Financial Litigation Consulting Professionals Workshop
Co-Sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts®
Make the Statement That When it Comes to Financial Litigation, You Are the “Master” of the Field
The highest growth areas in financial litigation are subject to their own variables that define the financial litigation 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. Command of these fundamental concepts are key to producing credible financial litigation support services that will withstand the challenges of the litigation environment.
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Financial Litigation Consulting Professionals Workshop utilizes state-of-the-art training techniques to maximize learning and retention, teaches to the body of knowledge for financial litigation, and prepares attendees to pass the Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® (MAFF®) proctored exam:
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Methodologies and approaches for calculating damages
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Financial investigative and forensic accounting techniques
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Skills development for communicating with judges, attorneys, and juries
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Specialty areas of financial litigation practice
After completing this workshop, attendees will be able to:
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Identify the methodologies and approaches of financial forensics and how to integrate them in related proceedings
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Differentiate between generally accepted financial forensic methodologies
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Identify the elements of a report that meet the demands of the legal system
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Recognize and avoid pitfalls of incorporating financial evidence in a legal proceeding
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Recognize, implement, and apply legal concepts protocol to financial expert engagements
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Identify the responsibilities of an expert, from retention through resolution of the proceeding
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Specify the basics of the legal system and professional standards
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Distinguish between the role of the financial forensics analyst as a testifying and/or consulting expert
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Determine the conceptual types of lost profits, measures of loss, and methods to calculate lost profits
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Distinguish between the different types of specific financial forensics engagements
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Formulate effective and defensible lost profits and damages models in the context of litigation
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Explain the role of the financial forensics analyst in the investigation, standard of care, and determination of damages
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Employ proven techniques of practice management applicable to the financial forensics practice
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What You Will Cover
Day 1: Foundations of Financial Forensics—Professional Responsibilities and the Legal Environment
Day 2: Damages Analysis and Measurement—Commercial, Personal, and Intellectual Property
Day 3: Business Valuation in Litigation and Family Law Forensics
Day 4: Business Fraud—Prevention, Detection, and Response
Day 5: Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Reorganization
Day 6: MAFF Proctored Exam
Who Should Attend
CPAs, valuation experts, economists, and other financial professionals who render services designed to assist in the resolution of legal disputes involving financial matters. This training is geared toward the seasoned practitioner and utilizes state-of-the-art training techniques to maximize learning and retention. Less seasoned practitioners have much to gain also, because this training—challenging as it is—will broaden their perspectives and tune their skills for working effectively with legal professionals.
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Financial LItigation Consulting Professionals Workshop Faculty
To register, select the date and location 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.
 Six-Day Live Classroom Schedule |
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 Early Registration Discounts
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Dates |
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December 10–15 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
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9/30/2018 |
10/31/2018 |
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June 3–8, 2019 |
Salt Lake City, UT |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
3/31/2019 |
4/30/2019 |
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September 23–28, 2019 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
7/31/2019 |
8/31/2019 |
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Ocober 28–
November 2, 2019 |
New Orleans, LA |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
8/31/2019 |
9/30/2019 |
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December 9–14, 2019 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
10/31/2019 |
11/30/2019 |
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Courses (Mon–Fri) generally begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:15 p.m.
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 Five-Day Live Online Broadcast Schedule |
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Early Registration Discounts
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Dates |
Broadcast Location |
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10% |
5% |
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December 10–14 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
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9/30/2018 |
10/31/2018 |
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September 23–27, 2019 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
7/31/2019 |
8/31/2019 |
October 28–
November 1, 2019 |
New Orleans, LA |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
8/31/2019 |
9/30/2019 |
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Courses (Mon–Fri) generally begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:15 p.m.
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 Ten-Day Live Online Webinar Schedule |
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Early Registration Discounts
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Part 1: |
Monday–Friday,
1:00–4:00 p.m. ET
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March 4–8, 2019 |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
2/28/2019 |
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February 3–7, 2020 |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
1/31/2020 |
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Part 2: |
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March 18–22, 2019 |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
2/28/2019 |
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February 24–28, 2020 |
Call Member/Client Services at (800) 677-2009 for Registration |
1/31/2020 |
 CPE On-Demand Course |
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CPE:
30 Hrs |
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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.
This course is paperless. Attendees will be provided a link to course material that will be used during the course, so attendees will need a laptop with Internet access. The CTI will provide electric power and Internet access, but will not provide laptops. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mobile wireless modem or hotspot device.
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Pricing (Before Early Registration Discount) |
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Member |
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Live Classroom or Online Broadcast Package: Five-day Workshop, plus MAFF Certification Exam ($300 off retail price) (40 Hrs CPE)
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$3,575 |
$3,250 |
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Five-day Workshop (40 Hrs CPE) |
$3,250 |
$2,925 |
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MAFF Certification Exam |
$625 |
$625 |
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First-year NACVA Membership |
$535 |
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Ten-Day Live Online Webinar Package: Ten-day training [part 1 and part 2] and MAFF proctored exam scheduled separately (30 Hrs CPE) |
$2,225 |
$2,045 |
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Delivery Method |
Group-Live |
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Program Level |
Intermediate |
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Advanced Preparation |
None |
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Prerequisites |
Previous training or research on subject matter being taught. |
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Fields of Study |
Accounting |
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Auditing |
6 |
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Behavioral Ethics |
2 |
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Business Law |
3 |
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Communications and Marketing |
2 |
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Information Technology |
3 |
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Economics |
3 |
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Finance |
5 |
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Management Services |
3 |
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Regulatory Ethics |
2 |
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Taxes |
3 |
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Total CPE Hours |
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40 |
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