CICA

mike Garvey, Audit Committee Chair

sue matthews, Audit Committee Chair

Pam robertson, CICA

Huw Thomas, Audit Committee Chair

Who should Attend

R Chairs and current audit committee members who want to be more effective in their role

R CFOs, CEOs, and other senior executives who work with their audit committees

R CAs, lawyers and other professionals who consult with audit committees

R Prospective audit committee members who want to understand more about the role

Leave this conference armed to confront the many challenges facing audit committees today

Conference Advisory Committee

DAy ONE - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

7:30 – 8:30 CONTINeNTAl breAKFAsT ANd regIsTrATION

8:30 – 9:30 OPeNINg KeyNOTe Address:

Diane francis

Sponsored by:

As Editor-at-Large at The National Post, Diane Francis has a wide readership across the country. She is also a best-selling author, a broadcaster and a blogger for The Huffington Post. Her strength is making sense of the business headlines: she is a business person who delivers insight through journalism rather than a journalist who covers business.

Francis is a Distinguished Professor at the Rogers School of Management at Ryerson, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She is a Director of Aurizon Mines of Vancouver and is a trustee of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. She has also served on the boards of many not-for-profit organizations.

Good governance is a key part of the mandate for every board, and most governance issues have audit committee implications. This session will explore examples of large global organizations that have experienced significant challenges in this area, and how they have rectified these difficulties. It will also focus on current best practices, including how important it is to have senior management set the “tone at the top” in order to establish a corporate ethic that truly permeates the whole organization.

Speaker: José Hernandez, fGI europe AG

10:15 – 10:30 breAK

10:30 – 11:15 International Developments on the Global Auditing Framework: Implications for the Audit Committee

Reporting relationships between the audit committee, management, and auditors is changing. The European Commission and the UK Financial Reporting Council have made proposals to enhance the integrity and transparency of financial reporting. The PCAOB has adopted and submitted for SEC approval Auditing Standard No. 16, “Communications with Audit Committees” that encourages vigorous communication between the auditor and audit committee. This session will provide an update of proposed changes, how they may impact audit committees, and CICA and CPAB plans to respond.

More and more Canadian organizations are recognizing that there are often tremendous growth opportunities in the developing world. Many of these countries operate under different laws and cultural norms than what we take for granted in Canada, and corruption is often common practice. Audit committees need to be aware of current legislation both in Canada and in other markets where their organizations operate and the financial and reputational consequences of being offside the legislation. This session will help directors focus on key questions they need to be asking of management to ensure a rigorous assessment of corruption risk has been made and a program is in place to mitigate this risk.

Why you should Attend

n Hear valuable insights on shareholder activism

n Learn about emerging governance challenges

n Receive guidance on responsibilities regarding corruption

n Get up to speed on new areas of interest, including the use of social media

n Network with peers – speakers, panel members and other members of audit committees from across Canada – professionals who are dealing with similar challenges

This conference is for current and prospective audit committee members to get up to speed on emerging issues and to learn how to maximize their effectiveness. It also provides a forum for exchanging ideas with colleagues and learning best practices. This year’s conference covers important technical updates, along with discussions of the critical issues and challenges facing audit committee members.

Gigi Dawes, CICA

mike Garvey, Audit Committee Chair

sue matthews, Audit Committee Chair

Pam robertson, CICA

Huw Thomas, Audit Committee Chair

Who should Attend

R Chairs and current audit committee members who want to be more effective in their role

R CFOs, CEOs, and other senior executives who work with their audit committees

R CAs, lawyers and other professionals who consult with audit committees

R Prospective audit committee members who want to understand more about the role

Leave this conference armed to confront the many challenges facing audit committees today

Conference Advisory Committee

DAy TWO - Wednesday, November 21, 2012DAy ONE - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

8:00 – 8:45 eArly bIrd breAKFAsT sessION

Presented and Sponsored by

8:00 – 9:00 CONTINeNTAl breAKFAsT

9:00 – 10:00 KeyNOTe Address:

Ian Delaney, Chair, Sherritt International Corporation

Mr. Delaney is the Chair of Sherritt International, a Canadian-based diversified natural resource company engaged in the production of nickel, cobalt, thermal coal, oil, gas and electricity. He began his career in the investment business and was President of Merrill Lynch before forming his own private equity company which ultimately launched a successful proxy battle to gain control of Sherritt. Mr Delaney’s colourful and controversial career has earned him many nicknames including “Fidel Castro’s Favourite Capitalist” and “The Smiling Barracuda”.

Mr. Delaney also is Chair of ORNGE, and a Director of Cenovus Energy Inc. and Westaim Corporation.

10:00 – 10:15 breAK

Audit committee members generally have a heavy workload and just getting through all the requirements in a timely fashion is often the major focus. In order to be an effective audit committee member, it is important that members remain objective in their thinking. Their role should be to probe and challenge management assertions rather than rubber stamp decisions. This session will explore how audit committee members get the views and information from below and beyond senior management, and how they can probe and ensure that they have the complete picture rather than just senior management’s viewpoint.

