Hemming Morse professionals presented five separate sessions at the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (“CIMA”) Forensic & Valuation Services Conference held from October 27 – October 30, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Nathan Fan led a workshop titled “Legal Systems, Courts & Dispute Resolution.” This session provided a comprehensive overview of the global legal system and discussed the mixed legal systems that combined elements from different sources, adapting to unique cultural and historical contexts. It offered a deep dive into the complexities of the global legal framework, providing valuable insights into its structure, function, and impact on international relations.
On Monday, October 28, 2024, Rachel Hennessy participated in a panel session titled “Transforming the Next Generation of Accounting, Forensic, and Valuation Professionals.” This session focused on ways to enlighten new entrants in the accounting and finance pipeline about opportunities in forensic and valuation services.
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Travis Armstrong participated in a panel in a session titled “Unlocking Trust & Estate Litigation: Litigators’ Perspective.” This session discussed the dynamic realm of trust litigation, discussed the nuances of trust litigation, provided essential guidance for forensic accountants who were interested in trust litigation, and provided practical strategies and real-world case studies that showcase effective use of forensic accountants in navigating trust and estate disputes.
Also on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Travis Armstrong presented a session titled “Empowering Business Growth: Strategies and Accountability.” This session explored key business development strategies and the critical role of accountability in driving growth and success.
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Rachel Hennessy and Micah Pycraft presented a session titled “Piercing the Corporate Veil: The Accountant’s Role in Alter Ego Claims.” This session included a high-level introduction to alter ego analysis and testimony provided by experts, insights into how to organize and conduct expert analysis, discussion of real-world examples and challenges, and key takeaways for providing helpful analysis and opinions for counsel and the trier of fact.
