Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS‪)‬ AICPA & CIMA

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 best practices, and remediate any identified issues. Guests:
Lynda Schwartz, CPA/CFF/CGMA CFE, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Director of Forensic Curriculum Jonathan T. Marks, CPA, CFF, CITP, CGMA, CFE, & PI, Partner, BDO - Forensic & Investigation Services Host: Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic Accounting Director, Dean Dorton
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Fraud Risk Management Guide, 2nd Edition   (FVS Section members see below) Fraud Risk Management Guide (second edition) Executive Summary Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide  Available as a benefit to FVS Section members
Fraud Risk Management Guide (second edition) Business fraud risk framework  Understanding the forensic technology landscape 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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
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Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

Jessica and Jordan join us as we delve into the topic of reasonable compensation adjustments in business valuation. Our experts discuss various methods for calculating reasonable compensation, identify available sources of information, and share their insights on applying professional judgment in determining when an adjustment is warranted. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to recognize, apply, and distinguish between sources for reasonable compensation. 
Guests:
Jessica Landay, ABV, ASA, CVA, MAFF, Harper Hofer & Associates, LLC Partner Jordan Graves, CPA/ABV, CFF Cooper Norman CPA's Principal Host: Greg Saunders, CPA/ABV, ASA, Keiter CPA
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FVS Section members can access the FVS Online Library that is part of their benefits:  A CPA’s Guide to Family Law Services, Chapter 6 Business Valuation 
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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
LEARN MORE ABOUT 
Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
 

Get set for the first of a series of episodes highlighting opportunities for FVS practitioners in bankruptcy, Ken and Josh “sit” to discuss some of the tenets of his practice.  Ken tells us about the types of bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, etc.) as well as the services that FVS practitioners can provide. We also hear about the types of clients (i.e. attorneys, debtors, creditor committees, etc.) as well as best practices advice from Ken on managing a bankruptcy practice. 
Guest:  Kenneth DeGraw, CPA/CFF, CFE, CFP, Partner, Forensic & Valuation Services, Withum
Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC
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Related podcast episodes
Learn how fraud and valuation matters are handled during bankruptcy, 6/4/2021 Bankruptcy in a post-COVID world, 9/2/2021     Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members
Frequently asked questions when providing bankruptcy services Providing Bankruptcy and Reorganization Services, Vol. 1: Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Bankruptcy Providing Bankruptcy and Reorganization Services, Vol. 2: Valuation in Bankruptcy Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 7 Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 11 Bankruptcy at a glance: chapter 11, subchapter V  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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
LEARN MORE ABOUT 
Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
 

There are nuances to dealing with real estate in the valuation of operating companies or real estate holding companies. Lisa and Chris tackle the important considerations for business valuation appraisers such as:
Implications for your analysis and the applied valuation approaches, as well as your overall conclusion of value Tax consequences due to built-in capital gains The nature of right-of-use assets and liabilities Guests:  
Lisa Cribben, CPA/ABV, ASA, CMA, Partner, Hawkins Ash CPA 
Chris Volz, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, Partner, Wipfli LLP 
Host: Greg Saunders, CPA/ABV, ASA, Keiter CPA
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Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com
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An FVS Podcast episode on multi-disciplinary valuations

Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members
Working with other appraisers - valuation of FLPs holding real estate
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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
 LEARN MORE ABOUT 
Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
 

Once a Ponzi scheme has been exposed as a financial fraud, a forensic accountant’s skills are instrumental in the investigation of the fraud and assessment of damages.  The Eye on Fraud authors, Rumbi and Kathy, share:
What is a Ponzi scheme vs. a pyramid scheme vs. multi-level marketing How and why Ponzi schemes draw in victims Ponzi scheme red flags  Guests:  
Rumbi Bwerinofa-Petrozzello, CPA/CFF, CFE, Head of Strategy, Consulting, Seramount
Kathy Bazoian Phelps, Esq. Partner, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP
Host: Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic Accounting Director, Dean Dorton
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Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com
RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION
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Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members
Too Good to be True: Ponzi Schemes | FVS Eye on Fraud 
Discount for AICPA members
What Fraud Schemes Exist in Your Organization
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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
LEARN MORE ABOUT 
Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
 

While each business valuation assignment may be unique, there are often common themes and issues that typically arise. Understanding how different practitioners may navigate those issues can provide helpful guidance and reassurance when undertaking an engagement. Since Ethan Lee and Monica Caswell focus their efforts on different valuation niches, they were able to provide their specialized insight regarding the following topics: 
Undertaking limited-scope engagements Managing client expectations Avoiding biases in your conclusions Common errors observed in opposing experts’ analyses Considerations when quantifying Company Specific Risk Premiums Guests:  
Ethan Lee, CPA, ABV, CFF, CM&AA, Partner, Valuation and M&A Advisory, Hemming Morse, LLP
Monica Caswell, CPA, ABV, CFF, President, Forensic Accountants & Consultants, P.A.
Host:  Jenny Allen, CPA/ABV/CFF, Partner, Anthem Forensics
Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review  
Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com
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, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content, including BRGonline, Daubert Tracker, and Merger Shark.
LEARN MORE ABOUT 
Accredited in Business Valuation(ABV) – Visit the home page and/or check out the ABV Infographic
Certified in Fraud and Forensics (CFF) - Visit the home page and/or check out the CFF Infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com