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The Business Valuation and Financial Forensic Super Conference of 2011

The 2011 Annual Consultants' Conference will serve as a forum where ideas, marketplaces, and people from around the globe intersect to explore concepts and share perspectives. Tracks include:

Business Valuation International Valuation Litigation Consulting Healthcare Consulting Valuation for Financial Reporting Mergers & Acquisitions Forensic Accounting Matrimonial Litigation Consulting Fraud Risk Management Practice Management Industry Standards & Ethics

Tap into the wisdom, energy and vision of the industry's thought leaders. Gain knowledge and expand your connections. Obtain tools and techniques to deploy in your practice immediately.

San Diego
America's Finest City

Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Often described as "arid Mediterranean" and "Semi-arid Steppe,“ San Diego's climate is characterized as always warm and dry.

Tourism is a major industry owing to the city's climate, its beaches, and numerous tourist attractions such as Balboa Park, Belmont Amusement Park, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and SeaWorld San Diego. San Diego's Spanish influence is reflected in the many historic sites across the city, such as Mission San Diego de Alcala and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Host Hotel

Rising 30-stories above the edge of San Diego Bay the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel is downtown San Diego's newest waterfront hotel. Fusing a dynamic waterfront location, sun and sea-inspired design and casually sophisticated vibe, this San Diego hotel offers an immersion into the essence of the city's unique coastal culture and lifestyle.

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel opens a front-door to San Diego's vivacious waterfront, providing unparalleled views of San Diego Bay and is convenient to the dining, shopping and nightlife of the historic Gaslamp District.

The waterfront literally laps at the hotel's steps. Spacious guest rooms and suites also offer breathtaking views of the city, across San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and the Coronado Bay Bridge and beyond to the Pacific Ocean.

Conference Rate : $199 single/double occupancy + tax
Conference Rate Expires : May 8, 2011

The Conference Rate is available three days prior and three days post the conference dates based on availability.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront : website
Take a tour of the Hilton : click here
For reservations : 619.564.3333

Wednesday – June 8, 2011
Pre-Conference Symposium

Current Update in Valuations
Theoretical Updates, Industry Trends and Economic Outlook

Industry masters and emerging leaders review a complete valuation report prepared under the fair market value standard of value. Recent court case decisions and new developments in valuation theory, industry standards, consulting specialties, governance, and ethics will be discussed.

Case Law Update
Mel Abraham
Peter Agrapides, Houlihan Valuation Advisors

Industry Standards : Ready to Protect and Serve
Nancy Fannon, Fannon Valuation Group
Mark Hanson, Schenck SC
Mark Kucik, Kucik Valuation Group

Normalizing Financial Statements : Normal or Not? Factors to Consider
Brandi Ruffalo, The Business Development Company
Garth Tebay, Value Defined

The Heat Is On : A Cost of Capital Pressure Cooker
Marc Bello, Edelstein & Company
KC Conrad, American Business Appraisers
Roger Grabowski, Duff & Phelps
Jim Hitchner, Financial Valuation Advisors

A Premium Perspective on Discounts
Melissa Bizyak, Grossman, Yanak & Ford
Bob Grossman, Grossman, Yanak & Ford
Espen Robak, Pluris Valuation Advisors

Industry Masters
Emerging Leaders

Tap into the wisdom, energy and vision of the industry’s thought leaders.
Gain knowledge and expand your connections.
Obtain tools and techniques to deploy in your practice immediately.

Session Tracks and Featured Presenters

The 2011 Annual Consultants' Conference Catalog with the complete agenda and session descriptions is forthcoming.