Business valuation, litigation support, and forensic accounting have all seen massive changes in the last few years thanks to new regulations, legislation, and technological developments. MACPA has designed the Forensic Valuation Conference specifically to serve the critical niche of CPAs involved or interested in these sectors.
Leading National Speakers with a Regional Focus
The 2020 Forensic Valuation Conference features leading experts from around the country & the region to host sessions for all levels, from entry-level to experienced professionals. Topics include:
Valuation Update
Fair Value Measurement
Working Capital
Larger groups may qualify for a group discount – call or email us for more information, 410-296-6250/team@macpa.org
If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Amy Puente at amyp@macpa.org.
**This conference will be hosted online using Zoom. Participants will need to install the Zoom application on the device in which they will be using to “attend” the conference. Participants will also be asked to register for the conference in Zoom for additional security and privacy.
The participant will learn:
-20 valuation dirty little secrets
-Over 2-years out – the impact of the TCJA on business valuation
-Whether the so-called S corp premium is gone, hopefully for good
-S corp taxes – corporate or individual rates
-Size premiums – appraisers vs. academics
-Calculations vs. valuation engagements in litigation
-New “Best Practices” in the income approach
-The cost of capital data wars – what to do
-Control premium insanity
-How to determine non-operating assets and liabilities
-How the AICPA’s new forensic services standard affects valuation
-Advanced expert testimony tips
9:45 am
Break
9:50 am
The Latest with the Valuation Profession and Fair Value Measurements
Speaker: Mark Zyla, CPA/ABV, CFA, ASA
The latest with Fair Value Measurements including:
Where we are as a profession with the CEIV program and the Mandatory Performance Framework.
Issues involving the FASB’s recent Invitation to Comment regarding the impairment of goodwill.
The importance of International Valuation Standards and Fair Value Measurements.
An overview of upcoming guidance from the AICPA and other organization.