Opportunity Zones
Dec 5, 2019 10:50am ‐ Dec 5, 2019 12:05pm
Identification: COR1907
This session will cover:
- An update on the latest rules and regulations of the Opportunity Zone Legislation.
- In addition, we will provide an update with where the Opportunity Zone market currently stands.
Top 10 Tips for Contractors Performing Prevailing Wage Work
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1908
- Understanding the different funding sources that trigger prevailing wage compliance
- Identifying the correct wage determination by project location and funding source
- Identifying common mistake or challenges faced by contractors
The Revenue Recognition Standards Changed, But Did They?
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1909
- Learn how to understand the areas of potential change in revenue recognition that could affect engineering and construction companies.
- Learn how the new revenue recognition standard impacted public engineering and construction companies at adoption.
Year-end Planning for Contractors
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1910
- Participants will earn the approach to pre-year end tax planning which will allow them to provide timely and meaningful recommendations to their Company or contractor clients.
- This session will provide a proactive approach and allow attendees to leave with a game plan for their Company or contractor clients.
Innovation in Real Estate & Construction - It's All Hype…or is it?
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1911
What has innovation in Real Estate & Construction traditionally meant? This session is a look at innovation today and why you should care about it. A few tips on how to approach innovation like an investor will be discussed.
- Provide an overview of innovation in the construction and real estate industries, define innovation and an understanding of the benefits of innovation for developers, operators and managers of commercial real estate and construction companies.
- Explore case studies on recent start-ups that have developed technology or solutions to assist construction and real estate firms with solving challenges and/or developing competitive advantages.
- Increase the audience's understanding of how to identify, filter and select new Proptech, REtech and other solutions for clients or firms.
Accounting Update: ASC 842 (Repeated in COR1949)
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1912
In this session, speaker, Joe DiLeo, will dicuss the Implementation of ASC 842 (new leases standard) including hot topics and lessons learned in public company adoption.
- To understand key concepts and requirements of ASC 842
- To understand certain implementation and transition issues
TCJA 2017 One Year Later
Dec 5, 2019 1:05pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 2:20pm
Identification: COR1913
An update on the guidance that has been published, and the remaining unanswered questions, two years after the passage of the TCJA.
- Identify those areas where the IRS has issued guidance with regard to provisions in the TCJA.
- Recognize those areas where guidance is still lacking, and what to do in the absence of guidance.
Alternative Project Delivery Methods in Construction
Dec 5, 2019 2:30pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 3:45pm
Identification: COR1914
This session will be an interactive conversation on the evolution of alternative delivery models for infrastructure in the U.S., including DB, progressive DB, gap financing and P3. We will also discuss how changes in today’s marketplace is influencing delivery model, including risk appetite and new market entrants.
- Review the history of delivery models for U.S. infrastructure projects
- Discuss constraints and opportunities in today’s market
- Speak about what trends are expected in the future and how this could impact your firm
Lease Accounting Implementation (Repeated in COR1945)
Dec 5, 2019 2:30pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 3:45pm
Identification: COR1915
This session will cover lease accounting implementation best practices and lessons learned.
- Understanding of the lease accounting requirements
- Steps to implement the lease accounting pronouncement
Tax Accounting Method Changes Under the TCJA for Contractors
Dec 5, 2019 2:30pm ‐ Dec 5, 2019 3:45pm
Identification: COR1916
The new tax law expands eligibility criteria for many contractors to use the completed contract method of accounting, the overall cash method of accounting, and several other opportunities. Meanwhile, the new tax law requires changes to basic tax revenue recognition principles under section 451. The following topics will be explored:
- Eligibility for the overall cash method of accounting and changes under Rev. Proc. 2018-40
- Eligibility for an 'exempt contract' method of accounting (e.g., completed contract) and changes under Rev. Proc. 2018-40
- Relevance of other accounting methods and changes involving inventory and section 263A under Rev. Proc. 2018-40
- Interaction of new accounting method opportunities with revenue recognition principles under section 451(b)
- Attendees will be able to leverage tax accounting method opportunities for contractors to proactively plan for tax minimization strategies.
- Attendees will be able to apply these new opportunities appropriately in relation to other guidelines.