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Surgent's Audits of 401(k) Plans: New Developments and Critical Issues
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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One of the most favored employee benefit plans, the 401(k) plan, provides unique challenges for auditors. Through this course, auditors will obtain an understanding of the rules and regulations unique to employee benefit plans and obtain practical guidance on applying them. Auditors will enhance their knowledge of the performance and reporting requirements through real-world examples, best practices, and efficient audit techniques that can be utilized in various audit engagements. Make sure your audits don't trigger a DOL inspection by conforming to all applicable rules and regulations.Speaker - Melissa Critcher, CPA, PC
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Tax Fundamentals of LLCs and Partnerships - Tax Staff Essentials
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Building a solid foundation of partnership and LLC taxation A foundational understanding of partnership taxation is essential to a tax preparer's career. Given that most U.S. businesses are formed as pass-through entities, you'll likely encounter partnership tax matters that require your attention. This course covers the taxation of partnerships, including limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Matters discussed include: Common transactions Check-the-box election rules Consequential court cases involving partnership formation Skills to explain partnership taxation matters to your clients Talking about tax can sometimes sound like speaking a foreign language to your clients. Learn how to explain complex issues with accuracy and confidence.
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The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BITU.Speaker - Bob Lickwar, CPA
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2025 Accounting & Auditing Conference - 1st Day Only- Webcast (Formerly LAAC and GAAC)
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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Get ready for the ultimate accounting and auditing experience! The newly combined A&A Conference for CPAs brings together two powerhouse events: • Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference• Louisiana Accounting & Auditing Conference Now unified into one dynamic experience, this event will gather over 250 CPAs for an in-person learning and networking opportunity like no other.At this conference, you’ll be able to choose from specialized tracks tailored to your interests, making it easy to connect directly with governmental accountants, auditors, and top CPAs from across Louisiana. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or grow your professional network, this is the place to be.The all-new Ledgers & Legends Week at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans features a full week of conferences, rich with CPE, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss the Annual Meeting to welcome new leadership or the can't-miss 1st Annual Ledgers & Legends Ball—a night of recognition and connection. Explore the full lineup by clicking the Agenda tab above. You’ll find session details, track options, featured speakers, and Yellow Book credit opportunities. While we ask you to select your sessions during registration to help us plan, you’re welcome to attend any you'd like on the day of the event.
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2025 Accounting & Auditing Conference - 1st Day Only- In Person (Formerly LAAC and GAAC)
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New Orleans
8.00 Credits
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Get ready for the ultimate accounting and auditing experience! The newly combined A&A Conference for CPAs brings together two powerhouse events: • Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference• Louisiana Accounting & Auditing Conference Now unified into one dynamic experience, this event will gather over 250 CPAs for an in-person learning and networking opportunity like no other.At this conference, you’ll be able to choose from specialized tracks tailored to your interests, making it easy to connect directly with governmental accountants, auditors, and top CPAs from across Louisiana. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or grow your professional network, this is the place to be.The all-new Ledgers & Legends Week at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans features a full week of conferences, rich with CPE, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss the Annual Meeting to welcome new leadership or the can't-miss 1st Annual Ledgers & Legends Ball—a night of recognition and connection. Explore the full lineup by clicking the Agenda tab above. You’ll find session details, track options, featured speakers, and Yellow Book credit opportunities. While we ask you to select your sessions during registration to help us plan, you’re welcome to attend any you'd like on the day of the event.
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2025 Accounting & Auditing Conference - Both Days - Webcast (Formerly LAAC and GAAC)
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Online/Webcast
16.00 Credits
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Get ready for the ultimate accounting and auditing experience! The newly combined A&A Conference for CPAs brings together two powerhouse events: • Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference• Louisiana Accounting & Auditing Conference Now unified into one dynamic experience, this event will gather over 250 CPAs for an in-person learning and networking opportunity like no other.At this conference, you’ll be able to choose from specialized tracks tailored to your interests, making it easy to connect directly with governmental accountants, auditors, and top CPAs from across Louisiana. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or grow your professional network, this is the place to be.The all-new Ledgers & Legends Week at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans features a full week of conferences, rich with CPE, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss the Annual Meeting to welcome new leadership or the can't-miss 1st Annual Ledgers & Legends Ball—a night of recognition and connection. Explore the full lineup by clicking the Agenda tab above. You’ll find session details, track options, featured speakers, and Yellow Book credit opportunities. While we ask you to select your sessions during registration to help us plan, you’re welcome to attend any you'd like on the day of the event.
