CPE SESSION 26 - Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Current Issues at the SEC

Description/Objectives:
This workshop affords participants an opportunity to learn about current issues at the SEC from current and former SEC staff members. The content will provide excellent resources to incorporate into Financial Accounting and Auditing courses as well as insights for those conducting research related to SEC issues. Topics will be timely and may include current rule making, enforcement actions, and international accounting, and auditing.

Format/Structure:
Presentations with question-and-answer periods.

1:00 - 2:00
Current Issues in the Office of the Chief Accountant
Jackson Day, Deputy Chief Accountant
Steve Henning, SMU and Academic Fellow

2:00 - 2:15
Break

2:15 - 3:15
Current Issues in the Division of Enforcement
Charles Niemeier, Chief Accountant
Walter Schuetze, former Chief Accountant

3:15 - 3:30
Break

3:30 - 4:30
Perspectives on Recent Events
Michael Sutton, former Chief Accountant
Lynn Turner, former Chief Accountant

Intended Audience:
Those who have a teaching or research interest in Accounting, Auditing, or Regulation.

Presenters:
Jackson Day, Deputy Chief Accountant
Steve Henning, SMU and Academic Fellow
Charles Niemeier, Chief Accountant
Walter Schuetze, former Chief Accountant
Michael Sutton, former Chief Accountant
Lynn Turner, former Chief Accountant

Section:
SEC Liaison Committee