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Accounting CPE Conferences 2016: CPE for CPAs

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Here is a listing of the 2016 conference schedule through September.

Each conference qualifies for 16 CPEs in all states and will led by experts from the Big 4 and select regional firms:

 

See all 2016 events here: 2016 Schedule

Register by Friday to save $200 off the $995 registration fee for the March events:

 

Schedule of conferences through October:

March 16 & 17 Financial Accounting & Reporting Update in San Jose, CA: Fin Acct Details

March 21 & 22 Revenue Recognition Accounting Update at San Fran. Airport: Rev Rec Details 

May 18 & 19 Software Revenue Recognition in San Jose: Software Details

May 23 & 24 Accounting for Private Companies in Santa Clara, CA: Private Co Details

June 2 & 3 Revenue Recognition Accounting Update in Philadelphia: Philly Rev Details 

June 14 & 15 Financial Accounting & Reporting Update in Boston: Boston Details 

June 20 & 21 Revenue Recognition Accounting Update in San Jose, CA: June Rev Rec Details 

June 23 & 24 SOX & Internal Controls Update Conference at San Francisco Airport: SOX Details

Sept 19 & 20 Life Science Accounting Update in San Jose: Life Sci Details

 

You’ll earn 16 CPEs.  We have a block of discounted rooms available at each hotel.  Space is limited.

Experts from Deloitte, E&Y, PwC, KPMG and Connor Group will lead the discussions and we will typically have 50-75 attendees.  Save an extra $100 if you register three or more people together.

 

 

 

1. Register online using a credit card and the links above

2. Or Register by phone at (610) 789-3110

3. Or Email reply with your contact info to be invoiced
Accounting Conferences andSeminars, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards ofAccountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on theNational Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authorityon the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regardingregistered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors,150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417.
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SEC Update: Executive Summary

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By: Patricia Woodbury from FTI Consulting

Pat Woodbury is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting and is based in Washington, DC. Ms. Woodbury has more than 30 years of experience gained through consulting and at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in corporate financial management and public accounting. She provides expert, advisory consulting and investigative services related to technical accounting, auditing, financial reporting, professional responsibility, FCPA and other SEC related issues.

Ms. Woodbury’s experience includes assisting companies with the analysis, accounting and disclosure for various complex transactions. She has assisted companies in responding to comments raised by the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance and other communications with the SEC. She has advised companies on complex accounting issues has provided assistance to public and pre-IPO companies with SEC filings, including “pre-reviews” prior to filing and advised registered accounting firms in their interactions with the PCAOB.

Ms. Woodbury’s experience also includes financial fraud investigations, forensic accounting, FCPA investigations, compliance reviews and other litigation support. She has provided expert opinions related to internal controls, SEC reporting and the responsibilities of auditors.

On Dec 15-16, 2015 at Financial Accounting & Reporting Update at Philadelphia Hyatt Bellevue

See all upcoming 2016 CPE Training Conferences including FASB & SEC Updates: 2016 Calendar of Events

Patricia began the presentation with an overview of the SEC Organization structure.  Patricia provided an update of SEC Enforcement activities including their newest milestones and more aggressive stance.  The Division’s priorities for the coming year include a focus on complex financial products, gatekeepers, financial reporting, market structure, insider trading, and municipal securities.

The next are of focus in the presentation was SEC Comment Letter Trends and the most common areas by percentage:

MD&A

Fair Value Measurements

Signatures, exhibits and agreements

Income taxes

Revenue Recognition

Non-GAAP financial measures

Intangible assets and goodwill

Executive Comp disclosures

Segment reporting

Acquisitions and business combinations

Patricia also detailed the latest rends in restatements, SEC whistleblower program, FCPA, international convergence, Dodd-Frank Act, Clawback policies

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