October 13, 2004 (Atlanta) - Financial reporting professionals face many new challenges in today's business and regulatory environment. To help preparers and users of financial statements stay current on the latest trends and issues, the Robinson College of Business' School of Accountancy will host the Second Annual Financial Reporting Conference, Friday, October 22.. Expert Speakers: James Copeland  -  Robinson Global Scholar and Retired CEO of Deloitte Worldwide Donald Nicolaisen  -  Chief Accountant, Securities and Exchange Commission Katherine Schipper - Board Member         Financial Accounting Standards Board Denny Beresford  -  Ernst and Young Professor, UGA Former Chairman FASB Atlanta Companies: Experts from Coca Cola, Ernst and Young and Georgia-Pacific When: Friday, October 22  7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Where: Ritz-Carlton - Downtown Topics include: - Issues facing FASB - Developments in Stock Based Payments - Current and emerging issues at the SEC - The new corporate governance and internal control environment For more information>>>