| October 4 |
CFO Strategies for Extending Credit to Customers in the Current Economy |
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CFO.com |
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During this Webcast, Pam Krank, CEO of The Credit Company, examines everything you need to know about best practices for establishing a credit policy for your company, including examples of ready-to-use templates and terms, and the best tips and techniques from other CFOs. |
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| October 5-7 |
AICPA-IFRS Foundation Conference on IFRS in North America 2011: The North American Prospective |
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Boston, MA
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At this financial reporting conference, you will gain an in-depth appreciation of these projects and what you need to do to prepare for implementation. The conference also presents the first opportunity in the United States to hear directly from Hans Hoogervorst, the new Chair of the IASB, as well as other standard setters from the FASB and the IASB.
• October 5 - Special Interest Session: Understanding IFRS
• October 5 - Special Interest Session: First-time adoption of IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• October 5 - Special Interest Session: Insurance Contracts |
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| October 6 |
Risk Management: The Human Factor |
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CFO.com |
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This webcast features a panel of legal and risk management experts who illuminate these growing employee-related liabilities and present best practices to manage them on an ongoing basis -- an important consideration given the likelihood of more regulations ahead. Those who register for and attend this webcast will have the opportunity to be automatically entered into a random drawing; the winner will have the choice of an iPad 2 or a gift card worth $300, courtesy of the webcast's sponsor, TriNet. Within three weeks following the webcast, TriNet will randomly select a single winner of this drawing from among attendees of this on-line event. |
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| October 6 |
PCPS Human Capital Forum |
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New Orleans, LA
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As the economy rebounds, attracting and retaining the highest-quality talent will be a critical challenge for CPA firms. Please ask your human resources professional (or those who hold this responsibility in your CPA firm) to register today for the PCPS Human Capital Forum.
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| October 10-13 |
AICPA IT Training School – How to Identify and Manage IT Risk in Assurance Services |
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Atlanta, GA
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Attend the IT Training School developed to help auditors as well as controllers or internal audit staff better understand how Information Technology (IT) impacts financial reporting. In addition, this school uncovers the essential guidance as to what IT considerations need to be addressed and the extent to which they should be considered, tested and reported on within the conduct of a financial statement audit. |
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| October 11 |
FASB Public Roundtable Meeting to Solicit Input on Private-Company Accounting and Reporting Issues |
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Chicago, IL |
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The Board's purpose in holding this public roundtable is to engage in a constructive dialogue about private-company accounting and reporting issues with existing GAAP with a wide variety of stakeholders, including private companies, their CPA practitioners, and users of private-company financial statements. Topics to be discussed are expected to include, but will not be limited to, accounting and disclosure requirements relating to variable interest entities, interest rate swaps, and level 3 fair value measurements.
This meeting will be available for audio playback from the FASB's website shortly after the meeting |
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| October 12 |
How to Reduce Administrative Costs, Security Risks and Your Carbon Footprint with a Corporate Payments Program |
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CFO.com |
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For payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable operations, paper checks waste more than paper. Companies that generate and mail paper checks introduce unnecessary administrative costs, as well as security risks, that they can avoid with the use of corporate card solutions. During this webcast, you will learn why companies are using prepaid cards and electronic payables as secure, cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternatives to paper checks for payments to employees and suppliers. You will also hear real-life examples of companies that are successfully implementing these programs and how you can apply these best practices within your organization.
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| October 13 |
Strengthening Your Enterprise's Risk Oversight for Strategic Benefit |
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New York, NY |
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This workshop helps board and audit committee members understand expectations for greater risk oversight and develop effective audit committee practices for evaluating and monitoring techniques used to manage entity risks so that stakeholder value is protected and enhanced. Senior executives will find this information helpful as well due to the interaction between the board, audit committee and senior executives.
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| October 17 |
FASB Public Roundtable Meeting to Solicit Input on Private-Company Accounting and Reporting Issues |
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Burlingame, CA |
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The Board's purpose in holding this public roundtable is to engage in a constructive dialogue about private-company accounting and reporting issues with existing GAAP with a wide variety of stakeholders, including private companies, their CPA practitioners, and users of private-company financial statements. Topics to be discussed are expected to include, but will not be limited to, accounting and disclosure requirements relating to variable interest entities, interest rate swaps, and level 3 fair value measurements.
This meeting will be available for audio playback from the FASB's website shortly after the meeting
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| October 17-18 |
Retaining and Developing Women Leaders: Organizational Strategy Workshop |
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Chicago, IL |
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The two-day strategic workshop is led by professionals with in-depth experience in developing and implementing groundbreaking women's initiatives:
• Learn from the experiences of other firms
• Redefine the role of women in your organization
• Gain insights into innovative mentoring programs
• Create standards of excellence and best practices for measuring performance |
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| October 20-21 |
AICPA National Auto Dealership Conference |
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Orlando, FL |
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As new issues in the auto industry emerge, it's becoming more critical than ever before to stay updated on the latest developments and refresh vital skills for continued success. At the AICPA National Auto Dealership Conference, the only conference that's geared toward both the CPA and financial professionals in the auto industry, expert speakers, comprehensive sessions and plenty of networking opportunities work seamlessly to provide you with the best practices and strategies you need to take your business to the next level.
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| October 24-26 |
AICPA National Governmental and Not-for-Profit Training Program |
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Lake Buena Vista, FL |
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More than just an update, the AICPA National Governmental and Not-for-Profit Training Program is a hands-on, interactive training program that puts you face-to-face with standard-setters and industry leaders — providing an unmatched opportunity to learn from the best. You will hear directly from the experts who will discuss the latest developments in governmental accounting and auditing. Not-for-Profit organizations and their auditors benefit by learning about the latest in proposed regulations, and future issues impacting not-for-profit organizations. This program also provides in-depth training on Single Audit issues. |
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| October 24-26 |
AICPA National Conference on Credit Unions |
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Orlando, FL
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Attend the AICPA National Conference on Credit Unions and get critical training on all the latest changes impacting the industry. As the only conference providing comprehensive training in accounting and auditing issues, this program will deliver the technical and managerial knowledge you need to stay ahead of the hottest issues. |
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| October 26-27 |
AICPA / SIFMA FMS National Conference on the Securities Industry |
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New York, NY |
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At the AICPA/SIFMA FMS National Conference on the Securities Industry, you will gain the most comprehensive updates and insights on accounting and regulatory issues from key industry experts and regulators. This intensive program gives you first-hand access to regulators and exposure to the latest developments, in-depth analysis and thought provoking Q&A sessions with industry insiders. |
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Also In This Month's Issue:
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Executive Compensation and Merit Pay Trend
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What CFOs Fear |
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