Virtual Only

Receive an update on recent SEC activities, including new rulemaking and other reporting reminders they have issued. Plus, review trending topics impacting financial reporting.

Speaker:
Meghan Depp, CPA, CGMA, | BDO USA, LLP

Learn about recently issued and soon to be effective FASB standards, as well as hear what’s on the current agenda and items for future consideration. Discuss reference rate reform, convertible debt, intangibles and accounting alternative for triggering events, anticipated changes related to goodwill amortization, segment reporting, hedging, business combinations, cryptocurrencies, and more.

Speaker:
Jennifer Dzierzak, CPA, MBA | Crowe LLP

Gain insight into the various implementation issues companies are encountering as they adopt the new leasing guidance in ASC 842. Plus, assess the various transition methods and elections associated with implementation.

Speaker:
Ryan Brady, CPA | Grant Thornton LLP

COVID-19 produced a seismic shift in the way teams operate. Join this panel discussion of finance leaders on what the future of work holds, how their teams have adapted to remote work, lessons learned, and the best practices they will carry forward as their teams continue to evolve.

Moderator
Shifra Kolsky, CPA, CGMA | Discover Financial Services

Panelists
Lauren Allnutt | Northern Trust Corporation
Frank Cesario, MBA | Radiac Abrasives, A TYROLIT Company
Laura Shact | Deloitte Consulting
Edward Vehrs, CPA | Panduit Corporation

Take a deep dive in the increasing cyber risks that are impacting corporate America. Gain insights into what corporate directors are focused on as they govern an ever-increasing, inherent risk. Discuss strategies management teams can employ, like NIST Framework, in their efforts to identify, detect, protect, respond, and recover.

Speaker:
Charles W. Seets | EY

Cover key considerations for automating accounting and financial reporting processes. Discover where to start, resources needed, and how to evaluate different tools and software to begin the digital transformation.

Speaker:
Kirti Parakh | Deloitte

Significant changes are coming to the audit report. SAS No. 134 changes the form and content for auditor’s reports under GAAS and establishes a new auditing standard, AU-C Section 701. Understand the fundamental changes in the layout of the report and the information required to be presented in auditor reports issued under GAAS, plus, learn about the optional disclosure of Key Audit Matters (KAMs).

Speaker:
Bill Ruscitti, CPA | Baker Tilly US, LLP