US GAAP has multiple pronouncements in 2018 which will have effects on a number of companies. This presentation will help practitioners and those in industry proactively identify circumstances where these pronouncements may be applicable.
Provide an update on 2018 accounting standards issued thus far to give practitioners and those an industry an understanding some of the issues that may arise this season and to be able to proactively address them.
Lewis Cole (Charles Cole Company, Inc.)
"Steven done a good job of presenting information, all of which, was not easy to explain. I appreciate his suggestion of beginning the review of a new pronouncement by first reading the summary and conclusion."James Barnes (James Barnes)
"Steven, did an excellent presentation regarding the updates in accounting updates. He is obviously very knowledgeable and experienced in this area in understanding and explaining these changes."Lisa Rolf (Thrive Behavioral Health)
"I found this type of webinar to be helpful in keeping up with the changes that are on the horizon that could materially affect our companies. Steven Morrison is excellent as a presenter."Wilfredo Carrasquillo (Carrasquillo Rodriguez, PSC)
"Mr. Morrison has a great knowledge of the topic and very good presentation skills. The seminar was very useful to determine new pronouncements applicable to our new engagements. ."STACEY ALBERT (New York City Campaign Finance Board)
"Mr. Morrison interspersed insightful humor into what would generally be considered an otherwise a very dry, boring topic. As a result, it wasn't boring at all. Thanks for that."Howard Simon (Howard S. Simon, CPA)
"Very informative and helpful presentation of a complicated topic. Slides were well prepared and pinpointed the highlights of the various pronoumcements."Juliacarol Love (Florida League of Cities Inc)
"The presenter was terrific. I had taken an update earlier from another source - and paid for that one - it was awful. You guys rock."Alicia Aponte (MetLife)
"Mr. Morrison was very knowledgeable and appeared to be earnestly willing to share his knowledge. He was very engaging."
CohnReznick
Partner, National Assurance
steven.morrison@cohnreznick.com
(646) 601-7740
Steven Morrison is the National Director of Audit at CohnReznick bringing experience as a client service engagement partner, quality control reviewer, and as a standard setter. He has worked with entities in a variety of industries, including automotive dealerships, employee benefit plans, freight forwarding/mail courier, not-for-profit, retail, and wholesale/distribution. His experience encompasses effectively addressing unique accounting and audit issues of entities in the United States, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. Steven addresses specific issues for companies in a variety of other industries and has extensive experience in effectively communicating simple and complex technical matters to all levels of personnel. His current responsibilities include firm methodology and consulting on complex accounting, auditing, attestation, and reporting matters.
From 2015 to 2018, he served on the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB), a senior committee that promulgates U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Currently, he is a member of the PCAOB’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (SEIAG) which advises on existing standards, proposed standards, potential new standards, and on matters other than standards, such as emerging issues, that are of significance to the PCAOB in order to protect the interests of investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.