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2025 Accounting & Auditing Conference - Both Days- In Person (Formerly LAAC and GAAC)
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New Orleans
16.00 Credits
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Get ready for the ultimate accounting and auditing experience! The newly combined A&A Conference for CPAs brings together two powerhouse events: • Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference• Louisiana Accounting & Auditing Conference Now unified into one dynamic experience, this event will gather over 250 CPAs for an in-person learning and networking opportunity like no other.At this conference, you’ll be able to choose from specialized tracks tailored to your interests, making it easy to connect directly with governmental accountants, auditors, and top CPAs from across Louisiana. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or grow your professional network, this is the place to be.The all-new Ledgers & Legends Week at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans features a full week of conferences, rich with CPE, networking, and celebration. Don’t miss the Annual Meeting to welcome new leadership or the can't-miss 1st Annual Ledgers & Legends Ball—a night of recognition and connection. Explore the full lineup by clicking the Agenda tab above. You’ll find session details, track options, featured speakers, and Yellow Book credit opportunities. While we ask you to select your sessions during registration to help us plan, you’re welcome to attend any you'd like on the day of the event.
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Defining Where and Why Internal Controls are Needed
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Most organizations have many of the basic controls required to operate in place. However, a notable percentage of these companies do not have important measures that can help enhance security, productivity, and the quality of information available for decision making. In this session, we work to identify areas where important internal control measures are needed. We spend time explaining why these controls should be created, and show in detail some specific controls that would be beneficial if utilized. Those wishing to strengthen an internal control system should strongly consider attending this session. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Karl Egnatoff, CPA.CITP
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2025 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference - 1st Day Only - In Person
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New Orleans
8.00 Credits
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This year’s Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services Conference offers timely, in-depth content focused on the evolving landscape of forensic accounting and valuation. Louisiana continues to be a center for high-quality professional development in these areas, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned CPA or exploring new opportunities in this dynamic field join us at the Ritz this August! Monday, August 118:00 – 8:25 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 8:008:25 am Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amHot Topics in Valuation and Litigation ServicesRalph A. Litolff, Jr., CPA/CFF/ABV, CVA, MBA • RAL Forensics, LLC • Metairie, LA9:25 – 10:20 amForensic, Valuation and Litigation Risk ManagementDuncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE • CAMICO • San Mateo, CALeave behind your engrained perspective of who you are as a CPA and the professional standards governing the performance of forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements. This presentation differs from those that focus primarily on professional standards — it incorporates jury expectations. The presentation will help you sleep better; conduct more effective forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements; and will also improve other areas of your practice by helping you identify and address riskier engagements and risky situations. The session provides a risk management perspective gleaned from nearly 40 years handling claims and other risk management issues. Even when you do everything right, you can still get sued! You’ll learn some risk management steps and testifying tips that can reduce or avoid professional liability exposure when practicing in these arenas. 10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:55 am Attacking & Defending Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economic Damages Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSAn overview of issues related to the calculations of personal injury and wrongful death economic damages. It will include current case law, Daubert challenges, and other important factors to consider. 11:55 am – 12:55 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:55 – 1:45 pmReasonable Certainty: A Legal Perspectve on Calculating FutureRebekka C. Veith, JD • Partner - Fishmanb Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA Kerry J. Miller, JD • Partner - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA C. Hogan Paschal, JD • Associate - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA1:45 – 2:35 pmValuation Sources and ToolsRiley Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA Jason MacMorran, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MS • EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LAThis session will cover the tools and resources a valuation specialist should consider in their practice. Materials will focus on AICPA standards and practice aids, along with economic, industry, and capital markets data resources.2:35-2:55 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors 2:55- 4:05 