FMN - December Session

You are invited to attend a continuing education (CPE) event for accounting and finance professionals. The program allows you to earn four hours of CPE credit, keep up-to-date on accounting and finance issues and network with other professionals.

Here are the December 2019 topics:
Update on Accounting Issues: FASB, SEC and PCAOB
Field of Study: Accounting
The regulators continue to be busy with more new standards coming out of the FASB, SEC and PCAOB. Laura Shiffman, a Practice Fellow with the Financial Executives International, provides an update on the new rules as well as their implications on companies. She reviews rate reform, accounting for income taxes, and goodwill and intangibles from the FASB; the definition of accelerated and large accelerated filers and amendments to both Rule 3-05 and Regulation S-K from the SEC; and auditing accounting estimates, the use of specialists, and the updated auditors’ reporting model including the issuance of CAMS (critical audit matters) from the PCAOB.

Crushing Payment Fraud Risk
Field of Study: Auditing
Payment fraud represents any type of false or illegal transaction by a cybercriminal. Not only do organizations need to worry about protecting their assets, but if the story gets in the media, it can really hurt an organization’s reputation. According to a recent Kroll study 84% of financial professionals surveyed reported at least one incident of payment fraud. Nasser Chanda, Chief Executive Officer of Paymerang, provides insights into the different types of payment frauds and what you can do to protect your company from becoming a victim.

LinkedIn: The “Professional Facebook”
Field of Study: Management Services
In a world where social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and the like, flood our everyday lives, LinkedIn appears as the hub between social media and the business world. It is known as the “Facebook for professionals” and often starts with a simple invitation to join from a friend or business contact, allowing us to become part of a much bigger network, connect with professionals all over the world and boost business if used properly. Larry Kaufman, Regional Managing Director with Experis Finance, offers his insights on how accountants and financial managers can maximize the use of LinkedIn for themselves and their organizations.

Safety and Health Issues in the Workplace Today
Field of Study: Business Law
Workplace violence is a frustrating problem facing corporations today and the cost to organizations is staggering. It can result from acts committed by a disgruntled employee or dissatisfied customer, or it can be a domestic incident that spills over into the workplace. Infectious disease is another significant issue that is a major challenge to companies. Employees can be exposed to communicable diseases at work, home, health clubs and while travelling. Brad Hammock, a shareholder with the law firm Littler Mendelson P.C., explains why it is important for companies to be aware of these risks, and what they can do to protect against them.

Cost: $40 (check made out to "IMA" or cash); pay at event
Food: Full breakfast and lunch included in the cost
Dress Code: Casual

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