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1. Spouses turn to digital tools in battle over finances
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
Electronic discovery is making it easier to unmask a spouse's hidden financial life. Suspicious husbands and wives have used key-grabbing software and Internet histories to ferret out their partner's secret assets. Meanwhile, forensic experts and divorce lawyers are using data analysis to uncover evidence of financial wrongdoing. Wall Street Journal, The (04/30)
2. 10 tips for preventing fraud in your business
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
This article lists 10 things business owners can do to protect against fraud. They include segregating duties to limit opportunities for fraud, conducting cash and inventory counts, and holding employees accountable to a code of conduct that promotes ethical behavior. Patch.com (05/08)
3. Psychologists try to understand motives behind fraud
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
Psychological research shows that individuals can be blinded to ethics in certain situations, such as in business. People also engage in fraud to help one another, even if they don't have criminal intentions. Read this article to learn about the stages of fraud, from early rationalization to full-blown scheme. National Public Radio (05/01)
4. A history of the famous Black-Scholes equation
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
The Black-Scholes equation has been credited with creating a revolution in finance by giving traders a tool for pricing options and other assets. However, some say its overuse contributed to risk that caused the financial crisis. BBC (04/27)
5. A discovery to-do list for divorce and child-support cases
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
Fraud Files Blog, The (04/19)
6. How financial advisers can tackle client fraud
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
Financial advisers are increasingly being called upon by clients to investigate and deal with fraud. Some telltale signs include changes in lifestyle or behavior and secrecy on the part of a client or a trusted person such as a spouse. When fraud is suspected, the first step is to review financial documents for discrepancy that could indicate wrongdoing. Financial-Planning.com (05/01)
7. Da Silva case sets milestone for computers in e-discovery
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
An appeals court upheld a decision by Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck to allow use of predictive analysis in e-discovery in Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Group. The decision received praise from lawyers, who said software makes discovery more affordable and efficient for clients. However, some warned that lawyers and clients must be careful in selecting vendors and testing software for accuracy before its use. Law.com (05/02)
8. Startups rely on fantasy valuation, experts warn
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
A lack of solid revenue is raising questions about valuation proposed by some startup companies. At the same time, some advisers are actually encouraging companies to avoid making revenue. "It serves the interest of the investors who can come up with whatever valuation they want when there are no revenue," one investor said. The situation has led to a bubble that is worse than one in the 1990s, one economist said. New York Times (tiered subscription model), The (04/29)
9. Results of 2011 AICPA FVS Trend Survey are available
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
In 2011, the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Section surveyed CPA forensic and business-valuation professionals to evaluate trends within this practice area and the litigation and regulatory environment as a whole. Participants of the 2011 AICPA FVS Trend Survey were clearly seeing greater demand for services. Download the Executive Summary for an overview of the results. Download the 2011 AICPA FVS Trend Survey white paper to read the complete analysis.
10. FVS CPE calendar
Forensic & Valuation Reporter | May 15, 2012
Continuing professional eduction is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality services. In addition, CFF and ABV credential holders are subject to recertification that includes meeting discipline-specific CPE requirements. Take a step toward meeting such requirements by registering for FVS-sponsored CPE events. A FVS/CFF/ABV discount is available.
Webinars begin at 3 p.m. ET and include 2 CPE credits.
- "Women on the Stand": Thursday
- "Issues in the Application of the Guideline Public Company Method Under the Market Approach": May 22
- "Hands On Application of the Market Approach -- The Guideline Transaction (M&A) Method": May 24
- "Pathway to the ABV and CFF Credentials": May 31
- "Understanding and Implementing the Income Approach": June 5
- "Exploring the Discount for Lack of Control": June 7
- "Discounts for Lack of Marketability: Is 35 Percent the Right Number?": June 14
- "What Appraisers, Accountants, and Attorneys Need to Know About Business Valuation-Related Issues in Estate Planning": June 19
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