CFO Panel - Real Estate

Dec 9, 2020 12:10pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 1:25pm

Identification: COR2043

This session will focus on the following:
The shift in the office of the CFO from back office to business partner

  • How have the past 9 months changed the way you think about the following:
    • Risk – diversification geographically & by property type, tenant concentration, etc.
    • Innovation and Technology
    • Next year’s forecast
  • ESG – how do we measure value / progress and how / does it make a difference for your company? How is it changing?
    • Sustainability
    • D&I
    • Governance
    • Other
  • And More

Return to Work, COVID-19, and Employment, OSHA, and Wage & Hour Claims

Dec 9, 2020 1:50pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 2:40pm

Identification: COR2044

The COVID-19 pandemic created a number of new questions and challenges for employers. “Reopening the Economy” raises a new set of challenges for companies to address as they return workers to the workforce, reduce teleworking, implement physical distancing, masks, and temperature checks, and make other adjustments.

We will review the latest updates and you will be able to ask questions about this evolving area. Join Employment, OSHA, Construction, Corporate and Litigation Attorney Julie Pace as she shares strategies and tools to help employers successfully navigate the new challenges, scenarios and opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
  • Learn how to deal with employees and with customers who refuse to wear a mask or engage in physical distancing;
  • Learn about accommodations for individuals or customers who are at high risk if they get COVID-19;
  • Learn considerations transitioning back from telework or continuing to allow telework, including wage and hour and OSHA considerations and quality of work;
  • Learn the latest guidance on preventative measures in the workplace; Learn the OSHA safety rules and reporting requirements for the OSHA 300 log;
  • Learn about the interplay of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, FMLA, employer paid sick leave, PTO and discretionary unpaid leave of absence and managing COVID-19 related leave.

Current Expected Credit Loss Considerations (CECL)

Dec 9, 2020 1:50pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 2:40pm

Identification: COR2045

This session will help you understand the fundamentals of the new Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standard, and also gain insight into post adoption lessons learned.
Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the basics of CECL
  • Understand post adoption challenges

Tax Consequences of Debt Modifications

Dec 9, 2020 1:50pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 2:40pm

Identification: COR2046

During this session, participants will explore potential tax implications resulting from various debt modification transactions including (1) significant loan modifications, (2) transfers of property in satisfaction of debt, (3) partnership debt-for-equity exchange transactions, and (4) potential planning opportunities

Upon completion of this program, participants will:

(1) have a greater understanding of the tax consequences that can result in connection with various forms of loan modification transactions,

(2) understand the importance of evaluating whether debt is recourse of nonrecourse for purposes of transfers of property in satisfaction of debt, and

(3) understand potential tax planning opportunities that may be available in connection with loan workout transactions.

Business Succession and Continuity: Planning and Valuation Considerations.

Dec 9, 2020 3:05pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 3:55pm

Identification: COR2048

This session will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview on various issues, initiatives, and solutions that encompass  Business succession and continunity planning.  Essentially, we will explore a comprehensive approach that will teach the attendee ways to properly plan, identify techniques, value and suggest alternative approaches to accomplish goals and objectives pertaining to ownership and continunity matters.
Learning Objectives:
  • Obstacles to sucession and continuity planning
  • How to define goals and objectives
  • How to follow through and implement the plan

Accounting and Auditing Panel

Dec 9, 2020 3:05pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 3:55pm

Identification: COR2047

Our panel will cover Construction Accounting and Auditing issues. The audience will:

  1. Learn about hot topics affecting construction and engineering companies in the current environment
  2. Learn about trends in the auditing of construction contractors

CARES Act Provisions

Dec 9, 2020 3:05pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 3:55pm

Identification: COR2049

We'll review the latest developments in the Paycheck Protection Program and other business relief programs. You'll get insights on the forgiveness process for PPP loans and other current issues.
Learning Objectives:
  • Identify the key steps in the PPP forgiveness process.
  • Determine key challenges in the PPP forgiveness process that may impact borrowers.
  • Review possible future business relief options.

Construction Tax Panel

Dec 9, 2020 4:10pm ‐ Dec 9, 2020 5:00pm

Identification: COR2050

This session is an opportunity to interact with leaders in the construction tax arena. Attendees will gain:

??A review of current trends and developments impacting the construction tax industry
Insights from a detailed discussion on tax topics presented in earlier sessions?
The opportunity to participate in Q&A on topics important to their company and/or practice?

Construction - Fundamentals of A&A

Dec 10, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Dec 10, 2020 5:00pm

Identification: COR20101

(Additional Fee) 

This session will provide an understanding of the basic fundamental concepts of construction accounting and auditing.

Learning Objectives:


  • Learn basics on accounting for construction contracts, including change orders and job cost allocations.
  • Learn about incorporating Topic 606 (revenue recognition) and understanding the key inputs, measures, constraints, and other items needed to properly account for contracts.
  • Learn how to audit construction contractors, including risk assessments, understanding risks associated with construction contractors, and what we’ve learned from auditing Topic 606.
  • Identify key accounting and financial statement issues facing construction contractors and apply best practice considerations.
Category: Post-Conference Optional Workshop

Construction Fundamentals of Tax

Dec 11, 2020 1:00pm ‐ Dec 11, 2020 5:00pm

Identification: COR20102

This session will provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of tax for the construction industry.
Learning Objectives:
  • Learn the basics of tax accounting concepts and methods available for construction contracts
  • Become familiar significant book (GAAP)/tax difference inherit in accounting for construction contracts
  • Learn to recognize revenue deferral opportunities that can help their clients/employers better manage cash flow attributable to tax obligations
Category: Post-Conference Optional Workshop