Conferences & Seminars

 

Oct. 15-16.  18th XBRL International Conference. Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, Washington, DC.  SEC Chairman Christopher Cox will be the keynote speaker at “The Ultimate Client: Business Reporting for Investors, Government, and Citizens.”  XBRL momentum is building after the SEC recently announced three significant initiatives in business reporting that, if enacted, would mandate XBRL use for public companies, mutual funds and credit rating agencies.  Other topics include governance, risk and compliance and investor communication.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Oct. 24.  19th Annual Conference on Financial Reporting.  Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, Santa Clara, CA.  The Haas School’s Conference on Financial Reporting offers top international speakers to address current issues in financial reporting, proposed IFRS challenges, the impact of key regulatory initiatives on U.S. 8 credits CPE/A&A.  $465 per person (single), $400 per person (group of six or more).  Register here. 

 

Oct. 29.  Challenges and Opportunities from the Current Energy and Financial Crises Luncheon Workshop.  City Place Conference Center, Dallas, TX. Hosted by the Dallas Area Chapter of IMA. Speakers: Dr. Ray Perryman (President, The Perryman Group), Sharon Leary, CPA, CIA (VP Finance, Dallas Area Rapid Transit), and Christopher A.  Poinsatte, CPA (Executive VP & CFO, DFW International Airport). The recent energy and financial crises impact the DFW, Texas, U.S. and world economies in numerous ways.  They provide both challenges and opportunities for individuals, businesses, and government entities.  This workshop will increase your understanding of the background, challenges, opportunities and potential impact of these key issues.  3 CPE credits.  Cost:  $65 IMA members, $70 non-members if registered by midnight Oct. 20  After that, $75 IMA members, $85 non-members.  Click here to register.

 

Nov. 17-18.  Current Financial Reporting Issues Conference.  New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York.  FEI members $1095, non-members $1445.  Register here.  Keynote addresses from Christopher Cox, Chairman, U.S. SEC, Sir David Tweedie, Chairman, International Accounting Standards Board, Robert H. Herz, Chairman, FASB.  This conference will give financial executives, auditors and others involved in financial reporting a comprehensive year-end update on: SEC requirements and rules proposals; FASB rulings and accounting changes; and other external financial reporting developments.

 

Nov. 19.  Post-Conference Workshop: Strategies for Adopting a Single Set of Standards.  American Conference Centers, New York.  FEI members $895, non-members $1295.  Register here.  A combination of lecture and 

interactive discussions, this one-day “IFRS Boot Camp” is designed to provide financial executives with practical information and approaches to understand and address IFRS.  This program will examine important accounting issues and present a strategic perspective on the implications of an IFRS conversion.  Sessions include Q&A intervals so participants can deepen their understanding of IFRS and what it means for their firms.

 

**Save the Date**

May 4-5.  FEI Summit 2009.  Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX.

 

Webcasts

 

Oct. 3.  State Income Tax Disclosures:  A national update (State and Local Thinking quarterly webcast series).  2:00 p.m. Central.  1.5 CPE credits.  Presented by Grant Thornton.  State tax authorities have become increasingly active in requiring corporate taxpayers to disclose substantial amounts of tax information.  In this State and Local Thinking webcast we will provide a national update, discussing some of these developments in detail.  We will discuss:

 

n Maryland disclosure requirements: Maryland corporate taxpayers that are members of corporate groups will be required to file significant informational disclosures with the Maryland comptroller. Due dates, penalties and other substantive and procedural matters are discussed.

n Massachusetts inconsistent filing positions: Massachusetts requires taxpayers to disclose certain tax positions that it deems to be inconsistent with other state filings.

n Other multistate developments relating to disclosure: The California Franchise Tax Board is proposing a state-specific Schedule M-3 that taxpayers would be required to file starting next year. In addition, other states’ efforts in this area are examined.

 

By attending this webcast, you will be able to better identify developments and trends in state income tax disclosure rules.  In addition, you will gain a better understanding of how the latest wave of mandatory disclosures will impact your company.  Click here to register.

 

Nov. 20.  Time Maximization:  Making Time Work for You.  1:00 p.m. Central.  1 CPE credit.  Free for FEI members, non-members $50.  Register here.  Do you feel like there are never enough hours in the day?  Are you (or your team) working hard but not getting where you want to go?  Is your work/life balance a joke?  In this seminar, you’ll learn how to maximize your time to achieve the results that are most important to you and your organization.  During this webcast, participants will learn how to:  Get more productivity out of each day, follow a proven goal achievement process, improve your focus and minimize interruptions, understand the key to work/life balance.

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