DbriefsProgram GuideApril - June 2014

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Contents

1 About Dbriefs

2 Financial ExecutivesTransactions & Business EventsFinancial ReportingBusiness Strategy & TaxDriving Enterprise ValueGovernance, Risk & Compliance

6 IndustriesBanking & SecuritiesFinancial Services Investment ManagementInsuranceReal EstateAutomotiveProcess & Industrial ProductsRetail & DistributionTravel, Hospitality & LeisureHealth SciencesTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsEnergy & ResourcesFederal & State Government

14 MarketsChina IssuesPrivate Companies

16 Technology Executives

17 HR Executives

18 Tax ExecutivesFinancial Reporting for Taxes Multistate TaxGlobal Mobility, Talent & RewardsFederal TaxTax OperationsTransfer PricingInternational Tax

24 Our presenters

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Transactions & Business EventsHost: David Williams

Trade-based Money Laundering Revisited: International Trade Risks and Vulnerabilities> April 23, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Alison Clew and James A. Dinkins, Executive associate director of Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. ICE

Among the inherent risks of conducting business globally is the growing threat of sophisticated money laundering schemes, which negatively impact legitimate commerce. Is your company at risk? We'll discuss:• Forms of illicit money movements that can undermine legitimate

business and commerce, including bulk cash smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and commercial trade fraud.

• Lessons from the Trade Transparency Unit of the Department of Homeland Security.

• Red flag indicators of trade-based money laundering and other schemes, including vendor payments by unrelated third parties, false reporting of commodities, and unusual shipping routes or shipping methods.

Gain insights on how to identify and combat potential threats as you conduct business in world markets.

Data Analytics and Corporate Investigations: The Evolution from Magnifying Glass to Digital Laboratory > May 14, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Ron Schwartz and Gregory Swinehart

Virtually all crime scenes contain physical evidence – or fragments of the story – that skilled investigators can piece together to tell the story and help bring justice. A potential risk to businesses is that these crimes – or financial frauds and corruption – are increasingly being committed with advanced technologies within an ever-increasing sea of data. We'll discuss:• How the evolving landscape of big data, social media, mobile

computing, and the cloud can impact corporate investigations.• Application of advanced analytics, tools, and techniques to help

reconstruct events.• Case studies and application demonstrations from the field.Learn how data analytics tools can be used to conduct effective corporate investigations in the digital era.

Cyber-resilience Enterprises: Insuring a Virtual Reality> June 19, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Matthew Larson and Mark Massey  Cyber-insurance is a key cyber-defense employed by many businesses to help assure stakeholders that the company is addressing certain compliance risks. What are important considerations when you purchase such insurance? We'll discuss:• Considerations for linking cyber threats back to insurance coverage and

understanding the nature of likely financial losses.• Strategies for quantifying potential financial exposures and probable

losses based on recent data breach experiences.• Cyber Incident Response – what to look for in this table stakes coverage

and Cyber Incident Response's importance as part of an enterprise's cyber resiliency.

Learn about the role of cyber-insurance in addressing cyber-risk and how to become a more cyber-resilient organization.

Financial Executives

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Financial ExecutivesFinancial ReportingHost: Bob Uhl

EITF Roundup: Highlights from the June Meeting> June 17, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETPresenters: Adrian Mills and Sean Prince

The FASB’s Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) will meet in June to review emerging issues. We’ll discuss the results of this meeting, which we expect will include:• Issues not resolved at the March meeting.• Additional issues added to the EITF agenda.Stay in touch with new accounting guidance and potential future guidance resulting from the deliberations of the EITF.

Quarterly Accounting Roundup: An Update on Important Developments> June 25, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ETPresenter: Karen Wiltsie

Do you know what issues the standard-setters and regulators have been addressing lately? We’ve been monitoring their projects and will discuss:• Accounting, standard setting, and reporting developments for the

quarter.• Recent positions on accounting and reporting of the FASB, IASB, SEC,

and PCAOB.• Other hot topics.Join us to hear about the latest developments.

Business Strategy & TaxHost: Mark Steiger

Data Analytics and Workforce Strategies: New Insights for Tax Efficiency and Performance Improvement> May 5, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: James Bowtell, Forrest Danson, and Nick Gonnella Organizations are finding new ways to apply data analytics for informed decision making to drive desired business outcomes. How can finance executives use analytics in global talent, rewards, and employment tax programs to create value across the business? We'll discuss:• Ways analytics may drive effective decision-making and new insights into

an organization.• Leveraging analytics to identify, manage, and mitigate tax risks, including

effective ways to understand and view potential tax exposures.• Identifying potential tax efficiencies through tax planning and

compliance associated with global talent, rewards, and employment tax programs.

Learn how leading organizations are deploying data analytics to create value in their workforce strategies.

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Driving Enterprise ValueHost: Rich Rorem

The CFO Agenda: What is Top of Mind for CFOs in 2014? > April 16, 3:00 PM ET Presenters: Greg Dickinson, Ajit Kambil, and Pete Shimer

Businesses today face a growing array of internal and external challenges, many of which have financial and operational implications. How are CFOs of larger businesses responding? We’ll discuss:• CFOs’ assessments of business conditions and their most worrisome risks

as they look ahead.• Where companies and their CFOs are focusing efforts in response to

their issues, including plans to improve revenue and profitability.• How finance organizations and CFOs are adapting and adding value,

including serving as strategists and catalysts within their organizations.Gain insights from leaders of Deloitte’s CFO Program to learn how CFOs of leading companies are addressing today's dynamic business environment.

Strategic Cost Management: A Path to Sustained Performance Improvement and Decision Making> May 21, 3:00 PM ETPresenters: Jason Barnes and Mark Fedro

Businesses are increasingly focused on cost transparency to enable cost reduction, margin improvement, financial integrity, and forecast accuracy. How does cost alignment lead to more consistent and insightful profitability views of the business for decision making? We’ll discuss:• Common costing issues that cause non-optimal decision making,

including global consistency, inadequate cost methods, and system constraints.

• Cost management leading practices that help identify value levers, enable performance improvement, and create stronger alignment between finance and the businesses.

• Case studies demonstrating how cost alignment and transparency drive significant, sustained business value.

Learn how improved cost transparency and alignment can drive value in new areas across the business.

