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Fraud & Forensic Accounting : California Case Law Update 2024-25

CPE: 1

Overview

Our panel of experts delves into the importance of case law, both in a general context and specifically in relation to published versus unpublished cases. Gain insights into the structure of the California court system and explore the nuances of 5 to 6 selected cases. Our three CPAs will dissect the pertinent aspects of these cases, while Attorney Jeff Lewis will provide valuable commentary on their significance and relevance.

This session was recorded on March 20,2024 at the 2024 Fraud and Forensic Accounting Virtual Conference.

Product Code
1000003887
Credit Type
CPE: 1
CPE-Technical: 1
Format
Online Self-Study
Intended Audience
Forensic accounting professionals; Litigation services consultants and experts; Emerging FVS professionals; CFOs, controllers and senior financial professionals.
NASBA Field of Study
- Accounting
- Auditing
Level of Difficulty
Overview
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of fraud and forensic accounting.
Advance Preparation
None.

Learning Objectives

Explain the distinction between published and unpublished cases and their implications in legal and professional contexts.

Describe the structure of the California court system and its role in shaping case law.

Analyze selected cases to understand their key aspects and relevance, with insights from CPAs and legal commentary.

Faculty

Duane Campbell

Duane Campbell uses his deep experience in forensic accounting and finance to assist his clients across the U.S. in dealing with complex and sensitive issues arising from internal and independent forensic accounting investigations, business disputes, litigation and alternative dispute resolution involving, among other things, improper accounting, potential fraud, theft or misappropriation of funds.Mr. Campbell has served a large variety of man...

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Jeff Lewis

Jeff Lewis has been practicing law in Southern California since 1996. He is a certified appellate specialist by the California State Bar. He focuses his practice in four areas: Appellate Law, First Amendment Litigation, General Litigation and Land Use (in the Palos Verdes area).Mr. Lewis attended University of California, Santa Barbara, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics in 1992. Thereafter, he obtained his Jur...

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Kenneth David Rugeti

Ken is a forensic accountant and Senior Managing Director with FTI Consulting, based in Orange County, CA. Over his 25-plus year career he has helped juries, judicial officers, lawyers, and their clients understand and address hundreds of disputed financial issues. Ken frequently serves as a joint expert, informally or under Court appointment, and has testified as an expert witness in U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts, California State Court...

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Sacha Zadmehran

Sacha Zadmehran is a Principal in the San Francisco office of Hemming Morse, Forensic and Financial Consultants. Mr. Zadmehran is a CFA charterholder and a member of CFA Institute. Mr. Zadmehran is a CPA licensed in the State of California. He is also Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), of which he is a member. Mr. Zadmehran is also a member of the California Society of CPAs...

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Fraud & Forensic Accounting : California Case Law Update 2024-25

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Overview

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Advance Preparation

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