CPE Session 24: Sunday, August 3, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Description/Objectives:
This workshop affords participants an opportunity to learn about current issues at the SEC from current and former 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 actions and issues. Topics will be timely and may include current rule making, enforcement actions, and international accounting and auditing issues.

Format/Structure:
Presentations and question/answer periods.

Intended Audience:
Those who have teaching or research interests in accounting, auditing, and regulation.

Presenters:
C. Gregory Scates, Director of Audit Research, Public Companies Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
Scott Taub, Associate Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Susan Markel, Chief Accountant, Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Moderator:
Paul Munter, Academic Accounting Fellow, Office of the Chief Accountant, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Sponsor:
AAA SEC Liaison Committee