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"Accounting Reform: How the Latest Developments Impact You"

Thursday, December 7, 2006

3:00 - 4:00 pm, eastern [archive and transcript to follow]
 

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Changes in accounting standards are occurring at a breakneck pace: fair value measurements, pension plan and postretirement standards, lease accounting. And these changes are happening on a global scale as globalization of accounting becomes a reality. Not only are certain areas being targeted for reform, but even the philosophy of regulation is changing as the FASB moves to a more principles-based framework. Join these experts:

  • Linda Griggs, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
  • Teresa Iannaconi, Head of SEC Practice in National Office, KPMG LLP

Among the topics of this program are:

  • What accounting standards have changed that impact this year’s financials
  • What to do now to implement Fin 48, which dramatically changes how companies account for uncertain income tax positions
  • What to expect from auditors this year during the internal control assessment
  • How to deal with the SEC’s statement on quantifying errors and the FASB’s new pension plan standard
  • How to deal with the hot button challenges of revenue recognition and derivatives accounting

 

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