2004 SEC Conference: An Accounting & Reporting Update for Public Companies

Washington, D.C.
September 22, 2004
The Ritz-Carlton,
Tysons Corner

Phoenix, Arizona
November 17, 2004
The Ritz-Carlton,
Phoenix

CPE Credit: 8 Hours · MCLE Credit: Up to 8 Hours
Price: $895 · DC Code: C154IDC190 · AZ Code: C154KAZ010

The forum will be conducted as a panel discussion among issuers from large and small
companies. The discussion will be led by Garrett L. Stauffer, Senior Partner, and
James E. Lee, Audit Partner, both of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:30 - 8:40 AM

SOX Implementation: Where Are We Now?...discussion includes:

8:40 - 9:00 AM

Overview of broad issues created by Section 404
Open issues

Implementation Update, FAQs & Other Developments...discussion includes:

9:00 - 10:15 AM

Analysis of recent SEC & PCAOB frequently asked questions and their potential impact

Break

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Evaluating Deficiencies...discussion includes:

10:30 - 11:45 AM

How to deal with exceptions in your testing
Evaluating testing results
Framework for evaluating the significance of internal control deficiencies do you have a material weakness?

Updating Your Testing Through Year-End...discussion includes:

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

What companies should consider when updating testing from an interim date
Nature and extent of update testing

Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Reporting Your End Product & Dealing with Problems...discussion includes:

1:30 - 2:30 PM

How should management report the results of its assessment?
How do you report a material weakness?
Formats and language for describing remediation efforts

Additional Concerns Under 404...discussion includes:

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Remediation of deficiencies
Service organizations/SAS 70
Evaluating general computer controls
Evaluating the period-end financial reporting process
Other concerns

Break

3:30 - 3:45 PM

Breakout Sessions by Company Size

3:45 - 5:15 PM

Implementation issues often depend on how large or small a company is. These sessions, set up by company size, allow participants to ask questions of colleagues and panelists on issues specific to their own company and to share ideas about how to resolve them.

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