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
Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by October 13th).
This event will run 8:45-4:55p (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 | 10:45 | SEC Update Comment Letter Themes and Trends Leadership Current landscape Rulemaking update CAQ regulations committee meeting highlights Emerging issues SEC staff comments and reminders Resources |
| 10:45 | 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 | 12:30 | ESG Update The SOXification of ESG Understanding Risks and Opportunities A new way of thinking Report accurately and disclose transparently Create value through ESG principles |
| 12:30 | 1:30 | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 | 2:45 | SEC & Revenue Recognition Perspectives SEC Comment Letter Trends and Themes Accounting for usage-based fees Acquired Contract Assets/Liabilities from Business Combinations |
| 2:45 | 2:55 | Break |
| 2:55 | 3:05 | Cybersecurity Update: Ransomware What is ransomware? The ransomware landscape Defending against ransomware Additional considerations Key takeaways |
| 3:05 | 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 | 4:45 | 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 |
| Agenda: DAY 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 10:15 | Fraud Update Corruption Other Fraud Risks Compliance and Some Suggestions The Finance Function---the canary in the coal mine |
| 10:15 | 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 | 12:00 | SOX & Internal Controls Update 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 Break |
| 12:45 | 2:00 | PCAOB Developments What to expect from standard-setting and research projects through 2023 Inspections Trends Auditor Skepticism and Fraud Independence ad Eyhical Behavior |
| 2:00 | 2:10 | Break |
| 2:10 | 3:40 | FASB Technical Agenda Update Digital Assets Segment Reporting Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement Disaggregation Emerging Issues |
| 3:40 | 3:45 | Break |
| 3:45 | 4:40 | Disclosure Trends Revenue ESG Cyber Financial Accounting Internal Controls |
| Conference Series Speakers Include: |
|---|
| Aleks Zabreyko Connor Group, Managing Partner |
| Alex Brosseau Deloitte, Senior Manager, Tax Policy |
| Debbie Biddle-Castillo KPMG, Managing Director |
| Meghan Depp BDO, Partner |
| Jamie Tolles ZeroFox, Vice President, Response |
| Rebecca Freeman BDO, Senior Manager - SEC Services |
| Jeff Schaeffer Connor Group, Partner |
| Kenny Gerasimov Connor Group, Manager |
| Vibhor Chandra Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Catherine Poulsen Deloitte, Managing Director |
| Vid Anandkumar Deloitte, Senior Manager |
| Katy Rossino Deloitte, Senior Manager, National Office Accounting & Reporting Services |
| Sara Raquel Macferran Deloitte, Senior Manager, National Office Accounting & Reporting Services |
| Apoorva Bhagwat Deloitte, Treasury & Advisory Group |
| Cheryl Heskett Deloitte, Senior Manager, Treasury Advisory |