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Agenda

All times are Central.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Keynote
A1. The Anatomy of a Good Idea
Ace Callwood
Personal Development - Non-Technical (1.00)
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
9:20 - 10:35 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
B1. Data Analytics for the Modern Accountant
Dr. Christopher Harper
Accounting - Technical (1.50)
B2. Recruiting Candidates and Retaining Employees in Today’s Market
Ann Boarman, Kevin Vig
Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.50)
In-person exclusiveB3. CFO Panel Discussion: Finance Teams of Tomorrow
Amy Bratulich, Jonathan Lokhorst, Jason Pitts, Cindy Sattler
Finance - Technical (1.50)
10:35 - 10:55 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
10:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
ETHICSC2. AI Ethics
Ace Callwood
Regulatory Ethics - Technical (1.50)
In-person exclusiveC3. Leadership Communication
Janel Anderson
Communications and Marketing - Non-Technical (1.50)
12:10 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | General Session
D1. Fool Me Once: A Look at Fraud in Today's Organizations
Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope
Accounting - Technical (1.50)
2:15 - 2:35 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
2:35 - 3:25 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
E1. M&A: A Roadmap to a Transaction
Brian Goodhart
Specialized Knowledge - Technical (1.00)
ETHICSE2. Understanding How Ethical Lapses Happen and Strategies to Prevent Them
Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope
Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1.00)
In-person exclusiveE3-F3. Practical Excel Illustrations: A Hands-on Workshop for Today’s Accountant
Dr. Christopher Harper
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (2.50)
3:25 - 3:45 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
F1. Accounts Payable in the Age of Automation: Is 2024 Your Year to Transform AP?
Hillary Anderson, Lance Radziej
Information Technology - Technical (1.50)
F2. Managing Thriving Hybrid Teams
Janel Anderson
Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.50)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Happy Hour (Sponsored by Korn Ferry) - In-person exclusive
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Keynote
G1. AI Disruption: Overcoming the Hype and Discovering the Opportunity
Jeff Butler
Information Technology - Technical (1.00)
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
9:20 - 10:35 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
H1. What’s Up at FASB in 2024?
Leah Donti
Accounting - Technical (1.50)
H2. Discover Your Technology Psychology
Beth Ziesenis
Personal Development - Non-Technical (1.50)
H3. The Where, When, Why and How of Outsourcing
Patricio Cadena, Matt Haggerty
Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.50)
10:35 - 10:55 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
10:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
IIAI2. Automating Internal Controls
Jim Hejka, Laurence Talley
Auditing - Technical (1.50)
I3. Building an Effective Multigenerational Workplace
Jeff Butler
Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.50)
12:10 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
J1. Strategies to Manage Costs and Navigate Inflation
Leah Donti
Finance - Technical (1.50)
IIAJ2. Culture Impact of Fraud and Importance of Internal Controls
Eric Haft, Deron Rossi
Auditing - Technical (1.50)
ETHICSJ3. Case Studies in Ethical Decision-Making
Dr. Christopher Harper
Regulatory Ethics - Technical (1.50)
2:15 - 2:35 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
2:35 - 3:50 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
K1. Data Analytics to Detect Fraud
Leah Donti
Accounting - Technical (1.50)
IIAK2. Top Technology Risks: Perspectives for 2024
Gordon Braun
Information Technology - Technical (1.50)
K3. Tools for Managing Stress
Jamie Peterson
Personal Development - Non-Technical (1.50)
3:50 - 4:10 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
4:10 - 5:00 p.m. | General Session
L1. Now What: 2024 Economy at the Midpoint
Dr. Christopher Kuehl
Economics - Technical (1.00)
8:00 - 9:25 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
IIAM2. Integrated Risk Management
Matthew Polak
Auditing - Technical (1.50)
M3. Now Is the Time to Automate
Tommy Stephens
Information Technology - Technical (1.50)
9:25 - 9:45 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
N2. Legal and Regulatory HR Update
Larry Morgan
Business Law - Technical (1.50)
N3. Eight Awesome PivotTable Features
Tommy Stephens
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.50)
11:00 - 11:20 a.m. | Break and Exhibits
11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
O1. Strategic Planning Must-Haves
Amy Horner
Business Management & Organization - Non-Technical (1.00)
O2. New Age Employee Benefits
Larry Morgan
Personnel/Human Resources - Non-Technical (1.00)
ETHICSO3. Become an Ethical Leader to Drive Crucial Business Results
Jonathan Lokhorst
Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1.00)
12:10 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
IIAP2. Audit Analytics for Internal Audit
Hunter Henley
Auditing - Technical (1.50)
P3. Technology Update
Tommy Stephens
Information Technology - Technical (1.50)
2:15 - 2:35 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
2:35 - 3:50 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
Q1. Dynamic Rolling Forecasts vs. Annual Budgets
Carl Seidman
Finance - Technical (1.50)
IIAQ2. AI in Internal Audit
Robbie Beyer
Auditing - Technical (1.50)
Q3. The Best-Kept Secrets of Microsoft 365
Tommy Stephens
Computer Software & Applications - Non-Technical (1.50)
3:50 - 4:10 p.m. | Break and Exhibits
4:10 - 5:00 p.m. | Keynote
R1. Tackling Overwhelm With Discipline
Jasna Burza
Personal Development - Non-Technical (1.00)