Cary Drazner, CPA, Partner | Marcum LLP

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842) have significantly impacted the construction industry over the past few years. Dive into current issues with these along with how contractors and users of the financial statements are dealing with them. 

Speaker:
Robert S. Mercado, CPA, CCIFP, Partner | Marcum LLP

Many contractors focus on the direct cost related to projects, but to accurately bid and perform work, contractors and their CPAs must understand indirect costs. Discover the components of indirect costs and how and when to properly allocate them for each project.  

Speaker:
Robert S. Mercado, CPA, CCIFP, Partner | Marcum LLP

Threats in the “target rich” construction industry range from full-blown ransomware attacks down to online fraud schemes involving wire transfers, fake employment offers, and even gift cards.  Take a detailed look at real-world, industry-specific examples of these attacks and discuss mitigating controls to safeguard your organization and its people. 

Speaker:
David Sheidlower, Vice President, Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer | Turner Construction Company

Hear the latest economic update on the labor market and learn how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are impacting the construction and accounting industries.  

Speaker:
Kristen Broady, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor | Federal Reserve Bank, Chicago

Explore recent legislative changes and their impact on construction taxation. Receive the critical updates and insights you need to help your clients navigate the evolving tax landscape effectively. 

Speaker:
Dan Mauriello, CPA, Partner | Marcum LLP

Advise your construction clients more effectively with updates on the hottest legal topics facing the industry. Discuss recent judicial decisions and statutory enactments, and examine the long-standing legal issues that are currently trending, including delays, price adjustments, lien and bond claims, and insurance coverage. 

Speaker:
Ryan Hiss, Partner | Laurie & Brennan

Receive an update on current trends in the surety and banking markets. Learn the importance of surety and banking partner alignment in your organization for the success of your business. 

Speakers:
Matt Doucet, President | Wintrust Financial Corporation
Todd Baraniak, Account Executive, Director | Travelers