About the Program

This daylong conference serves as a forum for interaction between business and accounting executives and policy setters from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). 

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction (NOT CPE ELIGIBLE): 8:15 – 8:30 a.m.      

NORMAN STRAUSS –  Conference Chair, Baruch College

BRUCE WEBER – Dean, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College

Opening Remarks: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

RICHARD JONES – Chair, FASB

RYAN WOLFE –  Acting Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, SEC

Current Developments at the SEC: 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Panelists will examine the very latest concerns of our regulators in Washington. Knowing what they are thinking is essential in today’s complex environment.

Moderated by GAURAV HIRANANDANI – Acting Deputy Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, SEC

HEATHER ROSENBERGER – Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance, SEC

RYAN WOLFE –  Acting Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, SEC

Hot Topics at the FASB: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

This panel will discuss major FASB Standards, proposals and projects and EITF matters.

Moderated by ANGELA FERGASON – Partner, National Professional Services Group, PwC 

JACKSON DAY – Technical Director, FASB

MARK LaMONTE – Partner, Williams Marston LLC

LARA LONG – Managing Director, Riveron

Lunch: 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Keynote Fireside Chat: 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

ERICA WILLIAMS – Chair, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 

Disclosure Projects: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

The panelists will explore the income taxes, disaggregation, and segment reporting disclosure projects that the FASB has undertaken, the challenges associated with implementing these projects, and the impact of the projects on financial reporting practices.

Moderated by KIMBER BASCOM – Partner, KPMG 

MARK LaMONTE – Partner, Williams Marston LLC

DANIELLE FONTAINE – Vice President and Assistant Controller, ServiceNow

SCOTT TAUB – Managing Director, Financial Reporting Advisors

Emerging Technologies: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

This panel will explore how emerging technologies—like generative AI, digital assets, and cybersecurity tools—are reshaping the landscape of financial reporting, assurance, and corporate governance. Experts from leading firms, the investment community, and public company boards will share real-world insights on adoption trends, risks, and what’s next for the profession.

Moderated by MARC SIEGEL – Founder and Executive Advisor, Metrix Advisory

MARK BESCA – Board Member at Markel Group, Las Vegas Sands and Clarus Corporation

TODD CASTAGNO – Executive Director of Research, Morgan Stanley

MICHAEL GONZALES – Partner, EY

AMY PARK – Partner, Deloitte

JONATHAN RHINE – National Office AI Lead, PwC

* Agenda speakers and topics are subject to change without notice 

Registration

Registration Fees:

• $615 Single Registration
• $4,500 for a nine-person table
• $375 Academic and non-profit registration fee
• Free for Baruch College faculty/staff (complete registration form)

Register online or e-mail:

• Click here to register online or
• E-mail us at ruzdo.srdanovic@baruch.cuny.edu

After you have registered, please submit the appropriate registration fee:

• To pay via check:

Make check payable to Baruch College and send to:

Baruch College Bursar Office

Re: Baruch CCI DFG A20-25-44 (Financial Reporting Conference)

One Bernard Baruch Way, Room H-810

New York, NY 10010

• To pay via credit card, please click here.

CPE:

Earn up to 9 CPE Credits (Accounting)
NASBA CPE Sponsor Number 109489

• Continuing Professional Education Prerequisites and Advanced Preparation: None
• Program Level: Overview
• Delivery Method: Group-Live

Requests for refunds must be received in writing by April 26, 2025, and will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after April 26, 2025. For information regarding refunds, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, contact Ruzdo Srdanovic.

The Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org