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Registration & Check In
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12:00 - 12:30pm
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Lunch & Networking
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12:30 - 1:20pm
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Accounting and Auditing Update
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Often times it seems as though the accounting profession is changing faster than we can keep up. In this presentation, our speakers will discuss recently issued or effective guidance as well as current accounting and auditing issues. With a focus on the big picture and what you need to know now, they'll cover a wide range of topics including: a review of new accounting pronouncements; recently issued or effective auditing standards; outstanding exposure drafts; and other emerging issues.
Speakers:
- Arvil Stanford: Audit Partner, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
- Tim Messman: Audit Partner, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
- Ryan Barrow: Audit Senior Manager, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
- John Erwin, Audit Manager, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
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1:25 - 2:15pm
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State of the Craft Brewing Industry in Georgia
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The emergence of craft beer is changing the beverage industry, both nationally and in Georgia. During this presentation, panelists will discuss the state of the craft brewing industry in Georgia as compared to neighboring states as well as various political factors and challenges facing the industry from a regulatory and legal standpoint. You'll hear first-hand what it really takes to get a brewery off the ground and running, while also discussing the many trials and tribulations that small and emerging businesses are facing today.
Speakers:
- Taylor Harper: Attorney, Taylor, Feil, Harper, Lumsden & Hess, P.C.
- Nancy Palmer: Executive Director, Georgia Craft Brewers Guild
- Jason Santamaria: Co-Founder, Second Self Beer Company
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2:15 - 2:45pm
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Afternoon Break/Optional Tour of Second Self Brewery
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2:45 - 3:35pm
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Economic Update
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The election will have come and gone by November 30th and we will finally know who our new President will be. During this presentation, Dr. Roger Tutterow will share insights about the coming year and the economic impact that Georgia and the southeast may see. He will also briefly discuss the outcome of the election and the impact we may see based on which candidate takes over office. Roger Tutterow is Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University. He also serves as Director of the Econometric Center, an applied research center affiliated in KSU's Coles College of Business.
Speaker:
- Roger Tutterow: Professor of Economics, Kennesaw State University
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3:40 - 4:30pm
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Tax Credits and Incentives
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As you consider year-end tax planning, are you taking full advantage of credits and incentives? Do you even know all of the programs that are available? This presentation will focus on federal and state tax incentive programs across a spectrum of industries, the evolution of purchasing credits to offset taxes and other related incentives. In addition, we will speak about some popular, but somewhat controversial tax savings strategies that are attracting the wrong kind of attention.
Speakers:
- Patrick Tuley: Tax Partner, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
- George Strobel: Managing Director, Monarch Private Capital
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4:30 - 5:00pm
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PKM Update/Closing Remarks
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PKM Managing Partner Phil Moore will share a brief update on the news and happenings around PKM over the past year!
Speaker:
- Phil Moore, Managing Partner, Porter Keadle Moore, LLC
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5:00 - 6:30pm
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"Novemberfest" Social Hour
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Catch up with old and new friends while enjoying food and local craft beer! Second Self will also offer a second option tour of their brewery at this time.
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