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(CPE) Sessions
The program of half and full day workshops comprising the CPE program provides opportunities for in-depth attention and study of more complex issues and topics. Subjects range from relevant issues in practice, to current standards activity, from teaching approaches and resources, to current areas of scholarship. NASBA Fields of Study and Program Levels are shown in parentheses. Half-day CPE session fees are $90 each and full-day session fees are $180. Click here for registration information.
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| SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 |
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CPE #1 – SOX Section 404 Documentation
(Accounting – Basic – 7.5 CH)
Practical, hands-on experience with best practices for SOX Section 404 internal control documentation, including adequacy of existing documentation; entity-level policies and procedures; IT and infrastructure control policies, automated compliance tools, and working with independent auditors. Presenter: Robert Schwind, SOX Institute
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #2 – Data Mining the Medicare Hospital Cost Report
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Intermediate – 3.0 CH)
This session is a comprehensive review of the Medicare Cost Report. The instructor will cover all worksheets and explain how the data is interrelated. A substantial part of the session is to explain the step-down process of cost allocation. Presenters: Wen-Wen Chien, Nova Southeastern University and Roger W. Mayer, Lenox Hill Hospital
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #3 – Primer in Qualitative Research in Accounting
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Overview – 3.0 CH)
This session provides a "boot camp" with basic training in qualitative research design, data interpretation, and strategies for analysis. You will learn the "how tos" of conducting interviews, making observations, performing document analysis, and developing grounded surveys. In addition, you will learn how to tell the story of your data. Presenter: Marsha Huber, Otterbein College
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #4 – Automatic Journal Entry Testing: Using Access to Query for SAS 99 and/or Internal Audit
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This workshop will provide advanced querying instruction (in Microsoft Access). There will be instruction on how to use queries to "get to know" the common accounting practices of a company, and what queries can be used to test all of the transactions for SAS 99 and internal audit purposes. Presenters: Tina Loraas, Auburn University and DeWayne Searcy, Auburn University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #5 – The Impact of Web 2.0 on Financial and Business Reporting
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
An exploration of the ways in which Web 2.0 components, like Twitter, Facebook and Second Life are used for Corporate Reporting including their use on mobile devices like the iPhone. We will discuss the implications of these trends for the content and form of Corporate Reporting. Presenter: Gerald Trites, University of Waterloo
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #6 – Add Value to the 150-hour CPA Requirement with Financial Planning: AFS/CFP Board Model Financial Planning Curriculum
(Management Advisory Services – Basic – 4.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
Consumers want one-stop shopping regarding their accounting, tax, and financial planning needs from someone they trust—their CPAs! CPAs/CFPs obviously are in the best position to lead! Learn how easy it is to add the AFS/CFP Board Model Financial Planning Curriculum to your accounting curriculum. It's turn-key! Presenter: William Carper, Black Hills State University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #7 – IFRS-Based Accounting Education
(Accounting – Overview – 4.0 CH)
This session will present to the audience possible IFRS implementation strategies including gaining administrative support and developing pedagogically-sound curriculum suggestions. Accounting professors will leave this training session with innovative ideas for implementation and confidence to teach the new "principles-based" curriculum. Presenter: Denise Probert, Kaplan Schweser
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #8 – Beyond Cases — Using VITA and Other Engaged Learning Activities to Enhance Ethics Education
(Behavioral Ethics – Basic – 3.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
This workshop explores various engaged learning activities to enhance ethics education. Topics include how to implement a required service learning project (VITA) along with related reflective activities, and implementing a project requiring students to research and critically evaluate professional codes of conduct. Presenter: Sandra Roberson, Furman University
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #9 – Designing and Teaching User Oriented MBA Accounting Courses
(Accounting – Intermediate – 3.0 CH)
This workshop will focus on how to design and teach user oriented MBA financial and managerial accounting courses. Topics to cover, cases and other course materials to use, computer and projects those are important to MBA students. The presenters are an accounting and marketing professor with experience in teaching user oriented MBA courses. Presenters: Sudhir K. Chawla, Angelo State University and Zafar Khan, Eastern Michigan University
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #10 – Accounting & Taxation in China
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
