J Sessions

Wednesday, June 12,
1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

J1. Strategies to Manage Costs and Navigate Inflation

Speaker(s): Leah Donti
NASBA field of study: Finance - Technical (1.5)

As inflation and costs continue to fluctuate, every price, purchase and cost decision you make is critically important. Explore strategies and tips to help manage your costs and reduce the impact of inflation so your company can stay profitable. Look at the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, the supply chain and how to spend in the “right” areas. Examine best practices for cutting costs (and where not to cut them), how to be more strategic with pricing and how to clean up product offerings. Plus, look at ways to use automation to reduce labor costs.

J2. Culture Impact of Fraud and Importance of Internal Controls

Speaker(s): Eric Haft, Deron Rossi
NASBA field of study: Auditing - Technical (1.5)

Fraud has a devastating impact on an organization’s culture, eroding trust, morale and ethical values. On the flip side, a strong corporate culture that promotes honesty, integrity and accountability can help prevent and deter fraud by creating a positive tone at the top and a shared commitment to ethical behavior. Internal controls are essential tools for protecting assets, information and reputation from fraud risks. Join in this engaging presentation on the culture impact of fraud and the importance of internal controls in preventing it. Examine key insights from the newly released Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Report to the Nations.

J3. Case Studies in Ethical Decision-Making

Speaker(s): Dr. Christopher Harper
NASBA field of study: Regulatory Ethics - Technical (1.5)

Ethics isn’t always black and white. Dig into case studies of actual scenarios showcasing ethical situations that you could encounter in your day-to-day work. Look at the connection between the case studies and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, as well as related compliance considerations. Discuss rights theory and utilitarian theory. Come away with techniques to analyze ethical dilemmas and integrate ethical standards into your work.