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AGC Summer Financial Issues Forum Hotel Rate Ends May 19!

June 19-20, 2014 | Washington, D.C. The Summer 2014 AGC Financial Issues Forum (FIF) will be held June 19-20 in Washington, D.C. The meeting is geared toward member company CFOs, CEOs and other senior accounting professionals –all forum attendees will have an opportunity to network and hear from tax experts and congressional representatives present on a wide variety of topics. Topics and speakers include:
  • Update on FASB Revenue Recognition and other projects by Cullen Walsh, Assistant Director, FASB 
  • Presentation on the State of the Surety Industry by David Finkelstein, Executive Vice President, Arch Insurance Group – just added to schedule
  • An economic outlook for the industry from Bernard Markstein, U.S. Chief Economist, REED CONSTRUCTION DATA
  • Tax policy discussion with Congressmen James Renacci (R-OH) and Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) of the Ways and Means Committee
  • FASB & Construction tax issues - presentations by representatives from Moss Adams LLP, CBIZ MHM LLC, Ernst & Young, LLP
If you haven't already registered, here are three quick reasons why you should:
  1. Get up-to-date information that could affect your company. The 2014 FIF schedule will contain sessions where attendees can hear ways to help their companies manage cash flow, prepare for forthcoming industry trends and better strategize for company financial plans. Coupled with in-depth discussions on hot topic issues such as Revenue Recognition and the status of expired federal tax provisions, attendees will gain new insight and helpful tips on a wide range of topics.
  2. Meet the decision-makers. AGC will maximize on the proximity of the conference location to Washington, D.C. and bring in congressional representatives to participate in the conference and interact with attendees. An important feature of every FIF is the opportunity for attendees to explore and ask questions about the current debate and potential for tax changes at the federal level.
  3. Network with your peers. A major benefit of the 2014 FIF is the opportunity you will have to network with tax & accounting professionals in the construction industry. In addition to the reception and scheduled breaks, this conference provides time throughout the schedule to facilitate one-on-one discussions and opportunities to learn from one another.
In accordance with NASBA standards, attendees are eligible to earn up to 11 CPE credits. For more information, please contact Brian Lenihan at (202)547-4733 or lenihanb@agc.org.