Virtual Conference

Accounting Update for Tech Companies 2026

Dates: Oct 21-22, 2026
CPE Credits: 16
Location: Virtual (PT)
Field of Study: tech

Early bird: $545 (through 9/30/2026) · List: $695

Innovation in the technology sector moves fast—and so do the accounting challenges that come with it. Accounting Update for Tech Companies 2026 is a two-day virtual CPE conference designed to ensure finance and accounting leaders stay current with the latest regulatory developments, reporting complexities, and operational trends impacting high-growth tech organizations. Earn 16 CPEs.

Led by experts who work closely with SaaS, software, hardware, AI, and emerging-tech companies, this program focuses on the accounting issues that matter most: complex revenue models, stock compensation, digital transformation impacts on reporting, emerging SEC and PCAOB priorities, and practical examples of how peer companies are navigating new requirements. Stay informed, identify risks early, and ensure your team is fully prepared for what’s ahead.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the most impactful accounting updates affecting technology companies in 2026 and beyond
Assess how evolving revenue models and stock-based compensation policies influence reporting and compliance
Strengthen your ability to anticipate and respond to accounting implications of tech-driven business changes

Schedule

Agenda: DAY 1

Time	Session
8:45–10:20	Recent Accounting Trends for Tech Companies Recently Issued and newly proposed Accounting Standard Updates (ASU) Key elements of proposed ASUs and how they may impact your company Practice Issues related to acquisitions, leases, cash flow statement, segments and financial instruments
10:20–10:35	Break
10:35–12:15	Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 1) Establishing Contract Existence Judgement Area: Contract Approval – Cutoff Trial Periods – Performance Obligations Auto Renewals – Contract Existence Contract Combination Scenarios Termination Concepts Downstream Impacts of Termination Clauses Identifying Promises in the Contract Immaterial Promises Distinct in the Context of a Contract Customer Options Determining Value of a Material Right Identifying Components of Transaction Price Inclusion of Consideration
12:15–1:00	Lunch Break
1:00–2:40	Software and Technology Revenue Recognition Issues (Part 2) How to Estimate Variable Consideration Constraint of Variable Consideration Consideration Paid to a Customer Incremental Right vs. Variable Consideration Customer Options vs. Variable Consideration Estimating Standalone Selling Price: Various Approaches Professional Services: Time and Materials Billing vs. Fixed Fee Contract Modifications Usage-Based Fees Consistent Pricing Tiered Pricing Minimum Commitment Licensing of Intellectual Property Conversion Rights Principal vs. Agent
2:40–2:55	Break
2:55–4:15	Tax Update One Big Beautiful Bill Acy (OBBBA) Path to Passage What’s Next How does it impact your business and industry

Agenda: DAY 2

Time	Session
8:45–10:15	SOX & Internal Controls Update Risk assessment refresh Significant transactions and events SOX modernization and optimization Information used in controls Deficiencies & severity assessment
10:15–10:20	Break
10:20–11:50	SEC Update Rulemaking and other SEC activity SEC staff comments and reminders Current focus areas of the SEC Practice issues that may affect financial reporting Frequent areas of comment
11:50–11:55	Break
11:55–1:10	Share-Based Payment Accounting Update Scope Classification Recognition Case studies and examples
1:10–1:40	Lunch Break
1:40–3:00	AI Automation Update
3:00–3:10	Break
3:10–4:40	FASB Activity Update

Featured Speakers Include

Brian Aubuchon, Riveron, Managing Director
Dom Mills, Grant Thornton, Partner - Technology Industry
Cindy Williams, Grant Thornton, Managing Director, SEC Regulatory Matters
Jeffrey Kummer, Deloitte, Director of Tax Policy
Rich Daisley, RSM, Senior Manager - Accounting Standards
Kimberly Knapp, Ernst & Young, Senior Manager - Technical Accounting Group
Abby Cohen, Deloitte, Senior Manager
Mujina Masumba, Deloitte, Senior Manager
Aleks Zabreyko, Connor Group, Partner
Natasha Khegay, Riveron, Technical Accounting Director
Shamika Ratwatte, Riveron, Director - Technical Accounting
Dan Hansen, Protiviti, Managing Director
Jon Medina, Protiviti, Managing Director
Alejandro Pardo, Riveron, Director
Angela Liu, GAAPSaavy