In this session, white collar defense attorney and former federal prosecutor Michael G. Freedman will discuss the helpful role forensic accountants can play in white collar criminal cases. The presentation will touch on recent high-profile cases and discuss numerous stages where forensic accountants can play a valuable role. These include analyzing and responding to government reports and calculations; conducting independent defense investigation; presentations to prosecutors before charges are filed; testifying as an expert at trial; and advising on plea agreement and sentencing issues including restitution, forfeiture, and tax consequences.

Comprehensive overview of AI's impact on the entertainment industry, from content creation to security threats, including deepfakes, voice generation, protection of AI-generated IP, cyber threats in virtual production, and proactive risk management.

Ever wonder how talent, investors, and studios split the money in film and television? This session breaks down the complex world of profit participations, from box office revenues to streaming deals, and reveals the strategies shaping today’s entertainment industry. Attendees will receive an overview of the basics, recent trends, and evolving changes in Hollywood accounting.

Attorneys aren’t the only ones who shape outcomes in mediation. Forensic expert CPAs like you often hold the keys to success, whether you realize it or not. In this session, expert mediator Jeffrey Kravitz reveals how your testimony, presence, and credibility can turn negotiations into victories…or derail them.