Learn about recently issued and soon to be effective FASB standards and get updated on the most recent changes to the FASB’s current agenda.  Delve into impairment considerations for long-lived assets (including goodwill and intangibles), accounting for the current expected credit loss (CECL) standard, changes to business combinations, considerations for governmental assistance programs, and more.

Speakers:
Jennifer Dzierzak, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager | Crowe LLP
Laura Behnke, CPA, Audit Manager | Crowe LLP

Learn how to take action now to anticipate concerns, enhance remote teamwork, avoid burnout, and add value to your company. Hear strategies on engaging and enhancing your team and how to hire, train, and retain the best people.

Speaker:
Michael Gregory, NSA, MBA, ASA, CVA, Founder/Owner | Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC

Gain the skills to research in the SEC's financial reporting manual and the FASB's codification and to leverage interpretive guidance published by accounting firms to assist in your own research of accounting topics.

Speaker:
Lauren Hegg, CPA, Senior Manager | Deloitte & Touche LLP

Many companies hold and transact using digital assets, while others provide lending, safekeeping and other services related to digital assets. This session will explore the accounting issues and questions raised by digital assets, explain how current GAAP generally applies, and discuss the FASB's project to consider whether changes to GAAP are needed to improve accounting in this area.

Speaker:
Scott Taub, CPA, Managing Director | Financial Reporting Advisors, LLC

While public companies have already adopted it, the time is now for private companies to implement the new lease standard. Gain insight into implementation and post-implementation issues encountered by companies applying the new leasing guidance in ASC 842.

Speaker:
Ryan Brady, CPA, Partner | Grant Thornton LLP

Understand the multiple frameworks for accounting for software-related items under GAAP. Learn about recent accounting standards impacting fees paid and implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement.

Speakers:
Melissa Lynch, CPA, Partner, Assurance - Services Industries | Plante Moran, PLLC
Stacy Reynolds, CPA, MBA, Assurance Manager | Plante Moran, PLLC

Overview of the standards and frameworks used for ESG reporting, including the SEC's climate-related proposal. Plus, review best practices from companies who are leaders in ESG matters.

Speaker:
Elizabeth Sloan, CPA, MAS, Managing Director - ESG & Sustainability | Grant Thornton LLP