Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner, Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Smaller Reporting Company on 2/24/2009
New York, NY, December 19, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner of Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Smaller Reporting Company Regulatory Relief and Simplification: Best Practices Explored”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on February 24, 2009, Tuesday, at 12:00 NN – 2:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SRC.html)
SEC recently finalized the amendment on the rules for Smaller Companies' reporting methods paving the way to a more simplified approach in complying with the new requirements. It also allows covered companies to choose between different disclosure categories. Moreover, a new definition of Smaller Reporting Company was issued, hence, expanded coverage is expected. This event will aim to further explain this amendment along with the issues surrounding its implementation. Small, as well as large scale companies are strongly encouraged to participate.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help the public understand this new and improved regulation. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webinar.
About Karin French
Experience
Karin A. French is the Assistant National Managing Partner of Professional Standards for Grant Thornton LLP. Karin has 25 years of work experience and is located in the McLean, Virginia office. She assists in managing and leading over 60 professionals in the Firm’s national professional standards group. This group provides timely information on current accounting, auditing, financial reporting, ethical and SEC developments to the Firm’s personnel and clients. Karin also serves as the Partner in Charge of SEC and Regulatory Matters, focusing on SEC and PCAOB reporting and regulatory requirements affecting public companies. Karin has assisted many of the Firm’s audit partners and their clients in numerous SEC matters, involving initial public offerings, responding to SEC comment letters, and inquiries of the SEC staff on complex accounting and reporting issues. Karin functions as the Firm’s liaison with the SEC, consulting on various accounting and reporting issues with the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant on a routine basis.
Industry experience
Karin previously served seven years as an Assistant Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She supervised up to 14 staff accountants in the group responsible for the monitoring and review of all public bank holding companies, savings and loan associations, mortgage bankers, finance companies, chemical, mining and miscellaneous retail companies.
Professional qualifications and memberships
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (currently represents Grant Thornton on the SEC Regulations Committee and the SEC Audit Practices Task Force.)
• Previously served on the Accounting Standards Executive Committee (AcSEC) and other AICPA committees and task forces, and other risk management groups established by the major accounting firms.
Education
Karin received her M.S. degree in management and administrative services - accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and her B.S. degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
About Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Through member firms in over 80 countries, including 50 offices in the United States, the partners and employees of Grant Thornton International Ltd member firms provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients around the globe.
For more information about Karin French and Grant Thornton, please visit: http://www.grantthornton.com.
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour Live webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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SEC recently finalized the amendment on the rules for Smaller Companies' reporting methods paving the way to a more simplified approach in complying with the new requirements. It also allows covered companies to choose between different disclosure categories. Moreover, a new definition of Smaller Reporting Company was issued, hence, expanded coverage is expected. This event will aim to further explain this amendment along with the issues surrounding its implementation. Small, as well as large scale companies are strongly encouraged to participate.
The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help the public understand this new and improved regulation. The speakers will share their expert opinions in a two-hour Live Webinar.
About Karin French
Experience
Karin A. French is the Assistant National Managing Partner of Professional Standards for Grant Thornton LLP. Karin has 25 years of work experience and is located in the McLean, Virginia office. She assists in managing and leading over 60 professionals in the Firm’s national professional standards group. This group provides timely information on current accounting, auditing, financial reporting, ethical and SEC developments to the Firm’s personnel and clients. Karin also serves as the Partner in Charge of SEC and Regulatory Matters, focusing on SEC and PCAOB reporting and regulatory requirements affecting public companies. Karin has assisted many of the Firm’s audit partners and their clients in numerous SEC matters, involving initial public offerings, responding to SEC comment letters, and inquiries of the SEC staff on complex accounting and reporting issues. Karin functions as the Firm’s liaison with the SEC, consulting on various accounting and reporting issues with the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant on a routine basis.
Industry experience
Karin previously served seven years as an Assistant Chief Accountant in the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She supervised up to 14 staff accountants in the group responsible for the monitoring and review of all public bank holding companies, savings and loan associations, mortgage bankers, finance companies, chemical, mining and miscellaneous retail companies.
Professional qualifications and memberships
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (currently represents Grant Thornton on the SEC Regulations Committee and the SEC Audit Practices Task Force.)
• Previously served on the Accounting Standards Executive Committee (AcSEC) and other AICPA committees and task forces, and other risk management groups established by the major accounting firms.
Education
Karin received her M.S. degree in management and administrative services - accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and her B.S. degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
About Grant Thornton LLP
Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Through member firms in over 80 countries, including 50 offices in the United States, the partners and employees of Grant Thornton International Ltd member firms provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients around the globe.
For more information about Karin French and Grant Thornton, please visit: http://www.grantthornton.com.
About The Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Congress is an organization that produces webinars that examine regulatory changes across a variety of industries. “We bring together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour Live webinars to study the impact of changing regulations.” To contact or to register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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