GT Events and Programs Guide October/November 2018

GT Events and
Programs Guide
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

About GT Events and
Programs Guide
Today’s global business environment is marked by a variety
of regulatory risks, profound technology changes and a
complex and competitive marketplace. We seek to bring
high-quality service to our clients and relevant insights on
the issues affecting their businesses.
GT Events and Programs Guide is a look ahead at the
latest knowledge and insights available from Grant
Thornton LLP for our clients. It includes a collection of our
research, thought leadership and a schedule of upcoming
webcasts and events.
The distinctive perspectives and featured events within aim
to help our clients navigate today's business opportunities,
risks and challenges.

Culture and talent
Transforming an organization’s culture at strategic
moments, whether during an integration or
implementation of a new long-term strategy or to
simply stay competitive, can challenge even the
most progressive organizations. Sustaining a strong
culture requires work from everyone, but especially
from senior leadership. By modeling and reinforcing
the best possible behavior, employees will be better
prepared to navigate uncertainty and support their
organization’s mission.
Thought leadership
Leading Through Advocacy in Corporate America
Today’s organizations understand it is a business
imperative to recruit, retain and grow LGBTQ talent.
Learn how businesses are championing the LGBTQ
workforce.
Gap to Map: Win Talent Game with Skills Mapping
Organizations are using skills mapping to ensure
they are cultivating the right talent today for their
business needs tomorrow. Learn the 10 future forward
skills businesses will be seeking and a step-by-step
plan for conducting employee skills analysis in Grant
Thornton’s eBook.
Newsletter subscription
Human Capital Bulletin Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter addressing
recent legislative, regulatory and statutory
compensation and benefits issues and other human
capital matters.
Businesses Get Growing with the Gig Economy
Leveraging the gig economy can help organizations
plan for and manage growth but requires a
collaborative effort and a new mindset. Grant Thornton
offers actionable advice for recruiting and retaining
the contingent workforce.
Now Hiring: Today’s Businesses Are Going Gig
Thanks to a growing gig economy, today’s businesses
are actively recruiting and retaining a contingent
workforce. Our infographic explains how organizations
are preparing for the gig workforce.
Beyond Measure: Making Culture Count
Investing in a sustainable, aligned culture can pay big
dividends. Make sure you’re measuring what matters
with Grant Thornton’s five-phase approach. Read to
learn more.

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Growth and value creation
Ninety percent of companies grow for one year, but
only 8% can do it five years in a row. Why? Because
sustained growth means new markets, new processes,
new regulatory issues, and new ways of operating, all
of which may introduce risk and delay success. For
dynamic organizations to fully achieve their objectives,
financial measures and process efficiencies, new ways of
working and stakeholder relationships must grow.
Thought leadership
Businesses Get Growing with the Gig Economy
Leveraging the gig economy can help organizations
plan for and manage growth but requires a
collaborative effort and a new mindset. Grant
Thornton offers actionable advice for recruiting and
retaining the contingent workforce.
Now Hiring: Today’s Businesses Are Going Gig
Thanks to a growing gig economy, today’s
businesses are actively recruiting and retaining a
contingent workforce. Our infographic explains how
organizations are preparing for the gig workforce.
Is Going Public the Right Answer?
Determine if going public is the right step for your
company. This report covers the benefits to going
public as well as alternatives.
Seven Growth Drivers the C-Suite Can Control
According to a recent study, there are seven areas of
leadership and managerial action that leaders can
control that help to drive growth. Read to learn more.
Accounting Considerations for Insurance
Recoveries
Grant Thornton’s accounting principles group
continues to receive questions on how to account
for insurance recoveries. This bulletin addresses the
accounting for the insurable event, as well as the
accounting for the insurance recoveries, including
examples illustrating common scenarios that the
group sees entities encounter.
2018 Audit Committee Outlook for
Not-For-Profit Organizations
Your organization’s most valuable asset is its
reputation, and that reputation must be able to
withstand today’s increased scrutiny. Audit committee
members are guardians of that precious asset.
Download our 2018 Audit Committee Outlook for Not-
for-Profit Organizations, which provides an overview
of recent accounting pronouncements and tax
regulations with the potential to affect your not-for-
profit organization. We have created this guide as
a reference to assist audit committee members with
discharging their critical fiduciary responsibilities.
Apply Big-Picture Strategy to Tax Reform
A discussion about the tax reform impacts on
economic growth was presented by tax professionals
in an executive workshop sponsored by Grant
Thornton and Bloomberg Tax. The presenters
followed up with advice for companies to invest in
operations, resources and tech.

