INCPAS A&A Conference Sept. 22

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana CPA Society's 2009 A&A Conference, sponsored by CCH a Wolters Kluwer business, will be held Sept. 22 at the Indianapolis Marriott East.

With standards and practices globalizing, it is vital to stay effective and updated in this changing environment. This conference will include session topics on International Financial Reporting Standards, codification and improper revenue recognition. Greg Clark, CPA, CISA, CFE with Loscalzo Associates, Ltd., will discuss IFRS and the differences with U.S. GAAP. Also, Greg Clark, CPA, CISA, CFE with Loscalzo Associates, Ltd., will address the dangers of improper revenue recognition.

The Program

• Fraud Today
• Accounting Standards Update
• International Accounting Standards – Differences with U.S. GAAP
• Analytical Procedures for Reviews and Audits
• Navigating the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
• How to Service Small Client Needs within the Framework of Professional Standards
• The Dangers of Improper Revenue Recognition
• Accounting Issues for Troubling Times

Story Ideas
All topics covered have an impact on small business, financial institutions and other users of CPA services. With so many topics to choose from, a number of different story ideas or angles are possible. Some suggestions include the following:

• With the increasing use of IFRS in this country, what effect do these standards have on local businesses?
• As the economy falters, many local industries are feeling financial pressures. What is the impact on debtors and creditors when a loan is in trouble, restructured or modified?
• Headline after headline points out how pervasive improper revenue recognition is. What techniques can local companies use to identify improper revenue recognition?

Media Information
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, contact Jenifer Groth at (317) 726-5010 or jgroth@incpas.org in advance.

CPA Ambassadors
CPAs are a great resource for the media. The 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.