pmLeveraging AI to transform your BVFLS practiceRod Burkert • rbCoaching • Bisbee, AZAs BVFLS professionals, we seek ways to maintain a competitive edge ... and AI is the next frontier to exploit. This session will showcase real-world examples to demonstrate how you can harness the potential of AI to better market, sell, and deliver your services (NOT value businesses or calculate damages). If AI for BVFLS is on your mind – and you're looking to hurdle the objections, move past the hype, and integrate AI into your workflows – this session will give you the jumpstart you are looking for. 4:05 – 4:50Family Law PanelTroy RushCPA, CVA, CFE • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LAMadison Field, CFE, CVA • FPS Consulting Group • Baton Rouge, LAAndre' Doguet • Commissioner Acadia Parish • Lafayette, LAModerator: Rob King, CPA, CFF, ABV • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MS
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2025 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference - 1st Day Only - Webcast
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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This year’s Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services Conference offers timely, in-depth content focused on the evolving landscape of forensic accounting and valuation. Louisiana continues to be a center for high-quality professional development in these areas, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned CPA or exploring new opportunities in this dynamic field join us at the Ritz this August! Monday, August 118:00 – 8:25 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 8:008:25 am Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amHot Topics in Valuation and Litigation ServicesRalph A. Litolff, Jr., CPA/CFF/ABV, CVA, MBA • RAL Forensics, LLC • Metairie, LA9:25 – 10:20 amForensic, Valuation and Litigation Risk ManagementDuncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE • CAMICO • San Mateo, CALeave behind your engrained perspective of who you are as a CPA and the professional standards governing the performance of forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements. This presentation differs from those that focus primarily on professional standards — it incorporates jury expectations. The presentation will help you sleep better; conduct more effective forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements; and will also improve other areas of your practice by helping you identify and address riskier engagements and risky situations. The session provides a risk management perspective gleaned from nearly 40 years handling claims and other risk management issues. Even when you do everything right, you can still get sued! You’ll learn some risk management steps and testifying tips that can reduce or avoid professional liability exposure when practicing in these arenas. 10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:55 am Attacking & Defending Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economic Damages Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSAn overview of issues related to the calculations of personal injury and wrongful death economic damages. It will include current case law, Daubert challenges, and other important factors to consider. 11:55 am – 12:55 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:55 – 1:45 pmReasonable Certainty: A Legal Perspectve on Calculating FutureRebekka C. Veith, JD • Partner - Fishmanb Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA Kerry J. Miller, JD • Partner - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA C. Hogan Paschal, JD • Associate - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA1:45 – 2:35 pmValuation Sources and ToolsRiley Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA Jason MacMorran, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MS • EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LAThis session will cover the tools and resources a valuation specialist should consider in their practice. Materials will focus on AICPA standards and practice aids, along with economic, industry, and capital markets data resources.2:35-2:55 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors 2:55- 4:05 pmLeveraging AI to transform your BVFLS practiceRod Burkert • rbCoaching • Bisbee, AZAs BVFLS professionals, we seek ways to maintain a competitive edge ... and AI is the next frontier to exploit. This session will showcase real-world examples to demonstrate how you can harness the potential of AI to better market, sell, and deliver your services (NOT value businesses or calculate damages). If AI for BVFLS is on your mind – and you're looking to hurdle the objections, move past the hype, and integrate AI into your workflows – this session will give you the jumpstart you are looking for. 4:05 – 4:50Family Law PanelTroy RushCPA, CVA, CFE • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LAMadison Field, CFE, CVA • FPS Consulting Group • Baton Rouge, LAAndre' Doguet • Commissioner Acadia Parish • Lafayette, LAModerator: Rob King, CPA, CFF, ABV • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MS
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2025 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference - Both Days - In Person
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New Orleans
16.00 Credits
