2008 Utah Winter Accounting Conference Program
Thursday, February 21
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm --- Welcome Reception at the home of Rachel Hayes and Scott Schaefer
Friday, February 22
7:00 am to 7:30 am --- Continental Breakfast at the University Park Marriott
7:30 am to 9:15 am --- Session 1
Moderator: Russ Lundholm
Asher Curtis
"Short-Selling, Price Momentum and Fundamental Analysis"
Susan Young
"Managing EPS Through Accelerated Share Repurchases: Compensation Versus Capital Market Incentives"
Discussants: Mark Bradshaw and Melissa Lewis
9:30 am to 5:15 pm --- Skiing at Alta Ski Area
5:15 pm to 5:30 pm --- Snack
5:45 pm to 7:30 pm --- Session 2
Moderator: Sarah McVay
Gavin Cassar "Cash versus Accrual Accounting and the Availability and Cost of Debt"
Xue Wang "The Sarbanes Oxley Act and Bank Loan Contracting"
Discussants: Jef Doyle and Alan Jagolinzer
7:45 pm to 9:00 pm --- Dinner at the University Park Marriott
Saturday, February 23
7:00 am to 7:30 am --- Continental Breakfast
7:30 am to 9:15 am --- Session 3
Moderator: Matt Magilke
Bjorn Jorgensen "Voluntary Disclosure of Sensitivity"
Jonathan Rogers "Earnings Guidance and Market Uncertainty"
Discussants: Richard Saouma and Ewa Sletten
9:30 am to 4:00 pm --- Skiing at Deer Valley Resort
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm --- Apres Ski at Deer Valley Snow Park Lodge, Second Floor Lounge
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm --- Dinner at the Deer Valley Seafood Buffet in the Snow Park Lodge