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Sunday, October 27, 2024

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

FVC24101. Legal Systems, Courts & Dispute Resolution

Speakers: Nathan Fan, Adam Rabinowitz
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT

FVC24103. Understanding Fair Value Accounting

Speakers: Mark Zyla
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

FVC24102. Laws, Regulations & Guidance

Speakers: Thomas Hilton, Clay Kniepmann

Monday, October 28, 2024

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CDT

Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:25 AM CDT

FVC2401. Opening Chair Remarks | KEYNOTE: Which Future?

Speakers: Rebecca Ryan
9:25 AM – 9:50 AM CDT

Networking Break with Exhibitors

9:50 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2402. Considering Alternative Causes of Loss in Lost Profits Calculations

Speakers: Stuart Miller, Ashley Johnson
9:50 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2403. Macroeconomic Update 2024 - Cost of Capital & Valuation Impact

Speakers: James Harrington, Carla Nunes
9:50 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2404. Valuation of Startup Companies

Speakers: Ross McSwain, Charles Gallman
9:50 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2405. Proving Solvency

Speakers: Kenneth DeGraw, Dean Driskell
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2406. Lost Profits (and Other Damages) in Trademark Cases (A Case Study)

Speakers: Benjamin Thomas
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2407. Congratulations. You’re the Post M&A Accounting Neutral. How Will You Rule?

Speakers: James Agar, Frank Dery
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2408. You Prepare Them, So What’s It’s Like to Review IRC 409A or ASC 718 Valuations? An Auditor and Valuation Reviewer’s Perspective to Help You and Your Clients

Speakers: Jason Woon, Michael Dragiev, Greg Russ
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2409. Introduction to Shareholder Disputes

Speakers: Nicole Lyons, Christopher Nadeau
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CDT

Luncheon

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT

FVC2410. Fraud Hot Topics

Speakers: Howard Silverstone, Jonathan Marks, Frederick Kohm
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT

FVC2411. Litigation Talk Series - Decoding the Courtroom: Perspectives on Expert Testimony from Lawyers and Judges

Speakers: Hubert Klein, Brian Oates, Tami Clemenza
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT

FVC2412. All in the Family—Related Party Companies in Divorce

Speakers: Karolina Calhoun, Kevin Segler
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CDT

FVC2413. Advanced Topics in ESOP Valuations

Speakers: Laurie-Leigh White, Sam Makin, Todd Omer, Benny Valek
2:45 PM – 3:10 PM CDT

Networking Break with Exhibitors

3:10 PM – 4:25 PM CDT

FVC2414. Don’t be Blindsided by Frauds That Lie Just Beneath the Surface… Consider Applying Alternative Approaches To Your Fraud Investigations

Speakers: Robin Cramer
3:10 PM – 4:25 PM CDT

FVC2415. Litigation Talk Series - Demystifying Daubert

Speakers: Kenneth Rugeti, Vincent Biemans, James Bookhout
3:10 PM – 4:25 PM CDT

FVC2416. General Valuation Techniques Utilizing AI: Valuation Model Selection; Data Sourcing and Cleansing

Speakers: Cristina Chen-Oster, Ronnie Shah
3:10 PM – 4:25 PM CDT

FVC2417. Transforming the Next Generation of Accounting, Forensic and Valuation Professionals

Speakers: Kathy Johnson, Rachel Hennessy, Stephani Mason
4:25 PM – 5:30 PM CDT

Reception

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM CDT

Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC24SS01. Solution Session #1

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC24SS02. Solution Session #2

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC24SS03. Solution Session #3

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CDT

FVC2418. FVS Forum, followed by the Awards Presentation (Standing Ovation and Volunteer of the Year)

Speakers: Kenneth Rugeti, Kathy Johnson, Maryellen Galuchie, Lynda Schwartz, Nene Gianfala
10:30 AM – 10:55 AM CDT

Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:55 AM – 12:10 PM CDT

FVC2419. Let’s Have a Chat: Applying ChatGPT and Other Large Language Models to the Practice of Forensic Accounting

Speakers: Daniel Street, Joseph Wilck
10:55 AM – 12:10 PM CDT

FVC2420. Valuation Case Law Update

Speakers: David Consigli, Natalya Abdrasilova
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM CDT

Luncheon

1:10 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

FVC2421. Unlocking Trust & Estate Litigation: Litigators' Perspective

Speakers: Travis Armstrong, Scott Weber
1:10 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

FVC2422. Discount Rates in Lost Profits Damages

Speakers: Benjamin Thomas, Greg Weiss
1:10 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

FVC2423. Using Monte Carlo in Valuations Effectively

Speakers: Brian McIntyre, James Loeber
1:10 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

