Obtain the latest and most comprehensive SEC and PCAOB updates directly from the regulators at the AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments.
Don’t miss the latest accounting and reporting issues that affect SEC reporting entities and their auditors. You’ll also benefit at the conference from interactive learning experiences and numerous networking opportunities.
Please note: In addition to this live event in Washington, DC, this program will also be available via simulcast.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
2:30pm – 7:00pm Registration (Washington, DC location only)
Monday, December 7, 2009 – Day One
7:00am – 8:30am Registration/Continental Breakfast Opens
8:30am – 8:45am 1. AICPA Welcome Address
Robert R. Harris, AICPA Chair
8:45am – 9:00am 2. Center for Audit Quality Welcome Address
Cynthia Fornelli, Center for Audit Quality
9:00am – 9:30am 3. Keynote Address – SEC
9:30am – 10:00am 4. Keynote Address – PCAOB
10:00am – 10:20am Refreshment Break
10:20am – 10:50am 5. Remarks of the SEC Chief Accountant
10:50am – 11:40am 6. Remarks of the SEC Deputy Chief Accountants
11:40am – 12:30pm 7. OCA – Current Projects
12:30pm – 1:40pm Luncheon
1:40pm – 2:20pm 8. OCA Current Projects - Q&A
2:20pm – 3:10pm 9. Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance - Part I
3:10pm – 3:30pm Refreshment Break
3:30pm – 4:00pm 10. PCAOB Standard Setting Update
Martin Baumann, Chief Auditor, PCAOB
4:00pm – 5:30pm 11. End of Day Q&A
5:30pm – 6:30 pm Reception
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 – Day Two
7:00am – 8:00am Registration/Continental Breakfast Opens
8:00am – 9:00am 12. IASB/International Accounting Update
Patrick Finnegan, IASB
James Leisenring, IASB
9:00am – 9:30am 13. International Accounting Q&A session
Patrick Finnegan, IASB
James Leisenring, IASB
9:30am – 9:50am Refreshment Break
9:50am – 11:20 am 14. Developments in the Division of Corporation Finance - Part II
11:20am – 12:00pm 15. XBRL Panel and Q&A
Joel Levine, SEC
12:00pm – 1:10pm Luncheon
1:10pm – 1:40pm 16. FASB Chair Address
Robert Herz, Chairman, FASB
1:40pm – 2:30pm 17. Major FASB & EITF Projects
Russell Golden, FASB
2:30pm – 3:30pm 18. SEC Enforcement Update
3:30pm - 3:50pm Refreshment Break
3:50pm – 4:20 pm 19. NASBA Enforcement Initiatives
Billy M. Atkinson Jr., NASBA Board Chairman (eff. 11/09)
4:20 pm - 5:30pm 20. End of Day Q&A Panel
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 – Day Three
7:00am – 8:00am Registration/Continental Breakfast Opens
8:00am – 8:40am 21. Status of the Economy/Effects of the Bailout
8:40am – 10:10am 22. Fair Value/Valuation
10:10am – 10:30am Refreshment Break
10:30am – 11:40am 23. Revenue Recognition
Russell Hodge, GE
Tom LaFollette, Apple, Inc.
Mike MacClean, Biogen Idec, Inc.
Join these panelists who will provide insight into potential changes in revenue recognition related to three recent EITF issues: allocating revenue to multiple deliverables in an arrangement; determining when software-enabled devices should be accounted for as software; and applying the milestone method. The FASB and IASB’s preliminary views related to their major revenue recognition project will also be discussed.
11:40am – 12:40pm 24. Consolidations (FAS 140/ FIN 46R)
This session will provide an overview of recent changes to the consolidation model introduced by FAS 167, and also some of the key implementation challenges that impact both preparers and auditors.
12:40pm – 1:40pm Luncheon
1:40pm – 3:00pm Concurrent Sessions (Select One)
25. PCAOB Inspection and Enforcement Update
Hear about issues and initiatives impacting audit firms and their clients.
26. International Reporting Issues & IFRS Implementation
In the past year with the SEC’s issuance of its proposed IFRS Roadmap, the potential for adoption of IFRS by US companies has become more likely. With more than 110 countries requiring or permitting IFRS or basing their standards on IFRS, a number of foreign registrants apply IFRS in their filings with the SEC. So, what, if anything, should US companies be doing to prepare for adoption of IFRS? Join this panel to discuss their views on:
3:00 pm – 3:10pm Change Break
3:10pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions (Select One)
27. Corporate Governance and MD&A
Brian Lane, Gibson Dunn
Barry Niziolek, DuPont
This panel discussion session will review current MD&A reporting and Corporate Governance issues based on recent SEC actions and related developments. Hear from a preparer on its processes and challenges in light of recent developments, a securities attorney on providing guidance and a representative from the SEC on related areas of interest.
28. Smaller Registrant/Firm Initiatives
Cynthia Fornelli, Center for Audit Quality
Keith Wilson, PCAOB
Hear from these panelists about smaller reporting company and smaller audit firm outreach efforts and/or current initiatives targeting these constituents .
4:30pm Conference Adjourns
Live conference:
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Hotel Phone: (202) 328-2983
Hotel Reservations: (888) 236-2427
Hotel Rate: $231 single/double
Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date: November 7, 2009
Please note: The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is easily accessible via the Metro Red Line, Woodley Park/National Zoo/Adams Morgan stop.
Please note that hotel reservations and conference registrations may be sold out prior to cutoff date
