Accounting for International Operations 2023

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

There are many considerations in accounting for international operations. From financial accounting, to treasury, to tax, to operations, to fraud and internal controls, this conference will delve into the key issues. You’ll hear from your colleagues in industry and experts from the Big Four.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand the latest regulatory/best practice changes in key areas
  • Explore the practical considerations related to hedging
  • Begin to assess the effects of the latest accounting standards and rule changes

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Cost: $545
This event will run approximately 8:45-5p (Pacific Time) each day.

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You can also register by phone 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: [email protected]


Agenda: DAY 1
8:45 10:25 Tax Issues
Going Global Tax Concepts including Permanent Establishment, Withholding Tax, VAT, Goods and Service Tax, Foreign Branch, Controlled Foreign Corporation
US Tax Recent Guidance
Transfer Pricing and Europe Update including Digital Services Tax, Digital Economy - OECD Proposals, Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive
Examples
10:25 10:35Break
10:3512:05Key Elements of Hedge Accounting
Overview of foreign currency exposures
Basic foreign currency hedging strategies using forwards and options
Cash flow hedge accounting
Net investment hedge accounting
12:0512:45Lunch Break
12:452:15Expanding Internationally
Foreign Currency Translation
Consolidation
Leases
Revenue
Other Key Accounting Considerations in International Operations
2:152:25Break
2:253:40Fraud and FCPA Update
Fraud Risk Universe
Defining Terms
Top FCPA Enforcement Actions
FCPA Statistics and Analysis
Case Studies
Key Impacts to Corporate Compliance Programs
10 Elements to an Effective Compliance Program
What is Third-Party Fraud?
Identifying Corruption Risks
Channel Partner Risks
3:403:50Break
3:505:20Internal Control Considerations
COSO Internal Controls Over Sustainability Reporting
Management Review Controls
Information Used in Controls
Automated Controls
Agenda: DAY 2
8:4510:00Taking Treasury Across Borders
Market trends and insights
challenges for treasury
Tools and strategies to manage international operations
Treasury centralization
10:0010:15Break
10:1511:30Human Capital Challenges
Outside in - changing dynamics
Future of work - navigating fluidity
Impact of GenAI on talent


11:3011:40Break
11:4012:55Shared Service Trends and Opportunities
CFO agenda for elevating finance
Digital elevation
Data intelligence
Organization agility
Dynamic risk management
The great shared services pivot
12:551:45Lunch Break
1:453:00Cybersecurity Trends
AI risks
News from the hacker front
Preventative measures - raising your defensive game
Cyber predictions
3:003:15Break
3:154:10GEN AI
Use cases in finance and accounting
Practical examples
What's on the horizon

Conference Series Speakers Include:
Oscar Palacio CFGI, Partner - Business Transformation
Garrett Vinett Connor Group, Senior Manager - Technical Accounting
Craig Hoover Chatham Financial, Hedge Accounting Consultant
Robin Rasmussen KPMG, 
 Partner, Global HR & Payroll Strategy
Karla Baumler KPMG, 
 Global HR COE Director
Herwig Felber Ernst & Young, Senior Manager Forensics and Integrity Services
Mary Xu Grant Thornton, Managing Director, International Tax
Melanie Tuttle Deloitte, 
Manager, National Office Accounting & Reporting Services
Stephen Stachura Chatham Financial, Director - Hedge Accounting Consultant Services
Matt Lepley Connor Group, Director
Rob Anderson Chatham Financial, Director - Hedge Accounting
Jamie Tolles Ernst & Young, Senior Manager - Cybersecurity