2019 lease accounting seminar

Accounting for Tech Companies Update 2019

April 21, 2019

Accounting for Tech Companies Update 2019

SAN JOSE

From the latest developments in revenue recognition, leasing and regulatory reform to IPO & M&A industry trends, this conference will address the latest developments in key areas. You’ll hear from experts at the Big Four and regional firms.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
Recognize the related timelines and key factors
Begin to assess the effects of these standards on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Cost: $795 (save $200 off the regular price of $995 if you register by October 18th).
This year’s event will be held at The San Jose Hayes Mansion.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:30	Accounting for Leases History and background of new standard Shortcomings of current lease accounting Lease: identification, scope and definition Short term leases - practical expedient Examples
10:30	10:45	Break
10:45	12:05	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation 10 Years later but still full of complex nuances Impact on corporate income tax accounting Calculation of earning per share Presentation of cash flow statement
12:05	1:05	Lunch
1:05	2:20	SEC Comment Letter Trends Topical areas: Revenue Recognition, Non-GAAP Measures, Fair Value, MD&A... Industry Trends
2:20	2:30	Break
2:30	3:40	FASB Update Issued ASUs Current Projects
3:40	3:45	Break
3:45	5:30	Revenue Recognition Update Executive review of new rules Implementation war stories Where companies are running into issues Practical examples

Agenda: DAY 2
8:45	9:55	Cybersecurity Update SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Guidance Identity Management Implement multi-factor authentification across all points Enable automated auditing of in-scope systems
9:55	10:00	Break
10:00	11:10	Fraud Update Context and perspective SEC/Department of Justice Guidance Global perspective Indicators of opportunity
11:10	11:15	Break
11:15	12:35	Hedge Accounting Currency Risk and Hedging It Under the New, Easier Rules Quick Review of Transaction/Translation Accounting Critical Functional Currency Role Objectives of Hedging Standard Hedging Applications Recent Rise in Net Investment Hedging
12:35	1:35	Lunch
1:35	2:45	Accelerating the Close Practical considerations and discussions from panelists in industry
2:45	3:00	Break
3:00	4:15	M&A Update Trends Recent deal structures

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Bedros Gaule KPMG, Senior Manager
PJ Theisen Deloitte, Senior Manager
Dominick Kerr Connor Group, Partner
Miranda Chook RGP, Vice President
Kim Le A2Q2, Director, Founder & CEO
Helen Kane Hedgetrackers, President & Founder
Matt Nickrent Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
Anita Pathy Ernst & Young, Manager
Jon Medina Protiviti, Associate Director
Michael Hutchings Effectus Group, Managing Director
Matt Svetich Effectus Group Staffing, CEO
Sujeev Bokka PwC, Senior Manager
Sid Sitaram Ventures Controller (Workday) and Chief of Staff (Adaptive Insights)
Timothy Dundon PwC, Deals Director
Gargi Ray Infosys, VP Finance and Global Controller

Accounting for Leases: New Rules 2019 (ASC 842)

April 21, 2019

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Accounting for Leases: New Rules 2019 (ASC 842)

SAN FRANCISCO

The new Leasing Standard has finally been issued. The new guidance standardizes how companies should account for leases under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. This conference will go through the new guidance and address the latest developments in key areas, significant changes, scope, disclosure and impacts. There will be plenty of implementation examples and a detailed case study.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the latest changes in key areas
Work through a number of practical examples
Begin to assess the effects of the new standard on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Cost: $795

This year’s event will be held at San Francisco Airport Hilton Bayfront .

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:15	Introduction of New Leasing Standard History and Background of New Standard Shortcomings of current lease accounting Lease: Identification, Scope and Definition Short Term Leases/Practical Expedient Contract Combinations Portfolio Approach
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	12:15	New Leasing Standard Continued - Plus Common Examples Separating lease and nonlease components Discount rate Initial direct costs Reassessment Modifications Asset Impairment Sale and leaseback transactions Build to suit transactions
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Accounting by Lessors Lessor Model Presentation Disclosures Examples
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Lessons Learned in Initial Implementation Impact of project was underestimated Some of more challenging areas include: identifying lease population, data abstraction, implementing a platform for ongoing reporting and identifying processes and controls for applying the requirements
4:15	4:20	Break
4:20	5:30	Disclosures New Requirements Lessor Lessee