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This year’s Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services Conference offers timely, in-depth content focused on the evolving landscape of forensic accounting and valuation. Louisiana continues to be a center for high-quality professional development in these areas, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned CPA or exploring new opportunities in this dynamic field join us at the Ritz this August! Monday, August 118:00 – 8:25 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 8:008:25 am Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amHot Topics in Valuation and Litigation ServicesRalph A. Litolff, Jr., CPA/CFF/ABV, CVA, MBA • RAL Forensics, LLC • Metairie, LA9:25 – 10:20 amForensic, Valuation and Litigation Risk ManagementDuncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE • CAMICO • San Mateo, CALeave behind your engrained perspective of who you are as a CPA and the professional standards governing the performance of forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements. This presentation differs from those that focus primarily on professional standards — it incorporates jury expectations. The presentation will help you sleep better; conduct more effective forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements; and will also improve other areas of your practice by helping you identify and address riskier engagements and risky situations. The session provides a risk management perspective gleaned from nearly 40 years handling claims and other risk management issues. Even when you do everything right, you can still get sued! You’ll learn some risk management steps and testifying tips that can reduce or avoid professional liability exposure when practicing in these arenas. 10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:55 am Attacking & Defending Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economic Damages Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSAn overview of issues related to the calculations of personal injury and wrongful death economic damages. It will include current case law, Daubert challenges, and other important factors to consider. 11:55 am – 12:55 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:55 – 1:45 pmReasonable Certainty: A Legal Perspectve on Calculating FutureRebekka C. Veith, JD • Partner - Fishmanb Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA Kerry J. Miller, JD • Partner - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA C. Hogan Paschal, JD • Associate - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA 1:45 – 2:35 pmValuation Sources and ToolsRiley Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA Jason MacMorran, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MS • EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LAThis session will cover the tools and resources a valuation specialist should consider in their practice. Materials will focus on AICPA standards and practice aids, along with economic, industry, and capital markets data resources.2:35-2:55 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors 2:55- 4:05 pmLeveraging AI to transform your BVFLS practiceRod Burkert • rbCoaching • Bisbee, AZAs BVFLS professionals, we seek ways to maintain a competitive edge ... and AI is the next frontier to exploit. This session will showcase real-world examples to demonstrate how you can harness the potential of AI to better market, sell, and deliver your services (NOT value businesses or calculate damages). If AI for BVFLS is on your mind – and you're looking to hurdle the objections, move past the hype, and integrate AI into your workflows – this session will give you the jumpstart you are looking for. 4:05 – 4:50Family Law PanelTroy RushCPA, CVA, CFE • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LAMadison Field, CFE, CVA • FPS Consulting Group • Baton Rouge, LAAndre' Doguet • Commissioner Acadia Parish • Lafayette, LAModerator: Rob King, CPA, CFF, ABV • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSTuesday, August 127:30 – 7:55 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 7:307:55am Opening Remarks8:00 – 8:50 amView From the BenchThe Honorable Wendy B. Vitter, Chief Judge • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana8:50 – 10:05 am Fraud and CollusionYigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM • Rechtman Consulting • Fort Lee, NJMost fraud examiners and auditors are familiar with the fraud triangle and how fraudsters act. When it comes to collusion some of the assumptions in fraud detection, or the detection of material misstatements in an audit must be re-examined. Even with good internal controls, fraud by collusion is possible, so during this presentation we will understand how collusion is created. We will then explore practical tips for identifying collusion. This course is directed at both fraud examiners and auditors.10:05 am – 10:25 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:25 – 11:35 amTips and Pitfalls to Avoid When TestifyingPanel TBA11:35 am – 12:35 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:35 - 1:25 pmBusiness Valuation from a Broker PerspectiveG.F. Gay LeBreton, MBA • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA 1:25 – 2:15 pmFollow the Money – Unraveling Crypto Crimes through Blockchain TracingRichard Peters, CISSP, CISA, CDPSE, QSA • HKA • Houston, TX2:15 – 2:35 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors2:35 – 3:25 pmThe Business of Sports: Valuation of Sports FranchisesBryce Erickson, ASA, MRICS • Mercer Capital • Dallas, TX3:25 – 4:20 pmInsights from a MediatorRoger Javier, JD • The Javier Law Firm • New Orleans, LA
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2025 Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services Conference - Both Days - Webcast
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Online/Webcast
16.00 Credits