Get Out Front
Explore where M&A deals go wrong with Grant
Thornton’s national managing principal Jim Peko,
chief economist Diane Swonk and others.
M&A Challenges
Hear about what insiders say are main obstacles to
M&A deals.
Tax Reform Prompts Business Strategy Shifts
In this workshop sponsored by Grant Thornton
and Bloomberg Tax, corporate tax executives and
tax professionals shared ways that tax reform is
prompting major shifts in business strategy.
Tax Reform Could Be an M&A Deal Driver
The new tax landscape is complicated even as it
makes businesses more valuable. Watch to learn
more.
Boosting Cash Flow, Tax Savings Via Tax Reform
Key aspects of tax reform legislation — bonus
depreciation and full expensing changes — as well
as a new leasing standard are prompting companies
to reconsider how they address depreciation and
classify assets. They’re putting themselves in a
position to increase cash flow and claim permanent
tax savings. Read to learn more.
Sellers Favored in M&A Deals Due to Tax Reform
Sellers are getting the edge in M&A deals, with
activity driven up by tax reform’s favorable tax rates
and other changes. If you are planning to act on
potential opportunities, you should be M&A-ready.
Read to learn more.
Tax Function Innovation Prompted by Tax
Reform
More voluminous and complex laws and regulations,
continuous domestic and global business change,
and significant tax reform impacts have coincided
to transform the role of the tax professional to one of
strategic advisor to the C-suite. The transformation
has made tax function innovation a critical need as
companies mine tax data for competitive advantage.
Read to learn more.
Tax Reform: A Catalyst for Business Growth
With tax reform as the catalyst, the tax function can
help determine new ways to conduct business. Learn
more about innovative strategies to respond to tax
reform’s potential impacts.
Tax Reform’s International, Supply Chain Focus
Multinational businesses are evaluating tax reform
through the lens of their competition. They are
acknowledging the value in partnering with the tax
function in myriad aspects of company strategy,
including operational planning and supply chain.
Read to learn more.
Will Tax Reform Drive Economic Growth?
Tax reform was intended to spur economic growth
and ensure that U.S. business remains competitive.
However, debt-financed tax cuts, spending increases
and a complex tax code have fueled uncertainty.
Read to learn more.

Sponsorships and events
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) the Women in
Internal Audit Leadership Forum
October 3, 2018
Washington, D.C.
This forum has been designed for that purpose,
providing women leaders in internal audit
the opportunity to network with like-minded
professionals, both male and female, and develop
new strategies, tools, and resources to be a catalyst
in advancing women in the profession.
Executive Insights – National Association of
Manufacturers (NAM) Leadership Panel
October 11, 2018
Houston, TX
Grant Thornton is pleased to be the lead sponsor
of NAM's Executive Insights series event. This forum
offers an opportunity to participate in a unique
conversation with CEOs of the top manufacturing
companies in the world today. Panelists include
CEOs from LyondellBasell, AirLiquide and BP
America.
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) 2018 All Star
Conference
October 22-24, 2018
Las Vegas, NV
For more than 10 years, the conference has brought
back top-rated presenters from previous IIA events
but also provides new keynote speakers with more
insights and information on the internal audit
industry. The event delivers cutting-edge insights on
issues impacting the internal audit environment now
and in the future.
Fast Company - Innovation Festival
October 22-26, 2018
New York, NY
Grant Thornton will be sponsoring this annual
festival. It brings together thousands of forward-
thinking creators, makers, inventors, entrepreneurs,
and emerging leaders from across the country
and around the globe who are embracing change,
blazing new trails, and moving our world forward.

