Foundations of Financial Forensics Training Center
Co-Sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts®
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The training teaches to the Core Body of Knowledge for the Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® (MAFF®) designation.
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® (MAFF®)—Accredited Financial Litigation Experts for Damages, Disputes, and Testimony™
Qualifications for the MAFF | Apply for the MAFF Designation
The Litigation Forensics Board (LFB) does not require, accredit, approve, endorse, or recommend any education or training programs and/or products designed or intended to prepare candidates for MAFF certification. The LFB has no involvement in the development or delivery of such programs or products.
The Litigation Forensics Board (LFB) is solely responsible for essential decisions related to the development, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the MAFF certification program. Impartiality is central to carrying out all of the LFB’s certification activities. The LFB establishes and implements policies to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of its certification activities.
The highest growth areas of financial litigation are subject to their own variables that define the consultant’s role in the matter and the scope of analysis. Further, the legal theories underlying the various types of financial litigation focus on key statutes and case law that define the scope of damages.
Taught by some of the nation’s top minds and authorities in law, economics, valuation theory, expert witnessing, and litigation support, the training expounds on the legal foundations and the strategic and communication skills required of a forensic expert, and how to apply these skills in a litigation context.
Command of these fundamental concepts is key to providing services that will withstand the challenges of the litigation environment.
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® (MAFF®)—Accredited Financial Litigation Experts for Damages, Disputes, and Testimony™Qualifications for the MAFF | Apply for the MAFF Designation
The Litigation Forensics Board (LFB) does not require, accredit, approve, endorse, or recommend any education or training programs and/or products designed or intended to prepare candidates for MAFF certification. The LFB has no involvement in the development or delivery of such programs or products.
The Litigation Forensics Board (LFB) is solely responsible for essential decisions related to the development, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the MAFF certification program. Impartiality is central to carrying out all of the LFB’s certification activities. The LFB establishes and implements policies to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of its certification activities.
After completing this credentialing program, attendees will be able to:
- Distinguish between the role of the financial forensics analyst as a testifying and/or consulting expert
- Determine the conceptual types of lost profits, measures of loss, and methods to calculate lost profits
- Distinguish between the different types of specific financial forensics engagements
- Explain the role of the financial forensics analyst in the investigation, standard of care, and determination of damages
Day 1: Professional Responsibilities and the Legal Environment
Day 2: Damages Analysis and Measurement—Commercial, Personal, and Intellectual Property
Day 3: Matrimonial Litigation and Business Valuation in Litigation
Day 4: Business Fraud, Deterrence, Financial Statement Misrepresentations, and Digital Forensics
Day 5: Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring
Who Should Attend
CPAs, valuation experts, economists, and financial consultants who render services designed to assist in the resolution of legal disputes involving financial matters. Seasoned and less experienced practitioners both have much to gain from this training.
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To register, select the date you'd like to attend and click the "Register Online" button for our online event registration. Contact Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for questions or registration assistance.
| Please complete the Application for the MAFF Credential when registering for a training event. | |||||
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September 28– October 2, 2026 |
In-Person: Salt Lake City, UT Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:40 p.m. MT |
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7/31/2026 | 8/31/2026 | |
| December 7–11, 2026 |
Virtual Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.– 6:40 p.m. ET |
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10/31/2026 | 11/30/2026 | |
For In-Person locations the exam on Saturday starts at 8:00 a.m. Please allow 5 ½ hours for completion depending on transition time in-between questions which does not count towards the total time allowed of five hours.
The exam for the Virtual training will be scheduled at a testing center in your area or an exam proctor in your area.
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| Pricing (Before Early Registration Discount) | Non-Member | Member |
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In-Person or Virtual Package: Five-day Credentialing Program, plus MAFF Certification Exam (45 Hrs CPE)
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$3,915 | $3,523 |
| Note: Registration package includes the self-study Industry Standards and Ethics webinar (2 Hrs CPE) and on-demand Essentials of Financial Litigation webinar (10 Hrs CPE). | ||
| First-year NACVA Practitioner Membership (Not available for purchase separately from a Foundations of Financial Forensics registration package.) | $400 | |
| MAFF Exam Q&A Study Guide | Purchase Here | $495 | |
| Student Registration Package | ||
| 45 Hours CPE + Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) Exam + First year NACVA Student Membership | $1,299 | |
| Students enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university who are pursuing a business degree in management, economics, finance, marketing, accounting, or other business fields and/or a master of business administration (MBA) or higher business degree from an accredited college or university may qualify for the MAFF and attend the MAFF body of knowledge training. Contact Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 to register for the student package. (Early Registration Discounts do not apply to the Student Registration Package.) | ||
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CPE: 45 Hrs |
Self-Study Full Course Package Price: $2,599
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