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March
March 15-17
Santa Monica, CA
LRN Knowledge Forum
KnowledgeForum is a global premier community summit of ethics and compliance professionals. Each year this event brings together a dynamic group of industry leaders to share the most current emerging trends and best practices within the industry.
KnowledgeForum is open to all invited community partners to learn from and network with other invited ethics and compliance professionals.
Mar. 15-17
New York, NY
Managing Your Enterprise-Wide Data to Minimize Risk
Data management industry executives need to raise the visibility of their initiatives. The FIMA conference represents a singular point where the underlying symptoms that contributed to the failure of the financial system meet—transparency, timeliness, and comprehensiveness of data.
Mar. 15-18
Philadelphia, PA
Corporate Governance: Fresh Insights and Best Practices for Directors
In this educational forum from Wharton’s University of Pennsylvania you will learn best practices from experts in accounting, finance, and other top minds in corporate governance, on a myriad of topics. This conference also includes an optional Financial Day which provides a firm foundation in corporate financial strategies.
Mar. 16-17
Scottsdale, AZ
Director Professionalism Course
Director Professionalism is a comprehensive 2-day course from the NACD that provides the educational grounding required for effective directorship. Completion is required to obtain the Certificate of Director Education. Director Professionalism is essential for directors new to public company boards and for all directors committed to boardroom excellence.
Mar. 16-18
Washington, DC
ABA Government Relations Summit
Join ABA Leadership for the 2010 annual Government Relations Summit.
Mar. 16-18
Washington, DC
Audit Directors and Managers Symposium
Benefit from the hands-on experience of top audit practitioners and learn how to establish and maintain a robust risk-based audit universe at this MIS Institute symposium. Discover new ways to position internal audit as the “go to” function, as well as build a successful audit strategy, identify emerging risks, and more.
Mar. 17-18
New York, NY
2010 Conference on Fair Value Accounting
Learn effective employment of FAS157 and 159 from SEC and FASB experts, external reporting specialists and industry panelists, as they help you navigate the host of implementation and valuation issues fair value accounting rules have created.
Mar. 22-23
San Francisco, CA
Revenue Recognition Conference
At this conference brought to you by the Center for Professional Education, learn revenue recognition practices from leaders in the field, including SEC experts, and gain valuable insight on such topics as: restatements, IFRS vs. US GAAP, software revenue recognition, materiality, and more.
Mar. 22-26
Los Angeles, CA
IFRS Boot Camp
The Center for Professional Education brings together experts in the fields of accounting and financial reporting for this intensive five day seminar. In addition to providing ample networking opportunities, attendees will learn how to effectively transition current policies and adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards. Sessions include: accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors; related party disclosures; understanding the broader implications of an IFRS conversion; and more.
Mar. 24
Arlington, VA
IT Risk Management One-Day Workshop
Effective management of business risk has become an essential component of IT governance. Leading the drive to help enterprises mitigate risks, ISACA has developed the Risk IT Framework: Based on COBIT & the Risk IT Practitioner Guide: Based on COBIT. This workshop has been taught at several ISACA International events.
Mar. 24-25
New York, NY
Outstanding Directors Exchange Conference
At this conference catered specifically to directors, you will learn how to navigate through some of the most pressing issues facing boards today, including executive compensation, identifying and addressing potential risks, managing dissent in the boardroom, and handling audit issues.
Mar. 29
Las Vegas, NV
Internal Control and SOX Compliance
This one-day training seminar offered by Corporate Compliance Seminars is designed for controllers, C-level executives, finance managers, attorneys, IT professionals, CPAs, auditors, and department heads. Learn how businesses can create and maintain internal control frameworks to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Mar. 29-30
Dublin, Ireland
European Insurance Forum 2010
This conference brings together international re/insurance leaders to discuss and analyze key issues relevant to the industry. Issues to be addressed include the effects of the current economic climate on the re/insurance industry, corporate governance and regulatory issues, U.S. tax policy in Europe, an overview on European Insurance Regulation, and more.
Mar. 29-31
Orlando, FL
The 2010 General Audit Management Conference
For the 31st year in a row, the IIA will bring together chief audit executives, audit directors, and senior management for the essential training and networking experience. On the agenda is knowledge exchange on topics such as risk management, audit committee relationships and best practices, transforming an audit function, changing stakeholder expectations, and more.