This workshop intends to provide participants with a general understanding of the history of accounting development, current state of accounting and auditing practices, and taxation systems in China. The workshop will cover China's new taxation system as well as special tax treatments for foreign investments in China. Presenters: Zhijun Lin, Hong Kong Baptist University; Zhemin Wang, University of Wisconsin - Parkside and Meifang Xiang, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #11 – Radical Course Redesign: Embracing the Promises of Appreciative Learning
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 3.5 CH)
This workshop focuses on a methodology to redesign your class. We will focus on what you really want your students to learn. Radical redesign will help you uncover the messages you are communicating to your students in your syllabus. In addition, do you want to motivate your students to learn? You will be presented with the idea of appreciative learning where students are rewarded for their learning. An innovative use of a course portfolio will be presented in this workshop. Presenter: Marsha Huber, Otterbein College
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #12 – Creating a Positive Accounting Learning Environment
(Accounting – Basic – 3.5 CH)
This seminar will focus on ways to improve instructional effectiveness and assure overall student achievement. Strategies for creating a positive learning environment will be discussed. The session will bridge theory and practice with real-world examples. Presenter: Bill Stahlin, Stevens Institute of Technology
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #13 – Effective Accounting Ethics Training for Accounting Students and Professionals
(Regulatory Ethics – Basic – 3.5 CH)
Core topics to be covered in a stand-alone accounting ethics course or in existing accounting courses. Using guest speakers from academia, accounting professionals, business executives, attorneys, and government agency executives to highlight accounting ethics issues to build competence and confidence in accounting students and professionals. Presenters: Thomas Chenoweth, National CPA Ethics Initiative
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #14 – IFRS Teaching and Research
(Accounting – Intermediate – 4.0 CH)
An interactive session for those integrating IFRSs into their accounting education and research programmes. It includes presentations on curriculum development, effective teaching, training and research. Common myths about IFRSs are debunked and a comprehensive list of IFRS resources is provided. Presenters: Mary Barth, Stanford University, IASB Board Member; Paul Munter, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG, New York; Donna Street, University of Dayton, IAAER and Michael Wells, Education Projects — International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation and Katherine Schipper, Professor of Accounting, Duke University and former FASB member
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #15 – Evolving Towards Audit Automation
(Auditing – Advanced – 4.0 CH)
This CPE session brings together a global group of internal auditors and researchers who have actually implemented audit automation. In this session participants will learn how audit automation leading to CA has been carried out, what technologies are available and their strengths and weaknesses, and where auditing will go from here. Presenters: Michael G. Alles, Rutgers University; Gerard "Rod" Brennan, Siemens; Washington Lopes da Silva, Unibanco; Alex Kogan, Rutgers University; James Littley, KPMG; Trevor Stewart, D&T and Miklos Vasarhelyi, Rutgers University
| SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 |
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CPE #16 – Computer-Aided Fraud Examination & Detection
(Accounting – Intermediate – 7.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
The session will be a hands-on introduction to computer-aided fraud detection. Participants will be trained in Picalo during the first half and will go through several assignments in the second half. Laptops are required for all participants. Presenters: Conan Albrecht, Brigham Young University and Uday Murthy, University of South Florida.
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CPE #17– SOX Section 404 Control Testing
(Accounting – Basic – 7.5 CH)
Entity-level and activity-level testing controls, including an overview of audit and testing techniques; auditing control effectiveness; assessing the adequacy of control design; activity-level operating effectiveness; and documenting test procedures and results. Presenter: Sanjay Anand, SOX Institute
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CPE #18 – Eighteenth Annual Strategic and Emerging Technologies Research Workshop
(Accounting – Overview – 7.5 CH)
This workshop provides a forum for researchers interested in the application of Strategic and Emerging Technologies in accounting, auditing and tax to present their work to and exchange ideas with colleagues. Research papers outlining work at any stage of completion are welcomed. Presenters: Amelia Baldwin, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Carol Brown, Oregon State University and Guido Geerts, University of Delaware
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
CPE #19 The 14th Annual Symposium on Ethics Research in Accounting
(Behavioral Ethics – Overview – 7.5 CH)
Theme: Exploring Ethics' Impact on Accounting Practice and Theory.
The Ethics Symposium brings academics and practitioners together to present and discuss leading research at the intersection of accounting and ethics. Host: John Thornton, Washington State University, Presenters: Accounting Scholars and Practitioners
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #20 – Fundamentals of Assurance of Learning in Accounting: How Mature is Your Assessment System?