Agenda: DAY 2
8:45	10:00	Hot Topics and Key Judgments Under the New Lease Accounting Rules Evaluating renewal and termination options Analyzing lessee vs. lessor assets and accounting impacts Reviewing the components of the discount rate Assessing the impacts of construction on lease commencement date Scoping assessments for embedded leases during adoption Review of key adoption and post adoption disclosures Adoption methods Adoption adjustments Balance sheet and cash flow presentation Practical expedient elections Discount rates Open Q&A
10:00	10:15	Break
10:15	12:15	Case Study by Connor Group Part 1 This session will include detailed case studies and examples to take you through the practical applications of the new lease accounting rules.
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Case Study by Connor Group Part 2
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Additional Examples of New Rules

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Ashima Jain PwC, Managing Director National Office
Dominick Kerr Connor Group, Technical Accounting Director
Blake Collins Connor Group, Director
Matt Svetich Effectus Group Staffing, CEO
Carolyn Selig Deloitte, Audit and Assurance Partner
Allen Plyler RGP, Director
Mike Hutchings Effectus Group, Managing Director

Financial Accounting & Reporting Update 2019

December 22, 2018

Financial Accounting & Reporting Update 2019

CHICAGO

We are seeing an unprecedented level of major accounting changes from US and international standard-setters. This conference will address the latest developments in key areas. Experts from the Big Four and regional firms will lead the discussion.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
Recognize the timelines and key factors
Begin to assess the effects of these standards on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

We have a limited block of rooms available at $249 per night on a first come basis
Cost: $995.
This year’s event will be held at The Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:15	Cybersecurity Update Risks in the digital age Key questions Examples of threat scenarios Disclosure requirements
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	12:00	M&A Trends U.S. deal trends Macroeconomic trends IPO vs. direct listing Sector specific trends Regulatory environment
12:00	1:00	Lunch
1:00	2:10	Currency Risk and Hedging Under the New, Easier Rules Corporate currency risk When do I care? What do I do when I care? Embedded derivatives New derivative accounting
2:10	2:15	Break
2:15	3:15	Hiring, Retention and Corporate Culture Trends What we are seeing in the current market
3:15	3:25	Break
3:25	4:30	Fraud Update Fraud/FCPA definitions, statistics and trends Fraud cases Latest news from the regulators Compliance Data analytics
4:30	5:30	SEC Developments: Part 1 SEC Personnel Update The Financial CHOICE Act JOBS Act Implementation Update FAST Act (aka JOBS Act 1.5) What to Expect

Agenda: DAY 2
8:15	8:45	Continental Breakfast
8:45	10:15	SEC Update Part 2: Opportunities for Time and Cost Savings Form 10Q Efficiencies Interim Financial Statements MD&A Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	11:40	SEC Comment Letters Commissions Industry Trends
11:40	12:40	Lunch
12:40	1:30	Accounting for Leases: New Rules Identification of a Lease Key Concepts Lease Classification Lessee and Lessor Accounting Examples
1:30	2:20	CECL Scope of current expected credit loss (CECL) model Main areas of change Measurement overview Examples Disclosures
2:20	2:30	Break
2:30	3:25	Tax Update Federal Tax Legislative Outlook for New Rules Preparing for the financial statement impact of tax reform State Tax: significant legislative, regulatory and case law updates
3:25	3:00	Break
3:30	4:25	FASB Update Recent and Proposed ASUs Current Projects Disclosure Effectiveness What to expect in next 12 months

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Paul Hinds PwC, Managing Director
Sally Huang PwC, Deals Manager
William Comstock PwC
Krisi Rossi O'Donnell LaSalle Network, Chief Recruiting Strategist
Kyle Capinegro Ernst & Young
Sandra Koch Hedgetrackers, Director
Ron Kiima Kiima Inc., Former SEC Assistant Chief Accountant - Corp Fin
David Zaslavsky Ernst & Young, Partner
Zack Weston Deloitte, National Office Accounting Services Manager
Ryan Pringle Deloitte, National Office Accounting Services Manager
Jack Widmann Deloitte, National Office Accounting Services Manager
Cara Harrison KPMG, International Tax Partner

December 22, 2018

Accounting for Leases: New Rules 2019 (ASC 842)

MANHATTAN BEACH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the latest changes in key areas
Work through a number of practical examples
Begin to assess the effects of the new standard on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Cost: $995

This year’s event will be held at Westdrift by Marriott Manhattan Beach.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:15	Introduction of New Leasing Standard History and Background of New Standard Shortcomings of current lease accounting Lease: Identification, Scope and Definition Short Term Leases/Practical Expedient Contract Combinations Portfolio Approach
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	12:15	New Leasing Standard Continued - Plus Common Examples Separating lease and nonlease components Discount rate Initial direct costs Reassessment Modifications Asset Impairment Sale and leaseback transactions Build to suit transactions
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Accounting by Lessors Lessor Model Presentation Disclosures Examples
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Lessons Learned in Initial Implementation Impact of project was underestimated Some of more challenging areas include: identifying lease population, data abstraction, implementing a platform for ongoing reporting and identifying processes and controls for applying the requirements
4:15	4:20	Break
4:20	5:30	Disclosures New Requirements Lessor Lessee

