AICPA National Advanced Accounting and Auditing Technical Symposium (NAAATS)

The most advanced, in-depth technical training on the latest accounting and auditing issues

In an information-packed two days, the AICPA National Advanced Accounting and Auditing Technical Symposium will provide in-depth training on new and proposed accounting and auditing issues and standards. Taught by the industry’s leading experts and standard setters, this advanced level conference teaches you how to implement the increasingly complex information required to service your most important and demanding clients. In fact, with the current economic uncertainty, this is a must-attend event.

Hear about the new standards directly from the standard setters
The PCAOB, ASB, FASB and GASB will all be here to provide a wealth of critical information that you’ll need for the coming year. How will the new standards affect the audits and financial statement preparations your firm handles? What do you need to be aware of, and what steps can you take to gear up for the new challenges? This exemplary program will give you the tools to take your firm to the next level.

Outstanding networking resource
As one of the only national programs that both CPAs and financial professionals from all over the country attend, this is an excellent opportunity to make new business contacts. Plus, the addition of the standard setters creates a particularly dynamic networking environment. This is the high-level accounting and auditing training you and your staff need for the entire year. So, register your group today.

Who should attend
Partners and future partners (staff/manager/senior manager) in firms with public and non-public company clients as well as financial managers/analysts/staff in the business and industry sector

THURSDAY, JULY 16 - MAIN CONFERENCE - DAY ONE

7:00 am-5:20 pm Registration and Message Center Open

7:00 am-8:00 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area

8:00 am-8:10 am Welcome and Introduction
Brian Kreischer, CPA, Frank Rimerman & Co., LLP,
San Francisco, CA

8:10 am-9:25 am Keynote Address
1. WAKING THE ECONOMY UP FROM A BAD DREAM
Dr. Gene Stanaland, PhD., GSE, Inc., Auburn, AL

9:25 am-10:15 am General Session
2. AUDITING & ATTEST STANDARDS UPDATE
Harold Monk, CPA, CFE, Davis, Monk & Company, Gainesville, FL

10:15 am-10:35 am Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area

10:35 am-12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
3. INTRODUCTION TO THE FASB ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS CODIFICATION
4. ARSC UPDATE
5. PEER REVIEW UPDATE
6. HOW TO POSITION YOUR FIRM FOR IFRS

12:15 pm-1:00 pm Luncheon

1:00 pm-1:30 pm Luncheon Presentation
L1. PRIVATE COMPANY FINANCIAL REPORTING COMMITTEE UPDATE
Judy O'Dell, CPA, CVA, Private Companies Financial Reporting Committee, Chestertown, MD

1:40 pm-3:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
7. SEC UPDATE
8. IT CONSIDERATIONS IN RISK-BASED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT: AN OVERVIEW
9. FIN 48
10. HUD UPDATE

3:20 pm-3:40 pm Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area

3:40 pm-5:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
11. APPLYING SFAS 141(R), BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, INCLUDING THE IMPACT OF SFAS 157
12. QUALITY CONTROL BEST PRACTICES
13. PCAOB UPDATE
14. RESPONSE TO PCIE REPORT

5:20 pm-6:20 pm Welcome Reception

7:05 pm San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park

FRIDAY, JULY 17 - MAIN CONFERENCE - DAY TWO
7:00 am-5:20 pm Registration and Message Center Open

7:00 am-8:35 am Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Area

7:00 am-8:15 am Morning Discussion Sessions
201. SMALL FIRM DISCUSSION (25 or fewer auditors)
202. MEDIUM FIRM DISCUSSION (25-75 auditors)
203. LARGE FIRM DISCUSSION (more than 75 auditors)
204. DOCUMENTING INTERNAL CONTROLS

8:35 am-9:50 am General Session
15. FASB/IASB UPDATE

9:50 am-10:10 am Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area

10:10 am-11:25 am Keynote Presentation Sponsored by CAMICO
16. THE REWARDS OF LOSS PREVENTION IN A WORLD OF UNENDING LITIGATION RISKS
Mary Eklund, Eklund Educational Services, Bainbridge Island, WA

11:25 am-12:15 pm Luncheon

12:15 pm-1:30 pm Luncheon Presentation
L2. STUMP THE CHUMPS-ASK THE STANDARD SETTERS
Carolyn McNerney, CPA, SS&G Financial Services, Inc., Akron, OH
Harold Monk, CPA, CFE, Davis, Monk & Company, Gainesville, FL
Greg Scates, CPA, PCAOB, Washington, DC
Larry Smith, CPA, Financial Accounting Standards Board, Norwalk, CT

1:40 pm-3:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
17. EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE COUNSELING
18. GASB UPDATE
19. CASE STUDIES IN RECENTLY EFFECTIVE FASB PRONOUNCEMENTS
20. NOT-FOR-PROFIT UPDATE

3:20 pm-3:40 pm Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area

3:40 pm-5:20 pm Concurrent Sessions
21. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS UPDATE
22. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE
23. INTRODUCTION TO THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION

5:20 pm Conference Adjourns

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
One Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101

Hotel Phone: 1-619-270-2600
Hotel Reservations: 1-800-445-8667
Hotel Room Rate: $244 single/double
Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date: June 16, 2009