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solving the puzzle TSCPA Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation ServicesCo-sponsored with the Tennessee Turnaround Management Association.
Oct. 20, 2008 |
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Hotel InformationExhibitors
Visit our exhibitors during registration and networking breaks:
- Alliant Capital Advisors, LLC
- First Tennessee
- PICA Group
- Schedule at a Glance
- Registration Information
- 4 Easy Ways to Register
In today’s complex business environment, CPAs are being called upon more and more often to provide business valuation, forensic investigation and litigation support services. The large number of commercial lawsuits and incidents of fraud have created a large demand for CPAs with the technical skills needed to provide these services. The TSCPA Conference on Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services is designed to give CPAs who have an interest in these specialty areas insightful, leading edge training from some of the top practitioners in the industry. Participants will hear about the latest trends and hot topics and have an opportunity to network with other CPAs who practice in these areas. This conference provides 7 ABV credit hours.
Conference Highlights:
- Case Law Update
- Mock Business Valuation Deposition
- Interviewing Techniques
- Panel with Judges (BV Track)
- Panel with Prosecutors (Fraud Track)
- Anatomy of an Investigation (Fraud Track)
- Accounting Standards Update (BV Track)
Course Level: Update
TSBA Subject Code: M/A
CPE Credit: 8 hours (Management)
CLE Credit: 6.67 hours
This conference qualifies for 7 hours of credit toward the AICPA’s Accreditation in Business Valuation (ABV) credential requirements and 6.67 hours of continuing legal education credit (CLE).
| Registration Fees: | By Oct. 5 |
After Oct. 5 |
| Member Discount Fee | $275 |
$305 |
| Conference Fee | $325 |
$355 |
Hotel Information: A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Cool Springs Marriott at a rate of $129 per night. Reservations may be made by calling 1-888/403-6772. Please indicate that you are with the Tennessee Society of CPAs when making your reservation.
Green Efforts |
| In an effort to be mindful about our impact on the environment, TSCPA is looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint. For the Business Valuation, Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services Conference, instead of a large notebook containing every conference presentation and supporting materials, you will have the opportunity to help save the environment by accessing some of these documents online. A special link will be provided to conference registrants via e-mail in advance of the event so you can review and download the materials as needed. This link will remain active for two weeks after the conference. |
Schedule at a Glance
7 - 7:30 a.m. - Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 7:35 a.m. - Opening Remarks/Welcome
7:35 - 8:50 a.m. - 1. Current Trends in Valuation – A Review and Critique of Recent Cases and RulingsMichael D. Sontag, Partner, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, Nashville, Tenn., and Gregory Smith, Member, Stites & Harbison, PLLC, Nashville, Tenn.
The panel will discuss current trends in tax and non-tax cases which have been litigated over the past couple of years with some words to the wise on valuation dos and don’ts.
8:50 - 8:55 a.m. - Change Break
8:55 - 10:35 a.m. - 2. A&A Update for Contractors
2. Mock Deposition for a Business Valuation Engagement
Brent McDade, CBA, BVAL, Decosimo Advisory Services, Chattanooga, Tenn., Miles Mason Sr., J.D., Crone & Mason, PLC, Memphis, Tenn., Robert Vance, CPA, CVA, CFP, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC, Knoxville, Tenn.
Most business valuation analysts will end up in a deposition at some time in their career. Learn how to survive and thrive in a high-conflict lawsuit deposition. Experienced business valuation experts Rob Vance and Brent McDade are mock deponents defending a fictional and less than stellar business valuation report in a divorce case. Each will answer questions in different ways, illustrating pitfalls less prepared experts can create for themselves. Family law attorney and former CPA Miles Mason, Sr. deposes. The presentation covers:
- Basic deposition tips and traps,
- Questions every expert must be prepared to handle,
- Advanced techniques for defeating opposing counsel’s tactics,
- Language to use and avoid,
- Staying cool under fire and
- What lawyers are really thinking.
