A Kick in the Attitude

Jun 25, 2012 7:15am ‐ Jun 25, 2012 8:45am

Credits: None available.

This presentation takes General Session 1 to the next level. Sam will teach you ways to implement your attitude when facing adversity and negative circumstances, and help define "Kick in the Attitude" ways to energize your attitude battery when it's low.

From this session, you will learn:
  • Strategies to overcome adversity
  • How to make a living and a difference
  • What happens when you mix the right attitude with the right skills
  • How to diffuse negative treatment of others and get what you want
  • How to discover the golden attitude of all attitudes

Cash Is Still King - Don't Let the Crown Slip!

Jun 25, 2012 9:00am ‐ Jun 25, 2012 10:15am

Credits: None available.

Learn from a CFO, CPA, and surety professional as they address concerns about getting and keeping cash in today's economy.

They will share their answers to the following questions:
  • What can a CFO and management team do differently today?
  • How do you manage by numbers?
  • How do you fix common mistakes?
  • Can cash flow affect your bond line?
  • What reports must you use in managing cash?

Revenue Recognition Deep Dive

Jun 26, 2012 12:30pm ‐ Jun 26, 2012 2:10pm

Credits: None available.

Don't miss this panel discussion on FASB's recent revenue recognition changes. This session will review the key differences between the current and proposed standard, and will also focus on the operational implications of the proposed new standard.

You'll learn about separation of costs and revenues, input vs. output measures, loss accruals, warranty accrual requirements, cost capitalization differences, contract modifications, profit margin on materials,and variable consideration. Roll up your sleeves and prepare for a deep dive into the practical implications of:
 
  • Changes in job cost accounting
  • WIP schedule calculations
  • Revenue recognition calculations
  • Software modifications
  • Changes in communication between field operations and accounting
  • mpacts on KPIs
  • Bonding relationships and best practices