SOX 404 Virtual Conference: Adapting to Changing Regulations
Overview
As a result of consistently changing regulations, publicly listed companies need to keep adapting their SOX 404 programs in order to remain compliant and to continue driving value. This can be done by taking advantage of the latest technological trends and innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as making greater efforts to keep up with hot topics such as ESG regulatory awareness, cybersecurity, third party risk management, and geopolitical risk. During this virtual conference, you will hear from Big 4 leaders and other industry experts who will provide fresh insight and updates on the latest information to help you develop your SOX program to bring greater value to your business.
DAY ONE AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
• PCAOB Update
• Cybersecurity
• Beyond the Checklist – The Strategic Value of SOC Reports
• Audit Committee’s Role in Financial Reporting & Oversight
• Deep Dive into Integrating AI in SOX Programs
• SEC Enforcement, FCPA & Other Regulatory Compliance
DAY TWO AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
• Fraud Risk within SOX Programs
• Panel Discussion: ICFR Lessons Learned & Leading Practices
• Third-Party Risk Management
• AI, ICFR & Governance
• Industry Panel Discussion: SOX Insights, Including Innovation in the SOX Program
Agenda
DAY ONE AGENDA
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:00 AM
PCAOB Update
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 – 10:05 AM
Cybersecurity
10:05 – 11:05 AM
Break
11:05 – 11:10 AM
Beyond the Checklist – The Strategic Value of SOC Reports
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Lunch
12:10 – 1:00 PM
Audit Committee’s Role in Financial Reporting & Oversight
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Deep Dive into Integrating AI in SOX Programs
2:15 – 3:45 PM
Break
3:45 – 3:50 PM
SEC Enforcement, FCPA & Other Regulatory Compliance
3:50 – 5:20 PM
Closing Remarks
5:20 – 5:30 PM
DAY TWO AGENDA
Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Fraud Risk within SOX Programs
9:00 – 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 – 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: ICFR Lessons Learned & Leading Practices
10:15 – 11:25 AM
Break
11:25 – 11:30 AM
Third-Party Risk Management
11:30 AM – 12:40 PM
Lunch
12:40 – 1:25 PM
AI, ICFR & Governance
1:25 – 2:40 PM
Break
2:40 – 2:55 PM
Industry Panel Discussion: SOX Insights, Including Innovation in the SOX Program
2:55 – 4:25 PM
Closing Remarks
4:25 – 4:40 PM
Conference Ends
4:40 PM
Speakers
Faten AlKhattar, Director, CitrinCooperman
Patti Castaneda, Senior Manager – ESG Controllership, IBM
Michael Diamant, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Melissa Farrar, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Larissa Griffitts, Senior Manager, IBM
Selma Gunther, Risk Management, EY
Christian Heffron, Partner in Risk & Regulatory Advisory Services, Highspring
Scott Jones, Partner, Highspring
Fiona Kaufmann, Associate Director, EY
Lauren Klosterhoff, Director of Self-Study, CPE Inc.
Jamee Lopiano, Senior Manager, EY
William Molloie, Board Member, Audit Committee Chair and former Partner, PwC
Mia Nixon, Senior Digital Risk Consultant, EY
Jon Plush, Senior Manager, EY
Zohaib Qamar, Partner, CitrinCooperman
Kaitlin Schott, Director of Internal Controls and Compliance, Quaker Houghton
Anil Sood, AI Strategy and Responsible AI Leader, EY
Sneha Suluru, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manger, EY
Vanessa Teitelbaum, Senior Director, Professional Practice, CAQ
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