ED/FFI Session 1: SFS605241B

Sponsored by Economic Damages and Fraud and Financial Investigations

This session is an interactive update on tools and the state of the union on forensic accounting AI capabilities. Panelists and AI founders will demonstrate the current tools available and answer questions on the future of AI in forensic accounting.

BV/FL Session 1: SFS605241A

Sponsored by Business Valuation and Family Law

In the aftermath of the appellate case In re Marriage of Hein (2020) 52 Cal.App.5th 519, a contentious debate ensues over its implications. While the case garnered attention for its unconventional stance on evidentiary burdens and the treatment of self-employed individuals, it raises fundamental questions about judicial bias and adherence to established legal principles. Amidst criticisms of judicial overreach and a departure from established law, legal scholars dissect the case's flaws and advocate for a more nuanced approach to evidentiary standards. Explore the complexities of this landmark case and its broader implications for legal practice and fairness in the judicial system.

BV/FL Session 2: SFS605242A

Sponsored by Business Valuation and Family Law

This session provides an overview of the automobile industry using Porter's Five Forces model, discusses measuring performance using financial & operational metrics, details the Alphabet Soup of abbreviations and their descriptions, and leverages a recent Appraisal Report to bring it all together.

ED/FFI Session 2: SFS605242B

Sponsored by Economic Damages and Fraud and Financial Investigations

This session helps you get the most out of Large Language Models by applying Socratic Questioning to your prompt design.

Keynote Lunch Presentation: SFS605243

In this session, meet current FBI Professional Staff and Special Agent presenters who have backgrounds in finance and accounting, both academically and professionally. Through their personal stories, participants will gain an understanding of the multifaceted nature of the Special Agent and Professional Staff roles and how the FBI attracts top-tier accounting professionals to conduct complex, forensic financial investigations and retain ownership of the financial portion of certain investigations. Their expertise and insights promise to enrich the discussion and enhance your understanding of the organization and how recruits can best position themselves for success and an exciting career with the FBI.

ED/FFI Session 3: SFS605244B

Sponsored by Economic Damages and Fraud and Financial Investigations

In this session, seasoned expert Stephen Daughters will guide attendees through some of the obstacles commonly faced by experts in navigating forensic accounting engagements and share lessons learned through his practice.

BV/FL Session 3: SFS605244A

Sponsored by Business Valuation and Family Law

What will happen when you are asked if AI was used in any way in the work that led to your expert opinion? This session will discuss the implications of AI use in expert witness assignments and thoughts on what to do in these early adoption days.

BV/FL Session 4: SFS605245A

Sponsored by Business Valuation and Family Law

This session is a continuation of the panel discussion covering FAQs on business valuation issues related to:

• Income approach methods (capitalized cash flows and DCF)
• Excess earnings method
• Discount and capitalization rates
• Terminal and mid-year convention
• Guideline transaction market method
• Reconciling values
• Weighting valuation methods

ED/FFI Session 4: SFS605245B

Sponsored by Economic Damages and Fraud and Financial Investigations

In this session, Mr. Cranmer walks through case studies demonstrating the processes he utilizes to harness the power of big data in conducting analyses and providing insights into fraud and damage cases.