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AICPA Launches New Annual ‘International Issues’ Conference

SEC Chairman Headlines as Keynote Speaker

The­ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) announces the first annual International Issues Conference, taking place on Jan. 10 - 11, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The conference will focus on important issues affecting international practice, such as International Financial Reporting Standards; advice on international taxes; business in global markets and more. Designed specifically for those working in the international business arena, conference experts and speakers will share practical ways to deal with tax, accounting and auditing issues.

The inaugural conference will feature keynote speakers, Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Robert H. Herz, chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); and Robert L. Bunting, chairman of the international services group of Moss Adams LLP and deputy president of the International Federation of Accountants.  

"We believe that this conference will be the premier event in its field — combining breadth and depth in speakers and topics with unique networking opportunities,” said Lawrence Gill, conference chairman. “Most importantly, the International Issues Conference responds to real needs of those who must deal with international accounting, auditing, tax and consulting issues, whether in public practice, or industry and business," said Gill of Schiff Hardin LLP.

The conference cost is $1195 for AICPA members and $1395 for nonmembers. Register by Nov. 25 to save $75. The recommended CPE credits include 17.5 for the main conferences and 3 for the optional workshops. The conference will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. View the conference brochure and register online at www.cpa2biz.com/conferences or call (888) 777-7077.

CPA2Biz is a subsidiary of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and provides marketing and technology services to the AICPA for its wide array of products and services, such as continuing education, conferences and professional literature. CPA2Biz also develops and manages client-focused business solutions programs (e.g. payroll, banking) that enable CPAs to build stronger relationships with their business clients or employers. For more information, visit www.cpa2biz.com.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (www.aicpa.org) is the national, professional association of CPAs, with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and industry, public practice, government, and education; student affiliates; and international associates. It sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit organizations. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.

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