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Valuation & Litigation Conference - Leveraging Opportunities: Optimizing the Accounting Expert (418510)

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REGISTRATION STATUS: OPEN

Date:Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time:9:00am - 4:35pm (Registration at 8:30am )
City:Columbia
Facility:Marriott Columbia, Columbia
CPE Credit:2.50 Personal Development
5.50 Consulting
Instructors: James D. Ewart, CPA, ABV CFF CVA George W. DuRant, CPA, ABV, ASA James F. Joyner III, CPA Peter C. Tiffany, CPA Mark T. Hobbs, CPA Timothy E. Madden Esq Catherine B. Stoddard, CPA Frederick A. Crawford, JD Thornwell F. Sowell, JD Hendrikus E. Van Bulck, CPA, ABV Dr. Charles L. McLafferty, CPA PhD, Gedney M. Howe III, Esquire Melissa F. Brown, Esquire Henry McKellar The Honorable Brian M. Gibbons
Vendor:South Carolina Association of CPAs
Subject:Consulting Services
Course Level:L
Fee:$245 SCACPA Members, $320 Non-Members
Firm Discount:($15)
Reciprocal Discount:($75)
Choice card coupons:2

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Description:

Leveraging Opportunities: Optimizing Your Accounting Expert
In complex valuation and litigation services, an "expert witness" usually presents the calculations. This occurs because of the complexity of the calculations, the specialized nature of the work, and the credibility and independence that only an outsider can provide. These experts usually come from the field of accounting and other quantitative sciences.

Even when testimony is not required, outside financial advisors are often necessary because most litigation requires a large effort in a short period. Internal resources have other responsibilities and may not have the specialized training necessary to efficiently or appropriately support the litigation plan.

This conference explores the technical and ethical aspects of being an accounting expert witness and winning.




Note:

MCLE Credits: 6.75, including upto 2.0 LEPR Credits

Interested in attending this conference, request to join our LinkedIn Group to discuss this event by visiting the link below.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3085415

Thank you to our Conference Exhibitor:

Enterprise Value Consulting, LLC




Thursday, September 16, 2010
General Sessions
Medical Practice Sales Issues (A01)
Time: Thursday 9:00am - 10:00am   (Credits: 1.0 CO)
This session will address issues regarding inurnment that have implications on Fraud & Abuse, Stark, and Exempt Status.  These issues are important considerations whether you are on the Buy or Sell side of the transaction.  Other issues, such as Covenants and Compensation Arrangements will also be discussed.  Finally, the session will address how Attorney's use Accountants to assist in the transaction.


Tips and Traps on Buy/Sell Agreements (B02)
Time: Thursday 10:00am - 10:50am   (Credits: 1.0 CO)
This session will focus on opportunities for CPAs and attorneys to play a larger role in assisting their clients with buy sell agreements. This session will cover subjects such as: Why and when do you need a buy sell agreement? What types should be considered? What are the critical trigger events? How should buy sell agreements be funded and what potential pitfalls should you be aware of?


All About the Dickert Case (C03)
Time: Thursday 11:00am - 12:30pm   (Credits: 2.0 CO)


The Practical and Ethical Sides of Standards: Advocacy vs. Objectivity (F06)
Time: Thursday 2:10pm - 4:10pm   (Credits: 2.5 PD)

What does it mean to be a professional accountant?  Does being a professional give you independence and freedom or does it impose added responsibilities?  This panel will focus on professional ethics as they apply to the CPA providing litigation services and other professional services.  The panel is composed of lawyers who have hired CPAs as expert witness, a former judge who has heard the testimony of many CPAs, a current member of the SC Board of Accountancy, and CPAs who regularly provide litigation services.  The panel will discuss the lawyer's role as an advocate for the client vis-à-vis the accountant's obligation to maintain objectivity.  This is a don't miss session as the current LinkedIn discussion on this topic indicates there is a lot to be learned.     

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Q&A with the Experts (G07)
Time: Thursday 4:10pm - 4:35pm   (Credits: 0.5 CO)
Panel members from each presentation will summarize conclusions from their panel and address questions from participants.  There may be a surprise timely topic for the panel to address


Concurrent Sessions (SELECT ONE)
10 Things Every CPA Should Know When Working with Attorneys on Valuations and Litigation (D04)
Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 2:00pm   (Credits: 1.0 CO)


10 Things Every Attorney Should Know When Working with CPAs on Valuations and Litigation (E05)
Time: Thursday 1:00pm - 2:00pm   (Credits: 1.0 CO)


Optional Services
Electronic Materials - $25 Discount (EM1)

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