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Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

7:30 a.m.

Registration  (Chapman Theatre Lobby, Kendall Hall)

  

8:00 a.m.

 Introduction

Roger Blais

 

     Provost, The University of Tulsa

8:15 a.m.

Session I  (Chapman Theatre)
A FASB Update
A discussion of the significant activities and standard setting projects at FASB.

G. Michael Crooch

9:30 a.m.

Break

 

9:45 a.m.

Session II  (Chapman Theatre)
Relying on the Work of Others
A discussion of the common interests, complementary skills and expertise of both the internal and external auditor and how their reliance on each other contributes to effective governance.

Margie Bastolla

11:00 a.m.

Break 

  
 

11:15 a.m.

Session III (Chapman Theatre)
FAS 109 Current Developments
A discussion of recent developments and technical issues with FIN 49 as well as the tax impact from FAS 141R.

Ricci Obert

12:05 p.m.

Break (Walk to ACAC)

  

12:20 p.m.

Lunch and Awards Presentation  (Great Hall, Allen Chapman Activity Center)

  

1:00 p.m.

Session IV - Luncheon Presentation (Great Hall, ACAC)
America Works With Wireless

John Walls
 1:50 p.m. Break (Walk to Kendall Hall)  

2:15 p.m.

Session V  (Chapman Theatre)
Are You Ready for the New World of Work?
A focus on the uncertainties that will define the New World of Work and how organizations, with empowered employees and great technology, can navigate the changes that will occur.

Daniel W. Rasmus
 3:30 p.m. Break  

3:45 p.m.

Session VI  (Chapman Theatre)
Tone at the Top:  Improving Organizational Ethics from the Top Down
"Tone at the top" refers to the ethical atmosphere that is created in the workplace by the organization's leadership  Improving the ethical climate of a company will reap enormous benefits in preventing fraud and increasing employee loyalty.

James D. Ratley

5:00 p.m.

 Adjournment  

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

8:00 a.m. Registration  (Chapman Theatre Lobby, Kendall Hall)  
8:30 a.m.

Session VII (Chapman Theatre)
International Financial Reporting Standards and GAAP
An examination of now IFRS will impact the future of U.S. GAAP in practical terms.
 

Roel C. Campos
9:45 a.m. Break  
10:00 a.m.

Session VIII  (Chapman Theatre)
From the 10 Key to the iPOD: Educating and Working With the iPOD Generation
 An examination of the learning styles of students in the iPOD generation and a discussion of how these characteristics carry over to the workplace and the classroom.

Jonathan E. Duchac
11:15 a.m.

Break  (Walk to Reynolds Center)

  
11:45 a.m.

Lunch and Awards Presentation  (Reynolds Center Practice Gym)

  
12:20 p.m.

Session IX - Luncheon Presentation  (Reynolds Center Practice Gym)
America's Changing Role in the World's Energy Markets

Thomas L. Kivisto
1:10 p.m.

Break (Walk to Kendall Hall, Chapman Theatre)

  
1:45 p.m.

Session X  (Chapman Theatre)
Demographics:  A Coming of Age
A study by UBS Financial Services looking at the economic, industrial and financial consequences of an aging global population.

Donald R. Jackson
3:00 p.m. Break  
3:15 p.m.

Session XI  (Chapman Theatre)
Valuation Challenges in a Post SFAS 157 Era
A focus on the complexities of implementing SFAS 157, "Fair Value Measurements" and the potential impact on financial statements.

Susan R. McFarland
4:00 p.m. Adjournment  

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The Conference of Accountants is grateful to The University of Tulsa’s Henry Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, Chapman Theatre, Reynolds Center, College of Business Administration and Allen Chapman Activity Center for assisting with facilities and logistical arrangements.   The conference would also like to give a special thanks to Curt Selby for all of his assistance.
 

NASBA CPE Sponsors

Conference co-sponsor Tulsa Chapter - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (Registry #103213) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, 615-880-4200

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