The latest accounting and financial reporting issues affecting the $1 trillion equipment finance sector will be the focus of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA’s) 2024 Lease and Finance Accountants Conference taking place both in-person on Sept. 9 – 11 in Nashville 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 vice president, accounting and finance, Chicago Freight Car Leasing, a Sasser Family Company (committee chair)
- David Abplanalp, chief operating officer, BMO
- Therese Babiash, director of accounting policy, GATX
- John Bober, managing member, IXL Lease Advisory Services
- Daniel Court, global controller, Caterpillar Financial Services
- Matthew Derba, partner – national assurance, CohnReznick
- Kyle Elken, controller, DLL
- Matt Esposito, partner, Grant Thornton
- William Flynn, III, director of accounting, Canon Financial Services
- Joseph Guage, chief financial officer, First American Equipment Finance, an RBC / City National Company
- Shawn Halladay, CLFP, chief financial and operating officer, Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services
- Marc Jerusalem, managing director, accounting and consulting services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Gary Kabureck, retired board member, IASB former corporate vice president and chief accounting officer, Xerox
- Tim Kolber, managing director, accounting advisory and transformation services, Deloitte
- Jeffrey Lezinski, senior vice president, solution architecture, Odessa
- Herbert Lohmann, global leasing controller – HFS, Healthcare Financial Services, GE Healthcare
- Deborah McM, senior vice president and senior 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
- Charlie Shannon, partner, Moss Adams
- Mamta Shori, chief financial officer, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance
- Jeremy Simons, partner, Ernst & Young
- Amie Sweeney, vice president, CBRE
- Rick Thompson, director, structuring and transaction management, Bank of America Global Leasing
- Brian White, manager, financial reporting and consolidations, John Deere Financial
