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 9th).
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 | 10:30 | SEC Update SEC Priorities SEC Rulemaking SEC reporting considerations New Accounting and auditing standards Critical audit matters SEC review process Comment letter trends |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 | 12:00 | 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 |
| 12:00 | 12:45 | Lunch |
| 12:45 | 2:00 | SEC Enforcement Impact of COVID-19 Cyber related risks Accounting/Disclosures Insider Trading Enforcement actions and penalties SEC financial reporting enforcement trends Accounting areas of focus Some areas SEC investigators will scrutinize Recent accounting and reporting case examples |
| 2:00 | 2:05 | Break |
| 2:05 | 3:20 | 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 |
| 3:20 | 3:30 | Break |
| 3:30 | 4:45 | SEC Reporting: Opportunities for Time and Cost Savings |
| Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 10:10 | 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 |
| 10:05 | 10:15 | Break |
| 10:20 | 11:30 | FASB Update Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) FASB Current Projects and Technical Agenda COVID-19 Impact |
| 11:30 | 11:35 | Break |
| 11:35 | 12:45 | Disclosures COVID-19 Revenue Recognition Lease Accounting Internal Controls |
| 12:45 | 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 | 3:00 | Cybersecurity Update Protecting personal data Smart consumer devices expanding faster than controls Personal Health and Medical Devices Ransomware |
| 3:00 | 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 | 4:30 | IPOs The road to IPO Highlights and outlook Overview of current IPO market JOBS Act Pre-IPO preparations and timeline Accounting/finance matters System matters - upgrade from entry-level software Critical focus areas of SEC review Assessing IPO readiness |
| Conference Series Speakers Include: |
|---|
| Jason Emmons Moss Adams, Partner |
| Guido van Drunen KPMG, Principal |
| Dominick Kerr Connor Group, Partner |
| Justin Silva RSM, Partner |
| Helen Kane Hedge Trackers, LLC, President and Founder |
| Lindsi Scanlan CFGI, Managing Director |
| Hitesh Nathani Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
| Uday Devasper Effectus Group, Partner |
| Andrey Chepiga Ernst & Young, Senior Manager |
| Blake Collins Connor Group, Director |
| Ky Kano Deloitte, National Office Accounting Consultation |
| Kevin Moyers Deloitte, Tax Senior Manager |
| Keith Ma Effectus Group, Senior Manager |
| May Yu Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Jon Medina Protiviti, Director |
| Tony Goncalves Deloitte, Managing Director |