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
This session will review the AACSB's AOL standards specific to accountancy accreditation focusing on the fundamentals of a mature assessment system. Presenters: Gary D. Burkette, East Tennessee State University and Karen Tarnoff, East Tennessee State University
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #21 – How to Record, Edit and Publish Your Lectures Using Screen Capture Software
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 3.0 CH)
By publishing your lectures electronically students can learn at their own pace and you can spend class time working problems, discussing current issues, critiquing presentations, etc. This CPE session covers not only the basic functions of the software but, more importantly, the delivery techniques that make your presentations interesting. Presenters: Chris T. Edmonds, Virginia Tech and Thomas Edmonds, University of Alabama at Birmington
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #22 – Taxation in Four Selected EU Countries
(Taxes – Basic – 3.0 CH)
This workshop reviews EU's involvement in coordinating member states' tax policies and discusses EU's tax strategies. The workshop also discusses the taxation in four selected EU countries: Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Romania. Presenters: Zhijun Lin, Hong Kong Baptist University and Zhemin Wang, University of Wisconsin - Parkside
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #23 – The FASB Codification Research System and eIFRS
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
This workshop will present the new FASB Codification Research System and eIFRS. The workshop will examine the organization, structure, content, vocabulary issues, search interface, and research strategies for both the Codification and eIFRS. Presenter: Anita Feller, University of Illinois
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #24 – Fair Value Accounting: Lessons from Practice
(Accounting – Update – 3.0 CH)
Detailed examination and exploration of how companies have applied Statement 157: Fair Value Measurements. Discussions on what we've learned and how we, as educators, can effectively integrate Statement 157 in our classroom materials. Presenter: Frank Beil, University of Minnesota
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #25 – Fraud: A Global Perspective
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
Fraudulent financial statements are not unique to US companies. This session explores fraud from a global perspective, incorporating a look at the implications of IFRS in the process. Presenter: Patricia Johnson, Canisium College
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CPE #26 – A Principles Based Approach to Teaching Accounting Ethics Using a Generic Problem-Solving Model
(Behavioral Ethics – Basic – 3.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
This workshop will introduce a pedagogical technique in which students are taught a generic problem-solving model as a framework for organizing traditional ethics topics as principles (procedural knowledge). Students are taught to use those principles to develop defensible responses to professional ethical dilemmas. Presenter: Carol Normand, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #27 – Semantic Modeling of Accounting Phenomena (SMAP): Part A, Research
(Computer Science – Intermediate – 4.0 CH)
This workshop's objective is to provide a forum for researchers and educators interested in semantic modeling of accounting phenomena, as illustrated by the REA (resources, events and agents) paradigm. This part of SMAP will focus on research presentations and discussions in the area. Presenter: Julie David, Arizona State University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #28 – FASB/IASB Update — Part 1
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
Part I is a joint FASB/IASB workshop to update participants on the current status of major projects on the two boards' agendas. Among the topics likely to be included are Conceptual Framework, Financial Statement Presentation, and Leases. Presenters: Mary E. Barth, International Accounting Standards Board and Thomas J. Linsmeier, Financial Accounting Standards Board
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #29 – Introduction to XBRL (featuring classroom application & current events)
(Computer Science – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This workshop is designed to introduce accounting educators to XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language). Beginning in 2009, large domestic companies will be required to file SEC financial information in XBRL format. All others will be phased in over three years. All accountants should be familiar with XBRL. Presenters: Glen L. Gray, California State University, Northridge and Clinton White, University of Delaware
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #30 – Guerrilla Teaching Tactics
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
Provides teaching tactics for professors to help manage their SET scores. Agency theory. Retention rates, rules of the trade, impression management, ingratiation techniques, variables impacting scores, spotting abusive SET professors, grade inflation, measuring learning, and alternatives to SET are covered. Presenter: Donald Crumbley, Louisiana State University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #31 – Using the Internet to Conduct a Management Accounting Simulation
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
The workshop's objective is to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools to enable participants to implement a decision-making simulation using the Internet in managerial and cost accounting courses. The simulation improves students' analytical and critical thinking skills and small group communication skills. Presenters: James DeFranceschi, Southeastern Louisiana University; Pierre Titard, Southeastern Louisiana University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #32 – Teaching Strategic Cost Management
(Business Management and Organization – Basic – 4.0 CH)
The workshop provides guidance, based on our teaching and consulting experience and on insights from 13 prior AAA workshops on teaching strategic cost management. Topics include strategy maps, the balanced scorecard, ABC/M, customer profitability analysis, performance measurement, strategic budgeting, teaching cases, software, and more. Presenters: Ed Blocher, University of North Carolina; Gary Cokins, SAS Institute and David E. Stout, Youngstown State University