Speakers: David Atkins, Independent Director and ed Waitzer, Stikeman elliot LLP

12:00 – 1:15 luNCH

The world of shareholder engagement is changing. Shareholder communications have been a central part of a board’s fiduciary responsibility but now boards are under increasing pressure to engage more frequently and meaningfully with shareholders. At the same time activist shareholders are playing more of a role. This session will discuss strategies to enhance shareholder confidence in the board’s oversight of the company. It will deal with the risk and benefits of engaging shareholders, and suggest new ways to effectively interact with them.

Speakers: Andrew MacDougall, osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP; Judy Cotte, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

CEO/CFO certification has been a requirement for TSX-listed companies for a number of years, yet CSA compliance reviews in 2010 and 2011 continue to show significant deficiencies in the certification process. This session will discuss this issue, highlight the legal implications for directors and provide practical advice in creating a “best in class” certification process, including potential key questions for management and the external auditors. Ultimately this will allow directors and in particular audit committee members to increase their confidence in their organizations’ disclosures and financial reporting.

2:45 – 3:00 breAK

3:00 - 3:45 sustainability: Why Audit Committees Can’t Ignore This Emerging Topic

Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic on board agendas over the past few years. Hear from one of Canada’s leading experts on the development of an integrated sustainability program and why audit committee members need to understand what’s happening, and in particular, understand the implications for corporate reporting and disclosure.

CPAB’s role is to build public confidence in the integrity and high quality of independent auditing in Canada. To do this, CPAB assesses the fundamentals and policies of auditing firms that participate in their oversight program, reviews a selection of individual audit files and provides feedback to the firms. This session will focus on how these reviews affect audit firms, their audit planning and execution, and the audit committee.

4:30 – 5:30 NeTWOrKINg reCePTION

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DAy TWO - Wednesday, November 21, 2012DAy ONE - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

8:00 – 8:45 eArly bIrd breAKFAsT sessION

Presented and Sponsored by

8:00 – 9:00 CONTINeNTAl breAKFAsT

9:00 – 10:00 KeyNOTe Address:

Ian Delaney, Chair, Sherritt International Corporation

Mr. Delaney is the Chair of Sherritt International, a Canadian-based diversified natural resource company engaged in the production of nickel, cobalt, thermal coal, oil, gas and electricity. He began his career in the investment business and was President of Merrill Lynch before forming his own private equity company which ultimately launched a successful proxy battle to gain control of Sherritt. Mr Delaney’s colourful and controversial career has earned him many nicknames including “Fidel Castro’s Favourite Capitalist” and “The Smiling Barracuda”.

Mr. Delaney also is Chair of ORNGE, and a Director of Cenovus Energy Inc. and Westaim Corporation.

10:00 – 10:15 breAK

Audit committee members generally have a heavy workload and just getting through all the requirements in a timely fashion is often the major focus. In order to be an effective audit committee member, it is important that members remain objective in their thinking. Their role should be to probe and challenge management assertions rather than rubber stamp decisions. This session will explore how audit committee members get the views and information from below and beyond senior management, and how they can probe and ensure that they have the complete picture rather than just senior management’s viewpoint.

Speakers: David Atkins, Independent Director and ed Waitzer, Stikeman elliot LLP

12:00 – 1:15 luNCH

The world of shareholder engagement is changing. Shareholder communications have been a central part of a board’s fiduciary responsibility but now boards are under increasing pressure to engage more frequently and meaningfully with shareholders. At the same time activist shareholders are playing more of a role. This session will discuss strategies to enhance shareholder confidence in the board’s oversight of the company. It will deal with the risk and benefits of engaging shareholders, and suggest new ways to effectively interact with them.

Speakers: Andrew MacDougall, osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP; Judy Cotte, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

CEO/CFO certification has been a requirement for TSX-listed companies for a number of years, yet CSA compliance reviews in 2010 and 2011 continue to show significant deficiencies in the certification process. This session will discuss this issue, highlight the legal implications for directors and provide practical advice in creating a “best in class” certification process, including potential key questions for management and the external auditors. Ultimately this will allow directors and in particular audit committee members to increase their confidence in their organizations’ disclosures and financial reporting.

2:45 – 3:00 breAK

3:00 - 3:45 sustainability: Why Audit Committees Can’t Ignore This Emerging Topic

Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic on board agendas over the past few years. Hear from one of Canada’s leading experts on the development of an integrated sustainability program and why audit committee members need to understand what’s happening, and in particular, understand the implications for corporate reporting and disclosure.

CPAB’s role is to build public confidence in the integrity and high quality of independent auditing in Canada. To do this, CPAB assesses the fundamentals and policies of auditing firms that participate in their oversight program, reviews a selection of individual audit files and provides feedback to the firms. This session will focus on how these reviews affect audit firms, their audit planning and execution, and the audit committee.

4:30 – 5:30 NeTWOrKINg reCePTION

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DAy TWO - Wednesday, November 21, 2012

11:00 – 12:00 IFrs update: What You Need to Know About Forthcoming Developments

Most public accountable enterprises have now been through one IFRS reporting cycle. However IFRS continues to evolve: there are accounting issues under review and it is important for audit committees to be aware of what areas are under development and in the pipeline, and the implications for their organizations. This session will provide a practical and pragmatic approach to help audit committee members get comfortable with judgments, impairments, valuation issues and other new developments.

