Join panelists from LeaseQuery, Baker Tilly, and Grant Thornton for a roundtable discussion and presentation focused on the audit experience thus far for private clients who have recently adopted ASC 842. The presenters will discuss strategies for each phase of the audit cycle: planning, assessing risks, testing, and reporting. They will also gauge lessons learned and attempt to uncover how auditors can communicate more effectively in helping clients prepare for compliance as well as prepare for a more efficient audit experience.
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FinQuery
Solutions Engineer
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Jason Parker is an Solutions Engineer at FinQuery. Prior to joining FinQuery, Jason worked in the audit practice at KPMG, serving clients in both the public and private sectors in a wide array of industries. Jason obtained the “Double Dawg” status at the University of Georgia, receiving both a Bachelors’s degree and a Master’s degree in Accounting. He is an active Certified Public Accountant and a current member of the AICPA.
Grant Thornton, LLP
Audit Partner
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Bill Bishop is a partner in Audit Services and a member of the Consumer and Industrial Products practice. He provides audit services to a diverse industry group. He assists clients with the implementation of complex accounting issues, specializing in business combinations and purchase accounting. Bishop also has participated in multiple IPOs both as an auditor and consultant.
Baker Tilly
Assurance Director
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Jonathan is a partner with Baker Tilly US, LLP. Jonathan manages audit, review, and compilation services as well as client relationships. He serves clients in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, distributing, and franchisors.
Jonathan has a deep knowledge of and experience in technical accounting issues. He uses his well of knowledge to assist and advise his clients on internal controls and guides and consults with them on their company’s financial performance.