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: $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 | Intelligent Automation & Future of Work Low-code automation What we are seeing in the market today Typical process automation opportunities Accounting considerations and perspective on the future of work |
| 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 Acquisitions Update Current state Typical transaction timeline and activities Process coordination Accounting perspective Identify acquiror, date, purchase price, allocation of purchase price Other considerations |
| 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 |