2018 Accounting and Auditing Conference

Description

Participants will learn practical solutions on the latest hot topics from nationally recognized speakers who offer unrivaled quality content. This will include blockchain, leases, cybersecurity and more all in one place.

Learning Objectives

To update participants on current developments in the accounting and auditing arena.

Major Topics

Topics will include an A&A Update, the FASB’s NeW Leases Standard, a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act update, Mergers and Acquisitions, the “Goldilocks economy”, Cyber Threats, Revenue Recognition and Blockchain.

Provider

Colorado Society of CPAs

Course Level

Update

CPE Field of Study

Economics

Accounting

Tax

Specialized Knowledge

Information Technology

Instructor(s)

Various

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Location

Colorado Society Of CPAs, 7887 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 200, Englewood CO 80111

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When

Nov 8, 2018
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location

Colorado Society Of CPAs, 7887 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 200, Englewood CO 80111

Total CPE Credits

8.0

Format

In-Person + Webcast Live

Instructor

Various

Agenda

Day 1

11/08/2018

8:30 am

Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolves

KC Matthews

KC Matthews, CFA
UMB Bank

Over the past few years the U.S. has been experiencing a “Goldilocks economy.” Low interest rates, modest inflation, a robust labor market and stellar corporate earnings have created an economy that was not too hot, not too cold, but just right.
What are wolves? Material and sustainable disruptor to the fundamentals of the economy and financial markets.
Goldilocks to the Big Bad Wolves: What are the actual real wolves, inflation, fed policy error, end of economic cycle, trade war, and the mother of all wolves. What are the perceived wolves, weather, conflict.
Forecast including real GDP, Fed Funds, S&P 500 Earnings, Four-Year Presidential Cycle, and UMB’s Forecast Summary

9:20 am

Recent Changes to Accounting and Professional Standards

Mark Dauberman

Mark Dauberman
Dauberman Enterprises

Apply the changes to all professional standards resulting from the clarity projects to improve the efficiency with which professional services are performed
The revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
Changes to the independence requirements that went into effect at the beginning of 2016
Changes to the performance of compilation and review engagements resulting from SSARS 21
The new preparation engagement introduced in SSARS 21
Changes to the accounting principles related to the statement of cash flows, imputation of interest, and accounting for deferred income taxes

10:35 am

Break

10:45 am

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Update

Robert Conner

Robb Connor
BKD LLP

The impact of the tax reform will depend on your unique situation
There are many significant uncertainties surrounding the new pass-through business deduction; many are taking a wait-and-see approach
The international provisions of the TCJA are complex & require detailed analysis.

11:35 am

Mergers and Acquisitions - Process, Accounting and Tax Implications

Brian Zales

Brian Zales, CPA
Anton Collins Mitchell LLP

Obtain an understanding of the accounting and tax implications and pitfalls of the M&A process
Description and overview of merger and acquisition process
Account implications and pitfalls of the M&A process
Tax implications of M&A process

12:15 pm

Lunch

1:05 pm

The FASB’s New Leases Standard

Michael Luff

Michael Luff
CliftonLarsenAllen, LLP

Recognize how the new leasing standard has evolved and how the new standard is organized
Recognize how the new leasing standard has evolved and how the new standard is organized
Demonstrate knowledge of some high level differences between ASC 842 and IFRS 16
Recognize the new recognition and measurement requirements

1:55 pm

Cyber Threat Landscape

Rick Lucy

Rick Lucy, CISA, CPA, phD
BKD LLP

Understand 2018’s cyber security threats
A deep dive into cyber security threats against your business

2:45 pm

Break

2:55 pm

Revenue Recognition Automation & Revenue Reporting: How Revenue Recognition Automation & Reporting Solutions Fit into Long-Term Business Strategies

Brad Kelsey

Brad Kelsey
KPMG LLP

An understanding of why the path is shorter for manually compliant organizations to implement revenue technology. The value of moving to automated compliance and having more robust revenue reporting. How organizations determine the priority and next step in their revenue and reporting journey.
A Leading Cyber Security Company’s Journey to Automated Revenue Recognition Compliance
Considerations for Automating All or Part of A Manually Compliant Organization
Accelerating Your Path to Automation – How Manually Compliant Organizations Are Halfway There

3:40 pm

Blockchain 101

Dan Domagala

Dan Domagala
EKS&H LLLP soon to be Plante Moran

What opportunities or challenges might blockchain bring to you and your organization?
Evolving concepts of trust: Local, Institutional, Distributed
Defining blockchain as a distributed ledger
Blockchain examples: Cutting through the hype

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