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Follow on Google News | Robert V. Cornish, Jr., Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP, to Speak at KC’s EventFor further details, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Robert V. Cornish, Jr. Robert V. Cornish Jr. is a partner with Phillips Lytle LLP and focuses his practice on litigation, arbitration, regulatory and compliance matters for broker/dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, commodity firms, institutional investors and family offices in the U.S. and abroad. He represents clients on FINRA and NFA arbitrations and court proceedings. He also represents securities and commodities registrants in connection with enforcement and disciplinary proceedings before FINRA, NFA, CFTC, SEC and state securities regulators. Having previously held positions of in-house counsel and Chief Legal & Compliance Officer with prominent investment firms, Mr. Cornish provides valuable insight and counseling for investment management clients with complex business management and marketing matters. Additionally, Mr. Cornish is a member of SIFMA Legal & Compliance Division, a certified speaker for CFA Institute Speaker's Bureau, and an industry arbitrator for FINRA and National Futures Association. He graduated with a political science degree from Davidson College in 1989 and received his J.D. from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1993. About Phillips Lytle LLP Phillips Lytle LLP is a premier regional law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices in New York State, Washington, DC, and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base including FORTUNE 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. Superior client service continues to be the cornerstone of our success. In fact, Phillips Lytle is included in the Top 100 of the BTI Client Service A-Team 2014 for recognition by FORTUNE 1000 in-house counsel for delivering superior client service. Event Synopsis: The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) adopted a new auditing standard and amendments requiring auditors to pay close attention to related-party transactions and significant unusual transactions, as well as a company’s financial relationships and transactions with its executive officers when under-taking audits. These transactions and relationships potentially create risk of misstatements of company finances. The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis and thorough discussion of the SEC and PCAOB New Standards on Broker Dealer Auditing of Related-Party Transactions. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: · Implementation of Rule 17-a-5 and the PCAOB Audit & Attestation Standards · New Requirements of Broker-Dealers · New Requirements of External Auditors · Impact on Audit Procedures · Overview of PCAOB Auditing Standard 18 · PCAOB Interim and Permanent Inspection Program · Compliance Issues and Regulatory Updates About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org End
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