Louisiana State Chapter

Event Details	Meeting/Event Location
Event Date: October 1–2, 2025 Event Start Time: October 1—1:00 p.m. Event End Time: October 2—4:40 p.m. Earn up to 8 Hrs CPE	Group-Internet Based
Total Registration Fee:  $200 October 1 Agenda   1:00–1:50 p.m. Cost of Capital Overview Presenters: Gabe Chatelain, Paul Tanquis Discussion on developing cost of capital for valuation engagements. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the basics of cost of capital Describe the resources available for calculating cost of capital Course CPE: 1 hours Field(s) of Study: Accounting–1 hr Program Level: Basic 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. Preparation: None Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based $25 1 Hr CPE 1:50–2:00 p.m. Break   2:00–2:50 p.m. Attorney View / Best Practices  Presenter: Frank Tranchina, Jr. An attorney's insight into Louisiana family law as well as a discussion on best practices for expert witnesses. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the state of family law in Louisiana Describe best practices for expert witnesses Course CPE: 1 hour Field(s) of Study: Business Law–1 hr Program Level: Basic 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. Preparation: None Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based $25 1 Hr CPE 2:50–3:00 p.m. Break   3:00–5:00 p.m. Hot Topics: Panel Discussion Presenter Names: Madison Field, Colleen Hearne, Patrick Lacour A panel discussion on hot topics surrounding business valuation and litigation services. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the current state of business valuation issues Describe the current state of litigation services issues Course CPE: 2 hours Field(s) of Study: Accounting–1 hr; Finance–1 hr Program Level: Basic 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 Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based $25 2 Hrs CPE October 2 Agenda 1:00–1:50 p.m. Forensic Accounting and Economic Damages  Presenters: Jason MacMorran A view of different types of forensic accounting and economic damages engagements. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the different types of forensic accounting engagements Describe the different types of economic damages engagements. Course CPE: 1 hours Field(s) of Study: Accounting–1 hr Program Level: Basic 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. Preparation: None Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based $25 1 Hr CPE 1:50–2:00 p.m. Break   2:00–2:50 p.m. Fair Value Engagements (1 hr CPE) | Cost: $25  Presenter: Max Eysink, Trevor Diaz Discussion on the theory and techniques that go into completing a fair value engagement, such as a Purchase Price Allocation. After completing this course, you will be able to: Describe the fundamentals of Fair Value engagements Describe the basics of a Purchase Price Allocation Course CPE: 1 hour Field(s) of Study: Accounting–1 hr Program Level: Basic 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. Preparation: None Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based $25 1 Hr CPE 2:50–3:00 p.m. Break   3:00–4:40 p.m. Case Analysis in by Webinar The peer review of valuation reports session provides authors of valuation reports with perspectives from like-mined valuators. The valuation reports are reviewed and discussed in a round table format with particular emphasis centered on whether or not the critical elements of the valuation report are sufficiently addressed and meet professional standards guidelines, while also identifying strengths and weaknesses of the report relating to overall readability, credibility, and persuasiveness. These interactive sessions are ideal settings to engage in a discussion with your peers about the potential risks to a valuator’s credibility by issuing reports that do not meet professional standards and reporting requirements.  How You Will Benefit After completing this course, attendees will be able to: Recognize the do’s and don’ts of writing an effective report Determine techniques that they can take back to the office to use or avoid   Delivery Method: Group-Live Program Level: Intermediate Advanced Preparation: There will be some advanced preparation work with this course. Prerequisites: Previous training or research on subject matter being taught. Fields of Study: Accounting—1; Finance—1 Total CPE Hours: 2 Strengths and Weaknesses Worksheet Business Valuation Scenario Experience Requirement Scoring Key Online Conclusions and Recommendations Report $50 2 Hrs CPE Recertification (optional): Case Analysis by Webinar $160 Please log in at the top of the page prior to clicking Register Now.