H Sessions

Wednesday, June 12,
9:20 - 10:35 a.m.

H1. What’s Up at FASB in 2024?

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

Staying up to date on FASB standards is important. Get up to speed on the new Accounting Standards Updates effective in 2024 for private and public companies. Examine changes to common control lease arrangements, business combinations, convertible debt, equity method, joint ventures and fair value measurement. Plus, look at recent Private Company Council developments. Find out what it all means for your work, your company and the future.

H2. Discover Your Technology Psychology

Speaker(s): Beth Ziesenis
NASBA field of study: Personal Development - Non-Technical (1.5)

When faced with a new tech tool, app or software, what’s your response? Whether you sign right up, wait for others to try it or adamantly refuse to switch, your response says something about you and how you leverage technology. Join Beth Z, “Your Nerdy Best Friend,” to discover your Technology Psychology. Take a self-assessment to reveal your persona and shed light on the strengths and limitations of your subconscious approach to new technology. See the new tech world from other perspectives so you can understand why it's so tough to get everyone on the same digital page when it comes to tech solutions. Discover techniques to make new technology work better for you, no matter your persona, and leave with new ideas you can use right away.

H3. The Where, When, Why and How of Outsourcing

Speaker(s): Patricio Cadena, Matt Haggerty
NASBA field of study: Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.5)

Back-office functions like finance, accounting, HR and IT are critical infrastructure elements of every organization. Getting them wrong can severely impact business operations, strategic decision-making and financial performance. So how can you keep up with changing regulations and technology while you’re struggling to fill important positions? Discuss the concept of outsourcing these functions, including when it might (or might not) be worth considering. Learn how to ensure that it’s successful, enabling you to focus on growing your business sustainably.