To receive ongoing
insights
Download GT Events and Programs Guide our bi-monthly guide to help you address today's pressing
business issues and tackle tomorrow's challenges
Subscribe to receive regular and timely insights from Grant Thornton direct to your inbox
Register for upcoming webcasts and events or view on-demand episodes
Browse our library for relevant insights

Leveraging technology
Today’s organizations are working differently — they
are facing global competition, changing customer and
employee expectations, evolving regulation and more.
The strategic application and use of technology can
often help companies drive innovation and competitive
advantage. Today’s technologies, including cloud, social
media and the internet of things, can accelerate business
performance and help companies gain visibility into their
operations and derive actionable insights to efficiently
achieve their objectives.
Thought leadership
How CME Group Tackled Their ERP Move to
Cloud
Grant Thornton discusses digital transformation
action steps.
Federal CIOs Drive Value with Technology
Business Management (TBM) Implementation
Discover how Federal agencies can improve spend
with TBM.
Successful CIOs Tell the Story of Information
Technology (IT) Value
The role of the CIO is changing. While digital
transformation is a team effort, the CIO is driving
this more and more. To be successful, CIOs need a
compelling story that is grounded in well-defined
goals and outcomes. This story also needs to align
to the corporate brand and be driven by business
strategy, an understanding of market forces and
customer expectations. Read to learn more.
Tech Companies: Three Cybersecurity Myths to
Disprove
Due to the increasing volume and sophistication
of cyber attacks, cybersecurity will – and should –
continue to be a priority for enterprises in 2018 and
beyond. So, what can tech companies do to prepare
now? The answer is shift their mindset from notions
of pure defense to cyber resilience. Based upon
discussions with our clients, this article analyzes three
cybersecurity myths to relinquish in 2018.
As Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Picks Up
Speed, CFOs Need Tech Fluency
Adding robotics to process automation is how
efficiency, accuracy and cost reduction pick up value
and speed. To work with CIOs to prioritize RPA and
develop functions around innovation, CFOs will need
to be fluent about automation technologies. Learn
more about RPA’s benefits, and the preparation and
strategic approach necessary to implementing RPA in
your organization.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Signals Rising Tide of Privacy Issues
The European Union’s GDPR, which took effect in
May 2018, together with recent high-profile incidents
involving compromised consumer data at large U.S.
organizations, have heightened awareness around
consumer data privacy. Data-driven organizations
face the most significant privacy concerns. These are
organizations that collect and control consumer data
and integrate that data into their business model
by, for example, monetizing the data or using it in
marketing efforts, or that maintain relationships with
third parties that do so. Data-driven organizations
need to be transparent with individuals about how
and why they process their data to avoid costly fines
and litigation.

Innovation Driving Audit of the Future
In this article, Grant Thornton explores the revolution
in the audit industry. This revolution is driven by
disruptive technologies and the ability to effectively
analyze and interpret data with new tools. Main points
discussed are data analytics, artificial intelligence and
other emerging technologies that make it possible to
transform both internal and external audit functions.
Modernize Manufacturing Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP). Think Inside the Box!
The future of ERP solutions across all industries will
be in the cloud, manufacturing companies are at
a critical business junction and need to take active
steps to modernize. Learn how manufacturers can
plan for modernization, from on-premise to cloud ERP.
Start Off Right When Sending an Employee
Overseas
Businesses today use a wide assortment of tools in
their global communications – intranets, emails, cell
phones, Skype, texts and instant messaging among
them. Revolutionary as they may be for transforming
how intercontinental business is conducted, they still
provide no substitute for sending a trusted, capable
employee on an overseas assignment to solve a
problem or lead an initiative in person. Read to learn
more.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Enables Tax
Pros to Focus on Planning
It’s not hard to recognize the value of RPA. It relieves
staff of repetitive tasks, increases the usability
of data, virtually eliminates errors and boosts
efficiencies. Tax professionals would welcome any
of these results, but is there a greater reason to
advocate for RPA investment? Read to learn more.
Financial Services Culture Turns Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Into ROI
Financial institutions need to adopt a new culture of
innovation, agility and risk taking to leverage artificial
intelligence and other emerging technologies to
remain competitive. Read to learn more.