FVC2424. A Deep Dive into Cecil v. Commissioner and Scenarios When the Income Approach Should Be Given Sole Weight When Asset Approach is Greater

Speakers: Brian Burns
2:10 PM – 3:25 PM CDT

FVC2425. Fraud Trends in Enforcement Actions

Speakers: Carey Miller, Amy Yurish, Todd Murray
2:10 PM – 3:25 PM CDT

FVC2426. Tax Affecting – The Debate Continues

Speakers: Conrad Davis, Jared Tonks
2:10 PM – 3:25 PM CDT

FVC2427. New Guidance on Secondary Market Transactions - Implications for Private Company Common Stock Valuations

Speakers: Amanda Miller, Jay Seliber
2:10 PM – 3:25 PM CDT

FVC2428. The Role of Market Data in the Valuation of Real Estate Holding Entities

Speakers: Chris Volz, Kiran Satwani, Bruce Johnson
3:25 PM – 3:50 PM CDT

Networking Break with Exhibitors

3:50 PM – 4:40 PM CDT

FVC2429. The Role of a Forensic Accountant in a Class Action Dispute

Speakers: Laura Lewis, John Hansen
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM CDT

FVC2430. BV Subsequent Events/What is Known and Knowable?

Speakers: Catherine Stoddard
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM CDT

FVC2431. BVFLS 3.0: Harnessing AI to transform your practice

Speakers: ROD BURKERT
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM CDT

FVC2432. Navigating Financial Expert Witness Services in Family Law: An Introductory Guide

Speakers: Jenny Allen, Courtney Coppinger
4:50 PM – 5:20 PM CDT

FVC24M1. Lightning Round/Micro-Topic - Empowering Business Growth: Strategies and Accountability

Speakers: Travis Armstrong, Nicole Lyons
4:50 PM – 5:20 PM CDT

FVC24M2. Lightning Round/Micro-Topic - Constructive Rebuttal Reports: Crafting Effective Responses Without Disparagement

Speakers: Jolene Fraser
4:50 PM – 5:20 PM CDT

FVC24M3. Lightning Round/Micro-Topic - Different Valuation Methods For Different Industries - Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Speakers: Lisa Cribben, Brian Burns, Jordan Graves
4:50 PM – 5:20 PM CDT

FVC24M4. Lightning Round/Micro-Topic - The Shortcut to Shortcuts

Speakers: Bryan Metting

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM CDT

Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC2433. Piercing the Corporate Veil: The Accountant's Role in Alter Ego Claims

Speakers: Rachel Hennessy, Micah Pycraft
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC2434. Source Documents—Real or Fake?

Speakers: Gary Rosen, Nitasha Giardina
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC2435. Valuation Performance Framework Update

Speakers: Mark Smith, Austin Lee
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM CDT

FVC2436. Valuing a Cash Business (Gasp!)

Speakers: David Consigli, Jenny Allen
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT

FVC2437. Mastering the Evidence: The Crucial Role of Data Management for Expert Witnesses

Speakers: Nick Landera, Lacy Wenisch
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT

FVC2438. Determining the Appropriate Discount Rate for Valuing Intangible Assets in a PPA

Speakers: Maryellen Galuchie, Ross McSwain
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT

FVC2439. Market Approach - Using General Market Multiples and Adjusting For Company Characteristics

Speakers: Lisa Cribben
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM CDT

FVC2440. Can Virtual Mentors Revive Our Pipeline?

Speakers: Natalie Lewis, Katie Brown
9:50 AM – 10:15 AM CDT

Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:15 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2441. Anatomy of an Expert Report

Speakers: Gary Rosen, Nitasha Giardina
10:15 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2442. How to Treat “Right of Use” Assets in Valuations

Speakers: Chris Volz, Kiran Satwani
10:15 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2443. Financial Valuation Applications and Models Text- New 5th Edition

Speakers: James Hitchner
10:15 AM – 11:05 AM CDT

FVC2444. Avoiding Bias and Remaining Objective As An Expert Witness – Professional Judgment and Decision Making

Speakers: Hubert Klein, Gregory Reagan
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2445. Lost Earnings: Quantifying Damages in Wrongful Termination, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death Matters

Speakers: Greg Weiss
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2446. Methodologies for Lost Profits Damages

Speakers: Alexander Walther, John Tira
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2447. Estate Planning With The Anticipated Change in 2025

Speakers: Lisa Cribben
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

FVC2448. Ethical Vigilance: Recognizing Red Flags and Equipping Staff with Professional Integrity in Client Interactions

Speakers: Natalie Lewis, Katie Brown