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2022 Conference Webcast

CPE Credits: 8-Mixed

Dec. 15, 2022

Dec. 15 Webcast

If you want to improve operational efficiency and thrive in a world that demands constant change, then the PICPA Manufacturing Conference is where you want to be. This all-virtual conference was designed for CPAs with manufacturing clients and financial professionals working for manufacturers and offers practical concepts and solutions that can be implemented now for a successful manufacturing program.

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Thursday, Dec. 15

7:50 a.m.

Greetings from PICPA Leadership

8:00 a.m.

Economic Update: How High? 1-Other

How high will the unemployment rate go?
- Current supply/demand mismatch in the labor market
- Structural issues that are impeding potential progress
How high will prices go?
Supply chain disruptions
How high will rates go? Cyclical and secular view
What is the outlook for 2023?
- Interest rate outlook, outlook for equities, structural allocation options

Malcolm Polley, CFA
President and Chief Investment Officer
Stewart Capital Advisors LLC

8:50 a.m.

The Great Retention: How to Become an Employer of Choice 1-Other

Identify why people are leaving companies all over the world
Discover what people want from work
Learn how to create an engaging culture that attracts and retains employees

David Osborne
Executive Consultant, Facilitator, Producer, Instructional Designer
Dale Carnegie Training

9:40 a.m.

Morning Break

9:55 a.m.

ERP System: What Is It and Why Do I Need It? 1-Other

What exactly is enterprise resource planning (ERP)?
Tips for successful implementation
Red flags and pitfalls
Inventory considerations
Establishing buy-in among your team

Dustin Wehman, CPA, CFE
Principal, Technology
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

10:45 a.m.

Power BI and Data Analytics 1-Other

Gain an advantage and become more efficient and effective with data analytics
A look at Power BI's affordable, no-code/low-code opportunity to implement data analytics and visualization

Matt Kraemer, CPA, CIDA
Senior Manager, ADAPT Consulting Services
Schneider Downs & Co. Inc.

11:35 a.m.

Lunch Break

12:25 p.m.

Cybersecurity 1-Other

Receive updates on the current state of cybersecurity by breaking down the numbers and sharing stories from the front lines of major incidents and ransomware attacks
Get insights from countless strategic discussions with business and technology leaders attempting to navigate the various challenges of modern cybersecurity
Review the recent changes to the cyber insurance market and potential future changes

Stephen V. Bish
Manager - Cyber Security Consulting
Schneider Downs & Co. Inc.

1:15 p.m.

Creating an Ethical Culture 1-Ethics

Highlight recent cases of ethical failures
Explore the root causes of corporate failures
Discuss personal accountability and the expectations within the Code of Professional Conduct
How to establish an ethical corporate culture in your organization

Allison Henry, CPA, CGMA
Vice President - Professional & Technical Standards
PICPA

2:05 p.m.

Afternoon Break

2:20 p.m.

The State of Taxes 1-Tax

Review the CARES Act impact on taxes, employee retention credits and PPP loans, and the remaining pitfalls and opportunities
Update on delayed provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Beyond the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its long-term impact
The continuing challenges of dealing with the IRS and state departments of revenue

Mark Heath, CPA
Partner
McKonly & Asbury LLC

3:10 p.m.

Future of Manufacturing 1-Other

A look at how manufacturing leaders have handled price increases/inflation
Trends and challenges in the immediate and distant future

David Dukes
Finance Director
Zeigler Brothers Inc.

Brett Bauer, CPA
Principal
McKonly & Asbury LLC

William J. Callahan, CPA, CGMA
Vice President, Finance
Rita's Franchise Corporation

Bruce Newell
President and CEO
MANTEC

4:00 p.m.

See You Next Year!

Credits

CPE Credits: 8-Mixed

Level: Update
Prerequisites: None

CLE Credits and Fees: This course has been submitted for 6.5 Substantive CLE credits. Attorneys requesting CLE credits must include an additional $50.

Registration

Course No.: 786101

PICPA Member: $345
Nonmember: $445

ClassPass: 8 hours
CLE Credits Fee: $50

Use your ClassPass or Flex Account to register. Find more information about PICPA discounts.

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