Forensic and valuation services (FVS) professionals will meet this year in Dallas from October 28-30 at the annual AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference, convening to network, stay abreast of trends in the sector and share expertise. Sessions will cover subjects such as fraud, compliance and lost profits, all of which take on additional importance for businesses in times like this, following two tragic natural disasters in the United States.

As several states affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton on the Eastern Seaboard begin the long road to recovery, forensic and valuation professionals will be essential in ensuring financial rehabilitation, claim management, and compliance with disaster-related regulations. Invited to attend are forensic accounting and business valuation services professionals, litigation services consultants and experts, emerging FVS professionals, CFOs, controllers, and senior financial professionals – all of whom have important roles to play in this restoration effort.

“I am thrilled to highlight the immense value that the FVS conference brings to our community,” said Barbara Andrews, AICPA & CIMA director of forensic accounting and business valuation. “This event is a unique opportunity for professionals to deepen their expertise, network with industry leaders, and stay ahead of the latest trends and developments in FVS. It’s also a timely opportunity for attendees to share ideas and strategies around this urgent environment of post-hurricane recovery. I look forward to welcoming everyone to an enriching and inspiring conference.”

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FVS professionals are key advisors for businesses and business owners especially in times of difficulty. They are the professionals clients rely on when trying to understand rapidly developing fields and technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital assets and cybersecurity. Some timely topics that will be covered during the conference include:

Alternative Approaches to Your Fraud Investigations;
General Valuation Techniques Utilizing AI: Valuation Model Selection; Data Sourcing and Cleansing;
Applying ChatGPT and Other Large Language Models to the Practice of Forensic Accounting;
Harnessing AI to transform your practice; and
Avoiding Bias and Remaining Objective As An Expert Witness.

Forensic and valuation services is one of the many exciting, dynamic pathways a career in accounting and finance can offer. FVS professionals are uniquely qualified to guide businesses through significant business interruptions and challenges, fraud, bankruptcy and other economic or valuation-related concerns. The conference offers value for experienced valuation professionals as well as newcomers to the field.

“This annual opportunity for the forensic and valuation community to come together in one venue, catch up with friends and peers over a meal or drink, make new connections, and learn from industry experts,” said Mark Smith, director of valuation services at AICPA & CIMA. “The FVS conference is offered both online and in-person; however, time and time again, I hear from members how important the in-person experience is for them personally and professionally.”

The full agenda can be viewed here.

The 2024 AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, in Dallas, Texas, from October 28-30. The conference may be attended either onsite or virtually.

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