April
April 8-9
Atlanta, GA
Financial Institution Fraud
This two-day, instructor-led course from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, will address challenges and solutions related to fraud and financial institutions, including cyber frauds and privacy issues. Relevant regulations, such as anti-money laundering laws and practices, the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, will be addressed along with related anti-fraud solutions.
April 11-13
Boston, MA
International Corporate Citizenship Conference 2010
Boston College’s Center for Corporate Citizenship brings leading policy makers and professionals together to develop integrated corporate citizenship strategies and programs, and discover the financial and reputational advantages of a solid commitment to corporate citizenship.
April 18-20
Chicago, IL
The National School on Market Regulation
At this seminar from The Ires Foundation, you will learn and discuss your regulatory issues with Commissioners and their staff. Sessions include the changing regulatory landscape, state vs. federal, data management, market analysis and internal controls, social media, product licensing, suitability, and more.
April 18-20
Nashville, TN
Top Gun Conference
At this APEX Analytix-sponsored conference, attendees participate in presentations and panel discussions and hear from their peers and industry experts on a variety of financial topics, including emerging business models, tax compliance strategies, internal strategic alignment, improving automation on a budget, and more.
April 18-22
Chicago, IL
2010 Computer Audit Control and Security Conference
IT audit, security and governance professionals will benefit from ISACA’s comprehensive conference, which covers critical content on business, managerial and operational challenges facing the industry today.
April 19
Rosemont, IL
IIA Chicago Chapter 50th Annual Seminar
This one-day seminar is attended by 1,000 internal audit, finance and risk professionals. Attendees will have the option to customize their learning experience by attending tracks covering a variety of topics such as: fraud & risk management, emerging trends, and industry best practices.
Orlando, FL
InfoSec World 2010
InfoSec World will cover many topics to navigate the dangers facing systems and organizations today, including security hazards of cloud computing, preventing data leakage, threats to information security, and more.
Apr. 19-23
Boston, MA
IFRS Boot Camp
The Center for Professional Education brings together experts in the fields of accounting and financial reporting for this intensive five day seminar. In addition to providing ample networking opportunities, attendees will learn how to effectively transition current policies and adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards. Sessions include: accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors; related party disclosures; understanding the broader implications of an IFRS conversion; and more.
April 21-22
New York, NY
Business Ethics and Compliance Conference
Learn about today’s pressing compliance and risk issues first-hand from members of the regulatory community at this Compliance Board-sponsored event. Topics to be covered include: antitrust, anti–corruption and FCPA, privacy, fraud, government contracting, insider trading, and more.
Apr. 21-23
Dallas, TX
Conference for Effective Compliance Systems in Higher Education
The 8th Conference for Effective Compliance Systems in Higher Education is the primary networking event for those working in compliance and ethics within higher education. This conference features three general sessions and twenty breakout sessions presented by nationally recognized content-area experts. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a number of pre-conference and post-conference sessions.
Apr. 26
Winnipeg, Canada
2010 WCIS Conference
ISACA’s Western Canada Information Security Conference focuses on information security and control. There will be a sponsor trade show, keynote speakers, educational break-out sessions, many prize draws, and an end-of-day reception.
Apr. 26-28
San Francisco, CA
eDiscovery 2010
Learn how to implement more reliable eDiscovery processes and IT systems for your company. This conference focuses on the importance of electronic information handling, including identifying, storing, preserving, reviewing, and producing potentially relevant electronic evidence. Other topics include: how to perform better keyword searches, how to evaluate newer and more efficient data technologies, reducing costs with alternative pricing models and fee structures, and more.
May
May 5-6
Chicago, IL
Executive Compensation Conference
This conference from The Conference Board gives CEOs, senior compensation and HR executives, and compensation committee members insight into effective compensation and corporate governance practices. Session topics include: keys to designing effective incentives, learning from a new round of proxy disclosures, how to succeed at good shareholder relations and governance, and more.
May 5-7
Washington, DC
Internal Corporate Investigations
At the 2nd Annual National Institute on Internal Corporate Investigations and Forum for In-House Counsel, in-house and outside counsel, government lawyers, and other experts, including auditors and investigators, will share their valuable insights into the issues to consider in conducting corporate investigations. Two pre-conference workshops—a corporate investigations primer and a case studies program—will offer additional intensive instruction.