Risk management
In today’s ever-changing business environment of
market complexity, globalization and increasing investor
expectations, managing risk while protecting value is more
important than ever. Companies understand the need to
be more proactive in managing their risk to mitigate losses,
reduce the risk of reputational damage and more. Leading
organizations will find ways to harness risk to help grow
their business and achieve exceptional performance.
Thought leadership
SEC Starts Earnings Per Share (EPS) Rounding
Probe
The SEC launched a probe of companies potentially
rounding up their EPS. Learn how to manage this
emerging risk.
Manage Your Fraud Risk in Five Phases
Ignoring business fraud risk is expensive. Back your
fraud risk management program with awareness
throughout the organization, starting with
commitment at the top, and assessment that directs
the next phases of fraud prevention and mitigation.
Read to learn more.
Five Steps to Effectively Manage Third-Party Risk
Life sciences companies must adopt a top-down
management perspective to manage the risks
associated with third-party services. Understand the
four key trends creating third-party risk management
challenges.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Drives
New Data Privacy Challenges
On June 28, 2018, the California legislature enacted
the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA),
which aims to strengthen consumer privacy rights
and data protection. Under the law, California
residents have the right to know what information
is collected, sold, or disclosed, the right to access
their information, and the right to request deletion of
their information. While the law is subject to revision,
companies should begin preparing a roadmap to
compliance. Read to learn more.
Brian Wolohan on Innovation Driving Quality and
Value in an Audit
Innovations are driving higher quality audits, allowing
auditors to spend more time on the highest areas
of risk and leveraging new tools like analytics and
visualization that drive high-value insight. Watch to
learn more.
Financial Services Culture Turns Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Into ROI
Financial institutions need to adopt a new culture of
innovation, agility and risk taking to leverage artificial
intelligence and other emerging technologies to
remain competitive. Read to learn more.

Sponsorships and events
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Financial
Services Exchange Conference
October 1-2, 2018
Washington, D.C.
As the regulatory environment becomes more
complex, the Financial Services Exchange is the
event for internal auditors to learn and share leading
practices to navigate through the associated risks.
The IIA and its Financial Services Advisory
Board continue to deliver a conference program that
is relevant and engaging.
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering
Specialists (ACAMS) 17th Annual Anti-Money
Laundering (AML) & Financial Crime Conference
October 3-5, 2018
Las Vegas, NV
Grant Thornton is a sponsor of this conference which
is the most trusted source for bringing together
institutions from around the world with the goal of
building a united front against money launderers,
financial criminals and terrorist organizations.
Conference attendees will obtain inspiration,
generate ideas, and learn the latest trends and
techniques for fighting financial crime. Grant
Thornton will sponsor the AML Knowledge Luncheon
to discuss how artificial intelligence and machine
learning are transforming AML, on October 4th.
19th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Compliance Congress
November 7-9, 2018
Washington, D.C.
The Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance
Congress hosts this annual conference featuring
best practice sharing and presentations by leading
government regulators, pharmaceutical and
medical device company compliance professionals,
prominent industry consultants and legal
counsel. Hosted each year by the Pharmaceutical
Compliance Forum (PCF), a coalition of senior
compliance professionals and legal counsel
from more than 70 of the largest research-based
pharmaceutical manufacturers whose mission is to
promote effective corporate compliance programs.

Washington impact
Only time will tell what the Trump administration really
means for business. Many companies are patiently
waiting to see how his policies will affect their industry —
from trade to tax reform, health care and more. Although
there’s uncertainty surrounding the administration’s policy
agenda, business leaders are anticipating his policies with
both curiosity and cautious optimism.
Thought leadership
Treasury Weighing Proposal to Index Capital
Gains for Inflation
The Trump administration is considering a proposal
to bypass Congress and index capital gains
for inflation. At a G20 meeting in Buenos Aires
last month, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
announced the department was exploring the idea
and would consider acting unilaterally if Congress
was unwilling to move legislation forward. Read to
learn more.
IRS Delays Section 987 Currency Regulations for
an Additional Year
The IRS has released guidance (Notice 2018-57)
delaying for an additional year the effective date of
regulations on foreign currency gains or losses for
foreign branches under Section 987.

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