What are the latest accounting and financial reporting issues affecting the $1 trillion equipment finance sector? That will be the focus of ELFA’s 2024 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference taking place both in-person on Sept. 9-11 in Nashville, TN and virtually at a special discounted rate.

“Today’s accounting professionals face unprecedented challenges as they navigate and lead in rapidly evolving business environments,” said Jay Wilensky, Chair of ELFA’s Financial Accounting Committee. “Join us at the 2024 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference to stay on top of emerging trends and regulations, and to connect with peers for invaluable networking and insights.”

The conference agenda will tackle critical industry trends, including tax updates, advanced lease and loan pricing and an update on accounting standards from representatives from the FASB & IASB. Attendees will also benefit from in-depth discussions on emerging technologies, economic outlooks and practical accounting issues. Additional highlights include multiple networking opportunities and an exhibit hall featuring cutting-edge business solutions. Attendees are eligible to receive 15 Continuing Professional Education credits from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.

Planning Committee

ELFA recognized the 2024 Financial Accounting Committee, which is helping to plan the event:

• Jay Wilensky, Senior VP, Accounting & Finance, Chicago Freight Car Leasing Co., a Sasser Family Company (Committee Chair)
• David Abplanalp, COO, BMO
• Therese Babiash, Director of Accounting Policy, GATX Corporation
• John Bober, Managing Member , IXL Lease Advisory Services, LLC
• Daniel Court, Global Controller, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
• Matthew Derba, Partner - National Assurance, CohnReznick LLP
• Kyle Elken, Controller, DLL
• Matt Esposito, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP
• William Flynn, III, Director of Accounting, Canon Financial Services, Inc.
• Joseph Guage, Chief Financial Officer, First American Equipment Finance, an RBC / City National Company
• Shawn Halladay, CLFP, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services
• Marc Jerusalem, Managing Director, Accounting & Consulting Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
• Gary Kabureck, Retired Board Member, IASB Former Corporate VP and Chief Accounting Officer, Xerox Corporation
• Tim Kolber, Managing Director | Accounting Advisory & Transformation Services, Deloitte
• Jeffrey Lezinski, SVP Solution Architecture, Odessa
• Herbert Lohmann, Global Leasing Controller - HFS, Healthcare Financial Services, GE Healthcare
• Deborah McM, SVP & SR Finance Director, Key Equipment Finance
• Michael Nesta, Partner, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG LLP
• Steven Pinamonti, Senior Technical Accounting Manager, IBM Financing
• Joseph Sebik, Director of Tax, Siemens Financial Services, Inc.
• Charlie Shannon, Partner, Moss Adams LLP
• Mamta Shori, CFO, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance
• Jeremy Simons, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
• Amie Sweeney, Vice President, CBRE
• Rick Thompson, Director, Structuring & Transaction Management, Bank of America Global Leasing
• Brian White, Manager, Financial Reporting & Consolidations, John Deere Financial

More Information
The agenda and registration details for the 2024 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference are available at www.elfaonline.org/events/2024/LAC/.

Note: The conference will be held concurrently with the Operations & Technology Conference, so attendees may participate in both conferences at no extra cost. ELFA members may also wish to register for the Tax Best Practices Roundtable, which will be held at the same location on Sept. 12, at a discounted rate.