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Midwest Financial Reporting Symposium (CCFL)

Date(s):	9/24/2010
Instructor(s):	Martin Baumann , Mark LaMonte , David Landsittel CPA , James Leisenring , Jenifer Minke-Girard , Katherine Schipper , Marc Siegel , John Wozniak
Credit Hours:	8	Member Fee:	$330
Registration:	7:30am to 8:20am	Non-Member Fee:	$410
Time:	8:20am to 4:45pm
Location(s):	Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018
Event Code:	C36983

Program Overview
Set aside the day to make sense of the complex and controversial financial reporting issues facing your company. This is a unique opportunity to interact with the experts who are setting today’s financial reporting policies. Receive the most up-to-date interpretations of recent pronouncements from the SEC, FASB, IASB, AcSEC and PCAOB. Plus, hear a lively debate among the policy-setters themselves as to what it all will mean for you. This conference is sponsored by:
How to Register
To register click on the "Register" button at the top of the page or call ICPAS CPE at (800) 993-0393
Program Highlights
Learn about current FASB activities, including convergence developments. Hear the SEC’s perspective on the current hot topics in financial reporting. Hear about the latest auditing developments at the PCAOB. Receive an update on current controversies in financial reporting. Discuss the current activities of the IASB. Hear about current issues from an analyst/financial statement user’s perspective.
Conference Agenda
Conference Agenda: 7:30AM-8:20AM Registration 8:20AM-8:30AM Welcome David L. Landsittel, CPA Symposium Chair 8:30AM-9:15AM Current Developments At The FASB Learn about the FASB's activities including international convergence activities. Discuss the recent progress on major agenda topics and recently issued standards. Marc A. Siegel Board Member, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Norwalk, CT 9:15AM-10:00AM Current Developments At The SEC Don't miss this comprehensive update on the current hot topics at the SEC, including the consideration of improvement and convergence of accounting standards. Additionally, discuss topics related to the economic crisis. Jenifer Minke-Girard, CPA Senior Associate Chief Accountant, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Washington, DC 10:00AM-10:15AM Networking Break 10:15AM-11:00AM Auditing Hot Topics Hear about new and planned auditing standards from the PCAOB and potential audit risks in 2010 audits. Martin F. Baumann Chief Auditor and Director of Professional Standards, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Washington, DC 11:00AM-11:45AM Current Controversies In Financial Reporting Don't miss this intriguing presentation on some of the more controversial financial reporting issues facing FASB, from the perspective of a former FASB Board member. Katherine Schipper, PhD Thomas Keller Professor of Business Administration, Duke University, Durham, NC 11:45AM-1:00PM Luncheon 1:00PM-1:45PM International Perspectives: Issues Concerning Convergence Of Accounting Standards Hear first-hand about the current activities of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). James J. Leisenring, CPA Board Member, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and IASB Liaison to the FASB, Norwalk, CT 1:45PM-2:15PM A Time Of Significant Change: A Financial Statement User's Perspective On Current Accounting Developments Discuss the FASB and IASB's MOU projects that are perceived and may impact investors and other financial statement users. Mark LaMonte, CPA Managing Director, Chief Credit Officer - Financial Institutions Group, Moody's Investor Service, New York, NY 2:15PM-4:45PM Rapid Fire Panel Discussion With Participant Q&A The entire afternoon session will be devoted to a panel discussion with attendee participation. Hear the experts discuss current controversial financial reporting issues from a standard-setter, a regulator, a preparer, and a user's perspective. Plus, seek answers to those questions that are of particular concern to you and your business. Be prepared to participate in this lively, interactive discussion. (Moderator) Katherine Schipper, PhD Thomas Keller Professor of Business Administration, Duke University, Durham, NC Martin F. Baumann Chief Auditor and Director of Professional Standards, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Washington, DC Mark LaMonte, CPA Managing Director, Chief Credit Officer - Financial Institutions Group, Moody's Investor Service, New York, NY James J. Leisenring, CPA Board Member, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and IASB Liaison to the FASB, Norwalk, CT Jenifer Minke-Girard, CPA Senior Associate Chief Accountant, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Washington, DC Marc A. Siegel Board Member, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Norwalk, CT John K. Wozniak Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL 4:45PM Program Adjourns
Location
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be given for program registration unless the Illinois CPA Foundation cancels or reschedules the program. If a program is canceled or rescheduled, you will be notified 5 to 10 working days prior to the scheduled date by phone and/or written confirmation.

You may transfer to another program if you notify the Illinois CPA Foundation in writing at least 7 days prior to the program date. You may substitute another person for your registration until the morning of the program. Notification of cancellation less than 7 days prior to the program date will result in the forfeiture of the registration fees.

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