Overview:
As companies continue to realize more and more, forming a disclosure committee makes the process of completing your annual and quarterly certification filings go much smoother and safer. But in order to effectively run a disclosure committee and get the most out of it, you will need to gain a greater understanding of the leading practices in establishing and operating them. In this webinar, we will:
- Address standard accounting and reporting disclosures, as well as those arising from significant business and economic developments
- Discuss the potential alternative option of using a sub-certification process
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Dive into the essential aspects of disclosure committee formation, structure, and goals
Objective:
To provide CPAs and financial professionals with knowledge to effectively utilize disclosure committees in the financial reporting and oversight at their companies. A panel of experts will discuss formation operation and best practices of disclosure committees and provide strategies to maximize the benefits.
Emphasis:
- Understanding all of the potential benefits offered by operating a disclosure committee
- Key SOX disclosure rules
- SEC recommendations
- Effectively and properly staffing a disclosure committee
- Frequency and formality of committee meetings
- Charters and checklists
- Strategic alignment
- Defining committee responsibilities and long term goals
- Best practices during the operation of a disclosure committee
- Following a company’s disclosure controls and procedures
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Incorporating diverse perspectives and insights