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IFRS Conversion
Are you looking for an efficient approach that will satisfy your audit committee and your auditors? Our free IFRS Conversion Guide will get you started.
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SOX for non-accelerated filers
Congress has passed an exemption from SOX 404(b) for small cap companies (less than $75 million market cap), but SOX 404(a) still applies.
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Anti-fraud 101
Fraud prevention is moving to the forefront of the corporate agenda. Staff awareness is a key element that most organizations are missing in their prevention program.
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Breakwater is an advisory services firm that emerged from companies growing demand for assistance to effectively manage their financial reporting, internal control and risk management requirements while controlling their administrative costs.
Our team of seasoned professionals provide public companies, private companies and public sector entities with:
- Internal Controls Compliance (SOX, NI 52-109)
- Financial Reporting Advisory (US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and IFRS)
- Internal Audit
- Information Technology Audit and Consulting
- Forensic Services
- Revenue Optimization and Cost Recovery
- Outsourced Controllership Services
With over 45 years of combined experience, Breakwater’s partners combine their knowledge of best practices and practical approaches to ensure that our clients receive effective solutions that meet their budget needs.
In the marketplace: The date for switching to IFRS compliant financial statements is rapidly approaching. Contact us to find out more about how you can successfully convert to IFRS using our proven methodology and experience. Not sure where your IFRS project stands – sign-up for our FREE IFRS readiness mini-workshop.
Breakwater is a member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.
Testimonial
"We find Breakwater to be knowledgeable, approachable and extremely responsive. We consider them to be one of our most valuable partners."
Nick BozikisCorporate Controller, Coastal Contacts Inc.In the News
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SOX Survives Legal Challenges
Legal battle launched in 2006 challenging the constitutionality of SOX has concluded with the Supreme Court upholding SOX and stating that the Act "remains fully operative as a law"read more...
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Majority of Canadian Companies Are Not Yet Prepared for IFRS
With only 7 months remaining, half of public companies are less than 60% through their IFRS conversionsread more...
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ACFE releases 2010 Report to the Nations
For the first time ever, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has widened their study to include cases from countries outside the United States. This expansion allows the ACFE to more fully explore the truly global nature of occupational fraud and abuse.read more...

