Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards
** Discounts apply for early registration. See information below to register in this event. ** Summary: Critics contend that Mark-to-Market Accounting Standard is one of the causes of the countrys financial dilemma. Otherwise known as fair value accounting, this standard requires companies to value securities they hold at their current selling price. Banks are apprehensive because they fear that this standard might have an adverse effect on the valuation of their assets. Mark-to-Market accounting is likely here to stay, therefore companies need to understand how to best manage their positions held in financial instruments to survive in this challenging environment. The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to discuss recent developments on this regulation. The speakers will present their expert opinions in a two-hour LIVE Webinar. The event will take place on March 19, 2009, 12:00nn to 2:00pm (ET). Register for this event: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=54158 FEATURED SPEAKERS: US Securities and Exchange Commission Jenifer Minke-Girard Senior Associate Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant Dechert LLP Richard D. Jones Partner International Accounting Standards Board Thomas Jones Vice Chairman Event Agenda: - Background and overview of recent SEC Study on Mark-to-Market Accounting - Summary of Study findings - Discussion of Study recommendations - Update on current status of related accounting standard-setting projects - European reactions to fair value in a credit crunch - US reaction to the same issue - IASB response and the Action program - The notable absence of any serious alternatives from the critics of the currant methodologies Check for Updates, Speaker Bios, Event Details etc: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_market.html Who Should Attend? - Accountants - Auditors - Accounting standard setters - Business leaders - Preparers - Issuers - Bankers - Depository institutions - Insurance entities, - Institutional investors Why Attend? This is a must attend event to have the chance to hear the up-to-the minute updates on litigation and issues surrounding "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards . - New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts. - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders. - Interact directly with panel during Q&A. Registration Information: ** Discounts apply for early registration. ** Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Time: 12:00nn to 2:00pm (ET) Registration Link (click link below or copy and paste into your browser): https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=gkc&formId=54158 For Group registrations please click http://www.knowledgecongress.org/group_registration.htm or call 1.800.578.4370 for more info. Unlimited Attendance Plans: The Knowledge Congress has an extremely affordable benefit rich group preferred plan for companies that send multiple people to multiple webcasts. In addition to saving, you'll receive many exclusive benefits. Click http://www.mediafire.com/file/yqxz4joyyzn/Unlimited_Attendee_Plan_20409.pdf to download the brochure. Important Notice: Discounts apply for early registration. If you have a scheduling conflict and can't attend this live event on its scheduled date, you may want to order the full recording of the event for your review at your convenience. Please email: i...@knowledgecongress.org for any question or if you wish to order the recording. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: None Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet Developer: The Knowledge Conference Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0 (Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date.) Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials Course Code: 083816 Course Fee: $199 - $299 NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004 CLE We are an approved multi-event sponsor in the state of California. Our provider ID is: 14451. In Texas, Illinois, & Virginia, we submit programs for individual approval in advance. In New York, our programs are submitted immediately after the event live date and attendees are sent the approval codes once we receive them from the New York State Bar. All Other states: Once attendance is verified, attendees are emailed an official certificate of attendance which they submit to their respective State Bar Associations. Our programs are created with continuing education in mind and therefore are designed to meet the requirements of all State Bar Associations. If you have any questions, please email our CLE coordination: i...@knowledgecongress.org CPE Sponsors The Knowledge Conference is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org Enrolled Agents Sponsor ID Number: 760 We have entered into an agreement with the Office of Professional Responsibility, Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. 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