Track 2

Beyond the Numbers: Using Psychology Hacks to Influence Outcomes

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET
None
Total CPE: 2
Program Level: None

Who Should Attend:

None

Prerequisites:

Previous training or experience with the fundamentals of accounting, finance, economics, and business writing. These individuals are often at the staff or entry level in organizations, although such programs may also benefit a seasoned professional with limited exposure to the area.

Advanced Preparation:

None

T.J. Liles-Tims

T.J.  Liles-Tims

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Cristina Filippo

Cristina  Filippo

Ph.D

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Understanding the New Subchapter V Small Business Bankruptcy Process

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. ET

All You Wanted to Know About the New Bankruptcy Code Subchapter V.

After completing this session, attendees will be able to:

•    Identify the new Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code for “small business debtors.” 
•    List the principal changes for Chapter 11 Subchapter V cases 
•    List the role of teh US Trustee in Subchapter V cases

 


Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Business Law: 2
Program Level: Update - Learning activity level that provides a general review of new developments.

Who Should Attend:

Professionals whose practice involves distressed businesses and/or bankruptcy proceedings.

Prerequisites:

Participants need a background in the subject area and desire to keep current.

Advanced Preparation:

None

Michael Pakter

Michael  Pakter

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Survival in Court—Five Ways an Industry Expert can Bolster the Credibility of Your Opinions

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. ET

The litigation environment can have a huge impact on the valuation process.   Litigation virtually guarantees a challenge to the valuation expert’s opinions and credentials, and invariably adds additional requirements and restrictions on the methodology, evidence and assumptions that underlie the valuation opinion.    In this session Industry Expert Brian Dillard and Forensic Valuation Expert Michael Kaplan explore the dynamics of valuation in the litigation environment - focusing upon the risks that accompany traditional approaches to valuation and and how an industry expert can provide foundational evidence and alternative perspectives that will significantly bolster the credibility of the valuation expert’s conclusions.

After completing this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Describe additional risks that the litigation environment brings to the valuation process
  • Identify potential deficiencies and risks inherent in traditional approaches to the valuation process.
  • Recognize areas in which an industry expert introduces credibility well beyond traditional research and valuation analytics

Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Business Law: 2
Program Level: Intermediate - Learning activity level that builds on a basic program most appropriate for individuals with detailed knowledge in an area.

Who Should Attend:

Valuation Experts, Financial Forensics Experts, CPAs, Financial Professionals, CEOs, CFOs and other financial management attorneys in financial litigation

Prerequisites:

Previous training or research on subject matter being taught. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational and/or supervisory responsibilities.

Advanced Preparation:

None

Michael Kaplan

Michael  Kaplan

CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, MAFF

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Brian Dillard

Brian  Dillard

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Marital Spending and Income Analysis

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:55 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. ET

The estimation of the parties spending on lifestyle and income available for support are major issues in most divorce proceedings.  This session will focus on the various issues encountered and how to fill in the open holes due to missing or incomplete information.  A discussion on analyzing and reconciling data to presenting this information in schedules and reports to be used for trial or settlement.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify that various issues practitioners commonly encounter is family law engagements
  • Assemble data and recognize the holes in discovery production and recommend solutions to assist parties
  • Compose reports as well as critique reports of others summarizing the impact of the data on their analysis

Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Accounting: 1, Finance: 1
Program Level: Intermediate - Learning activity level that builds on a basic program most appropriate for individuals with detailed knowledge in an area.

Who Should Attend:

CPA's and people currently working on or looking to transition into family law services.

Prerequisites:

Previous training or research on subject matter being taught. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational and/or supervisory responsibilities.

Advanced Preparation:

None

Hubert Klein

Hubert  Klein

CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, CVA, CFE

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Considering Fraud in PPP and EIDL Loans when Conducting a Business Valuation

Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. ET
None
Total CPE: 2
Program Level: None

Who Should Attend:

None

Prerequisites:

Previous training or experience with the fundamentals of accounting, finance, economics, and business writing. These individuals are often at the staff or entry level in organizations, although such programs may also benefit a seasoned professional with limited exposure to the area.

Advanced Preparation:

None

Dr. Robert Minitti

Dr. Robert  Minitti

DBA, CPA, CFE, CrFA, CVA, MAFF, CFF, CGMA, PI

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Monte Carlo Simulation—Assessing a Reasonable Degree of Certainty

Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. ET

In the world of evaluating damages experts must grapple with achieving a reasonable degree of certainty. Whether it be projecting future earnings of an individual or forecasting revenue and expenses for a company, financial experts cannot with 100% certainty predict financial outcomes that have not occurred or did not occur. We therefore abide by the “reasonable degree of certainty” standard in applying our skills, knowledge, education, experience and/or training to the facts of the matter, to form opinions on those financial outcomes that never actually occurred.  This presentation explores the application of Monte Carlo simulation to damages analyses that contain inputs that may not be known with a reasonable degree of certainty.

After completing this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Define what Monte Carlo simulation is
  • Demonstrate the uses of Monte Carlo simulation in financial forensics
  • Construct Monte Carlo simulation models
  • Apply Monte Carlo simulation to damages analyses
  • Assess one's reasonable degree of certainty with Monte Carlo simulation
  • Utilize Monte Carlo simulation for other purposes

Total CPE: 2
Fields of Study: Computer Software and Applications: 1, Finance: 1
Program Level: Basic - Learning activity level most beneficial to individuals new to a skill or an attribute.

Who Should Attend:

Financial Forensics Experts, Business Valuation Analysts, and Attorneys

Prerequisites:

Previous training or experience with the fundamentals of accounting, finance, economics, and business writing. These individuals are often at the staff or entry level in organizations, although such programs may also benefit a seasoned professional with limited exposure to the area.

Advanced Preparation:

None

David Solis

David  Solis

MSF, CVA, MAFF

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