PS&Co. Construction Industry Conference

Join Padgett Stratemann & Co. for its annual Construction Industry Conference for CFOs, CEOs, controllers, accountants, and other finance professionals. We have a powerful line-up of industry speakers who will cover some of this year’s most relevant topics! Conference qualifies for up to 7 hours of CPE credit.
 

Agenda

8:00 — 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 — 10:00 a.m. - Future Forecast: How Drones, Sensors, and Integrated Apps are Rewriting All the Rules
James Benham • JBKnowledge
This presentation will review a brief history of virtual reality, augmented reality, and wearable devices and explore how drones are introducing builders to data mobility, visualization, access, and efficiency on projects. Learn how cutting edge mobile applications, sensors, and web-based solutions are being integrated for use in the office and on the job site, and analyze case studies of how industry leaders are using innovative technology to inspire collaboration and design.

10:00 — 10:15 a.m. - Break

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. - Revenue Recognition Update
Leslie Guajardo, CPA, CCIFP • Padgett Stratemann & Co.
For years, we have been hearing about the potential effects of the proposed revenue recognition standards and the changes businesses and their accountants will soon face. Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 was issued on May 28, 2014 and while the road to a final regulation is still being paved, the rule-makers are getting closer every day. This presentation will cover some of the revenue recognition changes and what, specifically, contractors need to be aware of.

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Cyber Security Industry Trends
Michele Maasberg, MS, CISSP • UTSA
An in-depth discussion of the trends, including risks with hiring subcontractors, third-party vendors, and sophisticated malware; statistics; new vectors of threat for the industry (i.e.,
organized crime, foreign states, hacktivists); impacts; cyber threat economy (how money flows in cyber underground); and more.

12:00 — 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. - Human Resources Outlook for 2016
Cyndi Mergele, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PI • Padgett Stratemann & Co.
The rules for employers keep getting tougher and enforcement is on the rise. We will examine what the construction industry can expect related to independent contractors, pay practices, benefits, and more.

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. - U.S. Markets Construction Overview
Randy Stutzman • FMI
Randy will give a synopsis of the current and emerging construction trends and forecasts that the industry faces in 2015. This presentation will also provide insights into some of the
construction industry’s complex business challenges.

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. - Break

3:00 – 4:15 p.m. - CEO Panel
Hear insights from construction CEOs regarding technology, personnel matters, current and challenging projects, political issues, and the CEO’s expectations of their CFOs. Moderater Will Kothmann will guide the conversation between the following panelists:

• Ed Martin, President and CEO of Berry Contracting;
• William Raba, President of Raba Kistner Consultants; and
• Oscar Trevino, Owner and President of O. Trevino Construction

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. - If It Feels Good, It’s Taxable
Tom Wright, CPA • Padgett Stratemann & Co.
This presentation is on the wonderful world of employee compensation — what is included, what is not, and pitfalls to watch out for.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Networking Mixer and Cocktail Reception