CFOs and Globalization: The Call for Chief Frontier Officers> June 18, 3:00 PM ET Presenters: Bob Comeau and Pete Shimer

Globalization is adding new complexities as companies extend beyond low-cost manufacturing locations into new consumer markets. Why are CFOs emerging as point leaders, what are realities of their new role, and what skills will make them effective Chief Frontier Officers? We'll discuss:• Translating global ambitions into practical realities – extending the finance

function to address financing, investment, operations, and valuation.• Capabilities CFOs can leverage in this new role, including oversight

of enterprise data, insights into investment decisions, analytics, and enterprise performance management.

• Enhanced skills CFOs need, including curiosity, capacity for surprise, courage, character, and collaboration.

Learn about the expanding role of CFOs as the nature of globalization evolves.

Financial Executives

Be ready

Discover why complex supply chains require sophisticated tools to monitor risks, predict disruptions, and support rapid recovery.

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Financial ExecutivesGovernance, Risk & ComplianceHost: Donna Epps

COSO Implementation Insights and Other Internal Control Hot Topics> April 28, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Mohammed Ahmed, Jennifer Burns, and Sandy Herrygers

With companies preparing to adopt the COSO 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework, many have chosen to refresh and improve their organization’s existing internal controls. What steps are they taking, and where are they focused? We’ll discuss:• Leading practices in preparing for adoption of the 2013 COSO

Framework, including considerations for performing a GAP analysis of the current control structure and the new COSO Framework.

• Common internal control challenges.• Ways to challenge and enhance current fraud risk assessments in light of

the 2013 COSO Framework.Examine effective internal control and fraud risk assessment practices that can advance the adoption of the 2013 COSO Framework.

Risk Intelligent Social Business: Governing Social Media to Protect Reputation> May 22, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Steve Lunceford, Doug Palmer, and Khalid Wasti

As companies increase their use of social media, it’s important to identify and monitor potential risks. Where should executives focus when assessing organizational risks tied to social media activities, and what oversight is needed as use of social media tools grow? We’ll discuss:• How to identify risks such as data leakage, reputation damage, and

regulatory issues.• Effective practices for social media governance, including leveraging

internal audit capabilities.• Consequences of ineffective or incomplete social media monitoring,

including brand-damaging negative publicity or regulatory violations.Learn more about the top areas of social media risk and real strategies you can put in place to mitigate potential issues.

Compliance Leading Practices and Insights > June 26, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Keith Darcy, Thomas Rollauer, and Matt Kelly, Editor-In-Chief, Compliance Week

In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and other countries, corporate compliance programs and activities are rapidly evolving. What emerging risks and trends are compliance executives focused on today? We’ll discuss:• New trends related to companies' compliance structures, their cultures,

and their key emerging compliance risks. • Operations-related challenges, including the use of performance metrics

and compliance tools and technologies.• Insights from CCOs and other compliance executives into unique aspects

of their compliance programs and other risk mitigation initiatives.Hear results from a recent Compliance Week compliance survey and learn ways to help refresh your company’s compliance program and activities.

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Banking & Securities

Potential Impacts of Regulatory Developments in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Valuation, and Structured Products> April 3, 2:00 PM ETHost: Bill FellowsPresenters: Sandy Pfeffer, Guy Sindle, and Alexey Surkov

Among the recent flurry of financial services-related regulatory actions, several have important ramifications for banks and securities firms. What should you be aware of? We’ll discuss: • The Volcker Rule, including related other than temporary impairment

considerations. • The impact of new credit risk retention rules on securitization markets.• Valuation governance and board education in the aftermath of the

recent actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission. • Transaction trends, specifically the uptick in banking IPOs as private

equity firms seek exits after investing in FDIC-assisted transactions.Learn how your organization might position itself for what lies ahead in the wake of these and other regulatory actions.

After the Dust Settles – Revisiting OTC Derivatives Business and Operating Models> June 10, 2:00 PM ETHost: Val SrinivasPresenters: Elia Alonso, Ricardo Martinez, and Liliana Robu

Regulatory reforms in the global OTC derivatives market have forced various market participants to rethink their business strategies and operational infrastructure. Old models, hastily augmented for the new regulatory regime, may not suffice. We’ll discuss:• Potential impact of regulatory reforms on derivatives broker-dealers'

revenue, compliance infrastructure, product and service offerings, and market fragmentation.

• Strategic options as participants adapt their business models, including product mix, pricing, and alliances.

• Likely and emerging technology, systems, and process changes. Gain insight into how derivatives broker-dealers may strengthen their competitive position and the potential implications across market participants.

Financial Services

Mobile Strategies in Financial Services: Barriers and Opportunities > May 20, 2:00 PM ETHost: Jim EckenrodePresenters: Rob Berini, Arun Prasad, and Val Srinivas Consumers increasingly use sophisticated mobile devices in their personal and professional lives, but not necessarily in interactions with financial services firms. What should banking, insurance, and investment management firms consider when looking to increase mobile adoption rates among consumers? We’ll discuss:• Potential opportunities for expanding existing mobile offerings and

barriers firms may face. • Ways to create deeper engagement and servicing at point of need to

possibly generate new revenues.• Preparing for the evolution of this channel and leveraging new

developments in mobile technology to better serve customers.Hear results from a recent Deloitte Center for Financial Services survey to learn about mobile strategies for financial services firms.

Look ahead

Uncover what 2014 may have in store for the financial services industry.

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Investment Management

Fraud Prevention: Do You Have the Right Controls in Place? > April 29, 2:00 PM ETHost: Adam WeismanPresenters: Rachel Berk, John Kim, and John Marshall

Fraud prevention is at the top of the agenda for investment managers. With recent U.S. SEC activities, how can investment managers prioritize efforts to develop a strong culture of anti-fraud programs and controls? We’ll discuss:• Recent SEC enforcement actions and priorities, including the focus on

corporate disclosures and the type of information companies release to investors.

• Whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act post-implementation and implications for the future, including the possible scope and speed of SEC actions.

• Regulator and investor concerns over potential fraud through valuation manipulation and establishing transparent methodologies to help mitigate this risk.

Learn ways investment managers can bolster their anti-fraud programs.

Survival of the Fittest – Where and How Fund Managers are Creating Organizational Optimization> May 15, 2:00 PM ETHost: Joe FisherPresenters: Karl Ehrsam, Garrett O’Brien, and Jib Wilkinson

Limited top-line growth and operational cost creep have many alternative investment managers grappling for productivity gains. How can you deal with rising compliance costs, institutional investor demand for customized service levels, and challenging alpha generation? We’ll discuss:• The expanding role of data as regulators and investors press for earlier

and more substantial reporting.• Operating model considerations, including in-house vs. third-party or

affiliated service providers.• Opportunities for fund managers to fine-tune their risk management

approaches and stay on top of emerging threats as investors and regulators increase their risk management focus.

