Supporting Company Specific Risk and Reconciliation under ASC 805
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Pod Squad host Nene Gianfala discusses how to support company specific risk and reconciliation with our experts fresh out of their session at the FVS conference. Their conversation covers complex topics including: Understanding projected financial information (PFI) Quantifying company specific risk premium Reconciling WACC, WARA and IRR Complying with disclosure requirements and Learning the story behind the numbers. Guests: Charles Gallman, CPS/ABV, Managing Director, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Ross McSwain, ABV, Sr. Manager, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Host: ...
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Elevate Your Expertise - A Visit with the 2024 Forensic and Valuation Services Conference Co-Chairs
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Join us for the AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference from October 28-30 in Dallas, featuring special ticketed networking events. You can attend in person or virtually but attending in Dallas provides unmatched networking with FVS professionals. Register by September 13 to get a $150 early bird discount. Here's what's in store: Keynote speech by Rebecca Ryan, a futurist and economic expert Litigation Talk Series on courtroom perspectives and Daubert challenges AI sessions on practical applications and best practices for valuation and forensic work Micro...
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Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 1
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Rod and Josh discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), on business and life: the talent crunch in the business valuation profession and the high salaries offered by large firms make it difficult for smaller firms to hire junior analysts. Imagine growing your business without being able to hire additional staff - could AI be a solution to this constraint? Key takeaways: The importance of familiarizing oneself with AI and its potential applications in business valuation How AI can be used to do a lot of tasks that you would hire a junior analyst to do. Make time to learn...
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Eye on Fraud - The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Accounting and Litigation Consulting
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
FVS experts must keep abreast of AI’s influence on fraud and forensic accounting, utilizing it prudently and mindful of its constraints and misuse risks. Following the publication of the 2nd quarter Eye on Fraud report, we converse with the authors to learn about the four categories of AI and spotlight both the dangers and advantages of each type: Reactive machines Limited memory Theory of mind Self-awareness Guests: Clay Kniepmann, JD, CPA/CFF/ABV, Anders CPA and Advisors David Zweighaft CPA/CFF, CFE DSZ Forensic Accounting & Consulting Services Host: Frank Previti,...
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The Bankruptcy Briefings – Navigating Financial Rebirth, Part 3
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
For our final bankruptcy episode, we are in conversation with Clint Neider from AlixPartners. Clint shares his passion for the critical role valuation plays in bankruptcy restructuring. Restructuring requires a combination of science and art, as well as the ability to play the role of a finance professional and a therapist. Clint shares: What skills make a successful restructuring practitioner How valuations impact the negotiation process Learning to educate, counsel, and provide guidance to the Court Guest: Clint Neider, CPA/ABV, AlixPartners, Restructuring Group Host: Josh...
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Tracing Money Laundering Funds Through FIAT and Crypto
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Elizabeth Woodward converses with Denise Harding, a speaker at the 2023 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference. Denise provides insight into the Dark Web, addressing typical misunderstandings, as well as offering advice to help professionals: Capitalize on their forensic accounting expertise in cryptocurrency-related endeavors, Illustrate the tools frequently used in these types of assignments, and Establish best practices for efficient engagement management. Guest: Denise Harding, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic Accountant, Navel Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)...
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Valuing Complex Financial Instruments
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
While it has been thousands of years since the Greek mathematician, Thales, developed the first known option contracts to corner the market for olive presses ahead of the annual harvest, financial instruments continue to proliferate in both type and complexity. Faisal Lakhani of CBIZ Valuation Group specializes in advising clients in this area and shares his expertise to provide an overview to help us better understand what these instruments are, and how they are valued, including: Categories and classification of complex financial instruments Valuation approaches and methods Influence...
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The Bankruptcy Briefings – Navigating Financial Rebirth, Part 2
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Josh Shilts meets with fellow pod squadder Elizabeth Woodward to hear about her unique entry into bankruptcy-related work. Elizabeth discusses her path, the diverse businesses she has managed as a fiduciary, and the differences that exist when testifying in a non-confrontational forum. Her role often requires her to be accountable to the court and creditors, ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the bankruptcy process. Guest: Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic Accounting Director, Dean Dorton Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC ...
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Increasing Engagement with FVS Emerging Professionals
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
Dave and Greg's conversation underscores a universal truth in any career path: mentoring is critical for the nurturing of emerging professionals - new hires, and those in career transition, during their first 5 years as a valuation professional. It plays a crucial role in career development and organizational culture, as well as allows the mentor to: Share the enthusiasm for the work they do, and the desire to keep learning Make sure students and younger professionals know that BV is a career path if Accounting, Auditing, or Tax is not their jam Make sure emerging...
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Leveraging the New Fraud Risk Management Guide in your Practice
Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)
The Fraud Risk Management Guide provides a comprehensive framework for assessing and managing fraud risks in any organization. Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Lynda discuss the guide and its benefits for AICPA members. The guide is a joint product of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) with contributions from various organizations and experts, including the AICPA. The guide can help practitioners audit their fraud risk management programs, train and educate board members and other stakeholders, benchmark their performance against...
info_outlineHost: Nene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, ASA-BV/IA, Chaffe & Associates, Inc.
Guest: Alex Aronsohn, FRICS, Director of Technical Standards - Tangible Assets, International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
Join us for another podcast that highlights the importance of ESG and its potential impact on business valuations. Our guest for this segment is Alex Aronsohn, who is with the IVSC. During this podcast, we discuss:
- What motivated the IVSC to incorporate ESG?
- Discussion of past perspective papers and survey results regarding the incorporation of ESG
- Highlights from the IVSC Exposure Draft that specifically address ESG, including the ESG Appendix
For Further exploration on this topic: If you’re using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs to access the show notes with direct links.
- · IVS Exposure Draft for Consultation (2023)
- · Perspectives Paper: ESG and Real Estate Valuation
- · Perspectives Paper: ESG and Business Valuation
- · Perspectives Paper: A Framework to Assess ESG Value Creation
- · International Sustainability Standards Board
AICPA-CIMA resources
- · Past podcast episodes:
ESG & the Cost of Capital
Host: Nene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, CEIV, ASA-BV/IA, Chaffe & Associates, Inc.
Guest: Randy Priem, Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), Finance Professor @ University of Antwerp + UBI Business School
ESG – Why the Business Valuation Practitioner Should Pay Attention
Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC
Guest: Nene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, CEIV, ASA-BV/IA, Chaffe & Associates, Inc.
· Training: AICPA’s Fundamentals of ESG Certificate (CPE self-study, 9 credits)
FVS Section member ONLY resources
This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, litigation, and fraud services. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/fvs, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You’ll get free CPE and access to rich technical content.
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Information on credentials - Our FVS credential programs allow AICPA members to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing forensic and valuation services to their clients.
ABV Credential (Accredited in Business Valuation)
CFF Credential (Certified in Fraud and Forensics)