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2022 AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference

$459
Standard Price

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  • Thumbnail for Opening Remarks | Chairs' Welcome & Introductions | Recent Government Enforcement Actions and the Role of the Forensic Accountant
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Current and former senior members of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Enforcement Division will discuss recent SEC enforcement actions with a focus on matters involving financial reporting, digital assets and gatekeepers.  In addition, the panel will discuss their views on the roles of forensic accountants in both the government and private sectors.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Matthew Jacques
    Managing Director, AlixPartners
    Speaker Image for Kristina Littman
    Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP
    Speaker Image for Jason Burt
    Associate Regional Director of Enforcement, Securities & Exchange Commission
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Opening Remarks | Chairs' Welcome & Introductions | Cost of Capital Ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine War and Global Inflationary Pressures
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Global inflationary pressures in the post-pandemic recovery have forced major central banks to raise interest rates. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the protracted war in the region have added further pressure to global agricultural and other commodity prices. Both events have led to progressively weaker growth forecasts for the U.S. and other economies. This session will discuss how these events have impacted cost of capital assumptions and how valuations may be impacted as a result.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Carla Nunes
    Carla S. Nunes, CFA, ABV
    Managing Director, Kroll
    Speaker Image for James Harrington
    Director, Kroll
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Gear Up for Forensic Success!
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    No two litigation or forensic accounting engagements are the same. They often have multiple parties, varied allegations, possible counter-claims and a number of different financial issues. Having a methodical approach and well-structured organization will make it easier for you and your staff to quickly locate key records and maintain consistency across case files. Ultimately, you will be better-prepared for communication with your team and the clients, as well as the final reporting and testimony.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Jolene Fraser
    Jolene Fraser, CPA, CFF, CFE
    Managing Director, Eisner Advisory Group LLC
    Speaker Image for Annette Stalker
    Annette Stalker, CPA, CFF, CFE
    Principal, Stalker Forensics
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Annual Damages Case Law Update
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    The presentation will cover highlights from this year's Annual Damages Case Law Update, along with an overview of the growing repository of case law briefs being accumulated for AICPA FVS members. The case law update will focus on expert admissibility and cover a mix of commercial damages and intellectual property cases.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Alexander Walther
    Alexander Walther, CPA/CFF, CFE
    Partner, BVA Group
    Speaker Image for Jeffrey Press
    Jeffrey Press, CPA, CFF
    Director, Stout
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Personal vs Enterprise Goodwill: How the Analysis Lies Within the Facts
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    We've been taught case law and the methodologies, but, what about addressing how matters vary so, so much from one to the other? How is case law relevant when it is not comparable? Practical approaches and best practices.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Karolina Calhoun
    Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Senior Vice President, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Audra Moncur
    Audra Moncur, CPA, ABV
    Partner, Wipfli, LLP
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Forensic and Valuation Experts in a Shareholder Dispute: How Two Experts Look at the Same Data Differently
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Litigation matters often have a need for multiple experts with varying skillsets and expertise. These experts are often relying on the same data and information but viewing it from a different perspective. There is often a need for experts to rely on each other’s testimony as well. This session will explore how two experts look at the same data differently as well as exploring the risks of varying assumptions and reliance on another expert’s work.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Brett Axelrod
    Partner, Fox Rothschild
    Speaker Image for Hubert Klein
    Hubert Klein, CPA, ABV, CFF, CGMA, CVA, CFE
    Partner, Eisner Advisory Group, LLC
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Is Reasonable Compensation Really Reasonable?
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Discussion to include: (1) When to adjust for reasonable compensation, (2) Double dip issues, (3) Sources for reasonable comp, and how to use appropriately, (4) Discussion of whether BV experts are qualified to opine to reasonable comp

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Neil Beaton
    Neil J. Beaton, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFA, ASA
    Managing Director, A&M
    Speaker Image for Jessica Landay
    Jessica Landay, ASA, ABV, CVA, MAFF
    Partner, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Valuation Court Cases: New Cases and Historical Cases Impacting Valuations Today
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    In litigation, the decisions in court cases create precedence for future court cases. Keeping up to date on current court decisions and the background can help you prepare your valuation for court and support it in testimony.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Natalya Abdrasilova
    Natalya S. Abdrasilova, CPA/ABV, MAFF, CVA
    Director of Valuation & Litigation Services, Boyle, Deveny & Meyer PC
    Speaker Image for David Consigli
    David E. Consigli, CPA, ABV, CDFA
    Partner, FAZCPAs
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Post-acquisition Clean-up: Reps & Warranty Claims to Fraud Litigation
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    With the proliferation in M&A activity, it is critical that forensic accountants have an understanding of deal-specific representations and warranties, and how those concepts work in practice. Attendees will develop an understanding of how forensic accountants can assist buyers, sellers, and insurers navigate the considerations and practicalities of working through breaches of representations and warranties. This session will explore the conceptual framework of representations and warranties, emphasize the most common financial and accounting areas of concern, discuss the impact of representation and warranty insurance products, and identify additional actions (e.g., fraud claims) that often accompany an R&W claim.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Travis Armstrong
    Partner, Hemming Morse, LLP
    Speaker Image for Meryl Macklin
    Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
    Speaker Image for John Tira
    John Tira, CPA, CFF, CFE
    Senior Managing Director, Green Flash Forensics
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Complex Business Asset Tracing – Separate or Marital PLUS Active or Passive
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Divorce, or other litigation - implied in title but a complex topic to address the source of funds and the analysis for active or passive based on multi-entity ownership including related party and GP/LP ownerships