Explore how fund managers can optimize their organization through effective management of talent, technology, and risk management practices.

Insurance

Value-Added Risk Management: Preparing for New and Varied Expectations> May 6, 2:00 PM ETHost: Gary ShawPresenters: Rich Godfrey, David Sherwood, and Jyoti Vazirani

Recent regulatory developments and increasing expectations from boards, regulators, and rating agencies has put intense focus on the risk management processes and capabilities of insurance companies. As a result, many insurers are enhancing their risk management capabilities to improve measurement, mitigation, and reporting of key risks to company operations. We'll discuss:• How regulatory supervision and traditional risk management are

converging.• Impacts of emerging expectations on risk managers and their teams.• Adding value – moving beyond basic risk measurement by adding

business insight.Learn how insurers can take practical steps to obtain more value from risk management investments and as they prepare to meet enhanced regulatory and other stakeholder expectations.

Auto Insurance Telematics: Where the Data Meets the Road> June 24, 2:00 PM ETHost: Gary ShawPresenters: Andrew Goldberg, John Lucker, and Sandeep Puri

As more insurers develop usage-based programs and new players consider entering the market, what obstacles might they face in profitably leveraging telematics data while overcoming consumer and regulatory concerns? We’ll discuss:• Drivers of telematics’ disruptive potential, including consumer

segmentation, technological enablers, and opportunities to offer value-added services.

• Critical capabilities and strategic decisions affecting products and pricing, customer service, and claims management.

• Efforts to level the playing field for smaller and regional carriers, as well as those that don’t go the telematics route.

Learn ways insurance companies can benefit from telematics while navigating potential potholes or speed bumps.

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IndustriesReal EstateHost: Bob O’Brien

Global Real Estate Market Update: Around the World in 60 Minutes> April 8, 11:00 AM ETPresenters: David Brown, Anthony Cocuzzo, and Alexander Collinson

As the global economy continues to evolve, so do global real estate markets. What is driving recent changes and what is the current state of the developed and developing EMEA, Americas, and Asian markets? We'll discuss:• Global movement of real estate capital and where it is headed.• Growth of the current global middle class and how it is affecting certain

real estate markets, including Brazil, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.• Key challenges and lessons learned by international real estate investors.Gain insights into how international real estate markets are recovering from the global financial crisis, with an emphasis on new opportunities and challenges around the world.

Current and Future Sustainability-Related Trends: It’s Not Easy Being Green > June 4, 2:00 PM ETPresenter: Kristen Sullivan

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry's adoption of sustainability is evident from the recent exponential rise in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications. However, with record low development activity and pushback from various stakeholders forcing CRE players to retrofit more existing buildings, how can the industry realize more benefits of sustainability? We'll discuss:• Common issues affecting environmental impact of CRE buildings and

examples of recent sustainability adoption.• Increase focus on, and concerns about, sustainability by various

stakeholders, including tenants, investors, and governments.• Opportunities to enhance your organization’s transparency and

disclosure around sustainability performance through alignment with recognized frameworks.

Learn ways to broaden your sustainability imprint and derive competitive gains.

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Automotive

The Changing Nature of Mobility: Understanding Consumers’ Transportation Decisions> June 12, 1:00 PM ETHost: Craig GiffiPresenter: Joe Vitale

For automotive companies, changes in how consumers choose to get from one place to another create complex questions that may impact their products and how they engage customers. What should automotive executives understand? We’ll discuss:• Factors such as cost and convenience that are driving consumers’

mobility decisions.• Tradeoffs consumers across different generations are willing to pay for to

own a vehicle. • How vehicle features and the shopping experience impact purchase and

lease decisions.• Opportunities to engage consumers outside of the automotive purchase

funnel. Hear results of Deloitte’s Global Automotive Consumer study and how automotive companies can take advantage of the evolving transportation landscape and consumers’ changing mobility decisions.

Process & Industrial Products

Additive Manufacturing: Exploring Practical, Impractical, and Revenue-Driving Applications> June 19, 1:00 PM ETHost: Doug GishPresenters: Jeff Carbeck, Mark Cotteleer, and Jim Joyce

More popularly known as 3D printing, additive manufacturing has exploded into public consciousness in recent years. As additive manufacturing technologies advance and costs fall, their impact on manufacturing will likely increase. We’ll discuss:• An overview of the additive manufacturing market and technical

landscape.• Advantages and disadvantages of additive manufacturing relative to

traditional manufacturing processes.• The impact of additive manufacturing on the scale and scope economics

that drive manufacturing strategy.• Four paths manufacturers can follow as they integrate additive

manufacturing into their operational and business models.Explore the quickly evolving world of additive manufacturing and ways that your organization can take advantage of its capabilities.

Be informed

Explore how globalization, sustainability, and technology are affecting the nature of mobility.

To read the report, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/geny2014

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Retail & DistributionHost: Kasey Lobaugh

Digital’s Growing Influence in Retail: Common Misperceptions About This Important Medium > April 17, 11:00 AM ETPresenters: Lokesh Ohri and Jeff Simpson

Ownership of smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices is growing exponentially – so much so that over $1 trillion in retail sales today are influenced by them. To obtain an expanding slice of the pie, leading brands will need to realize the full value of digital in the shopping experience. We’ll discuss:• The extent to which digital touch points influence the stages of

consumers’ shopping journey.• Digital’s effect on conversion, traffic, basket size, and customer loyalty.• Digital’s impact across product categories and store types.Explore how effectively engaging with your customers through this important medium can drive more profitable results. 

Travel, Hospitality & LeisureHost: Scott Rosenberger

Restaurant Customers Who Count: Building Relationships with High-Value Patrons > May 8, 11:00 AM ETPresenters: Danielle Hawkins and David Michelson

What relationships does your restaurant company value? Restaurant reviewers hand out stars for good dining experiences, but your regular patrons are the ones who really count for your bottom line. We’ll discuss:• Ways to refresh restaurant brands and loyalty programs based on

consumer behaviors, attitudes, and engagement preferences.• Maintaining brand relevance in the face of competition and fast-paced

technological change.• Building repeat clientele through focusing on customer experience –

What keeps them coming back again and again? Learn results of Deloitte's restaurant loyalty study and how to take a holistic approach to building your customer loyalty programs and efficiently capturing value from high-value patrons.

