CPAs in Industry 2016 Ft. Lauderdale

Letter from the Chair - Karen Lake

As Chair of the CPAs in Industry Conference, I'm proud of our 2016 planning committee's efforts to bring together outstanding discussion leaders to share with you the latest information and trends you - as a CPA in Industry - need to know.

There is often friendly debate as to whether you should obtain or retain your CPA designation if you work in industry.  I'll be the first to tell you that there are many, many reasons to do so.  Here are just five reasons why you should:

1.    CPAs, through the CPE requirement, continue to sharpen their skills to meet the ever-changing needs of the financial world; 

2.    Even in the private sector, CPAs have the edge - in securing a position and in obtaining promotion; 

3.    A CPA designation is an exceptional achievement.  Why let it lapse? 

4.    It is a time-consuming and lengthy process to reclaim your designation; and 

5.    A CPA designation shows you take your profession seriously

Please join us by simulcast at the event in Ft. Lauderdale to pick up new ideas and ask questions of some of the top presenters in your field.  We look forward to being with you in March!

CPAs in Industry 2016 Ft. Lauderdale 

Thursday, March 24

8:00 - 8:10 a.m.        Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 9:00 a.m.        FASB Current Projects & Update (1 AA); Michael Cheng, CPA

9:00 - 9:50 a.m.        Enterprise Systems: Assessing the Strategy (1 TB)

Chad Johnson, OCP

9:50 - 10:05 a.m.     Break

10:05 - 10:55 a.m.     Enterprise Systems: Implementing the Solution (1 TB); Chad Johnson, OCP 

10:55 - 11:45 a.m.     Successful Dashboard Development and Deployment (1 TB); Sean E. Dannelly, CPA

11:45a - 12:40p     Lunch Break

12:40 - 1:30 p.m.     Forensic Accounting Update (1 AA); Laura Krueger Brock, CFE, CFF, CPA

1:30 - 2:20 p.m.    The Essentials for ACA Compliance for CPAs in Industry (1 TB); Kathleen F. Grangard, CPA, CGMA and Benjamin J. Conley, Esq.

2:20 - 2:35 p.m.        Break

2:35 - 3:25 p.m.        Things to Consider When Selling Your Business (1 TB); C. Brett Cooper, CPA-ABV, ASA, BVAL, CrFA

3:25 - 4:15 p.m.        Alternatives to Bank Financing: Analyzing the Options (1 TB); Lunelle Siegel, EDFP

4:15 - 5:05 p.m.        Federal Taxation Update (1 TB); Jeffrey M. Mutnik, CPA/PFS

Friday, March 25

8:00 - 8:10 a.m.        Administrative Remarks

8:10 - 9:00 a.m.        A&A Issues for Industry (1 AA); Bruce A. Nunnally, CPA, CGMA

9:00 - 9:50 a.m.        How is the New COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Working for You? (1 AA); J. Stephen Nouss, CPA, CGMA

9:50 - 10:05 a.m.     Break

10:05 - 10:55 a.m.     Four Ways to Get Your Finance Talent Future Ready (1 TB); Barry Payne

10:55 - 11:45 a.m.     Internal Controls and Quick Close - Best Practices (1 AA); Robert P. Bedwell, CPA

11:45a - 12:40p        Lunch Break

12:40 -1:30 p.m.         Wage and Hour DOL Hot Topics (1 TB); TBD

1:30 - 2:20 p.m.        Latest Developments in US International Tax-CFCs, Subpart F and Other Matters (1 TB); James W. Spencer, CPA and Virginia J. Veit, CPA

2:20 - 2:35 p.m.        Break

2:35 - 3:20 p.m.        IFRS versus US GAAP: Principles versus Rules - Can the Profession Survive? (1 AA); Mark E. Brechbill, CPA

3:25 - 4:15 p.m.        Florida Sales & Use Tax- The Latest Cases, Laws, & How to Stay Out of Trouble (1 TB); James H. Sutton, Jr., CPA, Esq, LLM & Karen A. Lake, CPA

4:15 p.m.     End of Conference

Basic Course Information

*Describe the current issues in corporate finance

*Identify recent updates in the area of state and federal taxation for businesses

*Describe recent and proposed changes to accounting and auditing standards

*Identify the trends and future impacts to talent development and FLSA

*Identify best practices and tools for financial management

*Accounting and Auditing updates

*Business Valuation

*Employment Law

*Federal and State (Florida) Taxes

*Financial Management