FORUM B - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

FORUM B: IFRS Topic — With the move to adopt a single set of accounting standards for the world's capital markets, financial professionals feel like the accounting ground rules are changing. While change is inevitable, U.S. GAAP provides a strong foundation to understand IFRS.

Chris McGrath is the Academic Advisor for the Finance and Forensic Accounting programs at Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies. Chris has practiced accounting for over 20 years, with three years auditing multinational companies working out of Istanbul, Turkey. He has taught and advised on compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards of Auditing.

Sponsored by the Industry & Government Committee.

FORUM C & D - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

FORUM C: — The November pre-meeting forum for the Tax Committee will feature our local expert on the subject of "Risk Assessment in Tax engagements." Much attention in risk management is focused on attest engagements. But did you know that most claims filed against CPAs are related to TAX engagements? Art Auerbach will speak to us on how to effectively identify, manage and mitigate risks when being engaged by new tax clients or identifying and mitigating risks in our ongoing tax practice.

Arthur Auerbach, CPA, is a senior tax director for Goodman & Company in McLean, Va., specializing in tax consulting and financial planning for individuals and closely held businesses. He is a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) and the Greater Washington Society of CPAs (GWSCPA). He is also a tax commissioner liaison committee member of the VSCPA and a revenue advisory board member of the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue. Additionally, he is a nationally recognized lecturer on a variety of tax topics for the continuing education requirement for CPAs. He was an editor for the Tax Research Institute of America. He has also authored several articles for trade association periodicals and he has recently appeared on television evening news programs answering various tax questions.

Sponsored by the Tax Committee

FORUM D:Is it really possible to have a Stress-Free Busy Season? — Believe it or not, some of your peers can say 'YES' to this question. What's their secret? Join us for this information-packed session and you'll hear from Theresa Gale, co-owner of Transform, Inc. who has worked with Firms helping them apply client and productivity strategies that significantly change not only how your busy season goes but shifts your whole approach to client relationships and Firm productivity. Don't miss this event - you've got to start applying these strategies now if you want to experience a difference in this upcoming busy season!

Theresa Gale is co-owner of Transform, Inc. and has 15+ years of experience consulting and coaching organizations and top performers to achieve unprecedented productivity and results. Ms. Gale has a M.S. in Human Resource Management and is a Certified Business Manager (C.B.M). She and her business partner, Mary Anne Wampler, started Transform, Inc. in 1996 with the goal to create a company that would deliver unprecedented results for clients by offering innovative approaches to the business of change, leadership, client relationship development and organizational effectiveness. Theresa's personal mission is to help organizations and their employees achieve GREATNESS, be outrageously successful, and have fun doing it!

Sponsored by the Management of an Accounting Practice Committee.