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November 5 and 12: PwC #3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants are a few of the equity related areas that give rise to complex accounting issues. To avoid surprises in your reported results, an understanding of the financial statement impact for these items is necessary. This course will discuss the impact of the issuance of these instruments in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.
Locations: Los Angeles and Irvine

November 12: Entrepreneurship Series #6: Finance and Valuation
It is not crucial for the CEO to know the nitty gritty of accounting principles, but it is crucial for him or her to track the company’s cash flow and burn rate. This workshop will cover the financial tools that allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly and raise the right amount of funding at the right time. Topics include: developing realistic financial assessments, budgeting and forecasting, preparing financials for the business plan, how to be fiscally prepared for foreseeable budget cycles, valuation, and reporting to financial stakeholders.
Location: Los Angeles

December 3 and 10: PwC #4: Revenue Recognition for Startup Companies
Why can’t revenue be recorded if the cash has been received and it is non-refundable? Revenue recognition continues to be a focus in the financial community, particularly the tech sector. Penalties for not properly recognizing revenue include loss of management credibility, impact to a company’s valuation, and potential investor issues. The goal of this course is to focus on the key revenue recognition principles that can be used by emerging technology companies to guide them in this ever-changing and complex area.
Locations: Los Angeles and Irvine

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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

November 4: A Master Entrepreneur's Perspective On Success
A Lava breakfast event with John Anderson of the Anderson School at UCLA. As President and sole shareholder of Topa Equities, Ltd., Mr. Anderson oversees more than 40 wholly-owned subsidiaries.

November 5: PwC #3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants can result in complex accounting issues that affect your company's financial statements. This Larta University course will discuss the impact of these instruments in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.

November 6: The Venture Capital Process
The San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (SDRTA) hosts a workshop to provide the information, expertise, and knowledge necessary to prepare you for raising capital from venture capital funds.

November 9-11: 2nd Annual Technology Showcase
Anza Technology Network presents the only U.S. conference that exclusively showcases Australian and New Zealand technology capabilities. This unique program is designed to provide Australian and New Zealand technology companies with a springboard into the US market.

November 11: LAVA/PNG Networking Event
The Los Angeles Venture Association and Professionals Network Group
welcome members from both organizations and guests at this evening social.

November 11: Current Trends in Technology Venture Capital and Licensing
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society hosts this luncheon for members and guests to learn about the current trends in technology venture capital and licensing.

November 12: PwC #3: Accounting for Equity Instruments
Issuing preferred stock, stock options and warrants can result in complex accounting issues that affect your company's financial statements. This Larta University course will discuss the impact of these instruments in terms understandable to emerging technology companies.

November 12: Entrepreneurship Series #6: Finance and Valuation
This Larta University workshop will cover the financial tools that allow entrepreneurs to run their businesses responsibly and raise the right amount of funding at the right time.

November 13: Project T2: A Technology Transfer Conference
A national conference on technology transfer. See 30 new technologies being commercialized out of 12 top universities. $100 discount for Larta VOX readers: enter code JLQ726X when registering.
Register now to attend the Project T2 conference!

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