Health SciencesHost: Harry Greenspun

Interoperability: Breaking Down Barriers in Health Information Technology > April 8, 1:00 PM ETPresenters: David Biel, Erik Pupo, and Quinn Solomon

As the health care industry moves forward with breakthroughs in health information technology, interoperability is becoming top of mind to optimize care. How can collaborative technology promote a connected health experience and support patient engagement? We’ll discuss: • What health care companies can learn from other industries that have

addressed the technical and business challenges of systems communications.• How industry and technology standards impact innovation and business

development in health information technology. • Considerations and smart steps towards interoperability in the health care

industry.Explore potential impacts that interoperability could have in improving health information exchange and realizing meaningful use of electronic health records.

Harnessing Innovation: New Strategies for Life Sciences > May 6, 1:00 PM ETPresenters: Terry Hisey, Mathew Hudes, and Glenn Snyder

In the midst of a quickly evolving health care environment, life sciences companies are still striving to bring innovative products to market. How are these organizations adding value to the broader health care community while continuing to create economic value and stability for stakeholders? We’ll discuss:• New leadership concepts and employment strategies emphasizing talent

management.• Strategies for accessing, executing on, and institutionalizing innovation. • Potential impacts of life sciences innovation on health care providers,

plans, government, and consumer stakeholders.Explore effective approaches and lessons learned that can help life sciences companies improve their ability to innovate reliably and routinely.

The Journey to High-Quality Health Care: New Business Models Emerge > June 10, 1:00 PM ETPresenters: David Betts, Leslie Korenda, Paul Lambdin, and Susan Novak

With high-quality patient and family experiences a central focus of health reform, business models across the industry are changing. How can health care consumers benefit from the shift to innovation and value in the health care industry? We’ll discuss:• How consumers are helping drive the health care industry’s pursuit of new

innovations in care delivery.• New ways in which employers are sharing costs with employees and

providing incentives to encourage cost-saving decisions. • Retail capabilities that could drive the health plan and provider markets of

the future.Explore the move away from traditional health care business models toward innovative approaches that focus high-quality care tailored to consumers.

Industries

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Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsHost: Eric Openshaw

The Future of the Business Landscape: What's in Store for TMT Companies?> May 13, 1:00 PM ETPresenters: John Hagel and Duleesha Kulasooriya

Technological advances, economic liberalization, and shifting U.S. consumer values are transforming businesses today. Will a winner-takes-all world emerge, or will increasingly fragmented competition spell the end of scale for U.S. firms? We'll discuss: • Why some business are fragmenting while others are growing larger,

benefiting from scope and scale, and still others are becoming intermediaries, connectors, or mobilizers.

• How large and small players increasingly reinforce each other, and implications for technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) companies.

• How emerging technology platforms help balance contradictory forces driving concentration and fragmentation.

Learn how TMT companies can benefit from building platforms and infrastructure or from becoming mobilizers and operators in this changing landscape.

The Internet of Things Ecosystem: The Quest for Value> June 25, 1:00 PM ETPresenters: John Hagel and Craig Wigginton  As the confluence of several mature and emerging technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly developing into a vibrant new marketplace. What are important considerations for technology, media, and telecom (TMT) companies as they compete for opportunities? We’ll discuss:• Questions TMT executives should be asking about impacts of IoT

technologies, performance improvement opportunities, and where value can be generated.

• Building an IoT ecosystem where all players benefit – defining different players' roles and relationships, and already-successful tactics.

• Security and privacy challenges, including how data protection responsibility is assigned and monitored, and defining appropriate security and privacy standards.

Explore this quickly developing new opportunity for TMT companies.

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Energy & ResourcesHost: John McCue

M&A in Alternative Energy: What's Driving Recent Activities?> April 24, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Brian Boufarah and Marlene Motyka

The alternative energy sector continues to innovate and progress toward cost parity with conventional energy sources, driving many companies to consider new growth and M&A transaction opportunities. What is happening in 2014 and beyond? We'll discuss: • Key M&A trends and developments underlying alternative energy

markets.• Which types of companies have been acquiring, what has been driving

their activity, and how they are acquiring.• Potential issues and risks that buyers focus on when considering

transactions.• Insights into what recent deals reveal about future M&A activity in the

alternative energy sector.Learn what types of M&A activities and opportunities are shaping the alternative energy sector in 2014 and beyond.

The New Math – Solving the Equation for Disruption to the U.S. Electric Power Industry > May 21, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Greg Aliff and Marlene Motyka

Impending disruption to the traditional U.S. electric industry business model has received much attention, with many believing that profound change is inevitable. However, the subject continues to be debated. We’ll discuss:• Drivers behind the disruption of today's business model, such as the new

license to do business, new market entrants, and emerging technologies. • A framework to help address disruption, including a model to address

the pace of disruption across the United States.• Critical marketplace dynamics – what role will technology, customers,

and regulators play?Learn new ways to analyze marketplace dynamics and begin a dialogue about new business models required to confront challenges and seize opportunities that lie ahead.

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Federal & State Government Host: Steve Dahl

States' Evolving Role in Health Care: A Roadmap for Health System Transformation> April 29, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Patrick Howard and Michael Kleinmann

A dynamic health care environment has created opportunities for states to take a pivotal role in shaping the future. These opportunities will expand as state health entities become more integrated with the private sector and through public-private partnerships. We’ll discuss:• Potential scenarios for state agencies’ role in the future.• How state agencies can plan for tomorrow’s challenges using public and

private sector best practices and innovations.• What an integrated infrastructure will need to help meet future needs. Learn how states can develop a roadmap that is focused on innovation and transformation, and which charts a course for a complex health care future.

Public Sector Tech Trends 2014: Bringing the Venture Capital Mindset to Government IT> June 18, 2:00 PM ETHost: Jan LanePresenters: Vance Hitch and Kristen Miller

The role of public sector information technology leaders continues to evolve to meet agency, constituent, and mission needs. As doing more with less becomes the demand, they must adopt a new mindset and capabilities to help drive improved mission accomplishment and innovation. We’ll discuss:• Venture capitalist principles, including portfolio management,

innovation, and ROI, and their benefits to government.• Barriers to entry within the public sector, including risk aversion,

appropriated funds, and talent acquisition.• Strategies for adoption, including modular project development,

relationship building, and elevating the status of CIO.Learn how government IT leaders can use private sector approaches to drive innovation and organizational value through their IT portfolio.