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This year’s Forensic Litigation and Valuation Services Conference offers timely, in-depth content focused on the evolving landscape of forensic accounting and valuation. Louisiana continues to be a center for high-quality professional development in these areas, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned CPA or exploring new opportunities in this dynamic field join us at the Ritz this August! Monday, August 118:00 – 8:25 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 8:008:25 am Opening Remarks8:30 – 9:25 amHot Topics in Valuation and Litigation ServicesRalph A. Litolff, Jr., CPA/CFF/ABV, CVA, MBA • RAL Forensics, LLC • Metairie, LA9:25 – 10:20 amForensic, Valuation and Litigation Risk ManagementDuncan Will, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE • CAMICO • San Mateo, CALeave behind your engrained perspective of who you are as a CPA and the professional standards governing the performance of forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements. This presentation differs from those that focus primarily on professional standards — it incorporates jury expectations. The presentation will help you sleep better; conduct more effective forensic, valuation and litigation support engagements; and will also improve other areas of your practice by helping you identify and address riskier engagements and risky situations. The session provides a risk management perspective gleaned from nearly 40 years handling claims and other risk management issues. Even when you do everything right, you can still get sued! You’ll learn some risk management steps and testifying tips that can reduce or avoid professional liability exposure when practicing in these arenas. 10:20 – 10:40 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:40 – 11:55 am Attacking & Defending Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Economic Damages Jim Koerber, CPA/ABV/CFF • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSAn overview of issues related to the calculations of personal injury and wrongful death economic damages. It will include current case law, Daubert challenges, and other important factors to consider. 11:55 am – 12:55 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:55 – 1:45 pmReasonable Certainty: A Legal Perspectve on Calculating FutureRebekka C. Veith, JD • Partner - Fishmanb Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA Kerry J. Miller, JD • Partner - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA C. Hogan Paschal, JD • Associate - Fishman Haygood, LLP • New Orleans, LA1:45 – 2:35 pmValuation Sources and ToolsRiley Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA Jason MacMorran, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MS • EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LAThis session will cover the tools and resources a valuation specialist should consider in their practice. Materials will focus on AICPA standards and practice aids, along with economic, industry, and capital markets data resources.2:35-2:55 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors 2:55- 4:05 pmLeveraging AI to transform your BVFLS practiceRod Burkert • rbCoaching • Bisbee, AZAs BVFLS professionals, we seek ways to maintain a competitive edge ... and AI is the next frontier to exploit. This session will showcase real-world examples to demonstrate how you can harness the potential of AI to better market, sell, and deliver your services (NOT value businesses or calculate damages). If AI for BVFLS is on your mind – and you're looking to hurdle the objections, move past the hype, and integrate AI into your workflows – this session will give you the jumpstart you are looking for. 4:05 – 4:50Family Law PanelTroy RushCPA, CVA, CFE • EisnerAmper • Metairie, LAMadison Field, CFE, CVA • FPS Consulting Group • Baton Rouge, LAAndre' Doguet • Commissioner Acadia Parish • Lafayette, LAModerator: Rob King, CPA, CFF, ABV • EisnerAmper • Hattiesburg, MSTuesday, August 127:30 – 7:55 am Registration & Continental Breakfast/Webcast Access Opens at 7:307:55am Opening Remarks8:00 – 8:50 amView From the BenchThe Honorable Wendy B. Vitter, Chief Judge • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana8:50 – 10:05 am Fraud and CollusionYigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM • Rechtman Consulting • Fort Lee, NJMost fraud examiners and auditors are familiar with the fraud triangle and how fraudsters act. When it comes to collusion some of the assumptions in fraud detection, or the detection of material misstatements in an audit must be re-examined. Even with good internal controls, fraud by collusion is possible, so during this presentation we will understand how collusion is created. We will then explore practical tips for identifying collusion. This course is directed at both fraud examiners and auditors.10:05 am – 10:25 am Break/Visit Exhibitors10:25 – 11:35 amTips and Pitfalls to Avoid When TestifyingPanel TBA11:35 am – 12:35 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibitors12:35 - 1:25 pmBusiness Valuation from a Broker PerspectiveG.F. Gay LeBreton, MBA • Chaffe & Associates, Inc. • New Orleans, LA 1:25 – 2:15 pmFollow the Money – Unraveling Crypto Crimes through Blockchain TracingRichard Peters, CISSP, CISA, CDPSE, QSA • HKA • Houston, TX2:15 – 2:35 pm Break/Visit Exhibitors2:35 – 3:25 pmThe Business of Sports: Valuation of Sports FranchisesBryce Erickson, ASA, MRICS • Mercer Capital • Dallas, TX3:25 – 4:20 pmInsights from a MediatorRoger Javier, JD • The Javier Law Firm • New Orleans, LA
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AI Lessons Learned for Accountants
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course provides accountants with the leading AI insights and strategies drawn from real-world experience, empirical studies, countless CPA case studies, and social media commentary. It goes beyond theory, offering practical lessons learned from the front lines of AI implementation in the business world and accounting industry. Participants will gain actionable knowledge on bridging the theory-application gap, navigating exponential technological changes, and creating secure, adaptive AI policies. By the end of the session, accountants will be equipped to leverage AI responsibly and innovatively in their roles. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
