Recognizing Financial Issues: Lost Profits vs. Loss of Value

Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)

Financial experts provide opinions on whether a business has suffered loss of profits (temporary damage) or loss of value (permanent harm) from an alleged action.

• What steps can financial experts take to assist counsel and their client
• What standards should professionals follow

Our guest shares with Josh how the process of understanding the initial allegations or claims has helped him in a variety of forensic and valuation engagements. Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC Guest: Joseph L. Leauanae, CPA/ABV/CFF/CITP, CFE, ASA, Partner, Anthem Forensics LLC

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Exclusive content – Free for FVS Section members

• Calculating Lost Profits | FVS Practice Aid
• Communications in Litigation and Dispute Services | FVS Practice Aid
• Serving as an Expert Witness or Consultant | FVS Practice Aid

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CPE self-study: Lost Profit Engagements for Forensic Accounting and Valuation Practitioners

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