Charlotte Lo, Senior Manager, KPMG LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Groups Emerging Issues on Leases: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
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Other significant challenges such as data capture, system updates or procurement, lease vs. buy decision, contract management and human resources are also expected.In this 2-hour live webcast, a panel of key thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will provide an overview to help you understand the accounting of the proposed changes, status of the re-deliberations and the potential effects of the changes on companies’ businesses.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: http://theknowledgegroup.org/ New York, NY, May 11, 2014 --( PR.com )-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charlotte Lo, Senior Manager, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues on Leases: What You Need to Know.” This event is scheduled for September 22, 2015 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET).For further details, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/emerging-issues-on-type-a-and-type-b-leases-what-you-need-to-know-live-webcast/Event Synopsis:The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a joint proposal that could significantly alter how companies account for leases.Through her audit roles, Charlotte has developed a deep technical understanding of a variety of derivative products including credit, equity, and commodity based products through her external audit experience.Charlotte has also carried out in-depth reviews of corporate and structured loan portfolios including credit risk and impairment assessments.Charlotte was part of a multi-disciplinary team who advised HM Treasury on the design on the Asset Protection Scheme to cater for investment banking exposures as well as performing due diligence work on a target bank’s proposed loan and derivative asset exposures for inclusion in the scheme.Charlotte is currently a Senior Manager co-leading the Banking Accounting Advisory practice within FSAS and has worked closely with both banks and corporates, providing IFRS structured transaction accounting advice.Charlotte regularly provides training on technical and/or emerging issues under IFRS to external clients.About KPMG LLPKPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and operates from 22 offices across the UK with over 11,000 partners and staff.