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 21CF-HOT2: ProfessionFOCUS (Virtual Conference)

January 12, 2022  -  In-Person and Online

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Agenda

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

8:00 am - 8:55 am

A1. No One Can Stop You but You
Speaker Walter Bond
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description How does a benched college basketball player become the first undrafted rookie to play a season-opening game in the NBA? The surprising answer will help you tame the excuses keeping you from greatness. This keynote dives headfirst into the mindset... Read more »

9:05 am - 9:55 am

B1. Are Your Organization's Internal Controls Sufficient to Manage Fraud Risk?
Field of study Auditing - Technical (1)
Description The Committee of Sponsoring Organization’s (COSO) Internal Control—Integrated Framework is recognized as a leading framework for designing, implementing, conducting and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls. But is it enough? Examine the... Read more »
B2. New Game, New Rules: Accounting in a Post-Quarantine Future
Field of study Business Management & Organization - Non-Technical (1)
Description The pandemic changed everything about work. Explore the future of the CPA profession and the outlook for both the workplace and the workforce. Look at the lessons learned from shifting to a distributed workforce and building relationships in a... Read more »
B3. Hot Topics in Business Law
Field of study Business Law - Technical (1)
Description Employment law changes impact businesses of all sizes. What changes do you really need to watch for? Examine the enforceability of no-competition and no-solicitation clauses. Learn how the U.S. DOL is changing the test to determine who is an... Read more »

10:05 am - 10:55 am

C1. Federal Tax Updates: Individuals
Field of study Taxes - Technical (1)
Description A lot has happened with individual tax developments in recent months. Gain a high-level overview of the federal individual tax law updates for the 2021 and 2022 tax years. Learn about the impact of the American Rescue Plan provisions, including... Read more »
C2. Ethical Considerations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Field of study Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1)
Description Move your company forward and create a foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, accounting profession and community. Begin by examining the differences and definitions of diversity, equity and inclusion. Look at ethical... Read more »
C3. Economic Update: Where Are We Now?
Field of study Economics - Technical (1)
Description 2020 was a year of economic disaster and 2021 was a year of rebound. What can we expect in 2022? Take a look at what happened to economic growth during the past year and the state of the economy as you head into 2022. See if the U.S. economy is... Read more »

11:05 am - 11:55 am

D1. Federal Tax Updates: Business
Field of study Taxes - Technical (1)
Description Businesses are dealing with a lot of provision changes impacting the 2021 and 2022 tax years. Take a closer look at the key legislative and administrative developments in the American Rescue Plan, such as the extension of the Employee Retention... Read more »
D2. How Emotional Intelligence Makes You a More Effective Communicator
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description Your communication skills are on display in every interaction, both personally and professionally. Sometimes you’re ‘on’ and feel like your message is being heard as intended, and other times you’re ‘off’ and wishing for a do-over. Believe it or... Read more »
D3. Productizing Advisory Services
Field of study Management Services - Technical (1)
Description The highest value you provide is in your knowledge and expertise, yet it is typically minimized when it comes to charging for it. The pandemic amplified the demand for advisory services. Some firms gave it away for free, some charged by the hour and... Read more »

12:30 pm - 1:20 pm

E1. Professional Skepticism
Field of study Auditing - Technical (1)
Description Standards define professional skepticism as an attitude that includes a questioning mind, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement due to fraud or error and a critical assessment of audit evidence. Bring your professional... Read more »
E2. Inclusive Leadership: Do You Have What it Takes?
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description Leading effectively is hard. Being an effective and inclusive leader is even harder. Learn how highly inclusive leaders from around the world use processes of social influence to interact effectively with individuals from a wide variety of... Read more »
E3. Virtual Leadership: Engaging Fully and Onboarding Effectively
Speaker Kristen Schmitt
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description For employees to be thoroughly engaged and performing at their best, they need to find purpose in their work, trust in their leaders and a connection to the team. Examine best practices of leading remotely and the dos and don’ts of onboarding... Read more »

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

F1. FASB Update
Field of study Accounting - Technical (1)
Description Learn about recent changes from the FASB that will impact financial reporting in the upcoming year and beyond. Hear from this former FASB employee what the FASB is currently working on, recently issued standards and how they're planning for the... Read more »
F2. Business Analytics Using Microsoft Excel
Field of study Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1)
Description Find out how to use Microsoft Excel’s excellent analytical tools to make informed business decisions. See how to run what-if analyses for forecasts and financial planning and learn how the Scenario Manager tool can save you time. Get tips on how to... Read more »
F3. 2022 Hiring and Compensation Trends
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description The hiring landscape has drastically changed in a short time. Is your company prepared to recruit and retain top talent in the current business environment? Learn about new hiring trends for 2022, positions and skills now in demand, where salaries... Read more »

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

G1. Preparation, Compilation and Review
Field of study Accounting - Technical (1)
Description Get the most current guidance for your non-audit engagements at this timely update session. Examine SSARS 25, which is effective as of Dec. 31, 2021, and primarily impacts review engagements but includes conforming changes to preparation and... Read more »
G2. Managing Employees in a Tight Labor Market
Field of study Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1)
Description Finding and keeping the right employees can be a challenge, especially during “The Great Resignation.” Explore the dos and don’ts of recruiting and retention, including communicating your employee value proposition and managing wage increases and... Read more »
G3. How a Single Cyberattack Can Put Your Firm Out of Business and the Five Steps to Protect Yourself
Speaker Tom Kirkham
Field of study Information Technology - Technical (1)
Description Cyberattacks are notorious for destroying businesses and reputations. And they’re on the rise. Learn five critical steps that will substantially increase your overall security stance and decrease the chances of being hit by a malicious cyberattack.... Read more »

3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

H1. SSAE 10-22: Agreed-Upon Procedures
Field of study Auditing - Technical (1)
Description The Auditing Standards Board has completed its update of the three engagement types in the SSAEs. Take a look at the changes to the examination, review and agreed-upon procedures standard and learn what these updates mean for your engagements.... Read more »
H2. Self-Leadership in a Season of Uninvited Disruption
Field of study Personal Development - Non-Technical (1)
Description The realities of anxiety, stress and fatigue from a year of uninvited disruptions and challenges make positive self-leadership more crucial than ever. Explore an inside-out approach to building the leadership capacity you need to lead through... Read more »
H3. Practice Considerations for Adding Cannabis Industry Services to Your Firm
Field of study Business Management & Organization - Non-Technical (1)
Description A new industry is emerging. Before you dive in, make sure you examine the key considerations for adding cannabis industry clients to your firm. Explore the professional licensing and ethical considerations related to your clients, staff and third... Read more »
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Lynn Kletscher
Director of Education
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Deb Griffith
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Leslie Mueller
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