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Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

7:30 a.m.

Registration  (Chapman Theatre Lobby, Kendall Hall)

  

8:15 a.m.

 Introduction

Roger Blais

 

     Provost, The University of Tulsa

8:35 a.m.

Session I  (Chapman Theatre)
IFRS - What's It All About
A discussion of the wide-ranging issues surrounding the International Financial Reporting Standards.

Gary A. Illiano

10:15 a.m.

Break

 

10:30 a.m.

Session II  (Chapman Theatre)
A Game Plan for IFRS Implementation
What are the key challenges to anticipate as part of the IFRS conversion?  A discussion of the practical actions for your company to consider.

Erik J. Hansen

11:45 a.m.

Break (Walk to ACAC)

  
 

12:00 p.m.

Lunch and Awards Presentation  (Great Hall, Allen Chapman Activity Center)

Ricci Obert

12:40 a.m.

Session III - Luncheon Presentation
Hire and Retain for Maximum Productivity
What can you do during tough economic times to ensure that you have the right people on your team? We will discuss interviewing techniques, how to assess the potential of new hires and explore specific ways to ensure you are a top performer in your organization/

Lynn Flinn
 1:30 p.m. Break (Walk to Kendall Hall, Chapman Theater)  

1:45 p.m.

Session IV (Chapman Theater)
PCAOB: Update on Significant Activities
Overview of the PCAOB's significant activities and priorities, including discussion of its international efforts to improve auditor oversight and auditing practices worldwide.

Jennifer Rand
 3:00 p.m. Break  

3:15 p.m.

Session V  (Chapman Theatre)
View from The Hill: What's Washington up to?
An overview of recent legislative developments.

Don McNeill

4:30 p.m.

 Adjournment  

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

8:00 a.m. Registration  (Chapman Theatre Lobby, Kendall Hall)  
8:30 a.m.

Session VI (Chapman Theatre)
Overview of COSO's Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control Systems
Understand how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control (and possibly SOX 404 compliance) through COSO's new monitoring guidance.
 

Trent Gazzaway
9:45 a.m. Break  
10:00 a.m.

Session VII (Chapman Theatre)
Ethics Awareness
 Ethical behavior and decision-making can be enhanced by using an objective standard which involves honest self-examination and persistent questioning.

Andrew L. Urich
11:40 a.m.

Break  (Walk to ACAC)

  
12:00 a.m.

Lunch and Awards Presentation  (Great Hall, ACAC)

  
12:40 p.m.

Session VIII - Luncheon Presentation 
Multi-Generations at Work
Enhancing working relationships across generational lines.

Jean Maslanka Kelley and Claudia Arthrell
1:30 p.m.

Break (Walk to Kendall Hall, Chapman Theatre)

  
1:45 p.m.

Session IX  (Chapman Theatre)
Fair Value and Hedge Accounting: Current Application and Beyond
A description of key hedge accounting and fair value requirements and their future: a discussion of the lessons learned through the yearend financial statement reporting cycle and current market drivers and solutions.

Chandu Chilakapati
3:00 p.m. Break  
3:15 p.m.

Session X  (Chapman Theatre)
Proposed SEC IFRS Roadmap
The SEC's Office of the Chief Accountant will provide a summary of its proposed IFRS Roadmap and an overview of IFRS-related activities in which the SEC staff regularly engage.

Liza McAndrew Moberg
4:30 p.m. Adjournment  

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The Conference of Accountants is grateful to The University of Tulsa’s Henry Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, Chapman Theatre, Collins College of Business and Allen Chapman Activity Center for assisting with facilities and logistical arrangements.   The conference would also like to give a special thanks to Curt Selby for all of his assistance.
 

NASBA CPE Sponsors

Conference co-sponsor Tulsa Chapter - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (Registry #103213) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, 615-880-4200

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