FEI Announces 2025 Corporate Financial Reporting Insights (CFRI) Conference: Navigating the Now, Shaping What's Next

Online event to feature the latest updates from the U.S. SEC, FASB, PCAOB, thought leaders on current geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, and global corporate innovators.

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Executives International (FEI), the premier association for corporate finance leadership, announces its flagship Corporate Financial Reporting Insights (CFRI) Conference scheduled for November 11–13, 2025. This virtual event will convene global financial leaders, top regulators, and industry strategists to address the urgent challenges and emerging opportunities reshaping modern finance teams.

Attendees will gain exclusive, timely updates from senior leaders at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), alongside perspectives from Fortune 500 CFOs, chief accounting officers, acclaimed AI experts, and thought leaders in economics and technology. The comprehensive program offers up to 15 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Distinguished Presenters and Key Sessions
Regulatory Leadership Panels:

• U.S. SEC: Heather Rosenberger, Chief Accountant, Division of Corporate Finance; Anita Doutt, Acting Deputy Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant; and Gaurav Hiranandani, Senior Associate Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, will outline Commission priorities and critical considerations for preparers, joined by Chris Hatto, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, General Motors.
• FASB: Chair Rich Jones and Technical Director Jackson Day will discuss the Board's standard-setting agenda and preview upcoming initiatives following the 2024 Agenda Consultation, with Lauren Elting, Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, McDonald's Corporation.
• PCAOB: Board Member Christina Ho will share her vision for enhancing audit quality in conversation with Steve Soter, Executive Advisor, Pro Groups, Anita Doutt, Acting Deputy Chief Accountant, Office of the Chief Accountant, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Mike Willis, Associate Director of Data Science and Innovation, Division of Economic and Risk Analysis U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Dynamic Keynote Presentations:

• Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist, Nasdaq, on economic and geopolitical shifts.
• Pascal Desroches, Chief Financial Officer, and Sabrina Sanders, Chief Accounting Officer, AT&T, on leadership amid change.
• Sol Rashidi, leading AI strategist, on scaling artificial intelligence from vision to value, with real-world transformation examples.

"Disruption is both a threat and a catalyst for excellence in finance," said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, President and CEO of FEI and FERF. "CFRI delivers the critical regulatory updates and strategic guidance today's finance leaders need to 'navigate the now' and thrive." Vickie Wong, Chief Accounting Officer at Cisco, and the 2025 CFRI Conference Chair, added: "This year's CFRI brings together the regulatory clarity and practical innovation that finance leaders are demanding. From navigating the evolving regulatory environment to harnessing AI's transformative potential, our program equips attendees with actionable insights to lead with confidence through disruption."

Agenda and Registration Details
The complete 2025 CFRI agenda is available here. Registration includes a replay of the conference (December 3-5) for CPE credits. An Unlimited Company Registration option is available, offering company-wide professional development.

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Media Access
Accredited journalists and industry media are invited to register for complimentary access to live sessions, expert speaker briefings, and Q&A opportunities.

FEI's CFRI Conference is made possible through the support of the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), and event sponsors Crux, Deloitte, Equity Methods, EY, Forvis Mazars, Klarity, KPMG, Microsoft, Pro Groups, PwC, Trullion, and Workiva.

About FEI
Financial Executives International (FEI) is the leading association and advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, chief accounting officers, controllers, treasurers, and tax executives at companies in every major industry. FEI enhances Member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research, and publications. Members participate in the activities of local Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit www.financialexecutives.org for more information.

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