Director education

    Given the significant changes in regulations and corporate governance, continuing education programs are important components of board or audit committee effectiveness. These programs can help directors further understand their roles and develop the technical knowledge needed to discharge their responsibilities effectively. Contact Colee Schroeder for more information regarding our director education offerings.

PwC offers a number of educational programs and participates in a number of third-party events for boards and audit committee members. Below is a listing of these events:


Board member events

PricewaterhouseCoopers offers directors various seminars to address the many critical issues that board members encounter while performing their roles. These events provide insight on current activities in Washington, the focus of the SEC and other regulators, significant governance topics, leading practices, and emerging director issues, among other matters.

PwC Las Vegas Women's Networking Circle: Women in the Boardroom Summit March 9 Las Vegas, NV
Board Governance Forum May 10 Ponte Verde Beach, FL
Southern California Board of Directors Forum May 2012 Orange County, CA
Northern California Board of Directors Forum May 2012 TBD
Philadelphia Board Network Forum Series Summer 2012 Philadelphia, PA

Audit committee member events

PricewaterhouseCoopers offers audit committee members programs to address their unique role and challenges. Events often include our top SEC, financial reporting, and policy leaders addressing key regulatory, accounting and auditing developments, providing insight on risk management practices, and sharing our perspective on the future direction of standard-setting, among other topics.

Northeast Audit Committee Member Network
Forum		 May 15 Boston, MA
Year-end Considerations for Audit Committees Seminar December 2012
December 2012
January 2013		 Scottsdale, AZ
New York, NY
Palm Beach, FL

Industry-focused events

Directors gather with their peers to discuss and exchange information on business and regulatory changes, industry-specific challenges, and broader governance issues at these events. Events are currently held for the energy sector, with additional sector events to be announced.

Financial Services Audit Committee Forum October 24 New York, NY

PricewaterhouseCoopers participates in a number of third-party events for boards and audit committees. Below is a listing of these events:

Corporate Board Member's West Coast Boardroom Summit February 29 - March 1 Phoenix, AZ
Corporate Board Member's Risk Oversight in the Boardroom April 3 New York, NY
The Conference Board: Sustainability in the Boardroom Forum April 18-19 New York, NY
Corporate Board Member and NYSE Euronext's
Chairman & CEO Peer Forum		 June 7 New York, NY
The Conference Board: Corporate Governance & Compliance Crash Course June 7-8 New York, NY
The Conference Board: Directors' Roundtable Forum June 14-15 New York, NY
Practising Law Institute Audit Committee Workshop June 22 New York, NY
Society for Corporate Secretaries & Governance
Professionals National Conference		 July 11-14 Washington, DC
Corporate Board Member and NYSE Euronext's Boardroom Summit October 4-5 New York, NY
NACD Board Leadership Conference October 14-16 National Harbor, MD

Special focus: Women in the boardroom

Catherine Bromilow
"I would advise women leaders that they can establish their credibility with senior management and their boards of directors by being direct and concise and preparing thoroughly."

Catherine Bromilow, Partner, PwC's Center for Board Governance

PwC sponsors the Women in the Boardroom program, an executive leadership event designed to assist women in their preparation for board service by better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Several PwC partners speak at the various program events and offer insights to help women directors become effective board members.

2012 dates coming soon