USC Leventhal School of Accounting and Financial Executives International Host Hybrid Event Featuring Industry Leaders, Regulatory Authorities,
and Key Financial Executives.
Morristown, N.J. – Financial Executives International (FEI), the premier association for finance leaders, today announced the agenda for the 42nd Annual SEC and Financial Reporting Conference. This hybrid event, which is open to the public and presented by the USC SEC and Financial Reporting Institute and FEI, will take place on June 6. Attendees can attend online or in person at Town & Gown Ballroom located on the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles; up to 9.9 CPE credits are available for attending.
This premier annual West Coast event connects attendees with industry leaders, accounting executives, and policymakers from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The agenda targets Corporate Financial Officers, Finance Leaders, Controllers, Auditors, Financial Institution Executives, Small Business Owners, CPAs, Financial Analysts, Attorneys, and professionals interested in SEC and financial reporting issues.
FASB Chair Richard R. Jones, and SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter (online), are set to take center stage as this year's keynote speakers. The” Fireside Chat” will be moderated by Mark Kronforst, Partner, Professional Practice, Ernst and Young, and Former Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance, SEC.
"Financial reporting is crucial for organizations, and keeping up with evolving regulations is challenging," said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President, and CEO of FEI and FERF. "We're excited to partner with USC Leventhal and the Financial Reporting Institute to offer this important annual gathering where the finance community can hear and learn directly from top regulatory and industry leaders."
“We are excited to welcome FEI and FERF in co-presenting the 42nd Annual Conference,” said William W. Holder, Dean, USC Leventhal School of Accounting. “The conference represents an opportunity in the capital markets to interact personally with standard setters, regulators, and policy setters from the highest level. Given the complexity of our regulatory structure and its rapid evolution, these kinds of communications are of great importance and benefit to our industry.”
Sessions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (U.S. SEC), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Members of the key financial and regulatory oversight organizations will join panels to discuss the latest developments in rulemaking and standard setting.
- U.S. SEC: Jonathan Wiggins, Senior Associate Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant from the Office of the Chief Accountant, Melissa Rocha, Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant from the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. SEC, and Ryan Wolfe, Chief Accountant of the Division of Enforcement, will provide direct insights on current SEC developments, financial reporting, and enforcement updates.
- FASB: Hillary Salo, FASB Technical Director, will discuss current accounting practice issues.
- PCAOB: PCAOB Board Member, Former Director of PCAOB Division of Registration and Inspections George Botic will discuss current auditing practice issues.
The regulatory speakers will join executives from Alix Partners, American Express, Amgen LLP, BDO, Cisco Systems, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Grant Thornton, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, PwC, Riveron, Workiva, and The Walt Disney Company.
Session Topics Include:
- Artificial Intelligence for CFOs and Controllers
- Current SEC Developments and Financial Reporting Updates
- Current Accounting Practice Issues
- SEC Enforcement Update
- Current Auditing Practice Issues
- Controller Roundtable
Agenda and Registration Details
For the complete agenda and to register please visit www.financialexecutives.org/fei-usc-FinRep-2024.
The 42nd Annual SEC and Financial Reporting Conference is made possible through the support of the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), USC Leventhal School of Accounting and our event sponsors OneSource Virtual, Riveron, and Workiva.
About FEI
Financial Executives International (FEI) is the leading association and advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, chief accounting officers, controllers, treasurers, and tax executives at companies in every major industry. FEI enhances Member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research, and publications. Members participate in the activities of local Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit www.financialexecutives.org for more information.
About USC Leventhal School of Accounting
The Leventhal School of School of Accounting is widely recognized as one of the top tier accounting schools worldwide. An innovator in the areas of accounting research and education, Leventhal offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a rigorous education environment with a focus on real-world learning. Expert faculty are committed to creating knowledge and sharing it through leading publications and symposia, while continuing Leventhal’s long-standing tradition of teaching excellence in accounting.
Leventhal is part of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (USC). Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Leventhal maintains strong ties to the accounting and business community, both locally and internationally.
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