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China Issues

Challenging Landscape for China’s Cross-border M&A> April 25, 11:00 AM ETHost: Chris CooperPresenter: Patrick Yip (Hong Kong)

With growth slowing and pressures building across a vast economy, China has reached an important new inflection point. What should foreign companies keep in mind as they revisit their investment strategies for China and eye the global positioning of their Chinese rivals? We'll discuss:• Trends shaping cross-border business climate in China, including the Xi-Li

reform agenda and recent regulatory changes.• Some recent cross-border M&A transactions.• A focused look at Chinese outbound investments, including those made

in North America.Gain insights into emerging Chinese M&A trends and opportunities and consider the implications for your business through 2014 and beyond.

2014 Mid-Year Review: Rules that May Shape Inbound Investment into China > May 8, 11:00 AM ETHost: Vivien WangPresenters: Li Qun Gao (Shanghai) and Jennifer Zhang (Beijing)

With the galloping horse approaching mid-year, new Chinese tax and regulatory changes could impact foreign investors. What should you consider as you revisit your business strategies in China? We'll discuss:• Common issues in VAT reform implementation and recent VAT rule

changes. • Continued focus on non-resident taxation – recent rule changes and

cases of interest. • An update on the impact of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

on multinationals, as well as other expected tax policy changes and their potential effects on businesses.

Learn how businesses are striving to anticipate, manage, and resolve ever-changing regulatory issues in China and explore ways to position your business there.

Outlook for China’s Oil and Gas Sector> June 12, 11:00 AM ETHost: Chris CooperPresenter: John England

As energy demands in China have accelerated dramatically with the country's rapid growth, Chinese energy companies have both imported oil and made significant investments in North America and globally. What are the implications for international players and their globalizing Chinese peers? We'll discuss:• Impacts of China’s energy demand on the global energy sector.• Key trends shaping China’s oil and gas sector and cross-border

investment strategies. • Insight into how oil and gas players are responding to new challenges

and opportunities.Learn more about the next chapter in China's oil and gas sector and what it may mean for your business.

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MarketsPrivate Companies

Import, Export, and VAT Compliance: Risk Management for a Growing Global Footprint> April 30, 2:00 PM ETHost: Bob RosonePresenters: Helen Cousineau, David Goldberg, and Benno Tamminga

As private companies expand their footprints, they often begin conducting business internationally through sourcing materials or exploring new markets. What import, export, and value-added tax (VAT) issues could prove to be serious obstacles to global growth? We'll discuss: • A macro-level view of import, export, and VAT regimes around the world

and how they affect international trade flows.• Typical touch points in a global supply chain where import, export, and

VAT issues arise, including common tax and duty risks.• Practical considerations for private companies setting up a global trade

and VAT compliance program.Gain insights into this increasingly important area of tax and operational risk management for private companies.

International Third-Party Due Diligence: How Much is Enough?> May 16, 2:00 PM ET Host: Julia CloudPresenter: John Leonard

Even the smallest private companies today may have international risk exposure through third parties. With increasingly aggressive government enforcement of anti-corruption laws, how much third-party due diligence is enough? We'll discuss: • The regulatory environment relating to corruption, technology export

control, and conflict materials.• Defining the potential universe of third parties, including suppliers,

distributors, joint venture partners, and acquisition targets.• Risk-ranking third parties as part of an effective due diligence approach

with a risk assessment process. • Processes, tools, and resources to conduct due diligence, including

surveys, screening databases, and social media.Learn about this increasingly important area of risk management for private companies.

Strategic Risk Management: Integrating Risk with Business Strategy and Planning > June 24, 2:00 PM ETHost: Mark Davis Presenters: Glenn Yauch and Alex Zmoira

Strategic risk management means focusing not only on the top risks to your company strategy, but also strategic assumptions, priorities, and business models. How can private companies benefit from this approach? We'll discuss: • Transforming traditional risk management into a strategic enabler of

business value preservation and business value enhancement.• Understanding risks of your business strategy vs. risks to the strategy –

calculated, imposed, and self-inflicted risks. • Making techniques and processes that address strategic risks as part of

your organizational DNA.• Considerations for monitoring strategic risks and addressing them when

they are identified.Learn how strategic risk management can become a vital part of your private company's growth plans.

Plan ahead

Learn considerations for addressing succession planning.

To follow the series, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/dges/businesssuccessionplanning

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Technology ExecutivesHost: Bill Briggs

Industrialized Crowdsourcing: The Future of Workforce, Labor, and Resource Utilization> April 3, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Marcus Shingles, Jonathan Trichel, and Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, XPRIZE

Crowdsourcing allows enterprises to dynamically source specialized skills from virtually anyone, anywhere, and as needed. Companies can use this collective knowledge to help with simple tasks, such as data entry and coding, to more specialized activities like advanced analytics and product development. We’ll discuss:• An overview of crowdsourcing and how organizations can use it to help

solve a wide range of business issues – from the menial to the complex.• Broader implications for innovation and disruption in the enterprise.• How organizations have effectively used crowdsourcing to uncover new

ideas and solve business problems.Discover how crowdsourcing can offer a purposeful, structured, social platform to solve business challenges.

In-Memory Technologies: The Evolution of a Revolution> May 1, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Mike Brown and Doug Krauss

In-memory technologies are becoming the engines of ERP. From analytical to transactional systems, they offer the potential for business processes to be fundamentally reshaped. What are important considerations for companies that want to leverage in-memory technologies? We’ll discuss:• Recent advances and changes that are leading to today’s in-memory

revolution and the potential to use in-memory technologies to solve new and advanced business problems.

• Types of investments organizations are making in in-memory technologies today.

• Examples of how in-memory technology has helped organizations realize continuous performance improvement.

Learn why you should care about in-memory, and how to identify new opportunities to use the technology to solve problems differently.

Social Activation: From Measuring Sentiment to Influencing Perceptions> June 5, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Dave Hanley, Doug Palmer, and Gerald Kane, Guest Editor, Social Business MIT-SMR

The focus of social business has shifted from measuring volume to monitoring sentiment to influencing perceptions. But in today’s recommendation economy, the value lies in social activation – compelling others to advocate your message in their own words to their networks. We’ll discuss:• The evolution of social technology from a personal pastime to a

powerful business tool, and why social activation is what matters today.• Approaches companies are taking to activate their social networks. • Investments organizations are making today in social technologies.Hear results of the third annual Deloitte and MIT Sloan Management Review study to learn how social business is being leveraged for competitive advantage.

