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Accounting Update for Tech Companies 2026
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Innovation in the technology sector moves fast—and so do the accounting challenges that come with it. Accounting Update for Tech Companies 2026 is a two-day virtual CPE conference designed to ensure finance and accounting leaders stay current with the latest regulatory developments, reporting complexities, and operational trends impacting high-growth tech organizations. Earn 16 CPEs.
Led by experts who work closely with SaaS, software, hardware, AI, and emerging-tech companies, this program focuses on the accounting issues that matter most: complex revenue models, stock compensation, digital transformation impacts on reporting, emerging SEC and PCAOB priorities, and practical examples of how peer companies are navigating new requirements. Stay informed, identify risks early, and ensure your team is fully prepared for what’s ahead.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the most impactful accounting updates affecting technology companies in 2026 and beyond
- Assess how evolving revenue models and stock-based compensation policies influence reporting and compliance
- Strengthen your ability to anticipate and respond to accounting implications of tech-driven business changes
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by September 18th)
This event will run 8:45-4:55p (Pacific Time) each day.
You can also register by phone, 610 789-3110
or Email questions or to be invoiced to: [email protected]
| Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 10:20 | Recent Accounting Trends for Tech Companies Recently Issued and newly proposed Accounting Standard Updates (ASU) Key elements of proposed ASUs and how they may impact your company Practice Issues related to acquisitions, leases, cash flow statement, segments and financial instruments |
| 10:20 | 10:35 | Break |
| 10:35 | 12:15 | Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 1) Establishing Contract Existence Judgement Area: Contract Approval – Cutoff Trial Periods – Performance Obligations Auto Renewals – Contract Existence Contract Combination Scenarios Termination Concepts Downstream Impacts of Termination Clauses Identifying Promises in the Contract Immaterial Promises Distinct in the Context of a Contract Customer Options Determining Value of a Material Right Identifying Components of Transaction Price Inclusion of Consideration |
| 12:15 | 1:00 | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 | 2:40 | Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 2) How to Estimate Variable Consideration Constraint of Variable Consideration Consideration Paid to a Customer Incremental Right vs. Variable Consideration Customer Options vs. Variable Consideration Estimating Standalone Selling Price: Various Approaches Professional Services: Time and Materials Billing vs. Fixed Fee Contract Modifications Usage-Based Fees Consistent Pricing Tiered Pricing Minimum Commitment Licensing of Intellectual Property Conversion Rights Principal vs. Agent |
| 2:40 | 2:55 | Break |
| 2:55 | 4:15 | Tax Update One Big Beautiful Bill Acy (OBBBA) Path to Passage What's Next How does it impact your business and industry |
| Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 10:15 | SOX & Internal Controls Update Risk assessment refresh Significant transactions and events SOX modernization and optimization Information used in controls Deficiencies & severity assessment |
| 10:15 | 10:20 | Break |
| 10:20 | 11:50 | SEC Update Rulemaking and other SEC activity SEC staff comments and reminders Current focus areas of the SEC Practice issues that may affect financial reporting Frequent areas of comment |
| 11:50 | 11:55 | Break |
| 11:55 | 1:10 | Share-Based Payment Accounting Update Scope Classification Recognition Case studies and examples |
| 1:10 | 1:40 | Lunch Break |
| 1:40 | 3:00 | AI Automation Update |
| 3:00 | 3:10 | Break |
| 3:10 | 4:40 | FASB Activity Update |
| Conference Series Speakers Include: |
|---|
| Brian Aubuchon Riveron,Managing Director |
| Dom Mills, Grant Thornton, Partner - Technology Industry |
| Cindy Williams, Grant Thornton, Managing Director, SEC Regulatory Matters |
| Jeffrey Kummer Deloitte,Director of Tax Policy |
| Rich Daisley RSM, Senior Manager - Accounting Standards |
| Kimberly Knapp Ernst & YoungSenior Manager - Technical Accounting Group |
| Abby Cohen Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Mujina Masumba Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Aleks Zabreyko Connor GroupPartner |
| Natasha Khegay Riveron,Technical Accounting Director |
| Shamika Ratwatte Riveron,Director - Technical Accounting |
| Angela Liu GAAPSaavy |