Accounting Update for Software Companies
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Review the latest changes in key areas
- Understand how the latest issues impact your company
- See where your counterparts are getting stuck
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Cost: $695
This event will run 8:45-4:40p (PDT) each day.
You can also register by phone, 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: mtarman@acslive.com
Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
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8:45 | 10:20 | Internal Control Considerations Significant Changes in Information and Related Data-Quality Needs Control Considerations for ASC 606 Examples Controls |
10:20 | 10:35 | Break |
10:35 | 11.50 | Cybersecurity Update Ransomeware Latest Threat Trends |
11:50 | 1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00 | 2:10 | Accounting for Share-Based Payment Awards Scope Classification Recognition Secondary transactions for private companies Nonemployee share-based payment awards Modifications |
2:10 | 2:20 | Break |
2:20 | 5:00 | ASC 606: Interactive discussion on a series of scenarios Selected practice areas Principal - Agent Accounting for subscription revenue Group will use polling to work through each question |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
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8:45 | 10:30 | Industry Outlook Projected revenue growth in industry over next 5 years Traditional TV/Home Video Streaming Video on Demand Video Games Virtual Reality Music - Digital Streaming and Live Performance Internet Advertising Internet Access |
10:30 | 10:45 | Break |
10:45 | 12:00 | SEC Update SEC Priorities SEC Rulemaking SEC Reporting Considerations New Accounting and Auditing Standards SEC Review Process Industry Comment Letter Trends |
12:00 | 1:00 | Lunch |
1:00 | 2:30 | Lease Modifications under ASC 842 Discussion on future workplace Hybrid model of work/home Lease accounting modifications |
2:30 | 2:35 | Break |
2:35 | 3:40 | M&A Update Latest industry trends Valuation models Accounting considerations |
3:45 | 4:50 | Industry Hot Topics Where we see companies getting stuck |
Conference Series Speakers Include: |
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Sherin Babaei, KPMG, Director |
Brian Powell CFGI, Partner |
Keith Ma Effectus Group |
Donald Thomas CFGI, Senior Manager |
Tony Goncalves Deloitte, Managing Director |
Tyler Murakami Deloitte, Manager National Office |
Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group |
Caroline Yan Connor Group |
Roger Delph Protiviti, Senior Manager Cybersecurity |
Mark Gion RGP, VP |
Brian Aubuchon Effectus Group |
Angela Liu GAAPSaavy |


Revenue Recognition Accounting Update
(ASC 606)
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Review the latest changes in key areas
- Understand the big picture concepts from an SEC perspective
- See where your counterparts are getting stuck
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Cost: $545
This conference will be held 8:45AM-4:40PM (PDT) each day
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
Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
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8:45 | 10:55 | Revenue Recognition: Past Issues and Emerging Trends Where people are getting stuck within the new model Implementation observations Beware These Hot Spots - Comment Letters Survey results |
10:55 | 11:10 | Break |
11:10 | 12:15 | Commissions Incremental Cost Capitalization Accelerator Commission Payments Multiple Costs for One Contract Contract Modifications Clawback Provisions Fringe Benefits Amortization Period Common Questions |
12:30 | 1:00 | Lunch |
1:00 | 2:15 | Industry Panel Discussion Hear from your counterparts in industry about their experiences in working through ASC 606 Unseen obstacles Communication Issues |
2:15 | 2:25 | Break |
2:25 | 3:20 | Tax Impact |
3:20 | 3:25 | Break |
3:25 | 4:40 | Disclosure Issues Adoption and Post-Adoption Disaggregated Revenue Reconciliation of Contract Balances Qualification of Performance Obligations Disclosure of Significant Assumptions Quantification of Costs to Complete a Contract Examples Next Steps |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
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8:45 | 10:55 | ASC 606: Interactive discussion on a series of scenarios Selected practice areas Group will use polling to work through each question Moderators from Connor Group will explain their recommended answers and explanations |
