Financial Reporting Symposium Agenda

• 8:30AM - 9:20AM | Top 4 Financial Reporting Challenges Solved +

  Using real-life examples, hear best practices for implementing frequently changing reporting requirements using a comprehensive impact analysis, learn about considerations for internal controls when new technologies are adopted, discover points to research when drafting new disclosures, and discuss the pros and cons of hiring external candidates verses developing talent within.
  
  Speaker:
  Shifra Kolsky, CPA CGMA, Discover Financial Services

• 9:25AM - 10:40AM | The New Lease Standard: Lessons Learned +

  The new lease standard has significantly changed implementation, project management, disclosures and internal controls consideration. Learn best practices and hear how to avoid common pitfalls to keep you on track during this transition.
  
  Speakers:
  Richard Tarapchak, CPA, Reynolds Holdings Group
  Nancy Miller, CPA, Reynolds Holdings Group

• 10:40AM - 10:50AM | Break +

• 10:50AM - 11:40AM | FASB – Dissecting the Hot Topics +

  Some FASB pronouncements remain burning issues for years while others fade quietly into obscurity. Hear the latest on today’s "top-of-mind" issues including changes to both variable interest entities and disclosure requirements for fair value measure along with improvements to non-employee share-based payment accounting.
  
  Speaker:
  Ryan Brady, CPA, Grant Thornton LLP

• 11:40AM - 12:10PM: To Tell the Truth | Improving the Whistleblower Program +

  Hear an update on the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, including the confidential reporting structure and investigation process. Using real examples, understand confidential reporting at a basic level compared to leading practices.
  
  Speaker:
  Nick Magina, CPA, CFE, Ernst & Young

• 12:10PM - 12:50PM | Networking Lunch +

• 12:50PM - 1:40PM | Revenue Recognition: What Lies Ahead +

  Review the five-step process under the new revenue recognition standard and hear how to navigate the real-life roadblocks and challenges encountered during the first year. Plus, receive practical advice on implementation for year two and the implications to financial reporting.
  
  Speaker:
  Melissa Lynch, CPA, Plante Moran, PLLC

• 1:40PM - 2:30PM | Emerging Technologies are Changing the Role of Finance +

  Gain a practical understanding of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, RPA and IoT and discuss how they will impact financial reporting. Plus, understand the strategic and functional implications of automation on your team and the role of the finance department in
  your organization.
  
  Speaker:
  Karrie Sullivan, Culminate Strategy Group

• 2:30PM - 2:45PM | Break +

• 2:45PM - 3:35PM | Innovation in Financial Reporting: Applied Data Analytics +

  We all know how KPIs in data analysis is transforming the finance and accounting field. But to what extent? Take a deep dive into finance analytics to understand how to perform the in-depth operational planning analysis required. Understand how technology and cloud
  automation are streamlining the analysis of data and key KPIs with little effort from end users. Gain deep insights into your data through easily consumed visualizations from any device.
  
  Speakers:
  Jason Mitchell, BDO
  Joshua Kleinberg, CPA, BDO

• 3:35PM - 4:25PM | TCJA and Income Tax Reporting +

  Review the key provisions of the new tax law and its impact on income tax reporting, including deferred tax assets and liabilities. Take a closer look at the financial statement implications under ASC 740 including rate, valuation allowance and international considerations.
  
  Speaker:
  Damien Martin, CPA, MST, BKD, LLP