New COSO Guidance for 2013 – SOX Training
SOX & Internal Controls continue to be a dynamic area. Numerous best practices have evolved and the new COSO guidance put out in May 2013 adds more room for disucssion.
All of these topics and more will be addressed in the SOX & Internal Controls Conference on November 18-19 in Washington D.C. at the Grand Hyatt. Here is a link to the details and registration info: http://acslive.com/events/sox_2013dc.html
Deloitte will discuss the latest developments as well as emerging issues. We’ll dive into the latest COSO guidance and an industry panel will share the issues they grapple with in their organizations. Past SEC officials will provide perspective on the big picture and E&Y will lead the fraud discussion. PwC will discuss GRC and ERM. Deloitte will circle back on the second day for more practical talk on Optimization of your process.
Pricing is $795 if you register 45 days early. Regular price is $995. You will earn 16 CPEs,
“Very interactive and energetic…attended last year too and found topics very relevant..” – Dole
“Very informative and relevant material – good to relate to current topics and trends” – Cisco
“Excellent. Relevant, timely and engaging speakers – the interactive panel was very informative. Several ideas to implement or suggest – always a plus” – Freddie Mac
Revenue Recognition Training on New FASB Standard
The new Revenue Recognition Standard from the FASB/IASB is rumored to be finalized in the next month. Experts from the Big 4 and industry are developing plans to prepare for the changes.
ACS is hosting (2) two-day conferences to get attendees from industry up to speed on what the changes will mean for their organizations and industries.
The conferences focus on the new accounting standard and the practical differences from current GAAP. We’ll also have an industry panel discuss how they are planning to handle the changes and convey the changes throughout their organization as they prepare to adopt.
The SEC will also weigh in on rev rec related issues, we’ll cover Software as a Service (SAAS) accounting and case studies to further illustrate how the new standard will look in practice.
Pricing is $795 if you register well in advance – 45 days early.
Locations are Boston Hyatt Cambridge on September 19-20 and Santa Clara/San Jose, CA on December 3-4: http://www.acslive.com/events/revenue_2013.html
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Boston CPE Events
We’ve expanded our Boston CPE for CPAs this year to three events. All will be held at the Boston Hyatt Cambridge.
We’ll again have the Financial Accounting & Reporting Update designed for corporate CPAs on June 12-13. Attendees will earn 16 CPEs. The agenda has been updated and we have added a number of new topics based on the latest SEC & FASB developments: http://www.acslive.com/events/financial_2013cambridge.html
We’ve added a one-day (8 CPE hour) course on Employment Law in June. Dan Corey will lead the discussion. Dan is a top notch instructor who has honed his presentation to be both highly educational and entertaining: http://www.acslive.com/events/employment_2013cambridge.html
Also, we have scheduled a Revenue Recognition Accounting Conference in September. The agenda will explore all the latest developments including the FASB project, SEC guidance and industry practicalities: http://www.acslive.com/events/revenue_2013_cambridge.html
Click the links to see the full agenda and details
Chicago CPE Accounting 2013 events
Just a quick note about two 2013 CPE events in Chicago being led by Big 4 experts and designed for 16 CPEs each:
Revenue Recognition Accounting Update Conference – June 20-21 $795: http://www.acslive.com/events/revenue_2013_chicago.html
Financial Accounting & Reporting Update – November 21-22 $695: http://www.acslive.com/events/financial_2013chicago.html
Both will be held at the Chicago Marriott oak Brook about 20 minutes from O’Hare and 15-20 minutes from downtown.
Phoenix CPE: Accounting Update conference on March 21-22 at Hyatt Phoenix
Accounting Conferences and Seminars LLC is hosting a two-day Financial Accounting & Reporting Update at the Phoenix Hyatt Regency on March 21-22. The speakers are partners and senior managers from the Big 4. The topics are FASB & SEC Hot buttons including revenue recognition, leasing, loss contingencies, Dodd-Frank developments, fraud, business combinations, EITFs, SEC Comments…
Pricing is $695 if you register well in advance – a $200 discount off the regular price. The program qualifies for 16 CPEs.
Here is a link to the agenda and details: http://www.acslive.com/events/financial_2013phoenix.html
Life Science Accounting Conferences (accounting for pharmaceutical companies)
Accounting Conferences and Seminars offered the Life Science Accounting Update in San Jose, CA and Parsippany, NJ in 2012.
In May, 2013 an updated conference will be held back at the Hyatt Santa Clara, CA. Here is a link to the agenda and details: http://www.acslive.com/events/lifescience_2013.html
The 2012 conferences led off with a technical accounting update led by KPMG where they discussed the AICPA IPR&D draft practice guide, intangibles, goodwill and testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, medical device excise tax and an SEC Update.
KPMG followed with a Tax Update covering global supply change, tax consideration related to accounting for share-based compensation under ASC 718, considerations for global equity plans and a Legislative Tax update.
A roundtable discussion led by conference chair and Deloitte partner, Brian Jobe, allowed all the attendees to introduce themselves and provide some background.
PwC led a session on Collaboration Agreement and Variable Interest Entities where the speakers discussed key considerations of the amended consolidation standard including red flags
Deloitte led the next session on Revenue from Contracts with Customers including a summary of the revenue recognition project to date and a summary of key provisions in the FASB exposure draft and potential industry implications.
Bill Greenrose, Deloitte Director, led the regulatory development discussion on the global regulatory framework, navigating compliance challenges, staying ahead of enforcement trends and competing in a changing regulatory environment.
The conference concluded with additional session on leasing, valuation and an industry overview by Citi, and a discussion of capital structures by Deloitte.
Revenue Recognition Accounting – CPE Training in San Jose, Chicago and Boston in 2013
This year Deloitte speakers will again address the latest developments from the FASB & SEC including the exposure draft – scheduled to go final in May or June.
Here is a link to conference details: http://www.acslive.com/events/revenue_2013.html
PwC will follow up with a practical discussion study based on real world applications and how the FASB project differs from existing revenue recognition GAAP principles in relation to collectibility, contingent revenue, sales to distributors, performance obligations over time, elimination of VSOE requirement for software transactions, use of the residual approach, term licenses, time value of money and disclosure implications.
E&Y will cover fraud issues relating to revenue recognition.
Industry panelists will share their own experiences and related obstacles.
Spreadsheet Controls Session at SOX & Internal Controls Update Conference – also known as End User Computing
Deloitte addressed spreadsheet controls at our two most recent SOX & Internal Controls Update conferences in San Jose and D.C. and will be invited back to update their presentation in 2013.
Modern usage and versatility of end user computing is pervasive through most organizations. The risks involved include uncontrolled change, limited security options and incomplete version control.
The risk results could include misstated financial statements, regulatory and compliance violations, negative operational impacts and fraud.
The Deloitte speakers discussed the components of a solid End User Control framework – governance, people, process and technology.
The SOX and Internal Controls Update conference will be offered twice this year: San Francisco in May and D.C. in November. Click the link for details: http://www.acslive.com/events/sox_2013.html