10:50 - 11:40 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions:
3. Expert Testimony – Valuations in Estates
David Randall Kennedy, Sr., Circuit Court Judge, Div. 7, Davidson County Trial Courts, Nashville, Tenn.
4. Trends and Challenges in Federal, State and Local Prosecution
Moderator: Paul G. Summers, Esq., Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, Nashville, Tenn., James Milam, Assistant District Attorney General, 20th Judicial District, Nashville, Tenn., Michael A. Meyer, Deputy Attorney General, Law Enforcement and Special Prosecutions Divison, State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn., and a representative from the U.S. Attorney’s office
Prosecutors today are overwhelmed with the volume and type of criminal cases in the court system. From docket overload to very diverse criminal statutes, these prosecutors will discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement in bringing justice to perpetrators.
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
12:30 - 2:15 p.m. - 5. Fraud Related Interviewing
Don Rabon, Successful Interviewing Techniques, Hendersonville, N.C.
The fraud investigation involves a unique set of interview- related dynamics. Central to the success of the fraud investigation is the level of specific interviewing knowledge, skill and ability competencies of the interviewer. The fraud related interview has its own set of appropriate persuasive themes, techniques and practices. Within this session the participant will: incorporate the dynamics of the fraud triangle and fraud diamond to the interview process, prepare an interview strategy based upon the information received from a fraud investigation concerning the facts and information involving the fraud personality type, review a fraud related interview and address the interview points positive and negative, as well as assess the motive, rationalization and capacity of the interviewee.
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. - Networking Break & Exhibit Viewing
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions:
6. Update on FASB’s March to Fair Value – Where We Are and Where We Are Going (Soon!)
Christopher M. Lovin, CPA/ABV, CFE, Partner – Valuation and Litigation Services, Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC, Brentwood, Tenn., and Christian Heuer, CFA, ASA, CBA, Valuation Services, Crowe Chizek and Company LLC, Brentwood, Tenn.
FASB is continuing its march to the fair value standard in financial reporting. Many argue that this movement has directly impacted the credit crunch that we are currently experiencing. Attendees will learn many of the common valuation issues that financial statement preparers currently face under SFAS 141, SFAS 142 and SFAS 143(R). Attendees will also learn the impact that SFAS 141(R) and SFAS 157 will have on financial statement preparers within the next few months. Finally, we will inform attendees regarding the many financial accounting standards that refer to fair value and are impacted by the latest pronouncements.
Special Agent Randal A. Wolverton, Criminal Investigation Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.
This presentation will examine how white collar crime cases are assembled for criminal prosecution. In addition, we will discuss common defenses raised in criminal trials.
3:45 p.m. - Evaluations/Conference Adjourns
Registration Information
Enroll soon because space is limited. Register by Oct. 5 to pay the discounted registration fee. Registrations must be received seven days prior to the event in order to guarantee a seat and course materials.
Cancellations, Substitutions and Transfers: Cancellations received by Oct. 6 will be assessed a $30 administrative fee. Cancellations received between Oct. 12 and 19 will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50 percent of the program fee. No refunds are given on or after the date of the program. A $30 administrative fee will be assessed for all substitutions and transfers. Registrants may substitute another individual or transfer to another course up to the day before the conference. TSCPA must be notified in advance to ensure proper CPE credit.
Conference Fee Includes: sessions, conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks.
Dress Code: business casual.
TSCPA provides you with a Proof of Attendance that serves as your permanent record of participation. Approximately two weeks after the conference, proof of attendance will be e-mailed to you indicating your CPE credit hours, program title and TSBA Subject Code.
If you have special needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please attach a written description or call the society office at 615/377-3825 or 1-800/762-0272.
4 Easy Ways to Register
By Internet
By Fax
615/309-8054 or 615/377-3904
By Mail
Mail completed registration form and payment to:
Educational & Memorial Foundation of TSCPA
201 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN 37027
By Phone
1-800/762-0272 or 615/377-3825
This conference is presented by The Educational & Memorial Foundation of Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the TSCPA Business Valuation Committee.
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