AICPA Fair Value Measurements and Reporting Conference

Attend the conference that covers this hot topic from several leading experts in fair value measurements and reporting.  Gain the perspectives, guidance and insights you need that you can put to use immediately.

The conference itself combines expert presentations, panel discussions, interactive training and question and answer sessions that together give you well-rounded solutions of fair value measurements and reporting today.

Topics include:

• Fair Value Measurements and the Current Economic Crisis
• Updates on SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements
• Latest on Measuring Impairments
• Applying SFAS 141R, Fair Value in Business Combinations
• Working with a Valuation Specialist

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
CFOs, Controller, and other senior executives of business & industry; auditors, business valuation specialists, partners, managing partners from public accounting; those in consulting

AICPA Fair Value Measurements and Reporting Conference
June 9-11, 2010
The Westin Chicago River North
Chicago, Illinois

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 – Main-Conference, Day One
1:10pm – 2:10pm          Keynote Presentation

1. A Roadmap of Where We Have Been and Where We Are Headed

2:15pm – 3:45pm          General Session

1. Fair Value Technical Update – New/Updated Resources

3:55pm – 5:10pm          Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Financial Institutions
2. Fresh Start Issues

5:20pm – 6:35pm          Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Fair Value of Liabilities
2. Goodwill Impairment Lessons Learned

6:35pm – 7:35pm          Welcome Networking Reception

Thursday, June 10, 2010 – Main-Conference, Day Two
6:30am – 5:15pm           Registration and Message Center Open
7:00am – 7:50am           Early Riser Session
200 Audit Materiality and the Fair Value Conundrum
8:00am – 8:15am           Chair Remarks & Announcements
8:15am – 9:15am           General Session

1. Disclosures:  What Is Enough?  What Is Too Much?

9:20am – 10:20am         General Session

1. PCAOB Update On Fair Value

10:20am – 10:40am       Refreshment Break & Vendor Display
10:40am – 11:55am       Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Cheap Stock Panel 
2. Fair Value Issues Under ASC 805 (FAS 141R)

11:55am – 1:00pm         Lunch
1:00pm – 2:15pm          Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Measuring & Auditing Derivatives and Credit Valuation Adjustments
2. Valuation of IPR&D

2:25pm – 3:40pm          Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Investor Perspective on Fair Value
2. Divergent Convergence: IFRS and US GAAP – The Long & Winding Road of Fair Value

3:40pm – 4:00pm          Refreshment Break & Vendor Display
4:00pm – 5:15pm          Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Auditing Fair Value Measurements: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2. A Debits and Credits Case Study on Fair Value Accounting

Friday, June 11, 2010 – Main-Conference, Day Three
7:30am – 12:10pm         Registration and Message Center Open
7:00am - 7:50am           Complimentary Solution Sessions
Topics to be announced.  Extra CPE credit will be awarded.
8:00am – 9:30am           General Session

1. Litigation Risks Related to Fair Value Reporting and Disclosure

9:35am – 10:35am         General Session

1. Current Critical Fair Value Issues at the SEC

10:35am – 10:55am       Refreshment Break & Vendor Display
10:55am -12:10pm         Concurrent Sessions (Select One)

1. Impairment War Stories Under ASC 360 (FAS 144) in a Challenging Economic Climate
2. Impact of ASC 820 (FAS 157) and Investment Company Audits

12:10pm                       Conference Adjourns

The Westin Chicago River North
320 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Hotel Phone:  312-744-1900
Hotel Reservations:  877-866-9216
Hotel Room Rate:   $199 single/double
Hotel Cutoff Date:  May 9, 2010