Jessica Watts, Associate Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to Speak at KC’s Preparing for the Audit in 2012 Live Webcast

New York, NY, April 22, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jessica Watts, Associate Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Preparing for the Audit in 2012 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for September 14, 2012 from 12pm-2pm (ET).

About Jessica Watts

As Associate Chief Auditor, Jessica Watts provides technical direction for the development of PCAOB standards and ensures that these standards are appropriately communicated to auditors and other interested parties. Currently, Ms. Watts is the team leader of the Board’s standard-setting projects on auditor communications with audit committees, and possible changes to the auditor's reporting model. She also manages the Board's Standing Advisory Group meetings. Previously, Ms. Watts served on the project team that developed the auditing standards on assessment of and response to risk in an audit.

Before joining the PCAOB, Ms. Watts was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young. She worked in E&Y's McLean, Philadelphia, Hong Kong and Dallas offices.

Ms. Watts earned a BBA in accounting from Abilene Christian University. She is a certified public accountant in Texas.

Event Synopsis:

Recent Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) guidance may affect how to conduct audits in 2012. Expected changes in auditing standards, auditing process may necessitate a new look at how to manage compliance. Auditors and public companies must be aware of these changes to remain in compliance and avoid restatements.

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders and experts to help you more thoroughly understand the substantive topics that may affect auditing standards this 2012.

The speakers will address the following key issues:

- Proposed Auditing Standard on Communications with Audit Committees and Related Amendments to PCAOB Standards
- Implementation of clarified SAS for year-end 2012 audits
- What to anticipate for the Internal Audit by 2012
- Up to the minute regulatory updates

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

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts 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.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org