Technology Executives

Stay sharp

Explore 10 trends that offer CIOs the opportunity to shape tomorrow and to transform business as usual.

To access these insights, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/techtrends2014

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HR ExecutivesHR ExecutivesHost: Burt Rea

Leaders at All Levels: Building a Global Leadership Development Capability> April 9, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Neil Neveras and Marisa Paterson, Vice President, Kaisen Consulting

A shortage of capable leaders is one of the biggest barriers to growth for multinational businesses. How can HR executives help drive a more sustained and systemic commitment to leadership development? We'll discuss:• High-demand leadership skills, including business acumen, collaboration,

global cultural agility, creativity, customer centricity, influence and inspiration, and building teams and talent.

• Building blocks of a leadership pipeline, including sustained investment, time, and expertise, and the importance of creating new leadership paths.

• Practical steps for building a global leadership pipeline, including engaging top executives, aligning leadership strategies, and implementing an effective leadership program.

Explore ways to build leadership pipelines that are global, broad, and deep.

Information Overload and the Always-On Worker: Emerging Coping Mechanisms> May 7, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Ayonna Hammond and Tom Hodson

Information overload and the always-connected work environment are overwhelming workers, undermining productivity, and contributing to low employee engagement. How can companies address these increasingly important issues? We'll discuss:• Symptoms that employees may be overwhelmed, including fixation

on mobile devices, inability to find information easily through business systems, and increasing work interruptions.

• Emerging coping mechanisms, including systematic changes, dedicated time off, team structuring, technology etiquette, and productivity training.

• A review of the lessons learned from companies that have embarked on initiatives to address overload issues.

Learn ways to battle the growing challenge of overwhelmed employees.

The Global and Local HR Function: A Balance of Scale and Agility> June 11, 2:00 PM ETPresenter: Michael Stephan

Global businesses require global HR functions, yet also need to recruit, train, and manage people locally. How can HR leaders balance both of these objectives? We'll discuss:• Characteristics of a globally integrated HR strategy and challenges of

adapting that strategy to local talent marketplaces.• Moving from a globally rationalized shared services model to a globally

enhanced, high-impact HR operating model.• Practical steps for making the transition, including leveraging global

technology, rationalizing core services, creating deep specialists, building HR skill masters, and creating a global center for talent analytics.

Explore ways to create a globally integrated HR strategy while enhancing HR resources for local purposes.

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Financial Reporting for Taxes Host: Vickie Carr

Tax Considerations for Carve-out Financial Statements: Slicing through the Complexities> June 30, 2:00 PM ETPresenter: Jay Morris

As companies continue to spin-off, split-up, and sell off parts of their business, carve-out financial statements become more and more common. What complex issues are important to plan ahead for, and what personnel and resources are required to prepare and audit the statements? We'll discuss: • Choosing an approach to organizing and preparing tax provisions. • Gathering appropriate data for the carved-out operations, including

leveraging existing information.• Understanding and not underestimating the resources and effort

necessary.Gain insights on challenges and opportunities associated with preparing carve-out financial statements, especially relating to accounting for income taxes, and learn ways to help your company navigate this important process.

Multistate TaxHost: Karen Boucher

Market Sourcing and State Apportionment: What Are Recent Developments? > May 1, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Bob Carleo and Kristen Cove

States have enacted varying versions of sourcing rules for apportionment of income from services and intangible property intended to reflect the market for such income. As a result, businesses and tax authorities alike are wrestling with the differences. We'll discuss:• Status of the Multistate Tax Commission's draft proposal on market

sourcing. • Varying provisions states have adopted, including where benefit is

received, where customer is located, and where service is delivered, performed, and received.

• State-specific rule differences, including various types of income subject to these provisions and the application of market sourcing rules to them.

Gain clarity on this fast-moving and highly complex area of state taxation.

Intercompany Expense Disallowance Via Add-back Statutes: A Constantly Changing Environment> June 3, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Mike Porter and Marc Weinstein

To date, approximately half of the states have enacted add-back statutes that disallow tax deductions for certain intercompany expenses. With more states considering similar statutes as well as new variations, what should tax executives be aware of? We'll discuss:• Scope of the statutes, including deduction disallowance for certain

classes of interest and royalties, management fees, and other intangible expenses.

• Common safe harbors, including income-receiving party subject to another jurisdiction's tax and so-called foreign country and conduit exceptions.

• The manner in which states are interpreting, procedurally implementing, and enforcing the add-back provisions, including in-depth documentation requirements.

Understand practical implications of this growing trend in state taxation.

Tax Executives

Gain insight

Read a collection of recent SEC comments and speeches to understand the current income tax environment.

To access the site, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/seccomminctax

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Global Mobility, Talent & RewardsHost: Elizabeth Drigotas

Retirement and Health Plan Compliance: Issues for Globally Mobile Workforces> April 2, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Robert Davis and Stephen LaGarde

U.S. multinationals face important employee benefit plan changes in 2014 and 2015. How could these changes impact tax compliance for your globally mobile workforce, both inbound and outbound? We'll discuss:• Retirement plan and Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules, including coverage,

nondiscrimination, Shared Responsibility, and group health plan mandates.

• Inbound employees – controlled group issues for retirement plans and coverage and timing issues under the ACA.

• Outbound employees – proper implementation and documentation of retirement plan design decisions and ACA coverage and timing issues.

Understand changing tax compliance requirements affecting your mobile workforce and the importance of communicating decisions to stakeholders in your organization.

Business Traveler Management and Tax Compliance: Data Analytics Can Lighten the Load> May 12, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Lorraine Cohen and Bill Lloyd

HR department use of workforce analytics is growing, but it can be hard to prioritize where to apply it. Could management of business traveler populations be a particularly ripe opportunity? We'll discuss:• An overview of workforce analytics and an end-to-end look at where

businesses can potentially leverage it.• Common tax-related challenges of business travel and how analytics may

help identify, track, and manage tax compliance requirements.• Obstacles to getting started, including issues with travel policies,

collecting traveler data, predicting potential travel-related tax costs, and documentation for tax examinations.

Learn how workforce analytics may help you proactively manage your business traveler population and related tax obligations.

