Identification: FVC2234
While words can be powerful, sometimes they're not the best way to get your point across. Visuals can aid in distilling a complex message. In our role as independent experts it is our duty to assist our clients, opposing experts, and ultimately the triers of fact in understanding our evidence. In this presentation we will provide strategies to optimize the design of visualizations to help increase the speed at which your message is comprehended and retained. Our goal is to help you leverage data visualization to improve the effectiveness of your expert reports and testimony.
Identification: FVC2233
Provide an overview of 409A/ASC 718 valuations and the AICPA's _Accounting and Valuation Guide: Valuations of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation. _The presentation will focus on implementing allocation models, with particular emphasis on the option pricing method (OPM)_._
Identification: FVC2235
Hear from valuation experts on the current hot topics and changes in thought on valuation approaches and processes to developing a reliable and supportable Fair Market Value analysis.
Identification: FVC2236
Deep dive case study of antitrust claims surrounding pharmaceutical drug pricing and practices. Explore the valuation of unsecured claim in a bankruptcy setting. Address the difference between claim estimation and damage calculation. Discuss the difference between private and government insurance claims.
Identification: FVC2238
This session will empower participants to provide valuable advice to clients through all stages of the deal continuum. It will focus on measures that can be taken to minimize the risk of post-closing disputes and considerations that are important for the client to consider in navigating through the resolution process when disputes over working capital, earnout calculations, and representations and warranties do arise. Participants will be provided real-life examples of thorny issues and the arbitrator’s viewpoint on each.
Identification: FVC2239
American business tycoon, movie director and aviator Howard R. Hughes Jr. and his pugnacious attorney, Chester Davis, were taken down by a brilliant and passionate attorney, John Bales Clark, and a diligent and talented young CPA, Paul Regan. Clark and Regan were dedicated to restoring what was wrongfully taken from their clients by Hughes and Davis.
Identification: FVC2237
The presenters will discuss recent release for comments of draft AICPA Accounting and Valuation Guide, Business Combinations. The presenters will also discuss common mistakes observed in practice in valuations performed for business combinations purposes, how to identify and rectify them. Examples of issues to be covered are as follows:
Identification: FVC2241
An analysis of AICPA AML/CTF survey results; · Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing foundational knowledge (e.g. definitions, regulations, and AML programs); · Considerations for accountants and forensic accountants; and · ML/TF typology (e.g. Crypto Tumblers/ Deep Web (P2P)/ Gaming Sites/ Hawala) detection through the use of regulatory technologies (regtech), open source, and compliance reporting
Identification: FVC2242
A. Understand the role Buy-Sell Agreements play in protecting businesses and the interests of their owners in administering the transfer of ownership interests.
B. Understand roles valuation professionals may play in assisting with the administration or litigation of Buy-Sell Agreements
C. Understand the key provisions contained in Buy-Sell Agreements
D. Understand the importance of periodically evaluating the provisions of Buy-Sell Agreements in view of evolving characteristics of the business and the objectives of its owners.
E. Insight into how valuation professionals may, among other areas, offer guidance on the provisions of Buy-Sell Agreements pertinent to the determination of the purchase price upon various triggering events.
F. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of alternative methods to determine a purchase price and identify common pitfalls and red flags to avoid that could lead to disputes or inequitable arrangements.
G. Explore areas that valuation professionals should consider in terms of how Buy-Sell Agreements can impact valuations for other purposes such as tax and family law.
H. Discuss how the Courts may view Buy-Sell Agreement disputes and practical examples of disputes and eventual outcomes
Identification: FVC2240
In this session, we'll identify common audit issues within common financial reporting valuations and overview some best practices for coordination with the client audit teams and external specialists.