Virtual Conference
Life Science Technical Accounting Update 2026
- Dates
- September 16, 2026 - September 17, 2026
- CPE Credits
- 16
- Location
- Virtual (PT)
- Field of Study
- lifesci
Early bird: $545 (through 8/26/2026) · List: $695
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The life science industry continues to face rapid change—new ASUs, evolving revenue models, digital transformation, and increasingly complex reporting expectations. The Life Science Technical Accounting Update 2026 is a two-day 16 CPE virtual conference designed to help finance and accounting teams stay ahead of these developments with guidance tailored specifically to biotech, pharma, and med-tech companies.
This program goes beyond the standards to focus on real-world application. Sessions will cover select ASUs, practical uses of AI and digital transformation in accounting operations, and the most challenging revenue recognition issues facing life science organizations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the latest accounting updates and ASUs most relevant to life science companies
- Identify key timelines, implementation considerations, and factors influencing industry-specific reporting
- Gain practical insight into applying AI and digital solutions within life science accounting and finance functions
Featured Speakers Include
- Eugene Bessacini, PwC, Deals Director
- Adam Barrow, Riveron, Senior Director
- Nick Sanfilippo, Riveron, Director, Accounting Advisory & IPO
- Glenn Snyder, Riveron, Senior Director - Interim Management
- Zara Muradali, Uncommon Collective, Founder
- Matt Norman, Deloitte, Manager
- Russ Higgins, Connor Group, Partner
- Travis Combs, Riveron, Managing Director
- Marcus Lindner, Ernst & Young, Partner
- Margaret Smith, Protiviti, Managing Director
- Nathaniel Spedalieri, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
- Salonee Hanspal, Ernst & Young, Assurance Senior Manager
- Gia Suber, Ernst & Young, Senior - Technical Accounting Advisory Group
- Kyle Straub, PwC, Director
- Moira Klinger, PwC, Director
- Emma Nealis, PwC, Manager
- Aleks Zabreyko, Connor Group, Managing Partner
- Jeffrey Kummer, Deloitte, Director of Tax Policy
- Boyang Zhao, Riveron, Director, Accounting Advisory
- Joshua Areola, Ernst & Young, Assurance Senior Manager
- Tim Geringer, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
- James Bowie, Ernst & Young, Managing Director, Technical Accounting Advisory Group
- Spencer Moses, Ernst & Young, FAAS Manager
- Tanner Schnitz, Ernst & Young, Technical Accounting Manager
- James Bowie, Ernst & Young, Managing Director, Technical Accounting Advisory Group
- Randa Ghantous, Connor Group, Partner
- Yachen Suvorov, CFGI, Director
- Amanda Smalley, PwC, Partner
- Matt Lepley, Connor Group, Partner
- Syliva Lin, Deloitte, Senior Manager
- Boyan Zhao, Riveron, Director - Technical Accounting & IPO Services
- Christie Hutchinson, Riveron, Managing Director, Technical Accounting & IPO
- Steve Abrahamson, Ernst & Young, Executive Director
- Frank Deluccia, Duff & Phelps, Director
- Sean Kennedy, Deloitte, Audit Senior Manager
- Alice Chen, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
- Abby Cohen, Deloitte, Audit Senior Manager
- Jade Dauser Tepe, Ernst & Young, Corporate Real Estate and Technology Leader
- David Nadell, Duff & Phelps, Director
- Andrew Debbink, Ernst & Young, Manager
- Patrick Hynes, Ernst & Young, Principal
- Arlene Mordeno, Ernst & Young, Managing Director
- Mark Marcus, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager
- Kaetlin Liverman, Deloitte & Touche, Senior Manager
- Valerie Vasquez, Deloitte & Touche, Partner