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S Corporations: Calculating Shareholder Basis
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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A detailed analysis of the calculations related to determining a shareholder's tax basis for S corporation shares and loans. How to use the Form 1120S, Schedule K-1 information for basis determination. An illustrative example demonstrates how the process works, as well as the many potential pitfalls. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD
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Money Laundering 101 for CPAs
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Online/Webcast
4.00 Credits
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CPAs spend most of their working lives reviewing bank statements and books and records of businesses. They are experts in understanding how to prepare financial statements according to GAAP. But would a CPA know a possible money laundering transaction if they saw it? Would they know about a money laundering business? Money laundering is a subject of many action and thriller movies, but rarely understood. This presentation will educate the CPA in understanding the basics of money laundering and how to identify money laundering. This presentation will help the CPA know the truth about money laundering, how to identify it, the statutes that define it, and the court cases that interpret it. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE
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Analyzing Financial Statements
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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This course provides tools and insights into financial statement analysis - both quantitative and qualitative. We'll look not only at the three main financial statements but also dive into the MD&A and footnotes. We'll also discuss the affect of industry nuances on comparability of different analysis tools. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Keely Gohl, CPA, CGMA
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K2's QuickBooks for Accountants
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Online/Webcast
8.00 Credits
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The QuickBooks platform is a robust environment with features and capabilities that many users are unaware of or do not know how to utilize effectively. This course helps you get more out of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online and resolve the issues that even experienced QuickBooks users struggle with, such as locking down prior periods. This program starts fast with a chapter covering the top issues accountants face with QuickBooks. The day continues with practical guidance and solutions designed to help accountants get the most out of QuickBooks for themselves or their clients. You will learn about issues, such as setting up a new company, configuring and customizing QuickBooks preferences, and enabling system security and password protection features. Also, you will learn how to lock down transactions in prior periods, the audit trail, customizing reports, exporting reports to Excel, and extending QuickBooks’ usefulness with tools such as the Fixed Asset Manager and Loan Manager. Speaker - Thomas Stephens
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Monthly Federal Tax Updates - August 2025
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this two hour monthly program in order to stay abreast of these developments! Approximately one-half of the program is devoted to individual tax issues, and the remaining time is spend on business entity taxation, IRS procedure, tax legislation and other issues. Due to the changing nature of the topic, learning objectives, course descriptions and program content will vary and will be provided in more specificity closer to presentation time. This course provides a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - Allison M. McLeod, LL.M., CPA
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Data Extraction, Transformation, Validation the Right Data Sources for Analysis
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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In this course, we will explore the various types of data - both structured and unstructured - used in conducting fraud risk investigations and proactive monitoring. We will explore the various tools available on the market and techniques to confirm completeness and accuracy of the data before the analysis begins. The course will cover the process for selecting the right data sources to align with the various risks as well as pitfalls to avoid when preparing the data for analysis. Speaker - Vincent Walden
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Adobe Acrobat Tips for Working with PDF Files
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Online/Webcast
2.00 Credits
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If you find yourself working with PDF files consistently throughout the day, this course will teach you how to review, annotate, format and organize PDF files more effectively and in less time. You will also learn how to use Adobe Acrobat for e-signatures to reduce document processing time significantly and enhance confidentiality. Adobe Acrobat has many features that you can take advantage of and this course will explain and demonstrate how to use them. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Speaker - John Higgins, CPA.CITP