Conferences Address Current Audit Challenges for Auditing Professionals

PPC and AuditWatch, from Thomson Reuters, kick off Mega-Conference Week with three Las Vegas events

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Aug 05, 2010, 02:00 ET

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters is hosting Mega-Conference Week, consisting of three audit conferences packed with the latest industry developments, expert guidance, and technology solutions to help accounting and audit professionals improve their audit quality and efficiency. These audit conferences will be held in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas October 5-8 and hosted by PPC and AuditWatch experts.

PPC and AuditWatch Mega-Conference Week includes the following conferences:

Key Accounting and Auditing Developments – October 5
	This conference is designed as an executive briefing, sorting through the standard-setting "noise" and presenting the latest accounting and auditing developments with an emphasis on what executives need to know right now. Sessions focus on the most important topics related to audits, compilations and reviews, Yellow Book engagements, IFRS and more. Attendees earn 8 CPE credits.

Audit Quality and Efficiency – October 6-7
	This conference provides attendees with the knowledge, techniques, and tips to carry out their professional responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner. Sessions provide the latest on auditing techniques, client management, internal controls, documentation, industry-specific considerations, efficiency ideas, ASB activities and much more. Attendees earn 16 CPE credits.

Technology Solutions for Increased Audit Efficiency – October 8
	This conference on PPC's SMART suite of audit practice aids, data extraction software, Checkpoint, and other common audit tools is focused on helping attendees get the most out of the technology tools they have and improving audit efficiency. Attendees earn 8 CPE credits.

"These are practical, fast-paced conferences designed to provide audit professionals with the latest knowledge and best practices they need to succeed," said Ken Koskay, senior vice president and general manager of Certification at the Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters. "And our new mega-conference format provides a total of 32 CPE credits in a cost-effective learning experience for attendees."

The PPC and AuditWatch Mega-Conference Week is the first offering in the mega-conference format, providing attendees travel convenience and cost savings through three back-to-back events in one location.

Attendees registering at least 30 days prior to a conference receive 10 percent off the conference fee. If registering for all three conferences, attendees receive the additional Mega-Conference package savings of 10 percent. See additional information on this Accounting & Auditing Mega-Conference Week or call 800-231-1860.

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