It's the annual construction accounting conference and the line up will be a good one. Topics on the docket so far include, Revenue Recognition, WIP Analysis, HR/Legal, Company Culture, and Commercial Real Estate Finance. Speaker topics are below, but bios will be rolling out slowly to give a little more focus to each presenter. 

• Authority Optional
  • Leading company culture from the middle
  • Preparing for difficult conversations and handling them with grace
• WIP and Revenue Recognition speaker - Laura Jones, CPA. CCIFP
  • ASC 606 Revenue Recognition compliance and best practices
  • Work in Progress accounting best practices and advanced scenarios (participation and questions welcome)
• HR & Legal Update - (White Peterson) Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
  • 2024 Contractor/Employee Update, EEOC Harassment, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and more
• Economic Update & 401K Options - Northwestern Mutual (Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!)
• Subcontractor Default Insurance and Artificial Intelligence (a warning) - Marsh Mclennan (Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!)

Authority Optional - How to Lead Your Company Culture

Max Powers is a Thought Leader, Consultant, Podcaster, and co-owner of Authority Optional.  In over 20 years of leadership experience, Max has honed his focus to the creation of bulletproof teams by creating environments where failure is seen as the best teacher and learning as the catalyst for exponential improvement.  He's tested this in the sales, retail, film, trades, and financial industries and has found one thing to be true across the board: hire the right people, make sure they have what they need, and get out of their way.  His specialties include Connected Leadership, Relationship Management, and building Bulletproof Teams that can face any adversity with minimal guidance.

Josh Lamansky is a Connected Management Leader, Consultant, Project Manager, Podcaster and the co-owner of Authority Optional. With 25 years of experience in financial services, telecom, semiconductors and public health, he has found repeatable success in building teams focused on engagement and development.  Josh believes that when we hire the right people and craft environments they ACTUALLY want to work in, we empower them to unlock their potential on a pathway to their own definition of success.

Moss Adams - ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Compliance & WIP Best Practices

Laura Jones has practiced public accounting since 2016. Her focus is providing assurance services for private organizations in the construction and forest products industries. She has held the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP®) designation since 2020.

Northwestern Mutual - Economic Update & 401K Options and Compliance Changes

Kevin Baker is a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual. He is versed in financial planning, retirement, life insurance, estate planning, and more. He regularly works with individuals and corporate decision makers to cater retirement products and strategies to their needs. 

Shane Hanson  is a distinguished financial professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 12 years in the financial services industry. As the President and CEO of Freedom Fiduciaries™, he leverages his vast knowledge and experience to guide clients towards making informed decisions

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