The Changing Face of the Global Mobility Function: Guardians, Defenders, and Heroes > June 5, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Patti Wilkie and Chloe Yates

As the global mobility function has morphed from a necessary administrative function to a strategic function, required skills have changed dramatically. What are expectations for, and characteristics of, effective global mobility functions and professionals today? We’ll discuss:• Partnering vs. policing – global mobility’s new role, including C-Suite

perspectives and developing and selling global mobility’s value proposition.

• Mobility professional skills – from an operational focus to that of advocate, marketer, educator, and communicator.

• Retooling mobility professionals – equipping individuals and teams to fill an increasing skill gap.

Learn about the transformation of global mobility, what new challenges companies are facing, and what the future is likely to hold.

Tax Executives

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Federal Tax

Collaboration Agreements: Do They Make Good Business Sense For Your Company?> May 13, 2:00 PM ETHost: Kay PitmanPresenter: Jim Calzaretta

Collaboration agreements are used for many purposes, including joining two or more parties for shared knowledge or to leverage a distribution area for added revenue from an existing business. What exactly is a collaboration agreement and what potential considerations and risks could a resulting tax partnership pose for your company? We’ll discuss:• The factors that may create a tax partnership, such as profit sharing and

management control.• IRS administrative guidance in this area.• The potential federal, state, and international tax consequences of being

classified as a tax partnership.Learn how your business might benefit from entering into a collaboration agreement.

Tax Accounting Method Changes: Automatic Doesn’t Mean Easy> June 17, 2:00 PM ETHost: Ken HillPresenters: Tom Hermanson and Bob Kilinskis For various reasons, including recent issuance of final tangible property regulations, taxpayers may choose or be required to request changes in tax accounting methods from the IRS. If your company makes such changes, what are important considerations for addressing your company's objectives for tax planning, as well as compliance and related financial statement reporting? We’ll discuss:• The myriad choices of tax accounting method changes and timing their

impact.• How these choices potentially affect taxable income and tax attribute

planning, financial statement accounting and reporting, the IRS exam process, and other items such as Unicap.

Brush up on important nuances to pursue favorable outcomes for your company.

Tax Executives

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Tax OperationsHost: Nathan Andrews

Global Tax Compliance and Reporting: It's About to Get Much More Complex> April 17, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Meg Gall and Beth Glynn

Recent and upcoming regulatory changes around the world are likely to impact tax compliance and reporting practices of multinational corporations. What risks could your company face? We'll discuss:• Mandatory audit rotation – potential impacts on your relationship

with tax-providers and related considerations.• Changing transfer pricing requirements – the OECD Base Erosion and

Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative.• Government-imposed electronic tax record and return submission

– existing requirements in Brazil and France, and other countries considering it.

• Proposed country-by-country reporting requirements – why you should be concerned about new tax exposure these rules could create.

Understand new and proposed regulatory changes globally and potential tax risks your company could face.

The Tax Data Sphere Approach: Taking Tax Data Management to a New Level > May 15, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Dan DeRocco and Curtis Young

Many tax departments struggle with large volumes of data from disparate sources. How can a tax data sphere approach support effective tax data management, address related risk management issues, and enable value-added tax planning? We'll discuss:• What a tax data sphere is – a consolidated approach to managing tax

data. • Migration considerations – building a conformed dataset, enhancing

the tax function through tax attribute management, and stimulating tax planning with analytics.

• Common benefits of a tax data sphere – control and consistency of tax data and flexibility in managing and planning an organization’s tax environment.

Learn how to effectively aggregate and manage data for use across the tax function.

Tax Executives

Discover more

Discover the evolving and increasingly important concept of operational transfer pricing.

To access the report, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/dbriefs/optranspricetech

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Transfer PricingHost: Mark Nehoray

Strategic Transfer Pricing: A Growing Imperative for Multinational Businesses > April 9, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Darcy Alamuddin and Peter Yoo

Transfer pricing is an extremely visible international tax issue for multinational companies today. But could a more strategic, broad-based approach lead to significant business and tax planning considerations? We'll discuss:• Steps companies can take to address transfer pricing risk and create

proper compliance, which creates the foundation for tax planning and business model optimization.

• The integration of strategic transfer pricing and tax and treasury to reduce tax expenses and address treasury and cash management considerations.

• Business model optimization – integrating operational and tax planning activities on a global scale.

Learn how leading companies are using strategic transfer pricing as the basis for effective global business and tax planning.

Data Analytics: A Growing Imperative in the Rapidly Changing Global Transfer Pricing Environment> May 14, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Stephen Losavio and Boris Nemirov

Multinational businesses strive to create transfer pricing strategies that simultaneously address tax risks and operational performance objectives. Yet internal and external pressures can impede their efforts to implement tax policies. How can data analytics help? We'll discuss:• Developments in the global transfer pricing environment that compel

companies to adopt new technology to facilitate transfer pricing planning and compliance.

• Internal pressures that compound the need for technology, including data quality issues, manual processes, and constantly changing business and supply chain structures.

• New analytics tools and methodologies for setting, implementing, and tracking transfer pricing globally.

Learn how data analytics can aid transfer pricing management processes on a global basis.

BEPS and Financial Services: Addressing Unintended Consequences of OECD Guidance> June 11, 2:00 PM ETPresenters: Rob Plunkett and Bill Yohana

The OECD's Base Erosion of Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative applies equally across industries. Yet significant parts of the BEPS guidance appear to be incompatible with some defining characteristics of the financial services industry. We'll discuss:• BEPS guidance that may be incompatible with financial services transfer

pricing, including Actions 4, 9, and 10. • Practical examples of problems potentially arising from application of this

guidance to the operations of banks, insurance companies, and other financial services firms.

• Leading practices to defend against BEPS-driven challenges by tax authorities.

Learn how specific facts and circumstances may support appropriate transfer pricing methods, even when they appear to be inconsistent with BEPS guidance.

Tax Executives

Know more

Examine essential transfer pricing and customs valuation information in key jurisdictions.

