VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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:
Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by April 23rd – deadline exctended).
This event will run 8:45-4:40p (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 will be updated to reflect latest industry issues in early 2020.
| Agenda: DAY 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 9:45 | Fraud Risks and Controls Post COVID-19 world to reveal and create new opportunities Latest fallout from COVID-19 Phases of effective fraud prevention and response Latest frauds and scams: technology-driven, misrepresentation in sales channels, investments and charity |
| 9:45 | 10:45 | Intelligent Automation Risk monitoring Return to Work (RtW) strategy in response to COVID-19 Automating assurance and compliance needs Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 | 12:30 | Financial Accounting Update FASB projects Working through complex topics Cases and Examples |
| 12:30 | 1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 | 2:50 | 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 |
| 2:50 | 3:05 | Break |
| 3:05 | 4:45 | 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 |
| Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | 10:15 | SPACs Market Trends SPAC transaction basics Transaction accounting considerations |
| 10:15 | 10:25 | Break |
| 10:25 | 11:45 | M&A and Valuation Update Impact of COVID-19 What we are seeing in the market today How valuations have been impacted Accounting considerations |
| 11:45 | 11:50 | Break |
| 11:50 | 12:55 | Tax Impact of Accounting Standard Changes ASC 606 & Revenue Recognition ASC 842 & Leasing Legislative Considerations Planning for future tax rates Common areas to revisit |
| 12:55 | 1:25 | Lunch Break |
| 1:25 | 2:50 | Deeper Dive into Complex Accounting Topics |
| 2:50 | 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 | 4:30 | Cybersecurity Update Protecting personal data Smart consumer devices expanding faster than controls Personal Health and Medical Devices Ransomware |
| Conference Series Speakers Include: |
|---|
| Tyler Murakami Deloitte, Manager - National Office - Accounting Reporting Services |
| Ron Kiima Kiima Inc, Former Asst Chief Accountant SEC Corp Fin |
| Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group, Partner |
| Jesse Fillerup Connor Group, Technical Accounting Director |
| Abby Cohen Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Etienne Akpan Deloitte, Audit Senior Manager |
| Anil Samtani Deloitte, Audit Senior Manager |
| Karim Anani Ernst & Young, Partner and EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Transaction Leader |
| Karim Anani Ernst & Young, Partner and EY Americas Financial Accounting Advisory Transaction Leader |
| Kumail Sarwar Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
| Justin Sutherland US Securities and Exchange Commission , Senior Enforcement Accountant |
| Kellyn Shaw Deloitte, Manager - National Office Accounting & Reporting Services |
| Brad Porter Deloitte, Manager - National Office Accounting & |
| David Lynn Morrison & Foerster LLP, Partner |
| Daniel Hansen Protiviti, Managing Director |
| Jon Medina Protiviti, Director |