Accounting Update for Tech Companies 2025

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Join us for this 2-Day CPE Conference designed to keep you ahead of the curve in this fast-evolving industry! Gain invaluable insights into the latest regulatory updates, revenue recognition, and tech-specific accounting challenges from top industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed, enhance your skills, and elevate your accounting expertise-register now!.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Review the latest changes in key areasUnderstand how the latest issues impact your companySee where your counterparts are getting stuckREGISTRATION INFORMATION:Cost: $545 (save $150 off the regular price of $695 if you register by September 23).This event will run 8:45-4:55p (Pacific Time) each day. REGISTER NOW » You can also register by phone, 610 789-3110or Email questions or to be invoiced to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EditAgenda: DAY 18:45 10:00 IPO: Trends and Accounting Considerations for Tech Companies10:00 10:15 Break10:15 11:50 Revenue Recognition Fraud IssuesContextDrivers of Rev Rec FraudRev Rec Schemes and how they were perpetrated and what the outcomes wereHow to best manage and mitigate the risk of rev rec fraud11:50 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 2:10 Tax UpdateTax policy, proposals and projectsCongressional agenda and election questionsTax policy in 2025Budget deficits and future tax policy decisions2:10 2:20 Break2:20 3:40 SOX and Internal Controls UpdateRisk assessment refreshSignificant transactions and eventsSOX modernization and optimizationInformation used in controlsDeficiencies and severity assessment3:40 3:50 Break3:50 5:00 Share-Based Payment Accounting UpdateScopeClassificationRecognitionCase studies and examplesEditAgenda: DAY 28:45 10:05 Recent Accounting Trends for Tech CompaniesRecently Issued and newly proposed Accounting Standard Updates (ASU)Key elements of proposed ASUs and how they may impact your company10:05 10:20 Break10:20 12:00 Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 1)Establishing Contract ExistenceJudgement Area: Contract Approval - CutoffTrial Periods - Performance ObligationsAuto Renewals - Contract ExistenceContract Combination ScenariosTermination ConceptsDownstream Impacts of Termination ClausesIdentifying Promises in the ContractImmaterial PromisesDistinct in the Context of a ContractCustomer OptionsDetermining Value of a Material RightIdentifying Components of Transaction PriceInclusion of Consideration12:00 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 2:30 SEC UpdateClimate DisclosuresCurrent landscapeRegulatory UpdatePractice issues and evolving trendsSEC Comment Letter trends2:30 2:40 Break2:40 4:10 Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 2)How to Estimate Variable ConsiderationConstraint of Variable ConsiderationConsideration Paid to a CustomerIncremental Right vs. Variable ConsiderationCustomer Options vs. Variable ConsiderationEstimating Standalone Selling Price: Various ApproachesProfessional Services: Time and Materials Billing vs. Fixed FeeContract ModificationsUsage-Based FeesConsistent PricingTiered PricingMinimum CommitmentLicensing of Intellectual PropertyConversion RightsPrincipal vs. Agent4:10 4:15 Break4:15 5:05 Cybersecurity Update Category: Conferences | Business and Economics | Accounting Date and Time: 22nd October 2025 at 8:45 am to 23rd October 2025 at 4:45 pm Venue details: Virtual Event, United States