May 5-7
Orlando, FL
fi360 Annual Conference
This fi360 yearly event, focusing on fiduciary responsibility, features industry experts, hands-on workshops, opportunities for professional CE, and networking at social events. This is the event for professionals leading the way into a new fiduciary environment.
May 11-13
Las Vegas, NV
AICPA National Conference on Employee Benefit Plans
Hear from the Department of Labor, Treasury, at this AICPA event on compliance assistance, reporting, and disclosure guidelines and understanding and meeting fiduciary responsibilities.
May 16-19
Miami, FL
Interact 2010: The Legal & Compliance Technology Forum
Interact 2010 will provide practical strategies for optimizing business practices, implementing and improving risk and cost management strategies, and boosting performance for legal and compliance departments. The forum will include case studies and panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, exhibit hall and vendor resources, industry and technology breakout tracks, networking events, and more.
May 17-18
San Francisco, CA
A Risk-Based Approach to Cost-Effective SOX Compliance
This fast-paced, two-day seminar will explore several important areas of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including PCAOB Auditing Standard 5 and SEC Guidance to Management, as well as strategies to capitalize on the benefits of SOX, and the components needed to establish a successful long-term compliance focus within an organization, while maintaining cost effectiveness.
May. 17-21
Dallas, TX
IFRS Boot Camp
The Center for Professional Education brings together experts in the fields of accounting and financial reporting for this intensive five day seminar. In addition to providing ample networking opportunities, attendees will learn how to effectively transition current policies and adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards. Sessions include: accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors; related party disclosures; understanding the broader implications of an IFRS conversion; and more.
May 18-20
Orlando, FL
SuperStrategies 2010
This conference from the MIS Training Institute will examine several pressing issues and explore methods in enhancing compliance and governance effectiveness by means of communication, examining risk and audit processes, and regulation education. Topics to be covered include internal audits, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, becoming a sustainable profit center, maintaining strong relationships with executive management, and more.
May 20-21
Washington, DC
Accounting for Derivatives
This conference from the Center for Professional Education will help keep you apprised on the latest rules for derivatives accounting. This two-day event will feature networking opportunities and the ability to talk with industry experts from the SEC and Big 4 accounting firms. Topics on the agenda include: valuation of derivatives, disclosure requirements, IAS 39 vs. FAS 133, cash flow and fair value hedging, as well as case study breakouts and more.
May 20-21
London, England
Managing Third-Party Compliance and Ethics Risk
This conference, organized by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics, brings together experts in the field to provide insights on the challenges presented to businesses in managing third-party compliance and ethics risks. Subjects to be covered include anti-corruption-specific risks and enforcement, data protection and privacy, extending reporting mechanisms, auditing and monitoring, and targeting bribery. Ample networking opportunities are also offered between sessions.
May 24-25
Washington, DC
SOX 404 Compliance and SEC Reporting
This conference from the Center for Professional Education will help you improve your company’s SOX and financial reporting functions. The two-day event will feature networking opportunities and the ability to talk with industry experts from the SEC, PCAOB, Big 4 accounting firms, and industry panelists. Topics on the agenda include: external audit perspective, SOX optimization panel, SEC hot buttons, IFRS transition and conversion issues, fair value accounting, and more.
May 24-26
Washington, DC
Compliance Week 2010
Join Compliance Week, global regulators, standard setters, GRC experts, and corporate compliance and risk officers from around the world for an event that has been described as “the Davos’ of compliance” by HP Chief Compliance Officer Jon Hoak. Among our speakers are JetBlue CEO Dave Barger, SEC Commissioner Luis Aguilar, SEC and DoJ officials, and many more.
May 25-26
Chicago, IL
SuperConference
InsideCounsel’s SuperConference brings together top legal executives to share thoughts and ideas about the latest trends, developments, and analysis on the most pressing issues in law, as well as the tools and techniques to handle the many challenges facing the legal industry.
June
June 7-9
Las Vegas, NV
AICPA TECH+ Conference
The 2010 AICPA TECH+ Information Technology Conference focuses on what matters most to you, your organization, your clients, and your staff. The TECH+ conference provides you with the latest technical training and practical resources that you need when using, procuring, or advising on current or future technology. The TECH+ Conference provides the tools you need to keep up-to-date with the state of technology.
