Tuesday, May 2
8:00 am – 9:00 am (PT)
Industry
Financial Institutions and Specialty Finance: Market Outlook
BDO USA, LLP
This session will focus on the impact of rising interest rates and rising loan defaults on banks and non-bank lenders.
8:00 am – 9:00 am (PT)
Industry
Retail: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
This session will provide an update on new trends and issues that are affecting the retail industry and key takeaways from BDO's 2023 CFO Survey.
9:15 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Industry
Nonprofit: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
This session will address current events and trends in the nonprofit and education industry, an industry outlook for 2023 and beyond, and industry hot topics and takeaways to provide value to our clients and prospects.
10:45 am – 12:00 pm (PT)
Industry
Manufacturing: Trends in 2023 and How They Affect Your Clients
BDO USA, LLP
During this session, leaders from BDO's National Manufacturing practice will discuss trends in the industry, including the economic downturn, workforce and supply chain issues, and how each are affecting your manufacturing clients.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (PT)
Industry
Healthcare: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
In this session, we will discuss the financial challenges facing healthcare providers now and post-COVID and identify the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) initiatives gaining momentum in healthcare. We will also navigate the accounting and reporting requirements of Provider Relief Funds and Single Audits and address the latest regulatory and compliance implications for healthcare organizations.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (PT)
Industry
Auto Dealerships: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
This session will provide an update on new trends and issues that are affecting the dealership industry.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (PT)
Industry
Insurance: State of the Industry
BDO USA, LLP
This session will cover hot topics in the insurance industry and related market insights. We will discuss the impact of catastrophic events on insurance liabilities and the reinsurance market, the impact of COVID on insurance claims, and the shifting role of Insurtech. We will also discuss how the changing environment affects risk assessments in insurance audits and other services provided to insurance clients.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (PT)
Industry
Technology: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
BDO’s technology industry leaders will discuss the latest trends spanning the technology industry, including the M&A landscape, exit strategies, digital taxation and business resiliency.
Wednesday, May 3
8:00 am – 9:15 am (PT)
Industry
Construction and Real Estate: Trends and Updates
BDO USA, LLP
This session will provide an update on the construction industry along with the Construction Accounting Network, including topical updates on auditing, accounting and tax considerations and digital transformation. We will also provide a real estate update with a focus on trends in accounting, valuation and tax relating to real estate projects.
9:30 am – 10:30 am (PT)
Industry | Accounting & Auditing
Building Nonprofit Fiscal Strength: Tools for helping your clients become and stay audit-ready
BDO USA, LLP
BDO FMA created StrongNonprofits.org in collaboration with the Wallace Foundation as a resource for nonprofits looking to become "fiscally fit." It has become a popular and widely valued resource for organizations that are just getting started or that aren’t yet operating at a scale that demands consultant-level services. In this session, we will walk through site navigation and explore several of the most used tools and templates, including a Program-Based Budget Template, Revenue Analysis Worksheet, Cash Flow Projections Template, Monthly Close Checklist, and more. Come with questions!