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SEC mid-year update 2026

CPE 1.0

WEBCAST

Webcast overview

As regulatory tides grow stronger, staying on course matters more than ever. In this webcast, KPMG professionals break down recent SEC activity and what it signals for key focus areas shaping the remainder of the year.

Applicability

  • All companies

Event contents

  • Charting the horizon: A clear view of emerging SEC rulemaking and what it may signal for the months ahead
  • Reading the currents: Insight into shifting SEC priorities and areas of heightened focus
  • Setting your heading: Practical considerations to help you plot a steady path for the remainder of 2026

Whether you’re steering strategy or managing day‑to‑day reporting demands, this webcast delivers the perspective you need to stay ahead and on course.

*CPE Credit: Participants will be eligible for 1.0 CPE credit in the field of accounting for attending one of the 60-minute sessions and responding to live check-ins. Since the content for the June 25 and 26 sessions will be the same, participants are only eligible to receive CPE for attending one session.

Meet our Speakers

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Timothy Brown
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Erin McCloskey
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Melissa Rocha
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Heather Rosenberger
Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance at US Securities and Exchange Commission
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Heather Rosenberger

Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance at US Securities and Exchange Commission

Heather has over 25 years of experience working in public accounting. In her most recent role, Heather served on EY's National SEC team, where she helped teams address SEC reporting matters and guided companies through significant and complex regulatory changes. Prior to this role, Heather was a member of the Americas Assurance Quality Network, where she was focused on driving key initiatives that addressed risks to audit quality. Earlier in her career, Heather served on the audits of public and private companies, primarily in the real estate industry, and completed a residency with EY's East Region Professional Practice team.
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Timothy Brown
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Erin McCloskey
Erin McCloskey
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Melissa Rocha
Melissa Rocha
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Image of Heather Rosenberger
Heather Rosenberger
Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance at US Securities and Exchange Commission
Read bio
Image of Heather Rosenberger

Heather Rosenberger

Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance at US Securities and Exchange Commission

Heather has over 25 years of experience working in public accounting. In her most recent role, Heather served on EY's National SEC team, where she helped teams address SEC reporting matters and guided companies through significant and complex regulatory changes. Prior to this role, Heather was a member of the Americas Assurance Quality Network, where she was focused on driving key initiatives that addressed risks to audit quality. Earlier in her career, Heather served on the audits of public and private companies, primarily in the real estate industry, and completed a residency with EY's East Region Professional Practice team.

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