Financial Accounting & Reporting Update 2022
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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:
Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by May 27th).
This event will run 8:45-4:40p (Eastern Time) 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 | 10:20 | Revenue Recognition Update Price concessions Modifying contracts customer options and material rights Performance obligations - software industry considerations Significant financing component Principal - versus - agent considerations Contract costs Onerous performance obligations/contracts |
10:20 | 10:40 | Break |
10:40 | 12:00 | Tax Update A full plate for Congress Key Tax Proposals Latest legislative developments Build Back Better Act |
12:00 | 1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00 | 2:30 | ESG Update Understanding Risks and Opportunities A new way of thinking Report accurately and disclose transparently Create value through ESG principles |
2:30 | 2:40 | Break |
2:40 | 3:45 | Cybersecurity Update: Ransomware What is ransomware? The ransomware landscape Defending against ransomware Additional considerations Key takeaways |
3:45 | 3:50 | Break |
3:50 | 5:00 | IPOs and SPACs Update SEC Accounting & Reporting Requirements What we are seeing in the market today How valuations have been impacted Accounting considerations |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
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8:45 | 10:05 | SEC Update Leadership Current landscape Rulemaking update CAQ regulations committee meeting highlights Emerging issues SEC staff comments and reminders Resources |
10:05 | 10:15 | Break |
10:15 | 11:30 | Lease Accounting Work from home considerations Accounting for modifications Where companies are running into issues |
11:30 | 11:35 | Break |
11:35 | 12:45 | Accounting for Debt Latest fallout from COVID-19 Accounting for debt modification, exchange, conversion or extinguishment Should the debt be classified as current or noncurrent Have financing arrangements been properly presented and disclosed |
12:45 | 1:15 | Break |
1:15 | 2:45 | Fraud Update Corruption Other Fraud Risks Compliance and Some Suggestions The Finance Function---the canary in the coal mine |
2:45 | 3:00 | Break |
3:00 | 4:25 | SOX & Internal Controls Update COVID 19 considerations Sarbanes-Oxley Act Optimization and Modernization Robotic process automation (RPA) Risk assessment ICFR areas of focus: Management review controls (MRCs) Automated Controls (ITACs) Material weaknesses Significant transactions or events Information used in the control (IUC) IT/system implementation System and organization controls (SOC) reports |
Conference Series Speakers Include: |
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Brian Aubuchon Effectus Group, Managing Director |
Jeff Kummer Deloitte, Partner |
Susan King KPMG, Partner |
Steven Estes KPMG, Partner |
Jamie Tolles ZeroFox, Vice President, Response |
John Williams Ernst & Young, Senior Technology Consultant |
Michael Cheng Frazier & Deeter, National Professional Practice Partner |
Kumail Sarwar Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
Cindy Williams Grant Thornton, Director SEC Regulatory Matters |
Dominic Mills Grant Thornton, Senior Manager |
Natasha Khegay Effectus Group, Director |
Gopika Ranganathan Effectus Group, Senior Manager |
Abby Cohen Deloitte, Senior Manager |
Guido van Drunen Global Compliance Management and Response, Member and Co-Founder |


BEST PRACTICES IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 2022
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the latest accounting best practices in key areas
- Recognize what your peers are doing to improve their information reporting
- Evaluate cutting edge topics and tools and determine if they fit your organization
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Cost: $695
This event will run approximately 8:45-4:40p (Pacific Time) 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 | 10:00 | Best Practices in Budgeting and Forecasting Accounting considerations Where companies are running into problems Automation opportunities Examples and Cases |
10:00 | 10:10 | Break |
10:10 | 11:25 | Best Practices in Hedging COVID-19 Q&A LIBOR Replacements Hedge-able risk, documentation, effectiveness testing |
11:25 | 11:30 | Break |
11:30 | 12:30 | Tax Methods: Best Practices Legislative overview Maximize cash flow, manage effective tax rates and optimize cash flow |
12:30 | 1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00 | 2:10 | Cybersecurity Trends Social media risk landscape Malware, brand hijacking, lack of control over content Customer service dissatisfaction, record retention & employee posts Crisis management, bloggers disclosures, data leakage protection Tips and Best Practices |
2:10 | 2:20 | Break |
2:20 | 3:35 | Automation in Accounting & Finance • Effective financial processes should focus on achieving the following outcomes; High Data Accuracy & Availability, Frictionless Customer & Employee Experience, Minimal Human Involvement, Seamless Billing & Revenue Recognition, Strong Controls & Compliance, Flexible to Support Business Changes, Ability to Scale for Rapid Growth • Companies that commit to automating their financial processes immediately see three benefits; eliminate manual tasks & improve data accuracy, automate processes & connect end-to-ed workflows, generate enriched data sets for advanced reporting & analytic capabilities • Automation maturity is a continuum & can range from point-to-point integrations & file exchanges to a highly advanced, predicative level where most advanced automations focus on self-learnt decisions and prescriptive actions |
3:35 | 3:45 | Break |
