Gateway to International Trade Conference to Focus on Global Business Opportunities
5/07/2010
J.H. Cohn LLP, one of the top 15 accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and Citibank’s Commercial Banking Group, a leading provider of commercial loans to small- and medium-sized businesses, in affiliation with Nexia International, the world’s tenth largest global provider of accounting, tax, and business advisory services, will present the Gateway to International Trade conferenceon Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis.
To register for this event please visit www.jhcohn.com/gateway.
The international trade conference affords U.S.-based businesses with plans to expand internationally, as well as foreign-based enterprises importing goods or services into the U.S., the opportunity to speak with international business experts from J.H. Cohn, its associates from Nexia member firms, and Citibank Commercial Bankers, as well as foreign trade consultants, about global expansion and the unique aspects of doing business in each country. Attendees of the half-day conference will have the opportunity to attend their choice of three breakout sessions focusing on trade opportunities and business practices in specific countries and regions, including Brazil, Canada, China, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Professionals from top U.S. trading partners and emerging markets around the globe will present 50-minute briefings on trade and banking in their country as well as presentations on specialized international trade topics, such as IFRS; U.S. Tax Structures for Outbound Investments; Structuring International Trade Transactions to Minimize Duties and Penalties; and an International Banking Solutions Showcase by Citibank.
“This is an unprecedented time for global business, and as international business and accounting standards continue to shift, it is paramount that corporate executives stay abreast of how they will be impacted and the opportunities that exist in a global economy,” said Roy W. Hoffman, CPA, J.H. Cohn partner and the Firm’s Nexia International liaison. “This event is an exceptional opportunity for business owners and executives to network and share information with others involved in international trade.”
Seth Pinsky, president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), will present at the general session about New York City’s role in the nation’s international trade programs.
John Ahern, Global Head of Trade within Citi's Global Transaction Services business, will be presenting on trends in global trade, the value of trade finance for internationally focused businesses and Citi's leadership in these areas.
Gateway to International Trade is supported by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with World Trade Week NYC, as well as by the chambers of commerce of many of the countries represented at the event. The conference serves as an unofficial kick-off to Manhattan’s World Trade Week, which begins Monday, May 17, 2010 and for which Hoffman will serve as chairman for the fifth time.
Gateway to International Trade
May 12, 2010, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, New York, NY
For more information or to register for this event, visit www.jhcohn.com/gateway.