Agenda: DAY 2
8:45	10:00	Hot Topics and Key Judgments Under the New Lease Accounting Rules Evaluating renewal and termination options Analyzing lessee vs. lessor assets and accounting impacts Reviewing the components of the discount rate Assessing the impacts of construction on lease commencement date Scoping assessments for embedded leases during adoption Review of key adoption and post adoption disclosures Adoption methods Adoption adjustments Balance sheet and cash flow presentation Practical expedient elections Discount rates Open Q&A
10:00	10:15	Break
10:15	12:15	Case Study by Connor Group Part 1 This session will include detailed case studies and examples to take you through the practical applications of the new lease accounting rules.
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Case Study by Connor Group Part 2
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Additional Examples of New Rules

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Ashima Jain PwC, Managing Director National Office
Dominick Kerr Connor Group, Technical Accounting Director
Blake Collins Connor Group, Director
Matt Svetich Effectus Group Staffing, CEO
Carolyn Selig Deloitte, Audit and Assurance Partner
Allen Plyler RGP, Director
Mike Hutchings Effectus Group, Managing Director

December 22, 2018

Financial Accounting & Reporting Update 2019

SANTA CLARA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
Recognize the timelines and key factors
Begin to assess the effects of these standards on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

We do not have a block of rooms for this hotel — please reach out to the Marriott or other local hotels to book your stay.
Cost: $995
This year’s event will be held at The Marriott Santa Clara.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:30	Accounting for Leases: New Rules Identification of a Lease Key Concepts Lease Classification Lessee and Lessor Accounting Examples
10:30	10:45	Break
10:45	12:00	Financial Modeling explains each of PwC’s 10 best practices for financial modeling, the rationale behind them and provides practical advice for using them when building financial models • Enables participants to recognize the key features of a best practice financial model
11:25	11:30	Break
11:30	12:30	Fraud Update Context and perspective SEC/DOJ Guidance Global perspective Indicators of opportunity
12:00	1:00	Lunch
1:00	2:00	Hedge Accounting Post ASU 2017-12: Where we Landed and Where are we Headed Next Interest rates Commodity FX The risks, the instruments and the accounting-disclosures
2:00	3:30	Stock-Based Comp
3:30	3:45	Break
3:45	5:15	SEC Developments: Part 1 SEC Personnel Update The Financial CHOICE Act JOBS Act Implementation Update FAST Act (aka JOBS Act 1.5) What to Expect

Agenda: DAY 2
8:15	8:45	Continental Breakfast
8:45	10:10	SEC Update Part 2: Opportunities for Time and Cost Savings Form 10Q Efficiencies Interim Financial Statements MD&A Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures
10:10	10:20	Break
10:20	11:25	Tax Update Federal Tax Legislative Outlook for 2017 New Rules Preparing for the financial statement impact of tax reform State Tax: significant legislative, regulatory and case law updates
11:25	11:30	Break
11:30	12:30	Revenue Recognition SEC Comment Letters Commissions Industry Trends
12:30	1:30	Lunch
1:30	2:30	FASB Update Recent and Proposed ASUs Current Projects Disclosure Effectiveness What to expect in next 12 months
2:30	2:45	Break
2:45	4:15	IT Risk and Cybersecurity Overview Disclosure requirements Risks in the Digital Age Key Questions Solutions and Activities Examples of threat scenarios

Conference Series Speakers Include:
George Do Equinix, Chief Infirmation Security Officer
Renton Squires PwC, Principal
Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group, Partner and Head of Professional Practice
Anita Pathy Ernst & Young, Manager
Kim Le A2Q2, Director, Founder & CEO
Helen Kane Hedge Trackers, President & Founder
Matthew Nickrent Ernst & Young, Manager
Ron Kiima Kiima Inc., Former U.S. SEC Assistant Chief Accountant in Division of Corporation Finance
Amanda McCarty Grant Thornton, Audit Partner
Kevin Moyers Deloitte, Tax Senior Manager
Andy Clay Grant Thornton, Senior Manager
Charlie Steward Deloitte, Accounting Services Senior Manager
Mark Driessen PwC, Director
Matt Svetich Effectus Group, Director of Technical Accounting

December 22, 2018

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Accounting for Leases: New Rules 2019 (ASC 842)

SANTA CLARA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Review the latest changes in key areas
Work through a number of practical examples
Begin to assess the effects of the new standard on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Cost: $995

