Auditing Standards Board Update
Examine the latest developments from the AICPA Auditing Standards Board including proposed changes to attestation and final guidance on confirmations and fraud. Explore ongoing projects addressing the use of technology in audits and evaluate how these developments may affect audit procedures, professional responsibilities and practice.
Michael Manspeaker, CPA – Member AICPA Auditing Standards Board and Consultant, Assurance and Advisory, SEK, CPAs & Advisors, Hagerstown, MD.

Valuation of Privately-Held Companies for Estate Planning / Gift Tax Purposes
For many private company owners, succession and estate planning is often front of mind as the owner(s) near retirement. In connection with estate / tax planning strategies, a business valuation is often required to put these strategies into place. Review why business valuations are needed for estate/gift tax planning; when to get a qualified appraiser involved in the process; how the appraisal will be used and how that impacts the valuation analysis; typical valuation approaches / methodologies; and  considerations that need to be incorporated in the valuation to get past IRS scrutiny.
Phil Gaglio – Managing Director, Valuation and Capital Market Analysis, BDO USA, Detroit
Andy Robinson – Senior Manager, Valuation and Capital Market Analysis, BDO USA, Detroit

Unleash Potential: Transforming Employee Goals into Organizational Triumphs
Your team of professionals is full of potential, but do you know how to unlock it? Determine practical strategies to engage, inspire and guide your employees as they set and conquer professional goals. Plus, learn effective methods for tracking individual progress, providing continuous feedback and fostering a culture of success that empowers organizational growth.
Kamal Webster – Leadership Development Lead Consultant, Corwell Health, Southfield

Reversing the Billing Relationship
Particularly useful in complex business transactions, reverse billing is simplifying invoicing and reducing administrative costs with pre-checked billing. Learn how AI and data collection tools, coupled with cost-based contracts (e.g., construction projects, consumer services), are allowing buyers to prepare their own invoices and greatly reduce errors, unexpected costs and misunderstandings.
Jim Schmid, CPA, CFF, CFE, ABV – Managing Director, ResX, PC, Troy

Private Equity Impacts for Accounting Practitioners
The accounting profession is experiencing an era of intense interest among private equity investors. Define the key variables driving private equity investments in accounting, including Federal Reserve policy and artificial intelligence, and analyze the effects for a more holistic understanding of associated opportunities and risks.
Vincent Mercader, ASA – National Valuation Market Leader, BDO, Troy
Alan Reinstein, CPA – Alan Reinstein, CPA, Farmington Hills