KPMG/USFIA Discussion with CBP on Focused Assessments Changes - June 9, 2014

Details

U.S. Customs & Border Protection to Discuss New Audit Approach at KPMG in New York City, co-hosted by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) 

Event Details

June 9, 2014 from 1:00 o.m. to 5:30 p.m.

KPMG LLP, 345 Park Avenue, 37th Floor, Room TBD, New York, NY, 10154 

Event Summary

KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) and the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (“USFIA”) cordially invite you to join us on Monday, June 9th, 2014, for a discussion about the upcoming changes to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Focused Assessments.  Speakers will include guests from CBP, as well as additional speakers from our premier partner the USFIA. 

Event Agenda

1:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.       

Introductions

Andrew Siciliano, U.S. National Practice Leader for KPMG Trade & Customs

Julia K. Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)

1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.       

CBP will provide a brief overview of the Focused Assessment Program, and then discuss important upcoming changes, featuring Elizabeth Chiavetta, Director of the Audit Policy Division and Jim Madden, the New York Field Director for Regulatory Audit.

3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.       

Break

3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.       

KPMG and USFIA will discuss the new changes to the Focused Assessment Program, and other related topics, including:

  • Impact on trade and customs compliance for members of the fashion industry
  • How to manage a CBP audit
  • Common pitfalls

5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.       

Closing Remarks and Questions

KPMG and the USFIA will also be hosting a networking reception after the program.  

Registration Information

To register today, click here. Please note that space is extremely limited, and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The next day, June 10th, we hope attendees will join us at the USFIA Summer Seminar: A Focus on Sourcing, to discuss trade policy updates that impact fashion and footwear sourcing, new sourcing opportunities and ideas, and more. Click here for more information and registration.

KPMG Trade and Customs professionals will be available for company-specific workshops upon request. If you are interested in discussing your company’s trade issues or inquiries, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange for a meeting.

This seminar is compliments of KPMG; there is no fee associated with this meeting or the networking reception. No preparation or prerequisites are needed to attend this seminar.