3:45 | 5:00 | Finance Transformation: Modernizing Finance Best in class organizations are prioritizing investments in digital, data and workforce Focus on developing skills and competencies to enable more strategic business partners Better decision making and insights is a top desired outcome Survey Insights |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
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8:45 | 9:50 | Attracting and Retaining Accounting & Finance Talent Perks vs. Vulture Attracting candidates Virtual interviews Retaining staff Training and development Culture vs. Subcultures Developing people managers Connecting with your team |
9:50 | 10:00 | Break |
10:00 | 11:00 | Fraud Risk Management Recent trends Prioritize fraud risk and determine risks that warrant attention Install controls to mitigate fraud risks Share leading practices with business functions |
11:00 | 11:15 | Break |
11:15 | 12:30 | Lease Accounting Where companies are running into issues Accounting for lease modifications |
12:30 | 1:15 | Lunch |
1:15 | 2:35 | Cash Management: Best Practices Structuring a solid system in times of volatility Creating value in the cash management function Achieving maximum cash visibility |
2:35 | 2:45 | Break |
2:45 | 4:15 | M&A Best Practices Value drives decisions and results Strategy and planning, evaluating opportunities, negotiating and closing transactions, execution and integration Industry standards for valuation models Valuation of intangibles |
Conference series speakers include: |
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Dwayne Prosko, KPMG Managing Director |
Vibhor Chandra, Deloitte Senior Manager - Accounting & Advisory Services |
Sean Swiatek, CFGI Director - Business Transformation |
Brad Nemeth, KPMG Director, Forensic |
Peter Bradford, KPMG Global Leader - Fraud |
Russell Hoffman, PwC Director, Treasury Consulting |
Michael Cheng, Frazier and Deeter Partner |
Helen Kane, Hedge Trackers LLC Risk and Fellow |
Jamie Tolles, ZeroFox Former Senior Manager at Ernst & Young |
Krisi Rossi O'Donnell, LaSalle Network Chief Recruiting Strategist |
Lauren Bowe, Connor Group Partner, Financial OPerations |
Eric Swinderman, CFGI Managing Director |
Whitney Schaefer, RSM Tax Manager |
Blair Craske, CFGI Director Strategic Finance and Analytics |
J. Alan Goddard, Connor Group Director |


Financial Accounting & Reporting Update 2022
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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:
Cost: $695
This event will run 8:45-4:40p (Pacific Time) 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 | ||
---|---|---|
8:45 | 10:20 | Revenue Recognition Update Price concessions Modifying contracts customer options and material rights Performance obligations - software industry considerations Significant financing component Principal - versus - agent considerations Contract costs Onerous performance obligations/contracts |
10:20 | 10:40 | Break |
10:40 | 12:00 | Tax Update A full plate for Congress Key Tax Proposals Latest legislative developments Build Back Better Act |
12:00 | 1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00 | 2:30 | ESG Update Understanding Risks and Opportunities A new way of thinking Report accurately and disclose transparently Create value through ESG principles |
2:30 | 2:40 | Break |
2:40 | 3:45 | Cybersecurity Update: Ransomware What is ransomware? The ransomware landscape Defending against ransomware Additional considerations Key takeaways |
3:45 | 3:50 | Break |
3:50 | 5:00 | IPOs and SPACs Update SEC Accounting & Reporting Requirements What we are seeing in the market today How valuations have been impacted Accounting considerations |
Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
---|---|---|
8:45 | 10:05 | SEC Update Leadership Current landscape Rulemaking update CAQ regulations committee meeting highlights Emerging issues SEC staff comments and reminders Resources |
10:05 | 10:15 | Break |
10:15 | 11:30 | Lease Accounting Work from home considerations Accounting for modifications Where companies are running into issues |
11:30 | 11:35 | Break |
11:35 | 12:45 | Accounting for Debt Latest fallout from COVID-19 Accounting for debt modification, exchange, conversion or extinguishment Should the debt be classified as current or noncurrent Have financing arrangements been properly presented and disclosed |
12:45 | 1:15 | Break |
1:15 | 2:45 | Fraud Update Corruption Other Fraud Risks Compliance and Some Suggestions The Finance Function---the canary in the coal mine |
2:45 | 3:00 | Break |
3:00 | 4:25 | SOX & Internal Controls Update COVID 19 considerations Sarbanes-Oxley Act Optimization and Modernization Robotic process automation (RPA) Risk assessment ICFR areas of focus: Management review controls (MRCs) Automated Controls (ITACs) Material weaknesses Significant transactions or events Information used in the control (IUC) IT/system implementation System and organization controls (SOC) reports |
Conference Series Speakers Include: |
---|
Brian Aubuchon Effectus Group, Managing Director |
Jeff Kummer Deloitte, Partner |
Susan King KPMG, Partner |
Steven Estes KPMG, Partner |
Jamie Tolles ZeroFox, Vice President, Response |
John Williams Ernst & Young, Senior Technology Consultant |
Michael Cheng Frazier & Deeter, National Professional Practice Partner |
Kumail Sarwar Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
Cindy Williams Grant Thornton, Director SEC Regulatory Matters |
Dominic Mills Grant Thornton, Senior Manager |
Natasha Khegay Effectus Group, Director |
Gopika Ranganathan Effectus Group, Senior Manager |
Abby Cohen Deloitte, Senior Manager |
Guido van Drunen Global Compliance Management and Response, Member and Co-Founder |