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #33 – Applied Financial Statement Analysis
(Accounting Basic – 4.0 CH)
This class discusses an applied approach to teaching financial statement analysis and equity valuation. Our aim is to span the void between the abstract theoretical treatment of equity valuation and the practical problem of valuing an actual company using real world data. Presenters: Russell Lundholm, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and Richard Sloan, Haas School of Business, University of California
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #34 – Understanding IFRS — US GAAP Differences
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This session would provide an overview of key similarities and differences between IFRS and US GAAP — including a focus on those differences that are presently being eliminated and those that could be expected to remain for the next several years. Presenters: Ian Hague, Accounting Standards Board Canada; Steve Krohn, KPMG US Capital Markets Group; Cheryl Linthicum, University of Texas at San Antonia and former SEC Academic Fellow; Paul Munter, KPMG Department of Professional Practice and Mary Tokar, KPMG International Financial Reporting Group
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #35 – Basic Fink: How to Incorporate Experiential Learning in Every Course Using Fink's Paradigm of Significant Learning
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 4.0 CH)
You will gain a clear perspective on how to improve student learning in your classes. This session will teach you how to redesign your class using Fink's paradigm of significant learning. You will have the knowledge and tools to incorporate experiential learning in every class. Presenters: Marsha Huber, Otterbein College and Larita Killian, Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CPE #36 – Valuation of Employee Stock Options For Financial Reporting
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This course is a hands-on study of SFAS 123R, Share Based Payment. The course examines features of employee stock options (ESO) and their impact on option value. Strengths and weaknesses of alternative valuation models will be demonstrated explained, and ESOs will be valued for both publicly traded and closely held businesses. Presenter: Keith Sellers, University of North Alabama; Dr. Brett King, State Farm Professor of Risk Management, University of North Alabama, President of Derivative Valuation Associates, LLC and Dr. Yingping Huang, Professor of Computer Information Systems, University of North Alabama, Director of Quantitative Analysis, Derivative Valuation Associates, LLC
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #37 – First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards
(Accounting – Overview – 3.0 CH)
This workshop will cover issues in transition to IFRSs, including selecting initial accounting policies; accounting policy options; adjustments to move to IFRSs; exceptions to restatements; disclosures; transition issues beyond accounting; differences between IFRSs and US GAAP; and resources to help in switching to (and teaching) IFRSs. Presenter: Paul Pacter, Deloitte and International Accounting Standards Board
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #38 – Using a Business Computer Simulation to Enhance, Enrich and Expand the Teaching Management Accounting
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
An 18 month successful experiment to use a business simulation to supplement/teach Management Accounting at the Undergraduate and MBA level is described. During this time teaching evaluations and learning rose while students indicated increased understanding of the business problems management accounting. Presenters: Esperanza Huerta, University of Texas El Paso; Kathy Otero, University of Texas El Paso and Stephan Salter, University of Texas El Paso
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #39 – Using Real-World Corporate Cases in Teaching Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
The workshop will cover the use of cases, based on annual reports of real-world companies, in teaching Introductory and Intermediate Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis (FSA). Each participant will receive copies of three cases and their solutions and a CD containing an elaborate but adaptable student guide for an FSA project. Presenter: Mostafa Maksy, Northeastern Illinois University
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #40 – Regulatory and Standard Setting Update — Views from the SEC
(Accounting – Basic – 3.0 CH)
This annual workshop provides participants with the latest updates on regulatory and standard-setting issues. The objective is to provide participants with access to top-level individuals in the regulatory and standard-setting communities that they would otherwise not have access to. Presenters: Paul Beswick, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; David Blaszkowsky, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Julie A. Erhardt, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and James L. Kroeker, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #41 – Hot Topics in Environmental Accounting
(Social Environment of Business – Update – 3.0 CH)
This session explores three "hot" topics in environmental accounting, namely: (1) the "carbon" agenda and its implications for accounting, (2) new business models for environmental sustainability and (3) the environmental performance - reporting gap. Both North American and European experts will be presenting. Presenters: Jan Bebbington, University of St. Andrews, UK; Charles Cho, Concordia University, Canada; Jesse Dillard, Portland State University, USA;
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CPE #42 – Writing and Using Instruction Cases
(Accounting [Government] – Intermediate – 3.0 CH)
The proposed combined teaching and research CPE session will focus on case writing, case analysis and case teaching, through presentations and panels in each area. Presenters: A. Faye Borthick, Georgia State University; Paul A. Copley, James Madison University; Susan Kattelus, Michigan State University;
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #43 – Semantic Modeling of Accounting Phenomena (SMAP): Part B, Teaching
(Computer Science – Basic – 3.5 CH)
This workshop's objective is to provide a forum for researchers and educators interested in semantic modeling of accounting phenomena, as illustrated by the REA (resources, events and agents) paradigm. This part of SMAP will focus on research presentations and discussions in the area. Presenter: Julie David, Arizona State University
