FORUM A - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (2 CPE)
TESTIFYING AS AN EXPERT WITNESS: TRUTH, TRUST, AND BELIEVABILITY

While the topic at hand centers on Testifying as an Expert, the session will start with a discussion of concepts around minimizing the need for litigation. The speaker feels strongly that it is in the interest of all parties involved to resolve matters without the need for litigation. Once it is established that litigation is necessary, the speaker will provide introductory coverage of Testifying as an Expert by helping you:

Explore some of the basic elements and common pitfalls of expert and fact witness testimony; Learn key elements of how to improve your chances of being believed; Become familiar with what it takes to level the testifying playing field to get to the truth, and present it in a believable and convincing manner .

Paul G. Leiman, JD, an attorney and principal of KeyWitness Consulting, works with financial institution associations, corporations, and law firms on matters including litigation services, and regulatory and ethical governance. For more than fifteen years, Mr. Leiman litigated and managed complex white collar banking enforcement matters, (such as the Charles Keating-Lincoln Savings case), in both federal court and administrative venues as a Senior Attorney for the Special Trial and Enforcement Divisions, Office of Thrift Supervision in the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Previously, he had served as both a trial lawyer and administrative counsel at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and had spent two years in a general practice law firm. As a longtime advocate of legal and compliance education for non-lawyers, Mr. Leiman has been recognized for his work in creating the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's Testifying School for federal bank examiners and regulators. He continues to serve as a lecturer on the enforcement process for federal and state regulators directly as well as in collaboration with associations such as the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. Further, Paul Leiman has written about, developed and served as a program consultant on Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering training through the Risk Management Association and CSBS for banks and bank regulators.

Sponsored by the Business Valuation & Forensic/Litigation Support Services Committee

FORUM B - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (1 CPE)
RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING JURORS' AND INVESTORS' JUDGMENTS WHEN FRAUD IS PRESENT

In this discussion of current fraud-related research, we will learn about jurors' responses to auditor litigation and individuals' investment judgments when fraud may be present.

Dr. Rick Warne is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at George Mason University, where he currently teaches auditing classes in the undergraduate program. His research interests include fair-value accounting, investor decision making, fraud, and accountant liability.
Sponsored by the George Mason University School of Management

FORUM C - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (1 CPE)
MAXIMIZING TAX SAVINGS ON EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER MEDICAL EXPENSES

Employers and employees alike are in the midst of open enrollment season for employee benefits. CPAs and other advisors are in a unique position to help employers develop a benefits program that maximizes tax savings for themselves and their employees, and to help employees make decisions that can save their families significant tax dollars. In this session, we will discuss the employee benefits typically available, including dependent care flex spending accounts, health care or medical flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, health reimbursement accounts, employer-sponsored long-term care contracts, impairment-related work expenses, and the child and dependent care credit.

Christopher Waddell, CFP, and Theresa Waddell, CPA together have more than 40 year's financial experience. They regularly appear in TV and print media including Business Week, CNBC, Comcast CNN, Financial Planning, and Wealth Manager. Christopher is past president of the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. Theresa is past president of the Northern Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs. Their family with three boys, two of whom have Autism, was featured on ABC World News Tonight and in the Washington Post.

Sponsored by the Taxation Committee

FORUM D - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (1 CPE)
KEEP 'EM COMING BACK: THE POWER OF CLIENT EXPECTATION MANAGEMENT

The client buys YOU and your firm - what do they get and what do they really expect from you? Managing expectations is not only one of the most powerful ways to build loyal, satisfied clients but makes working with them effortless. Join us for this informative session where you'll learn the benefits of expectation management, the 'how to's for managing client expectations, and proven strategies for "exceeding client expectations" every time.

Theresa Gale is co-owner of Transform, Inc. and co-author of Wake Up and SELL! Theresa has 15+ years of experience consulting and coaching organizations and top performers to achieve unprecedented productivity and results. Ms. Gale has a M.S. in Human Resource Management and is a Certified Business Manager (C.B.M). She and her business partner, Mary Anne Wampler, started Transform, Inc. in 1996 with the goal to create a company that would deliver unprecedented results for clients by offering innovative approaches to the business of change, leadership, client relationship development and organizational effectiveness.

Sponsored by the Management of an Accounting Practice Committee