International Operations Accounting Conference: Current Trends in Accounting, Tax & Financial Planning Strategies Webinar

DAY ONE AGENDA

Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:00 AM

Meeting Today's Global Challenges
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Geopolitical conflict. The aftermath of the pandemic. Fluctuating food, gas and oil prices.
Transitioning to a viable green economy. In this session, we will discuss how major inter-
national issues continue disrupting the world economic landscape, as well as what the
future may bring. Topics include:
• The war in Ukraine
• Inflation
• Deglobalization
• Labor shortages

Break
10:00 – 10:05 AM

Cybersecurity & Ransomware
10:05  – 11:20 AM
Organizations' risk exposure is constantly changing due to changes in business, technology, regulatory requirements, and the cyber threat landscape. Risk exposure is heightened for companies that operate globally. This session will focus on understanding risks for their highest criticality assets, establishing an effective and sustainable risk and control assessment program, adhering to applicable regulations, and establishing the foundation to drive a risk-aware culture.

Break
11:20 – 11:25 AM

Update on International Taxation
11:25 AM  – 12:25 PM
This session will provide accountants and tax professionals with an in-depth examination of
legislation changes in international taxation that impact cross-border tax planning, including:
• Taxation of foreign-source income
• Deduction of foreign-source dividends received
• Treatment of sales or transfers of stock in foreign corporations
• Expansion of Subpart F: new FDII ownership rules
• Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI)
• Foreign Derived Intangible Income deduction
• Code §962 election and subsequent distributions
• Changes in tax laws of various foreign jurisdictions with an emphasis on Europe after BEPS
   and ATAD II
• European attacks on state aid
• DAC 6 and ATAD II adopted by European Commission
• The Danish cases in the European Court of Justice

Lunch
12:25 – 1:15 PM

Working Remotely & Managing a Virtual Workforce
1:15 – 2:15 PM
More and more offices are going virtual. Managers today must contend with productivity, while overseeing off-site staff, and keeping their employees motivated and happy. In this session, we will address running a remote workplace, the importance of communication, and:
• Employee retention
• The pros and cons of remote recruiting
• Networking opportunities

Break
2:15 – 2:20 PM

International Cash & Treasury Management, including Hedging Foreign Currency Risk
2:20  – 3:20 PM
This session will focus on some of the latest techniques and strategies deployed by multinational
companies when managing international cash (including mobilizing global cash), as well as treasury
operations. It will also bring participants up-to-date on the latest technology available when dealing
with multinational assets, and specifically address methods of maximizing returns in today's
global market.

Break
3:20 – 3:30 PM

Ethics, FCPA, Fraud & Disclosure Process in an International Environment
3:30 – 4:45 PM
This session will discuss key challenges faced by multinational companies when dealing with Ethics,
FCPA, Fraud & the Disclosure Process in an international environment. Specifically, the focus will
be on:
• International risk compliance
• FCPA hidden traps
• Foreign government anti-corruptions measures
• Effective compliance programs
• Ethics training for employees, field inspections, and more

DAY TWO AGENDA

Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30 – 8:35 AM

The Latest Developments in Transfer Pricing
8:35 – 9:35 AM
Following BEPS and the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, dramatic changes to worldwide transfer-pricing legislation
and Customs rules have made old plans obsolete. This insightful session will explore:
• Country-by-Country reporting and documentation
• Value creation
• New OECD intangible asset definition in action
• New services pricing guidance
• Strategies for managing US and “Rest-of-OECD” transfer pricing policies
• The groundwork for updated financial transactions rules
• Customs informed Compliance and Reasonable Care
• Entry requirements and procedures
• Rulings and legal opinions
• Classification and valuation
• First Sale Rule
• Countervailing and antidumping duties
• Duty reduction programs (NAFTA, other free trade area agreements)
• Trump tariffs and Section 301 against China
• Duty elimination programs

Break
9:35 – 9:40 AM

Finance Business Process Outsourcing
9:40 – 10:55 AM
Selecting the right Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Partner is critical, as is identifying the right
areas for transition. This session will provide an overview of various aspects related to Finance and
Accounting BPOs—from the objectives and triggers that lead to the decision, to the range of
outsourcing models and options available. We will also look at the key aspects of the journey,
including identification of scope, knowledge transfer, retained organization structure, ongoing
operational rigor, continuous improvement, and the importance of cultural affinity and transparency
in developing a true symbiotic partnership.

Break
10:55 – 11:05 AM

Supply Chain Issues & Impact on FP&A
11:05 AM – 12:05 PM
Procurement and supply chain management teams are responsible for more than just driving down
costs.They're also accountable for boosting customer satisfaction, mitigating supplier risk for responsible
outsourcing, and freeing up working capital. In this session, an expert will explore the benefits of digital
technology, advanced analytics, and modern processes for improving the procurement and supply chain
experience, as well as address the impact on Financial Planning & Analysis.

Lunch
12:05 – 12:50 PM

Using Data Analytics in the Optimization of the Accounting Cycle
12:50 – 1:50 PM
Financial professionals need simple solutions to today’s complex accounting issues. Experts from Oracle will provide you with the latest IT strategies and technologies to help you and your team optimize, consolidate and streamline data, as well as predict future business trends and patterns. Topics include:
• Leveraging data from multiple sources
• Maintaining accuracy and trust
• Improving productivity
• Developing faster real-time insights

Break
1:50 – 1:55 PM

Global Contracting in the New Post-COVID World
1:55 – 3:10 PM
This session will focus on hot-button issues and best practices for creating and managing the
contracting process on a global scale. It will also highlight the inherent risks involved in international
contracting and the necessary controls required.

Break
3:10 – 3:20 PM

Recent Developments at the FASB & IASB
3:20 – 4:35 PM
• Current active agendas
• Recently completed projects and related implementation issues
• Recently issued Exposure Drafts and other formal projects
• Accounting updates with upcoming effective dates

Conference Ends
4:35 PM

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International Operations Accounting Virtual Conference: Current Trends in Accounting,Tax & Financial Planning Strategies