This year’s event will be held at The Hilton Santa Clara.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:15	Introduction of New Leasing Standard History and Background of New Standard Shortcomings of current lease accounting Lease: Identification, Scope and Definition Short Term Leases/Practical Expedient Contract Combinations Portfolio Approach
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	12:15	New Leasing Standard Continued - Plus Common Examples Separating lease and nonlease components Discount rate Initial direct costs Reassessment Modifications Asset Impairment Sale and leaseback transactions Build to suit transactions
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Accounting by Lessors Lessor Model Presentation Disclosures Examples
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Lessons Learned in Initial Implementation Impact of project was underestimated Some of more challenging areas include: identifying lease population, data abstraction, implementing a platform for ongoing reporting and identifying processes and controls for applying the requirements
4:15	4:20	Break
4:20	5:30	Disclosures New Requirements Lessor Lessee

Agenda: DAY 2
8:45	10:00	Hot Topics and Key Judgments Under the New Lease Accounting Rules Evaluating renewal and termination options Analyzing lessee vs. lessor assets and accounting impacts Reviewing the components of the discount rate Assessing the impacts of construction on lease commencement date Scoping assessments for embedded leases during adoption Review of key adoption and post adoption disclosures Adoption methods Adoption adjustments Balance sheet and cash flow presentation Practical expedient elections Discount rates Open Q&A
10:00	10:15	Break
10:15	12:15	Case Study by Connor Group Part 1 This session will include detailed case studies and examples to take you through the practical applications of the new lease accounting rules.
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:45	Case Study by Connor Group Part 2
2:45	2:55	Break
2:55	4:15	Additional Examples of New Rules

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Ashima Jain PwC, Managing Director National Office
Dominick Kerr Connor Group, Technical Accounting Director
Blake Collins Connor Group, Director
Matt Svetich Effectus Group Staffing, CEO
Carolyn Selig Deloitte, Audit and Assurance Partner
Allen Plyler RGP, Director
Mike Hutchings Effectus Group, Managing Director

Financial Accounting & Reporting Update June 2019

December 4, 2018

Financial Accounting & Reporting Update June 2019

BOSTON

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
Recognize the timelines and key factors
Begin to assess the effects of these standards on your company or clients

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Contact the Marriott Courtyard Directly to book your room at (617) 426-1400
Cost: $995
This year’s event will be held at The Marriott Courtyard Downtown Tremont.

You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com

Agenda: DAY 1
8:00	8:45	Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45	10:15	Accounting for Leases: New Rules Identification of a Lease Key Concepts Lease Classification Lessee and Lessor Accounting Examples
10:15	10:30	Break
10:30	12:00	Revenue Recognition SEC Comment Letters Commissions Industry Trends Lessons Learned and Examples
12:00	1:00	Lunch
1:00	2:30	Hedge Accounting Post ASU 2017-12: Where we Landed and Where are we Headed Next Interest rates Commodity FX The risks, the instruments and the accounting-disclosures
2:30	2:40	Break
2:40	3:50	FASB Update Recent ASU issues Current FASB Projects
3:50	3:55	Break
3:55	5:25	SEC Developments: Part 1 SEC Personnel Update The Financial CHOICE Act JOBS Act Implementation Update FAST Act (aka JOBS Act 1.5) What to Expect

Agenda: DAY 2
8:15	8:45	Continental Breakfast
8:45	10:30	SEC Update Part 2: Opportunities for Time and Cost Savings Form 10Q Efficiencies Interim Financial Statements MD&A Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures
10:30	10:45	Break
10:45	12:15	Internal Controls Update Material Weakness Trends Fraud Update SOC1 Report Reviews System Implementation Control Considerations Robotic Process Automation (Benefit, Risks and internal control considerations)
12:15	1:15	Lunch
1:15	2:50	Negotiating Techniques Stakeholder analysis Stakeholder mapping Positions and interests Emotional concerns The listening triangle
2:50	3:00	Break
3:00	4:20	Accounting Practice issues IPO Considerations Examples Discussion of Recent Trends

Conference Series Speakers Include:
B.J. Spence Deloitte, Senior Manager
Stephen Nasiatka KPMG, Director
Ron Kiima Kiima Inc, (former SEC Assistant Chief Accountant Division of Corp Finance)
Hank Galligan BDO, Partner
Jeff Goggins Hedgetrackers, Consulting Manager
Moshe Cohen The Negotiating Table, Trainer and Mediator
Emily De Revere KPMG, Manager
Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group, Partner
Angela Barcelos CFGI, Partner
Daniel Shafrir CFGI, Managing Director
Ramon De Los Santos CFGI, Senior Manager