10:55 | 11:05 | Break |
11:05 | 12:15 | Accounting for Modifications and Repurchase Agreements |
12:15 | 12:45 | Lunch |
12:45 | 1:45 | Impact on Internal Controls |
1:45 | 1:50 | Break |
1:50 | 3:05 | Revenue Recognition: Case Studies and Practical Examples Material Right - Renewal Option Sales to Distributor Contract Does Not Meet the Criteria of Apply the New Model Good or Service is Distinct in the Context of the Contract Estimating the Transaction Price Sales-or-usage Based Fees When Does Control Transfer? Recognizing Revenue |
3:05 | 3:10 | Break |
3:10 | 4:25 | Revenue Recognition Updates & Implementation Issues Making revenue recognition manageable for those on the front lines Engaging in a dialogue: narrowing the gap between sales and accounting When and how to communicate issues of emerging importance |
Conference Series Speakers Include: |
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Chad Montgomery KPMG |
Miranda Chook RGP |
Matt Svetich Effectus Group |
David Sandry Grant Thornton |
PJ Theisen Deloitte |
Josh Kinsell Deloitte |
Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group |
Caroline Yan Connor Group |
James Bell KPMG |
Narayanan Balakrishnan Ernst & Young |
Angela Liu GAAPSaavy |


Financial Accounting & Reporting Update
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the latest accounting changes in key areas
- Recognize the timelines and key factors
- Begin to assess the effects of COVID-19 on your company or clients
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by May 18th – deadline extended).
*If you have any trouble logging on or need us to resend your link, email rdowd@acslive.com or call us at 610 789-3110
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
*Agenda will be updated to reflect latest industry issues in early 2020.
Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
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8:45 | 10:00 | Fraud and Accounting Failures Context and perspective Examples: Fictitious Sales or Revenue Examples: Timing Issues Examples: Other Issues |
10:00 | 10:10 | Break |
10:10 | 11:25 | 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 |
11:25 | 11:30 | Break |
11:30 | 12:30 | FASB Update Recent and Proposed ASUs Current Projects Disclosure Effectiveness Impact of COVID-19 What to expect in next 12 months |
12:30 | 1:15 | Lunch |
1:15 | 2:25 | SOX & Internal Controls Update Techniques and methods to cut costs and minimize time spent during a pandemic Information Provided by Entity (IPE) Update Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Update Latest PCAOB Audit Trends |
2:25 | 2:35 | Break |
2:35 | 3:45 | Accounting for Leases Update 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 |
3:45 | 3:50 | Break |
3:50 | 4:40 | Tax Update Interpretations and examples Impact of COVID-19 |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
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8:45 | 10:15 | SEC Update SEC Personnel Update The Financial CHOICE Act JOBS Act Implementation Update FAST Act (aka JOBS Act 1.5) Form 10Q Efficiencies Interim Financial Statements MD&A Quantitative & Qualitative Disclosures |
10:15 | 10:30 | Break |
10:30 | 12:00 | Revenue Recognition Update Where people are getting stuck within the new model Implementation observations Beware These Hot Spots - Comment Letters Survey results |
12:00 | 12:45 | Lunch |
12:45 | 2:00 | M&A Update Industry Trends Recent Activity Impact of COVID-19 |
2:00 | 2:10 | Break |
2:10 | 3:25 | Cybersecurity Update Protecting personal data Smart consumer devices expanding faster than controls Personal Health and Medical Devices Ransomware |
3:25 | 3:30 | Break |
3:30 | 4:40 | Treasury Update Libor transition Cryptocurrency update The geopolitical landscape - threats to international trade |
Conference Series Speakers Include: |
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Jason Emmons Moss Adams, Partner |
Ashima Jain PwC, Managing Director-National Office |
Guido van Drunen KPMG, Principal |
Justin Silva RSM, Partner |
Jordi Pujol Ernst & Young |
Hitesh Nathani Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
Helen Kane Hedge Trackers, President & Founder |
Sandra Tullis Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
Kelsey Habura Deloitte, Senior Manager |
Ky Kano Deloitte, National Office Accounting Consultation |
Keith Ma Effectus Group, Senior Manager |
May Yu Deloitte, Senior Manager |
Jon Medina Protiviti, Director |
Tony Goncalves Deloitte, Managing Director |
Dan Hansen Protiviti, Managing Director |
Uday Devasper Effectus Group, Partner |