Doug Bennett, Partner, National Accounting & Auditing Director, BKD LLP to Speak at KC’s Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are You Ready?

New York, NY, March 26, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Doug Bennett, Partner, National Accounting & Auditing Director, BKD LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are you ready? Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled on May 23, 2011 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET). (For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_tectonicShift.html)

Event Synopsis:

The FASB and the IASB have recently revised their convergence timeline & big changes are on the way. This Knowledge Group live webcast aims to help you understand & implement the changes at your firm and, if applicable, for your clients.

It will focus on the Boards' highest priority convergence projects targeting completion by June 30, 2011, including:

- Accounting for Financial Instruments
- Revenue Recognition
- Leases
- Insurance Contracts
- Up-to-the minute regulatory changes

About L. Douglas Bennett

Doug is the senior technical partner in the firm’s accounting & auditing (A&A) practice. He provides quality control guidance; oversees assurance engagements, peer reviews and internal office inspections; plans annual A&A training and serves as chair of the firm’s A&A committee. In this position, Doug provides advice and counsel to the firm’s chief executive officer, professional practices partner and governing board on technical and risk management issues. He also performs technical review of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engagements and provides technical support to BKD auditors.

About BKD, LLP

BKD, LLP is a top 10 U.S. CPA and advisory firm delivering its expertise and service with a deep understanding of what it takes to improve business performance. BKD’s approximately 2,000 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, serve clients in all 50 states and internationally.

For more information about Doug Bennett and BKD, LLP, please visit: www.bkd.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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