June 7-11
Waltham, MA
Managing Ethics in Organizations
The Center for Business Ethics at Bentley University offers this comprehensive seminar for ethics and compliance officers. Session topics include: ethical reasoning, the impact of the current legal and regulatory environment on ethics and compliance programs, managing change, globalizing an ethics program, and more.
June 9-10
New York, NY
Executive Compensation Conference
With an emphasis on interactive discussions and industry knowledge exchange, learn about such topics as: improving compensation risk-sensitivity, effective risk management and incentive compensation, staying competitive in a changing market, maintaining good shareholder relations and governance, and more at this seminar from The Conference Board.
June 10-11
Atlanta, GA
Director’s College
This accredited program from the University of Georgia explores best practices for senior executives and board members and looks at the effect of regulatory changes on legal, fiduciary, and ethical responsibility and liability. This conference examines today’s pressing corporate governance challenges facing executives, board members, and their committees.
June 10-11
Houston, TX
SEC Conference: An Accounting & Reporting Update for Public Companies
This two day conference from the Center for Professional Education will help keep you current on updates in SEC accounting and reporting developments. The event features ample networking opportunities and an overview of new government regulations for SEC compliance. Hot-button topics on the agenda include: proxy access, credit crisis developments, SOX optimizations, accounting for derivatives, understanding and surviving the SEC process, audit process and compliance, IFRS vs. US GAAP, and more.
June 14-18
New York, NY
IFRS Boot Camp
The Center for Professional Education brings together experts in the fields of accounting and financial reporting for this intensive five day seminar. In addition to providing ample networking opportunities, attendees will learn how to effectively transition current policies and adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards. Sessions include: accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors; related party disclosures; understanding the broader implications of an IFRS conversion; and more.
June 16-17
New York, NY
Outstanding Directors Exchange Conference
This Outstanding Directors Exchange conference explores some of the most pressing issues facing directors, boards, and executives today. Some agenda topics include: how to embrace the opportunities risk presents, effective investor communications, creating a foolproof succession plan, and more.
June 24-25
Los Angeles, CA
SOX 404 Compliance and SEC Reporting
This conference from the Center for Professional Education will help you improve your company’s SOX and financial reporting functions. The two-day event will feature networking opportunities and the ability to talk with industry experts from the SEC, PCAOB, Big 4 accounting firms, and industry panelists. Topics on the agenda include: external audit perspective, SOX optimization panel, SEC hot buttons, IFRS transition and conversion issues, fair value accounting, and more.
July
July 12-13
Coral Gables, FL
AICPA Small Business Practitioners’ Tax Conference
There will be no discussion of big business issues and tax theory at this conference from the AICPA. Instead you will gain insights from leading experts on the complex tax issues that directly impact your small-business clients. Plus there will be plenty of networking opportunities.
July 25-30
Washington, DC
21st Annual ACFE Fraud Conference
At this conference, sponsored by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, you will address challenges and critical issues faced by anti-fraud professionals and learn from expert practitioners and thought leaders in the fight against fraud.
July 29-30
Washington, DC
Contract and Procurement Fraud
This ACFE two-day course will teach best practices for preventing, detecting, and investigating contract and procurement fraud associated with bribery and corruption.
September
September 13-15
Las Vegas, NV
Information Security and Risk Management Conference
ISACA’s conference focuses on the fundamentals of information security management and information security practices. The event will cover elements related to information security business, the impact of risk management, as well as program and technical issues.
September 23-24
Washington, DC
SEC Conference: An Accounting & Reporting Update for Public Companies
This two-day conference from the Center for Professional Education will help keep you current on updates in SEC accounting and reporting developments. The event features ample networking opportunities and an overview of new government regulations for SEC compliance. Hot-button topics on the agenda include: proxy access, credit crisis developments, SOX optimizations, accounting for derivatives, understanding and surviving the SEC process, audit process and compliance, IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP, and more.
October
October 6-7
New York, NY
Outstanding Directors Exchange Conference
At this Outstanding Directors Exchange conference catered specifically to directors, you will learn how to navigate through some of the most pressing issues facing boards today. Some agenda topics include: identifying, understanding, and prioritizing risk; cultivating healthy CEO/board communications; due diligence checklist; and more.
November
November 7-10
San Antonio, TX
AFP Annual Conference
Learn best practices from top experts in corporate treasury and finance, and attend over 100 sessions and workshops covering topics such as: cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, cash flow forecasting, accounting and more.