Whether navigating a contested divorce, litigating lost profits, or advising a client through a business transaction, the numbers behind the matter are never simple. This three-part series, Valuing the Matter, is designed to give Oregon legal professionals a working knowledge of business valuation, forensic accounting, and economic damages—the methodologies, the standards, and the practical considerations that affect how experts reach their conclusions and how those conclusions hold up under scrutiny.

Forensic accounting is one of the most versatile tools available to litigators yet it is frequently underutilized or engaged too late. Whether the matter involves a domestic relations case, a business dispute, a guardianship or conservatorship, or a damages claim, forensic accountants can help legal professionals find, understand, and present financial evidence. Examine the core tools and techniques forensic accountants use in litigation and how attorneys can deploy them effectively. Other key aspects of this presentation include:
• Understanding how forensic accountants analyze financial records to identify discrepancies, irregularities, and patterns that are relevant to disputed matters.
• Identifying key financial documents needed in litigation and what each reveals about a party’s financial position.
• Learning how forensic accountants trace assets, follow the movement of funds, and quantify financial harm.
• Knowing when and how to engage a forensic accountant to strengthen discovery, deposition preparation, and trial strategy.

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Please note that it may take up to 30 days after you complete this seminar for it to appear on your online MCLE Compliance Report at www.osbar.org.