Critical Issues That CPAs in Industry Will Need to Face This Year

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Instructor

Marc
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Marc Hamilton

Bio

Marc Hamilton is a strategy-oriented finance executive with proven successes in change management.  Mr. Hamilton has over 30 years of extensive practical experiences with data analytics, process design and technology implementation. His roles have provided broad exposure to functional, operational and management challenges facing organizations in the era of systems intelligence.

As a technologist CPA, Mr. Hamilton frequently speaks from his experiences on big data, data science, artificial intelligence and the developing Blockchain infrastructure.  He also frequently presents AICPA cybersecurity content.

Mr. Hamilton holds a Masters in Tax Accounting from the University of Alabama and practiced with both Deloitte & KPMG before moving into a business and industry roles including VP of Taxation, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

In this session we will tackle pressing issues at a "need to know" level and then discuss the practical implications. You will come away armed with the "big picture." Preparedness is half the battle, so do not miss this critical briefing.

Learning Objectives

Understand the impacts of major tax legislation and recent accounting pronouncements on CPAs in industry

Major Topics

Recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates and PCC activity
Leases -- Topic 842
Cryptocurrency
The CARES Act, FFCRA, CAA 2021 and ARPA COVID-19 related provisions, including employer credits, SBA loans, RRF grants, and expanded leave programs

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE

2: Accounting & Auditing
2: Taxes

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Intermediate

Intended Audience

Practicing CPAs with a need to stay on top of the issues and trends that will affect their practice this year

Provider

SURGENT