Life Science Accounting Update Conference
From health care reform implications to collaboration accounting to valuing R&D, this conference will address the latest developments in key areas. You'll hear from experts at Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, KPMG, life science analysts and your industry counterparts.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
- Recognize the timelines and key factors affecting the life science industry
- Begin to assess the effects of these standards on your company or clients
Registration Information:
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Cost $995
We have a block of discounted rooms available at $199 per night
Register any one of three ways:
1. Register online using a credit card and click the orange button
2. Register by phone at (610) 789-3110
3. Email your contact info to be invoiced to mtarman@acslive.com
We have a block of discounted rooms available and will email you the link after you register.
The hotel is located 6.5 miles from the airport.
| Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
| 8:00 | 8:45 | Continental Breakfast and Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 9:30 | Roundtable discussion |
| 9:30 | 9:40 | Break |
| 9:40 | 11:20 | Technical Accounting Update Update on latest relevant developments, amendments and EITFs What Is the SEC staff looking for? Meaningful MD&A Loss contingency disclosures Segment reporting Non-GAAP |
| 11:20 | 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 | 12:15 | Impact of Social Media Social media within the current regulatory landscape Direct to consumer promotional activities How to actively manage risk |
| 12:15 | 1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 | 2:45 | Industry Panel: Accounting Issues Introduction and thumbnail profile from panelists Best practices in applying the onslaught of accounting changes Obstacles and opportunities What's on the horizon? |
| 2:45 | 2:55 | Break |
| 2:55 | 4:25 | Revenue Recognition Accounting Status of joint project Summary of key provisions Implementation considerations |
| 4:25 | 4:35 | Break |
| 4:35 | 5:35 | Tax Issues for Life Science Companies International Tax Reform discussion overview (the "CAMP" discussion) Obama budget tax proposals U.S. Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012 Repatriation holiday |
| Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
| 8:30 | 10:00 | Collaboration Accounting Multiple Element Arrangements and Revenue Recognition Accounting evaluation steps SEC comments and trends Milestone method disclosures |
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| 10:00 | 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 | 11:00 | Leasing Overview and timing Lessee accounting How will the income statement look? How are companies preparing for the change? |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Legal Update Recent Division of Corporation Finance Guidance Dodd Frank Recent SEC Comment Letter Themes |
| 12:00 | 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | 2:15 | Valuation Issues Fair value accounting Industry standards for valuation models Valuing R&D Projects Valuation and impairment of intangible assets |
| 2:15 | 2:30 | Break |
| 2:30 | 3:15 | Industry Overview Macroeconomic picture Key trends driving M&A landscape IPO Market |
| 3:15 | 4:15 | Fraud Issues in the Life Science Industry Fraud trends Recent cases Anti-fraud programs Foreign Corrupt Practices Act |
Conference speakers include:
Brian Jobe, Deloitte, Partner in Deloitte & Touche LLP's Financial Accounting and Reporting Services practice, and currently leads the practice's efforts related to the Life Sciences industry.
For the past eleven years, Brian has provided accounting policy, transaction structuring, technology, and other consulting services to Fortune 1000 and international companies.
Chip Baird, PTC Therapeutics
John McKenna, Cooley, Partner
Kristin Bauer, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Practice Fellow
Rick Schwartz, Duff & Phelps, Managing Director
David Nadell, Duff & Phelps, Vice President
Lindsey Piziali, PwC, Senior Manager in National Professional Services Group
Adrian Beamish, PwC, Northern California Life Science Leader
Daniel Coleman, Ernst & Young, Partner
Michael Formolo, Ernst & Young, Partner
Marcus Wong, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
Linya Xu, Ernst & Young, Manager
Locations
- May 20-21, 2013
- Santa Clara Register »
Who Should Attend
CFOs (and their staff), Controllers,
VPs of Finance, Financial Managers,
Treasury Staff, Accountants in Industry, Consultants, Public Accountants, Educators
Refunds
Contact Information
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