Speakers: Jonathan Simmons and Sean Cable, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Doug Hogan, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance

12:00 – 1:15 luNCH

Social media has dramatically changed the communications landscape, presenting a new and uncharted risk for boards and organizations. Social media presents many challenges. It allows little time to prepare communications in an environment where anyone can participate, at times acting as a catalyst for other risks. But it also brings substantial opportunities. This session will present the risks associated with social media, as well as the risks associated with ignoring this important communications device. It will also suggest how to use social media as an effective media tool.

Speakers: David florio, Grant Thornton LLP; Gary Baker, Corporate Director and ron Budreau, Microsoft Canada Inc.

The invitation to join a board of directors and its audit committee, can be very appealing. With hindsight, many former and current directors have concluded that they did not undertake sufficient due diligence prior to acceptance. Drawing on the insights offered during the conference, this interactive session will provide guidance on the types of questions a prospective board member should be asking; how to assess a board’s culture; and suggestions for starting out as a new board member.

3:00 CONFereNCe AdJOurNs

The most up-to-date, authoritative and practical information available

CICA CPD events provide you with an excellent opportunity to build credible exposure with a carefully targeted audience of decision makers, while building and reinforcing one-to-one business relationships.

For information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Manuela Downey at [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities

For a full range of CICA Continuing Education products and sponsorship information, visit the CA Learning Centre at www.calearningcentre.ca

IFrs In-depth Courses 2012

Our highly acclaimed courses are in constant review and update mode, reflecting the latest in IASB pronouncements and best practices for interpretation. Choose the course that best suits your needs and interests, or schedule both into your professional development program for 2012!

IFrs Immersion 1 (core topics) Toronto • December 4-7, 2012

IFrs Immersion 2 (specialized topics, no prerequisite) Toronto • December 10-13, 2012

For more information, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/IFRSimmersion

NEW! IFrs Online self-study Certificate Program

This exciting new program includes an integrated curriculum of 25 online self-study courses developed by subject matter experts from around the world! The scenario-based series of courses uses audio, video, interactive exercises and context-rich case studies to guide you through the concepts under each area of IFRS.

CPD Credits: 42 Hours

For more information, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/IFRSselfstudy

DAy TWO - Wednesday, November 21, 2012

11:00 – 12:00 IFrs update: What You Need to Know About Forthcoming Developments

Most public accountable enterprises have now been through one IFRS reporting cycle. However IFRS continues to evolve: there are accounting issues under review and it is important for audit committees to be aware of what areas are under development and in the pipeline, and the implications for their organizations. This session will provide a practical and pragmatic approach to help audit committee members get comfortable with judgments, impairments, valuation issues and other new developments.

Speakers: Jonathan Simmons and Sean Cable, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; Doug Hogan, The Dominion of Canada General Insurance

12:00 – 1:15 luNCH

Social media has dramatically changed the communications landscape, presenting a new and uncharted risk for boards and organizations. Social media presents many challenges. It allows little time to prepare communications in an environment where anyone can participate, at times acting as a catalyst for other risks. But it also brings substantial opportunities. This session will present the risks associated with social media, as well as the risks associated with ignoring this important communications device. It will also suggest how to use social media as an effective media tool.

Speakers: David florio, Grant Thornton LLP; Gary Baker, Corporate Director and ron Budreau, Microsoft Canada Inc.

The invitation to join a board of directors and its audit committee, can be very appealing. With hindsight, many former and current directors have concluded that they did not undertake sufficient due diligence prior to acceptance. Drawing on the insights offered during the conference, this interactive session will provide guidance on the types of questions a prospective board member should be asking; how to assess a board’s culture; and suggestions for starting out as a new board member.

3:00 CONFereNCe AdJOurNs

The most up-to-date, authoritative and practical information available

CICA CPD events provide you with an excellent opportunity to build credible exposure with a carefully targeted audience of decision makers, while building and reinforcing one-to-one business relationships.

For information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Manuela Downey at [email protected].

Sponsorship Opportunities

For a full range of CICA Continuing Education products and sponsorship information, visit the CA Learning Centre at www.calearningcentre.ca

IFrs In-depth Courses 2012

Our highly acclaimed courses are in constant review and update mode, reflecting the latest in IASB pronouncements and best practices for interpretation. Choose the course that best suits your needs and interests, or schedule both into your professional development program for 2012!

IFrs Immersion 1 (core topics) Toronto • December 4-7, 2012

IFrs Immersion 2 (specialized topics, no prerequisite) Toronto • December 10-13, 2012

For more information, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/IFRSimmersion

NEW! IFrs Online self-study Certificate Program

This exciting new program includes an integrated curriculum of 25 online self-study courses developed by subject matter experts from around the world! The scenario-based series of courses uses audio, video, interactive exercises and context-rich case studies to guide you through the concepts under each area of IFRS.

CPD Credits: 42 Hours

For more information, visit: www.cpd.cica.ca/IFRSselfstudy

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