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Josh Shilts
    Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, CFE
    President, Shilts CPA
    Speaker Image for Stefanie Jedra
    Stefanie Jedra, CPA, AM, CFE
    Director, Marcum LLP
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Remote Investigation: Inside and Out
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Dealing with matters of i) corporate governance, ii) unauthorized transactions, iii) whistleblower claims, and iv) related party transactions. The learning points will include: Remote interviewing Online investigative practices Value-added services Professional practices and ethical standards Dealing with company boards and investors • Changes in risks emanating from the evolving hybrid workplace environment • The importance of whistleblower hotlines in today’s remote workplace environment / corporate governance models • The receipt, review and interpretation of anonymous tips from whistleblower hotlines • Developing and executing effective investigation plans from tips received through whistleblower hotlines, particularly in the shifting ‘paperless’ workplace environment • Protections afforded to whistleblowers and ramifications to organizations for retaliatory actions • Case studies of how whistleblower hotlines have helped organizations mitigate fraud risk while increasing communication and transparency

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for David Allen
    David Allen, CPA/MST
    Chief Financial Officer, Iconic Brands, Inc.
    Speaker Image for Steven Feldman
    Partner, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
    Speaker Image for David Zweighaft
    David S. Zweighaft, CPA, CFF, CFE, CBA
    Managing Partner, RSZ Forensic Associates LLC
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Watching How the Sausage is Made: From Retention to Report Issuance and Everything In Between
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Interactive session with attorney and FVS professional. Discussion points include (1) retention of expert (attorney v. client), (2) discovery demands and process, (3) client meetings and subsequent interactions, (4) who stays on top of whom (lawyer leading or forensic leading), (5) business owner interviews (attendance, selecting appropriate stage in litigation, format and reliance on information), (6) preliminary schedules (when does an expert have “enough” to “start a negotiation process"), (7) practice management (billing and collecting of fees).

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Nicole Lyons
    Nicole D. Lyons, CPA/CFF, CVA
    Partner, WithumSmith+Brown, PC
    Speaker Image for Brian Schwartz
    Brian Schwartz, Attorney at Law, JD
    Managing Member, Schwartz Family Law
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Conducting a Large-Scale Investigation During a Pandemic
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    This large internal fraud investigation commenced upon receipt of an anonymous complaint indicating that senior management of the company was inappropriately involved with a number of vendors and asking that accountants look into how much money had been paid to these undisclosed related parties. This letter triggered the initiation of a large international investigation involving the creation and utilization of a multitude of related party companies, which had received huge payments from the company. This ongoing investigation was made more complex because the company and its publicly traded parent were audited by separate big accounting firms.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Dan Ray
    Dan Ray, CPA, CFF, CFE
    Partner, Hemming Morse LLP
    Speaker Image for Aaron Dyer
    Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for When Valuation Experts Disagree (Panel)
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Best practices when you are the 3rd appraiser or an expert in a litigation matter. How to identify the key differences and most importantly, the impact from differences and the best manner in which to communicate those differences.

    Moderator

    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Bethany Hearn
    Bethany M. Hearn, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Principal, CLA
    Speaker Image for Harold Martin
    Harold G. Martin Jr., CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CFE
    Partner, Keiter
    Speaker Image for Karolina Calhoun
    Karolina Calhoun, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Senior Vice President, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for So You Want to Get into Bankruptcy? What CPAs Need to Know for Financial Advisor Success
    Date
    November 14, 2022

    Using two extraordinary case studies, your panel of seasoned Chapter 11 Financial Advisors will steer you through their recent work for the Easterday Ranches Chapter 11 Unsecured Creditors Committee, at a loss of $250 million (and 180,000 missing cattle), the largest cattle fraud case in U.S. History; and shine some sunlight on the $2 billion Ponzi scheme DC Solar Chapter 11s, the biggest fraud case in the history of the DOJ Eastern District of California, generating a 30-year prison sentence for the principal and six other plea agreements—including the company’s outside CPA.

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Seth Freeman
    Seth R. Freeman, CIRA, CTP, MBA
    Managing Director, B. Riley Advisory Services (GlassRatner), unit of B. Riley Financial, Inc.
    Speaker Image for Coral Hansen
    Coral M. Hansen, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE
    Managing Director, B. Riley Advisory Services (GlassRatner), unit of B. Riley Financial, Inc
    Speaker Image for Becky O'Malley
    Managing Director, B. Riley Advisory Services (GlassRatner), unit of B. Riley Financial, Inc.
    $49
    Standard Price

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