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #44 – FASB/IASB Update — Part 2
(Accounting – Basic – 3.5 CH)
Part II is a joint FASB/IASB workshop to update participants on the current status of major projects on the two boards' agendas. Among the topics likely to be included are Business Combinations, Financial Instruments, Revenue, and recent SEC actions. Presenters: Mary E. Barth, International Accounting Standards Board and Thomas J. Linsmeier, Financial Accounting Standards Board
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #45 – An Overview of Securitization, its Importance to the Economy and the Accounting Issues that Surround Them
(Accounting – Basic – 3.5 CH)
By 2008, almost 60% of all home mortgages and over 25% of other consumer credit originated in the United States was securitized and its challenges are directly responsible for the sharp credit contraction we are observing. This seminar will provide an overview of this market, its structures and key financial reporting issues. Presenters: Stephen Young, Citi and James R. Mountain, Deloitte & Touche LLP
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #46 – Revenue Recognition: New Direction for Education & Practice
(Accounting – Update – 3.5 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
Exploration and discussion of the future of Revenue Recognition for companies in an IFRS World. Emphasis is on how the NEW standard will change existing accounting guidance. Presenter: Frank Beil, University of Minnesota
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #47 – Building a Foundation for Global Ethics (in lieu of Ethics at a Tipping Point)
(Behavioral Ethics – Basic – 3.5 CH)
The objective of the workshop is to provide structured approaches for the recognition and resolution of ethical dilemmas. Global aspects of ethics in a business context will be explored through the collegial sharing of information about quality resources and experiences for a better integration of ethics in accounting courses. Presenter: Susan Sadowski, University of Maryland University College
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CPE #48 – Using Classroom Assessment Techniques to Enhance Active Learning
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 3.5 CH)
Can Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) be used to enhance active learning? This session supports the topic of the 2008 TLC breakfast speech on CATs. In addition, you will learn how a course portfolio can be used to support classroom assessment. Reflection and the use of CATs help students become actively involved in the learning process. Presenter: Marsha Huber, Otterbein College
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #49 – Designing and Implementing Efficient and Effective Ethical Development Assignments
(Behavioral Ethics – Intermediate – 4.0 CH)
The workshop will employ the very active learning tools, research indicates contribute the most to improving ethical sensitivity and improving ethical reasoning in students: collaborative and discovery learning, oral and written argument, as well service learning and vicarious emotional experiences. Presenters: Roselyn E. Morris, Texas State and Wallace Wood, Cincinnati
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #50 – Islamic Financial Services and its Potential Uses for Accounting Pedagogy
(Finance – Basic – 4.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
This workshop provides an overview of Islamic finance. It seeks to show how concepts underlying it, such as shared risks and shared returns, can serve as a resource for teaching ethics and accountability in accounting courses. Presenter: Athar Murtuza, Seton Hall University
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #51 – So You Wish to Be an Expert Witness
SESSION CANCELLED
(Accounting – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This workshop enables professors or practitioners to add value to their outside activities through an understanding of the litigation needs of lawyers. A person teaching tax, fraud examination, fraud auditing, or forensic accounting could benefit from this seminar. Litigation services are a major part of forensic accounting. Presenter: Donald Crumbley, Louisiana State University
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #52 – Techie Teaching Tips: Beyond PowerPoint
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This session will demonstrate the creation of multimedia accounting content using various software tools in support of accounting instruction. Presenter: Richard Campbell, University of Rio Grande
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #53 – Share Your Classroom Experiences: Publish in Accounting Education
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Basic – 4.0 CH)
This workshop provides educators interested in publishing teaching related scholarship with practical and constructive suggestions for navigating the editorial process. This session increases the likelihood of publication success by addressing five of the most common pitfalls found in teaching related manuscript submissions. Presenters: Anthony Catanach, Jr., Villanova University
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #54 – Incorporating International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Intermediate Financial Accounting — How to Proceed
(Accounting – Intermediate – 4.0 CH)
The need to incorporate IFRS in intermediate accounting is here. This session will discuss sources of information on the IFRS and teaching materials including exercises, problems, cases, and test bank that may be used to educate our students on this new World Accounting. Presenters: John Brozovsky, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Edmonds, Virginia Tech; Rebecca Fay, Virginia Tech and Patty Lobingier, Virginia Tech1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CPE #55 – Advanced Fink: Developing rich and innovative learning experiences using Fink's paradigm of significant learning
(Specialized Knowledge and Applications – Intermediate – 4.0 CH)
SESSION CANCELLED
You will learn how to improve student learning beyond a basic application of the learning centered approach. You will have knowledge and tools to complete the holistic learning experience for students by helping them integrate course topics with other factors, grow has humans, develop professional values and motivate them to life-long learning. Presenter: David Albrecht, Bowling Green State University
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