Thursday, October 24, 2024
8:00am-9:15am
A - Accounting Update: What's New and What's Relevant
Credits: 1.5 AO
Christopher Rouse, CPA
Windham Brannon, PC
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Atlanta, GA
Cover recent FASB pronouncements and FASB standards that are becoming effective this year and are particularly relevant to small businesses. Receive practical solutions to complex requirements.
9:25am-10:15am
B - Reimagining the Digital Firm of the Future
Credits: 1.0 BM
Gary R. Nelson, CPA, CISA,CISSP,FIP
Principal
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Schellman & Company, LLC
,
Tampa, FL
A powerful combination of technologies is currently fueling the next iteration of the internet and will significantly impact how firms operate and conduct business internally and with customers. Estimate the implications of evolving to decentralized data networks, digital identity ownership, and digital trust. Identify new and emerging privacy and security challenges. Examine how new technologies will reshape business models in the accounting profession and across your clients' industries.
10:25am-11:40am
C - Fraud and White-Collar Crime Update for Accountants
Credits: 1.5 AI
Michael R. Wiggins, JD MS MBA CFE
Lecturer of Legal Studies & Accountin
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Georgia Southern University School of Accountancy
,
Statesboro, GA
Accountants working in public firms or corporate positions must educate themselves on fraudsters' evolving and expanding methods. Identity theft, hacking, and phishing schemes, among others, can significantly impact an organization's bottom line. Explore case studies of frauds perpetrated on public firms and corporations and highlight prevention and mitigation methods.
12:10pm-1:00pm
D - Compilations and Reviews: SSARS Update
Credits: 1.0 AO
Jennifer Louis, CPA
Emergent Solutions Group
,
Charlotte, NC
Practitioners performing engagements under the SSARS are subject to quality management requirements. Focus on tips and best practices for reducing the risk of peer review deficiencies in compilation and review engagements, such as strengthening the design and documentation of review analytics.
1:10pm-2:00pm
E - 2024 Cybersecurity Update for Accountants: Stories from th Front Lines, Learn from the Mistake of Others
Credits: 1.0 AO
Michael R. Wiggins, JD MS MBA CFE
Lecturer of Legal Studies & Accountin
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Georgia Southern University School of Accountancy
,
Statesboro, GA
Cybersecurity is more critical than ever, especially as technology evolves rapidly. Cybersecurity professionals report a new attack every three seconds. However, operators can take steps to safeguard themselves and their patrons. Be proactive, train staff to lead with empathy and opt for “invisible tools” when possible.
2:10pm-3:00pm
F - Audit Sampling
Credits: 1.0 AI
Jennifer Louis, CPA
Emergent Solutions Group
,
Charlotte, NC
Quality management deficiencies often result from the misapplication of audit sampling techniques for either attribute testing in a control reliance strategy or for tests of details in substantive testing. Discuss tips for properly designing, performing and evaluating the results of audit sampling in a financial statement audit.
3:10pm-4:00pm
G - Georgia on My Mind: Guide to the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy
Credits: 1.0 RE
Boyd E. Search, MBA, CAE
The Georgia Society of CPAs
,
Atlanta, GA
This course serves as a guide to the rules and regulations of the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. This CPE session qualifies for the one-hour of Georgia rules and regulations specific ethics now required for license renewal. The Georgia Society of CPAs is a Georgia State Board of Accountancy-approved provider.
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