Indiana CPAs to Attend Annual INCPAS Accounting & Auditing Conference Sept. 18
INDIANAPOLIS- Important changes to auditing standards and pronouncements, affecting Indiana's CPAs, have been made in the past year. The Indiana CPA Society's 2007 Accounting & Auditing Conference offers professionals a chance to ensure accuracy and increase efficiency. The A&A Conference held Sept. 19 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel is scheduled from 8:30 a.m.-4:50 p.m. and features breakout sessions for CPAs in public practice as well as those working in business and industry. All sessions are led by professionals from Loscalzo Associates, P.A., a premier CPE firm providing professional education for the last 26 years. Conference speakers Bill Loscalzo, CPA, Greg Clark, CPA, CISA, CFE, and John Flemming, CPA, are nationally-renowned for their expertise in accounting and auditing.
Attendees will earn eight continuing education credits including one hour of ethics. The cost is $295 for INCPAS members and $445 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit incpas.org or call (317) 726-5000.
The Program
The A&A Conference is aimed at helping CPAs employed in public accounting as well as those in business or industry identify new strategies for increasing efficiency and accuracy. Session titles include:
- Accounting Standards Update
- Professional Ethics for CPAs (AIPCA Code of Ethics) — First Edition
- Recent Issues Impacting Lease Accounting for Lessees
- Changing Your Firm's Audit Approach - Understanding the Risk Assessment Standards
- Practice Problems with Related Party Transaction
- How to Analyze Financial Statements
- How to Use a SAS 70 Report Properly
- The Dangers of Improper Revenue Recognition
- Analytical Procedures for Reviews and Audits
Media Information
Conference sessions have an impact on privately-held companies, small business, and users of CPA services. Members of the media are encouraged to attend individual sessions or the entire conference. Most speakers will be available for interviews immediately following their presentation. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jenifer Groth at (317) 726-5010 or jgroth@incpas.org in advance.
Story Ideas
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- How will the recent changes in auditing standards affect the way CPAs do business?
- How do CPAs deal with the ethical issues they face?
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CPAs are a great resource for the media. The Society's CPA Ambassador Program pairs CPAs with media outlets. To speak with a CPA in your area, contact Jenifer Groth at (317) 726-5010 or jgroth@incpas.org.
Currently, more than 7,000 CPAs in public practice, industry, government and education are members of the Society. INCPAS serves the public interest as well as its members. The organization functions as an advocate for the profession through education, public awareness, government relations and promotion of high ethical standards. Programs and services offered by the Society are designed to meet the needs identified for its diverse membership.
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