FVC2446. Introduction to Lost Profits Methodologies

This presentation will provide an overview of the various methodologies for calculating lost revenues, avoided costs, and discounted lost profits including a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the various methodologies. The presentation will also include a discussion of the expert’s role in addressing causation.

Learning Objectives:

• Distinguish different approaches to estimate lost revenues.
• Distinguish different approaches to estimating avoided costs.
• Recognize how the financial expert witness can assist in the issue of causation.
• Distinguish different approaches to discounting lost profits.