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Projects, Pronouncements and Developments Affecting Your SEC Reporting

How do the latest SEC, EITF, PCAOB and FASB updates affect your reporting? Attend FASB, SEC and PCAOB Update for SEC Reporting Professionals Workshop being held June 12th in Orlando. Get up to date in-depth information on all the latest developments and practical tips on applying existing financial reporting requirements, including pushdown accounting, debt issuance costs and commitment fees, discontinued operations and dispositions, segment reporting and goodwill impairment.

http://www.pli.edu/Content/FASB_SEC_and_PCAOB_Update_for_SEC_Reporting/_/N-1z10odqZ4k?ID=290525

Audit Committees and Financial Reporting 2017: Recent Developments and Current Issues

Audit Committees and Financial Reporting 2017: Recent Developments and Current Issues

Co-Chairs: Catherine L. Bromilow – Partner, Governance Insights Center, PwC Linda L. Griggs – Consultant John F. Olson – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

If you are a director or a member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand the responsibilities of the audit committee, and of those who advise them. You will hear from an expert faculty of public company directors and audit committee members, lawyers and CPAs who advise audit committees, as well as government regulators who oversee the audit and financial reporting processes. Each panel will offer practical advice based on real-world examples to give you the information and tools you need to successfully perform and meet the many challenges facing audit committees and boards today.

“Great panelists!” – 2016 Attendee

“I thought the program was very informative, and timely.” – 2016 Attendee

New York City and Live Webcast – June 12, 2017

Groupcast Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Mechanicsburg – June 12, 2017

Key Topics Will Include:

  • The most important developments in the past year for audit committees, including SEC and PCAOB developments
  • Implications of the Trump administration on regulations implementing Dodd-Frank
  • Key accounting developments: important changes and GAAP/IFRS convergence update
  • How to build and maintain strong compliance programs
  • Ethical issues arising when advising audit committees

Special Feature:

  • Up to one hour of Ethics CLE Credit

Credit Information: CLE, CPE, CPD and CFE Credit

Master SEC Reporting and Prepare to Tackle New Challenges

The complicated world of SEC reporting has now gotten even more complicated! Be sure you are prepared to comply with the recently enacted changes and have a plan in place to deal with the SEC staff “hot buttons”. Attend SECI’s live workshop SEC Reporting Skills Workshop 2017 being held May 16-17 in Dallas and May 24-25 in San Francisco with additional dates and locations listed on the SECI website.

http://www.pli.edu/Content/SEC_Reporting_Skills_Workshop_2017/_/N-1z10od0Z4k?ID=290558&t=FLY7_DPAD

Significant New Changes in SEC Accounting & Auditing Demand Clarity

The world of financial reporting is complicated and ever-changing. 2017 brings a host of new issues. Implementation deadline of the FASB’s revenue recognition standard is fast approaching and the new lease accounting challenges filers. Attend SECI’s 32nd Midyear SEC Reporting & FASB Forum. This live program is being held May 18-19 in Dallas, June 8-9 in New York City along with a live webcast and June 19-20 in San Francisco. Get practical advice on how to successfully tackle these challenges and more.

http://www.pli.edu/Content/32nd_Midyear_SEC_Reporting_FASB_Forum/_/N-1z10oddZ4k?ID=290510&t=LLM7_9DPAD

Can You Prepare an IPO?

In almost any market, understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors. Attend our live seminar and webcast, How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering, being held April 5th in New York City. Hear from an experienced faculty, including attorneys, underwriters, accountants and a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, on the nuts and bolts of an initial public offering.

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/How_to_Prepare_an_Initial_Public_Offering/_/N-4kZ1z10oon?Ns=sort_date%7c0&ID=295164

 

Can You Prepare an IPO?

In almost any market, understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors. Attend our live seminar and webcast, How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering, being held April 5th in New York City. Hear from an experienced faculty, including attorneys, underwriters, accountants and a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, on the nuts and bolts of an initial public offering.

 

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/How_to_Prepare_an_Initial_Public_Offering/_/N-4kZ1z10oon?fromsearch=false&ID=289760

 

Solid Knowledge and Tips Needed to Successfully Navigate SEC Reporting

Financial reporting professionals that are armed with the foundational knowledge and practical experience are better prepared to complete and review the SEC’s periodic and current reporting forms, including the 10-K Annual Report, the 10-Q Quarterly Report and the 8-K Current Report. Attend an upcoming SECI live workshop, SEC Reporting Skills, being held in March in San Francisco, New York and San Diego with additional dates and locations.

http://www.pli.edu/Content/SEC_Reporting_Skills_Workshop_2017/_/N-1z10od0Z4k?ID=290554

IPO’s – Getting Ready and Keeping Up

By: George M. Wilson & Carol A. Stacey

If you are contemplating an IPO or advising companies in this process, PLI’s “Securities Offerings 2017: A Public Offering: How it is Done” will provide you with valuable knowledge and how-to tools about the IPO process. The program simulates an offering from start to finish, builds a foundation in the law and SEC guidance, and walks through each step in the process. The program is on March 3, 2017 and you can learn more here.

The program also includes up to 2 hours of ethics credit (see program page on www.pli.edu for credit by state).