Your #IMAPDX February CPE Dinner will be featuring two incredible presentations. First, Geffen Mesher's Michael Lortz will help us understand how to maximize the benefits of the new business laws affecting us for 2018. After a delicious dinner and some networking, we have an awesome opportunity to hear from Paul Sobel, flying in for the evening from Atlanta to talk about integrating strategy with performance based on the COSO ERM framework.
Meeting Schedule:
5:00 PM Networking
5:30-6:20 PM "Maximizing the Benefits of the New Business Tax Law for 2018" presented by Michael Lortz, CPA, LEED AP, Shareholder, Geffen Mesher
6:30-7:10 PM Networking/Dinner
7:10-8:00 PM "COSO ERM – Integrating with Strategy and Performance" presented by Paul J. Sobel, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
"Maximizing the Benefits of the New Business Tax Law for 2018" presented by Michael Lortz, CPA, LEED AP, Shareholder, Geffen Mesher
Michael will provide a lively overview of the new business tax laws for 2018. Learn how to take advantage of new opportunities before year-end and understand new rules limiting deductions.
Michael Lortz is not your typical tax professional. He's proactive, embraces change, and is excited about it every step of the way! The youngest shareholder in Geffen Mesher's history, he routinely advises clients on how to reduce their taxes, take advantage of new opportunities, and solve problems whether they relate to business or personal finance. Michael is a frequent speaker on a variety of tax-related topics including changes in the tax law, real estate transaction planning, and business transition planning. He lives in Oregon City with his wife and 5 children.
"COSO ERM – Integrating with Strategy and Performance" presented by Paul J. Sobel, CIA, QIAL, CRMA
In 2017, COSO issued its updated ERM Framework, titled Enterprise Risk Management: Integrating with
Strategy and Performance. This Framework shifts the focus of ERM from managing downside risks to
creating, protecting and realizing value. This presentation will help participants understand their role in
managing risk in uncertain times. In this session, participants will:
Learn about the five components and twenty principles that make up the updated Framework.
Understand the linkage between strategic planning and risk management.
Identify how the framework can be used to enhance the accountant’s role in effective risk
management.
Learn how the framework can be used to identify, assess and manage specific groups of risks,
such as environmental, social and governance-related risks (ESG).
Explore ways to advance risk management in their organization.
Paul Sobel is Vice President/Chief Risk Officer for Georgia-Pacific, LLC, a privately-owned forest and
consumer products company based in Atlanta, GA. He previously served as the Chief Audit Executive
(CAE) for Georgia-Pacific, and before that was CAE for three public companies: Mirant Corporation, an
energy company based in Atlanta, GA.; Aquila, Inc., an energy company based in Kansas City, MO.;
and Harcourt General’s publishing operations based in Orlando, FL.
In 2018, Paul was appointed Chairman of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO). He is leading the Board for a three-year term in the development of guidance and
thought leadership on enterprise risk management, internal control, fraud and governance.
Paul has authored or co-authored four books: Managing the Risk of Uncertainty; Auditor’s Risk
Management Guide: Integrating Auditing and ERM; Internal Auditing: Assurance and Consulting
Services; and Enterprise Risk Management: Achieving and Sustaining Success.
In 2013-2014 Paul served as Chairman of the Board for The Institute of Internal auditors (IIA), and has
served in other IIA leadership roles. In 2012, he was recognized in Treasury & Risk Magazine’s list of
100 Most Influential People in Finance. He currently sits on the Consultancy Advisory Group for
IFAC’s International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IIASB) and International Ethics
Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA). In the past, he served on the COSO ERM Advisory Council
for the update to the COSO ERM framework and the Standing Advisory Group of the PCAOB. In 2017,
he received The IIA’s Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award for distinguished service to the profession and
was inducted into The IIA’s American Hall of Distinguished Audit Practitioners.
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