KPMG LLP (KPMG) cordially invites you to a discussion on relevant international trade topics, including customs savings opportunities, global trade management solutions, and import/export compliance.
Date: April 29, 2015
Location: KPMG LLP, 1676 International Drive, 9th Floor, McLean, VA, 22102
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., followed by a reception hosted by Integration Point
Seminar topics will include:
Hot Topics – Where Current Events Meet Global Trade, presented by Luis (Lou) Abad, principal in KPMG’s Washington National Tax practice and Amie Ahanchian, managing director in KPMG’s Trade and Customs practice. In this session, Mr. Abad and Ms. Ahanchian will discuss recent international trade developments in trade and customs. Objectives include:
- Examining the potential applicability of the False Claims Act to customs violations
- Demonstrating how the Trek case impacts business practices
- Highlighting international trade developments related to sanctions and the reopening of diplomatic relations with Cuba
Trade Automation Update for Exporters and Importers, presented by James Swanson, director, Cargo Security & Controls, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). During this presentation, Director Swanson will provide CBP’s perspective on trade automation. Objectives include:
- Educating importers about updates in ACE that will result in a single window for trade
- Explaining CBP’s goal of balancing trade enforcement and facilitation
- Setting forth automation initiatives for exporters
Global Trade Management Solutions – Leading Implementation Practices, presented by Dee Ruilova, director of Global Trade Compliance, Avaya. In her presentation, Ms. Ruilova will discuss how to embark on a successful GTMS deployment after building the business case. Objectives include:
- Executing a vision and establishing a roadmap for GTMS implementation
- Embracing the opportunity to be transformational
- Aligning trade and customs processes with business operations
- Generating business value for your company from a GTMS implementation
Unlocking Hidden Value with Trade Data Analytics, presented by Clay Perry, SVP of Global Markets, Integration Point and John McLoughlin, principal in KPMG’s Trade and Customs practice. In the era of “big data,” Mr. Perry and Mr. McLoughlin will illustrate how import data, export data, and supply chain data can be effectively analyzed to unlock savings opportunities and generate tangible value for the business. Objectives include:
- Harnessing trade data to proactively monitor compliance and anticipate the impact of regulatory developments
- Enhancing connectivity to the business by assessing the performance of key business partners through establishment of KPIs
- Identifying global opportunities for ROI through free trade agreements, first-sale for export, duty drawback, tariff classification, and foreign trade zones
CPE Credit: Attendees may qualify for four CPE credits by participating in this seminar. No preparation or prerequisites are needed to attend this seminar. This is an instructor-led update.
Seminar is compliments of KPMG.