To download this guide, visit: www.deloitte.com/us/dbriefs/2014countryguide

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International Tax

International Tax Update: Belgium, A Gateway to Europe, and Recent Important Developments Around the World> May 29, 2:00 PM ETHost: Pierre-Henri RevaultPresenters: Brecht Sohier (Brussels) and Mieke Van Zandweghe

Centrally located and with a tradition of hosting industrial and commercial investments as well as regional headquarters of U.S. multinationals, Belgium is an important entry point to Europe. The Belgium tax system also offers tax-efficient structuring considerations for U.S. companies. We'll discuss:• Tax and non-tax considerations for establishing European headquarters

in Belgium along with examples of structuring that are commonly used.• Intellectual property and R&D strategies commonly applied in Europe and

Belgium. • Potential interest income deferral structures for intercompany lending

outside of the U.S. • Recent legal and regulatory developments in other tax jurisdictions. Learn about doing business in Belgium and other international tax developments.

International Tax Issues in Cloud Computing> June 26, 2:00 PM ET Host: Gretchen SierraPresenters: Keith Reams and Ron Saake

Use of cloud computing has grown pervasive in businesses across industries. But with its increasing use across international borders, what potential international tax challenges and considerations could it raise? We'll discuss:• Income characterization and source of income issues, including the

resulting withholding and consolidated foreign corporation (CFC) implications.

• Permanent establishment and effectively connected income issues under U.S. rules and OECD standards, including the relative importance of man vs. machine.

• Transfer pricing issues associated with the standard business models used in cloud computing.

• VAT and GST issues surrounding different business models, such as central contracting vs. local contacting.

Explore the international tax issues associated with cloud computing.

Tax Executives

From Deloitte & Touche LLPElia Alonso, Principal; Jason Barnes, Partner; Brian Boufarah, Partner; Chris Cooper, Partner; Forest Danson, Principal; Keith Darcy, Senior Advisor; Mark Davis, Partner; Karl Ehrsam, Principal; John England, Partner; Bill Fellows, Partner; Joe Fisher, Partner; Rich Godfrey, Principal; Sandy Herrygers, Partner; Art Kulans, Senior Manager; Ricardo Martinez, Principal; Adrian Mills, Partner; Garrett O’Brien, Principal; Bob O'Brien, Partner; Sandy Pfeffer, Director; Sean Prince, Manager; Thomas Rollauer, Director; David Sherwood, Senior Manager; Pete Shimer, Director; Guy Sindle, Partner; Kristen Sullivan, Partner; Alexey Surkov, Partner; Bob Uhl, Partner; Jyoti Vazirani, Director; Khalid Wasti, Director; Adam Weissenberg, Partner; Craig Wigginton, Partner; Karen Wiltsie, Partner; Glenn Yauch, Principal; Alex Zmoira, Senior Manager

From Deloitte Consulting LLP Rob Berini, Director; David Betts, Principal; David Biel, Principal; Bill Briggs, Director; Mike Brown, Principal; Jeff Carbeck, Specialist Leader; Bob Comeau, Principal; Robert Davis, Senior Manager; Mark Fedro, Principal; Doug Gish, Principal; Andrew Goldberg, Director; John Hagel, Principal; Dave Hanley, Principal; Danielle Hawkins, Senior Manager; Terry Hisey, Principal; Vance Hitch, Specialist Leader; Tom Hodson, Principal; Patrick Howard, Principal; Matthew Hudes, Principal; Jim Joyce, Specialist Leader; Michael Kleinmann, Senior Manager; Doug Krauss, Specialist Leader; Paul Lambdin, Director; Bill Lloyd, Senior Manager; Kasey Lobaugh, Principal; John Lucker, Principal; Steve Lunceford, Specialist Leader; David Michelson, Principal; Kristen Miller, Principal; Neil Neveras, Director; Susan Novak, Senior Manager; Lokesh Ohri, Senior Manager; Doug Palmer, Principal; Arun Prasad, Principal; Erik Pupo, Senior Manager; Sandeep Puri, Director; Burt Rea, Director; Liliana Robu, Principal; Rich Rorem, Principal; Scott Rosenberger, Principal; Marcus Shingles, Principal; Sam Silvers, Principal; Jeff Simpson, Director; Glenn Snyder, Principal; Quinn Solomon, Senior Manager; Michael Stephan, Principal; Joe Vitale, Principal; Jib Wilkinson, Principal

From Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Mohammed Ahmed, Senior Manager; Rachel Berk, Senior Manager; Alison Clew, Principal; Donna Epps, Partner; Leonard John, Director; John Kim, Director; Matthew Larson, Principal; John Marshall, Director; Mark Massey, Principal; Marlene Motyka, Principal; Ron Schwartz, Partner; Gregory Swinehart, Partner; Adam Weisman, Partner; David Williams, Principal

From Deloitte LLPJennifer Burns, Partner; Greg Dickinson, Director; Jim Eckenrode, Director; Harry Greenspun, Director; Ajit Kambil, Director; Duleesha Kulasooriya, Senior Manager; Eric Openshaw, Principal; Bob Rosone, Director

From Deloitte Services LPGreg Aliff, Partner; Mark Cotteleer, Director; Craig Giffi, Principal; Leslie Korenda, Senior Manager; Gary Shaw, Partner; Val Srinivas, Senior Manager

From Deloitte Tax LLPDarcy Alamuddin, Principal; Nathan Andrews, Partner; Karen Boucher, Director; James Bowtell, Senior Manager; Jim Calzaretta, Partner; Bob Carleo, Director; Vickie Carr, Partner; Julia Cloud, Partner; Lorraine Cohen, Partner; Kristen Cove, Partner; Dan DeRocco, Director; Elizabeth Drigotas, Principal; Meg Gall, Senior Manager; Beth Glynn, Director; Nick Gonnella, Partner; David Green, Partner; Tom Hermanson, Director; Ken Hill, Partner; Bob Kilinskis, Partner; Elizabeth Kuck, Senior Manager; Stephen LaGarde, Senior Manager; Stephen Losavio, Partner; James Morris, Partner; Mark Nehoray, Partner; Boris Nemirov, Principal; Kay Pitman, Partner; Robert Plunkett, Principal; Mike Porter, Principal; Keith Reams, Principal; Pierre-Henri Revault, Principal; Ron Saake, Partner; Gretchen Sierra, Principal; Mark Steiger, Partner; Mieke Van Zandweghe, Director; Vivien Wang, Partner; Marc Weinstein, Director; Patti Wilkie, Senior Manager; Chloe Yates, Senior Manager; Bill Yohana, Director; Peter Yoo, Principal; Curtis Young, Senior Manager

From Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Member Firms LLP David Brown, Partner; Anthony Cocuzzo, Partner; Alexander Collinson, Partner; Li Qun Gao, Partner; Brecht Sohier, Partner; Jennifer Zhang, Partner

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